Top Chef Canada (2011–present)

1. S01E01Getting To Know YouApril 11, 2011 7.0In the series debut, viewers meet the 16 chefs who will compete for the title of Canada’s Top Chef. The first Quickfire Challenge of the sea
2. S01E02Cheese, Glorious CheeseApril 18, 2011—In the high stakes Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must create an inspired breakfast dish using 100% cow’s milk cheese from the Dairy Farmers
3. S01E03From Russia with VodkaApril 25, 2011—The remaining chefs compete in the classic Top Chef Blindfold Taste Test for the Quickfire Challenge. Later, the chefs divide into teams to
4. S01E04Food From Around the WorldMay 2, 2011—With a focus on food from around the world, the chefs must create their own unique salad for the Quickfire Challenge.
5. S01E05Pork to the PeopleMay 9, 2011—In this episode, the chefs go whole hog as they work with a favourite ingredient – PORK. For the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must properl
6. S01E06The French FeastMay 16, 2011—In this episode, the chefs recreate their version of the classic Canadian snack food poutine for the Quickfire Challenge. Later, they dive d
7. S01E07Life's Little MilestonesMay 23, 2011—In the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must create a dish using the secret ingredient, All Bran Cereal. During the Elimination Challenge, the
8. S01E08Restaurant WarsMay 30, 2011—In the signature Top Chef challenge, Restaurant Wars, the chefs are tasked with creating a restaurant concept, menu and performing a full se
9. S01E09The Numbers GameJune 6, 2011—In the Quickfire Challenge the chefs must create a dish using only a certain number of ingredients as determined by a knife pull. For the El
10. S01E10A Day in the Life of Canadian FoodJune 13, 2011—In this episode, the chefs draw inspiration from the Canadian landscape. For the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs create three distinctive Por
11. S01E11Surf and TurfJune 20, 2011—In this episode, the chefs are challenged to take haute cuisine to the street. For the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs create two distinctive
12. S01E12Chef McEwan's Favourite ThingsJune 27, 2011—In this episode, the chefs start off with a Quickfire that challenges them to create a dish inspired by popular Canadian movies (Porky’s, My
13. S01E13FinaleJuly 4, 2011—In the final episode, the remaining chefs are first challenged to create a BBQ beach picnic for a group of hungry volleyball players using R

