Season 12

1. Origin Stories

2025-10-14 · 44m

In the Season 12 premiere, 10 new Chefs are introduced at Toronto’s historic St. Lawrence Market.

2. Film Fest

2025-10-21 · 44m

Chefs race through a high-speed pasta Quickfire before catering a special event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the imagineNATIVE Film Festival

3. Bocuse D'or Showdown

2025-10-28 · 44m

In the Quickfire, Chefs are challenged to spotlight iconic Canadian ingredients while creating elevated dishes using McCain fries. Then the chefs pair up for a Bocuse d'Or-inspired Elimination Challenge

4. Pride Party

2025-11-04 · 44m

5. Immersive Dining

2025-11-11 · 44m

In a playful Quickfire Challenge, Chefs flip expectations by transforming sweet ingredients into savoury dishes. For the Elimination Challenge, they must create a fully immersive dining experience inspired by elemental worlds

6. Pull Up A Chair

2025-11-18 · 44m

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 inspired by cherished family traditions - only to be met with an emotional surprise

7. Time vs. Money

2025-11-25 · 44m

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 critical choice: cook with humble ingredients and have time on their side or splurge on premium ingredients

8. One Night Only

2025-12-02 · 44m

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 unveil a bold, fully realized dining experience that showcases their culinary vision, voice, and identity