Top Chef Canada - Season 12

1. Origin Stories

Aired: 10/14/2025

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

2. Film Fest

Aired: 10/21/2025

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

Aired: 10/28/2025

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

Aired: 11/4/2025

5. Immersive Dining

Aired: 11/11/2025

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

Aired: 11/18/2025

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

Aired: 11/25/2025

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

Aired: 12/2/2025

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