Season 12
Episodes
1. Origin Stories
2025-10-14
In the Season 12 premiere, 10 new Chefs are introduced at Toronto’s historic St. Lawrence Market.
2. Film Fest
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
3. Bocuse D'or Showdown
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
4. Pride Party
2025-11-04
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5. Immersive Dining
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
6. Pull Up A Chair
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
7. Time vs. Money
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
8. One Night Only
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