Origin Stories

S12 E01 • Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 • Oct 14 • 44m

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

Film Fest

S12 E02 • Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 • Oct 21 • 44m

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

Bocuse D'or Showdown

S12 E03 • Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 • Oct 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

Pride Party

S12 E04 • Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 • Nov 4 • 44m

Immersive Dining

S12 E05 • Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 • Nov 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

Pull Up A Chair

S12 E06 • Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 • Nov 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

Time vs. Money

S12 E07 • Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 • Nov 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

One Night Only

S12 E08 • Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025 • Dec 2 • 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