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Getting To Know YouMarch 12, 2012—In the series debut, viewers meet the 16 chefs who will compete for the title of Canada’s Top Chef.
2. S02E02Cheese, Glorious CheeseMarch 19, 2012—In the high stakes Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must create an inspired breakfast dish using 100% cow’s milk cheese from the Dairy Farmers
3. S02E03From Russia with VodkaMarch 26, 2012—The remaining chefs compete in the classic Top Chef Blindfold Taste Test for the Quickfire Challenge. Later, the chefs divide into teams to
4. S02E04Food From Around the WorldApril 6, 2012—With a focus on food from around the world, the chefs must create their own unique salad for the Quickfire Challenge this week. For their El
5. S02E05Pork to the PeopleApril 9, 2012—For the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must properly butcher a whole pig. In the Elimination Challenge, the chefs use the same pork they but
6. S02E06The French FeastApril 16, 2012—The contestants put their own spin on poutine. Later, they take on classic French cuisine.
7. S02E07Life's Little MilestonesApril 23, 2012—The chefs must use All-Bran cereal in dishes for the Quickfire Challenge. Then they prepare a romantic meal for couples celebrating a specia
8. S02E08Restaurant WarsApril 30, 2012—In this episode, the competitors compete in the signature Top Chef challenge, Restaurant Wars. Special guest, David Adjey, sits at the judge
9. S02E09The Numbers GameMay 7, 2012—The chefs must create an amazing dish using a specific number of President's Choice™ signature products.
10. S02E10A Day in the Life of Canadian FoodMay 14, 2012—The chefs must choose a distinct region of Canada and create a day's worth of meals from their chosen region.
11. S02E11Surf and TurfMay 21, 2012—In this episode, the chefs are challenged to take haute cuisine to the street. For the Quickfire Challenge, they create two distinctive dish
12. S02E12Chef McEwan's Favourite ThingsMay 28, 2012—The chefs must create a special family style meal for Mark and some very close friends.
13. S02E13FinaleJune 4, 2012—The chefs are first challenged to create a BBQ-themed meal, followed by a 3-course menu of their own design.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01My First DishMarch 18, 2013—In the season debut, the 16 chefs arrive in Toronto where they meet for the first time and size up the competition. For their first Quickfir
2. S03E02Down on the FarmMarch 25, 2013—In the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must create a dish using the contents of an MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) for the star of the hit TV series
3. S03E03The Category is FoodApril 1, 2013—In the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must create the ultimate Vegan dish for the host of George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight, George Stroumbou
4. S03E04Roller Derby SmackdownApril 8, 2013—In the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must create their own take on a coffee shop staple – the donut. For the Elimination Challenge, the che
5. S03E05A Day at the BalletApril 15, 2013—For the Quickfire Challenge, Chef McEwan puts on his chef whites and cooks up an amazing dish in record time. Then the chefs need to make a
6. S03E06Here Comes the BrideApril 22, 2013—In this Quickfire Challenge, resident judge Shereen Arazam tests the chefs on their ability to properly create and price a dish in the first
7. S03E07Our New National DishApril 29, 2013—In the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs put their taste buds to the test in a head-to-head taste-off and in the Elimination Challenge, the che
8. S03E08Restaurant WarsMay 6, 2013—In the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs need to create their take on a frozen pizza for noted Italian Chef Massimo Capra of Restaurant Takeove
9. S03E09Chefs on SafariMay 13, 2013—In the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must create a dish inspired by a classic cocktail. For their Elimination Challenge the chefs head to t
10. S03E10The Indian FeastMay 20, 2013—In the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must create a dish based on a destination that Toronto Pearson Airport serves. The trick is they need
11. S03E11Here Come the WivesMay 27, 2013—In the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must make a decadent dessert for one of the stars of The Real Housewives of Vancouver, Jody Claman. In
12. S03E12Up In The AirJune 3, 2013—For the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs battle it out in a burger war to create the ultimate Top Chef burger and in the Elimination Challenge
13. S03E13Wild Rose FinaleJune 10, 2013—In the final episode, the chefs head to Calgary, Alberta and face-off for the title of Canada’s Top Chef. Connie DeSousa and Jann Arden join

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01The Battle of the SexesMarch 10, 2014—In the season debut, 14 of the country’s best chefs arrive in Toronto to compete in Canada’s biggest and best culinary competition for the m
2. S04E02The World According to ChangMarch 17, 2014—The QuickFire Challenge gets slippery as the chefs dig deep into a giant bowl of noodles to find a specific ingredient they must use in a no
3. S04E03Five-Alarm FireMarch 24, 2014—This episode’s hot and spicy QuickFire Challenge requires the chefs to showcase peppers that vary in intensity based on the Scoville Heat Sc
4. S04E04Chef's Start Your EnginesMarch 31, 2014—In the QuickFire Challenge, the chefs face off in a culinary skills tournament featuring the ever-versatile egg. Things speed up in the Elim
5. S04E05Game, Set, MatchApril 7, 2014—The chefs are in knots for the QuickFire Challenge with Top Chef Canada season three winner Matthew Stowe who returns to judge the first eve
6. S04E06Restaurant WarsApril 14, 2014—In this QuickFire Challenge, Iron Chef superstar judge Chef Morimoto puts the remaining chefs to the test to see what they can whip up using
7. S04E07Lords and Ladies at the CastleApril 21, 2014—In the QuickFire Challenge, the chefs are tasked to create a delectable dish using extreme and weird ingredients such as crocodile, cactus,
8. S04E08School's Out for the ChefsApril 28, 2014—In the QuickFire Challenge the chefs are “as cool as a cucumber” after they’re tasked with creating a dish based on a popular food idiom for
9. S04E09The Science of FoodMay 5, 2014—In the QuickFire Challenge, the chefs must create the best cookies ever for Chef Duff Goldman from Food Network’s Ace of Cakes. In the Elim
10. S04E10The Finale's TabooMay 12, 2014—The Top Chef Canada finale is here and the chefs make a Bond-style entrance as they drop into the final location to create the meal of a lif

