: Challenges highlighted iconic Canadian ingredients and cultural touchstones, such as poutine , indigenous foods, and products from Montreal's rooftop gardens.
In a unique development, the U.S. version of Top Chef dedicated its 22nd season to exploring Canada. Titled , the season premiered in March 2025. Top Chef Canada
: The panel includes food blogger turned judge Mijune Pak , restaurant mogul Janet Zuccarini , and food critic Chris Nuttall-Smith . Destination Canada (Special Cross-Border Season) Titled , the season premiered in March 2025
: The season spanned the country, filming in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary, Canmore , and Prince Edward Island . : Eden Grinshpan , a Toronto-born chef and
: Eden Grinshpan , a Toronto-born chef and Cordon Bleu graduate. Head Judge : Mark McEwan , a renowned Canadian restaurateur.
: U.S. judges Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons , and Kristen Kish led the season, often joined by local Canadian experts. Culinary Impact
is a prestigious culinary competition series that has significantly shaped the Canadian food landscape since its debut in 2011. The show challenges elite professional chefs from across the country to compete in high-stakes culinary trials to earn the title of "Canada's Top Chef". Series Overview