Eden Grinshpan
Self - Host
Top Chef Canada (2011)
Season 12
Top Chef Canada is a reality competition show. The first season premiered on April 11, 2011 on Food Network Canada. The first season consisted of 13 episodes, with 16 contestants vying for a grand prize of $100,000 and a GE Monogram kitchen valued at $30,000. Contestants shopped at Loblaws in season one and McEwan in season two. Like the original American series, each week the chef contestants compete against each other in culinary challenges. Contestants are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry, with one or more contestants being eliminated each week. The Canadian edition uses the same graphics and music as the American version of the program. Season one of Top Chef Canada was one of Food Network Canada's most highly-rated programs. The network renewed the program for a second season, which began to air on March 12, 2012.
Released April 11, 2011
Episode 51 min
10+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: imdb.non-fiction, imdb.food-reality-tv, imdb.chef
Network: Food Network
S12E1 - Origin Stories
In the Season 12 premiere, 10 new Chefs are introduced at Toronto’s historic St. Lawrence Market.
Oct. 14, 2025, midnight
S12E2 - Film Fest
Chefs race through a high-speed pasta Quickfire before catering a special event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the imagineNATIVE Film Festival
Oct. 21, 2025, midnight
S12E3 - Bocuse D'or Showdown
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
Oct. 28, 2025, midnight
S12E4 - Pride Party
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Nov. 4, 2025, midnight
S12E5 - Immersive Dining
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
Nov. 11, 2025, midnight
S12E6 - Pull Up A Chair
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
Nov. 18, 2025, midnight
S12E7 - Time vs. Money
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
Nov. 25, 2025, midnight
S12E8 - One Night Only
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
Dec. 2, 2025, midnight
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Food Network
51 min/ep
5908 min
April 11, 2011
Dec. 2, 2025, midnight
Returning Series
PG / 10+
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