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01All-Stars AssembleApril 2, 2017—Top Chef Canada is back! In the season debut, Host Eden Grinshpan and Head Judge Mark McEwan welcome back 12 All-Star Chefs to compete in th
2. S05E02Street Markets of the World ... Unite!April 9, 2017—It’s a shuck off! In the QuickFire Challenge, the chefs face-off in a culinary skills tournament featuring fish filleting, shallot dicing, a
3. S05E03Feast from the Middle EastApril 16, 2017—In the QuickFire challenge the chefs go back to their culinary roots to be tested by guest judge Chef John Higgins on the five French mother
4. S05E04Meals Made in CanadaApril 23, 2017—In the QuickFire Challenge, the chefs must create their All-Star interpretation of what is becoming the most important meal of the day…brunc
5. S05E05Retail Wars!April 30, 2017—In the QuickFire Challenge, culinary superstar Daniel Boulud asks the chefs to re-create some of his favourite dishes…but the All-Stars are
6. S05E06Happy Birthday Canada!May 7, 2017—In this QuickFire Challenge, YouTube sensation Josh Elkin stops by to challenge the remaining chefs to create All-Star dishes using Krave Je
7. S05E07Ice Cream, You Scream, All-Aboard!May 14, 2017—In the QuickFire Challenge, the chefs fly blind and pick ingredients without knowing that they will be using them to make….ice cream! Later,
8. S05E08Pleased to Deceive YouMay 21, 2017—After receiving heartfelt video messages from their mentors, the final five chefs are challenged to create a dish using ingredients packed f
9. S05E09Final Four ShowdownMay 28, 2017—The QuickFire challenge is a high-speed cook-off where the final four chefs have 35 minutes to create as many dishes as possible with the he
10. S05E10Lock it Up! It's the FinaleJune 4, 2017—The Top Chef Canada: All-Stars Finale is here and the final three chefs go head-to-head in a high-stakes QuickFire Challenge. Later in their

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01The Next WaveApril 8, 2018—In the season debut, Host Eden Grinshpan and Head Judge Mark McEwan welcome 11 chefs, representing the next generation of Canadian culinary
2. S06E02What Came First…The Chicken or the Immunity?April 15, 2018—Waste not, want not! In this high-stakes QuickFire challenge, a hot-button culinary issue is put to the test when the chefs are challenged t
3. S06E03Qué RicoApril 22, 2018—It’s a mash-up of trends in this Quickfire Challenge where the nine remaining chefs must create dishes that combine up two of the hottest fo
4. S06E04Resturant Wars!April 29, 2018—In a QuickFire Challenge that tests vision and leadership, the chefs are paired with culinary students to teach them a dish...but are thrown
5. S06E05Double OvertimeMay 6, 2018—Herbs and spice and everything nice. In this QuickFire Challenge, chefs randomly pick two herbs and spices to incorporate into a Top Chef Ca
6. S06E06That's a Whole Lotta Dough!May 13, 2018—Top Chef Canada All-Stars winner Nicole Gomes is back in the kitchen to judge the Quickfire Challenge where the chefs put a new spin on an o
7. S06E07Wine of the TigerMay 23, 2018—At the heart of French cuisine are the decadent flavours of butter, cream and cheese, but in this final-five QuickFire Challenge, the chefs
8. S06E08Finale Four WaysMay 27, 2018—It’s the Finale! First, the final four chefs go head-to-head-to-head in a high-stakes Quickfire Challenge which will determine who goes on t

