Episodes List

Ep.1 Origin Stories

Air Date: 2025-10-14

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

Ep.2 Film Fest

Air Date: 2025-10-21

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

Ep.3 Bocuse D'or Showdown

Air Date: 2025-10-28

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

Ep.4 Pride Party

Air Date: 2025-11-04

Ep.5 Immersive Dining

Air Date: 2025-11-11

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

Ep.6 Pull Up A Chair

Air Date: 2025-11-18

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

Ep.7 Time vs. Money

Air Date: 2025-11-25

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

Ep.8 One Night Only

Air Date: 2025-12-02

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