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01The ContendersApril 1, 2019—In the season debut, Host Eden Grinshpan and Head Judge Mark McEwan welcome 11 chefs, representing the coming of age of the Canadian culinar
2. S07E02Bring on the Mimosas, Baby!April 8, 2019—Bring on the mimosas baby, it’s the most important meal of the day! In the QuickFire Challenge, chefs make their ultimate breakfast and serv
3. S07E03Restaurant WarsApril 15, 2019—It’s Restaurant Wars! For the first time in Top Chef Canada history, the entire episode is dedicated to this marquee challenge. In part one,
4. S07E04The Nordic FeastApril 22, 2019—Diving into their next QuickFire Challenge, the chefs challenge conventions by combining two unlikely ingredients: seafood and cheese. Top C
5. S07E05The Battle of BaoApril 29, 2019—In a very special QuickFire Challenge, Top Chef Canada pairs with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada’s Kid Food Nation to challenge the chef
6. S07E06What Goes Up, Must Come DownMay 6, 2019—The power of an ingredient should never be underestimated and in this QuickFire Challenge, chefs work in teams of two to create a progressiv
7. S07E07It's a Family AffairMay 13, 2019—
8. S07E08Winner Takes AllMay 20, 2019—

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01A Dish for a New DecadeApril 13, 2020—In the season debut, Host Eden Grinshpan and Head Judge Mark McEwan welcome 12 chefs from every corner of the country to compete in the most
2. S08E02It's a BBQ PartyApril 20, 2020—The best part about classic food dishes is that they can be made to fit your own personality depending on your tastes, preferences, and flai
3. S08E03Grab and Go!April 27, 2020—The chefs must perfectly peel as many apples as possible, expertly shuck 20 oysters, and race against the clock to extract as much lobster m
4. S08E04Drag BrunchMay 4, 2020—It’s Drag Brunch! The Top Chef Canada kitchen glitters like never before when two fabulous Drag Queens, Miss Moco and Baby Bel Bel, drop by
5. S08E05Castle Cook-OffMay 11, 2020—Jaws drop when culinary trailblazer, Daniel Boulud, walks into the Top Chef Canada kitchen to judge a Quickfire Challenge that tasks the che
6. S08E06Bring the FunkMay 18, 2020—In the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs come face-to-face with Noma's Director of Fermentation David Zilber and in the Elimination challenge t
7. S08E07Eat Your VeggiesMay 25, 2020—In a special Quickfire Challenge the chefs get a helping hand from mini-sous chefs from The Boys and Girls Club of Canada; the chefs tackle
8. S08E08Final ShowdownJune 1, 2020—The battle is on for the last spot in the finale in an unprecedented sudden-death showdown.

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Phoenix RisingApril 19, 2021—In the season premiere, host Eden Grinshpan and head judge Mark McEwan welcome 11 chefs from across Canada to compete in the most prestigiou
2. S09E02Harvest PicnicApril 26, 2021—The chefs are thrown for a loop in the Quickfire Challenge when they find out they must transform diner classics into plant-based plates. In
3. S09E03Holiday PotluckMay 3, 2021—The chefs get creative as they bake, flip or fry a dish using oat flour in the Quickfire Challenge. In the Elimination Challenge, the compet
4. S09E04Takeout WarsMay 10, 2021—It’s time for Takeout Wars! In a twist on the classic Top Chef Canada challenge, the chefs battle it out in two teams to create an unforgett
5. S09E05Eat LocalMay 17, 2021—It’s time for the chefs to show off their skills in the Top Chef Canada Culinary Skills Race, and the stakes are higher than ever. One elimi
6. S09E06Indigenous ingredientsMay 24, 2021—In a very special Quickfire Challenge, the chefs get some virtual help from a group of mini-sous chefs from The Boys and Girls Club of Canad
7. S09E07Game, Set, MatchMay 31, 2021—Head Judge Mark McEwan puts on an apron and shows the competitors how it’s done in a Quickfire Challenge that tasks them with creating a win
8. S09E08A Winner RisesJune 7, 2021—The season culminates with the final four chefs facing off by creating the most important meal of the competition: a progressive five-course

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Welcome to Season XSeptember 26, 2022—In the milestone tenth season premiere, host Eden Grinshpan and judge Janet Zuccarini welcome 11 Chefs from across Canada to compete in the
2. S10E02Backstage BitesOctober 3, 2022—The Chefs are thrown for a loop in the Quickfire Challenge when they find out they must work in teams to create a dish that incorporates thr
3. S10E03Restaurant WarsOctober 10, 2022—The Chefs' palates are put to the test at the Top Chef Canada Taste Test Tournament. Then, it's time for Restaurant Wars! The Chefs battle i
4. S10E04Soccer FeverOctober 17, 2022—The Chefs get creative in the Top Chef Canada Kitchen during a very colourful Quickfire Challenge. Later, Soccer Fever is in the air as the
5. S10E05Vegan FeastOctober 24, 2022—In the Quickfire Challenge, the Chefs are tasked with making as many dishes as possible in 30 minutes. In the Elimination Challenge, the com
6. S10E06Date NightOctober 31, 2022—In the Quickfire Challenge, Chefs must balance contrasting flavour profiles. In the Elimination Challenge, competitors create date night dis
7. S10E07Welcome to the Cayman IslandsNovember 7, 2022—The final 4 Chefs travel to The Cayman Islands to create the perfect happy hour dish in their first Quickfire Challenge. After a food tour o
8. S10E08Canada's Top Chef is…November 14, 2022—The season ends with a Quickfire Challenge determining the final 2 Chefs. They will cook a five-course tasting menu that they'll serve at Bl

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01Chaos MenuOctober 14, 2024—In the historic Season 11 premiere, Top Chef Canada celebrates the Canadian culinary scene taking its place on the world stage. Ten Chefs fr
2. S11E02FirstsOctober 21, 2024—For the season’s first Quickfire Challenge, the Chefs go back to basics in this very special Skills Race, featuring Guinness World Record Ho
3. S11E03The Feast of TorontoOctober 28, 2024—Here comes the bride! In the Quickfire Challenge, the pressure is on to impress judge and soon-to-be bride Mijune Pak as the Chefs create a
4. S11E04The Gala FundraiserNovember 4, 2024—The Chefs explore their sweet and savory sides in the Quickfire Challenge, where they must create a dish that can pair with an espresso beve
5. S11E05Taste of the TerroirNovember 11, 2024—The Chefs get a nice surprise from home during the love themed Quickfire Challenge. Then, the competitors take a road trip to Restaurant Pea
6. S11E06Flavours of the FutureNovember 18, 2024—For the Quickfire Challenge, the Chefs are celebrating Tim Horton’s 60th anniversary by creating a dish inspired by their Canadian hometowns
7. S11E07Lights, Camera, Cooking!November 25, 2024—In the Quickfire Challenge, the competitors must think outside the box while cooking with turkey. Then, in the penultimate Elimination Chall
8. S11E08The Curtain CallDecember 2, 2024—Bonjour Quebec! In the season eleven finale, the three remaining Chefs head to renowned Canadian culinary destination, Montreal. The high-st

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01Origin StoriesOctober 14, 2025—In the Season 12 premiere, 10 new Chefs are introduced at Toronto’s historic St. Lawrence Market.
2. S12E02Film FestOctober 21, 2025—Chefs race through a high-speed pasta Quickfire before catering a special event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the imagineNATIVE Film F
3. S12E03Bocuse D'or ShowdownOctober 28, 2025—In the Quickfire, Chefs are challenged to spotlight iconic Canadian ingredients while creating elevated dishes using McCain fries. Then the
4. S12E04Pride PartyNovember 4, 2025—
5. S12E05Immersive DiningNovember 11, 2025—In a playful Quickfire Challenge, Chefs flip expectations by transforming sweet ingredients into savoury dishes. For the Elimination Challen
6. S12E06Pull Up A ChairNovember 18, 2025—In a snack-sized Quickfire, the Chefs must create the ultimate energy-boosting bite and pair it with a protein shake. Then, they cook dishes
7. S12E07Time vs. MoneyNovember 25, 2025—The Judges step out from behind the table to become sous-chefs for a very special Quickfire Challenge. Then, the final four must make a crit
8. S12E08One Night OnlyDecember 2, 2025—In the Season 12 finale, the final two Chefs face off in the final challenge, and for the first time in a finale… Restaurant Wars! Each will

Season 12 ranked & reviewed