The BEST episodes of Top Chef Canada season 12
Every episode of Top Chef Canada season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Chef Canada season 12!
In this high stakes competition series, audiences get to see 16 up-and-coming Canadian chefs battle it out to win a $100,000 cash prize, a GE Monogram Kitchen valued at over $30,000, and the coveted title of Canada’s Top Chef.
#1 - One Night Only
Season 12 - Episode 8 - 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
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - Origin Stories
Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/2025
In the Season 12 premiere, 10 new Chefs are introduced at Toronto’s historic St. Lawrence Market.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - Film Fest
Season 12 - Episode 2 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Time vs. Money
Season 12 - Episode 7 - 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
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - Bocuse D'or Showdown
Season 12 - Episode 3 - 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, where teamwork, technique, and presentation are pushed to the limit in a grand culinary showcase.
#6 - Immersive Dining
Season 12 - Episode 5 - 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
#7 - Pull Up A Chair
Season 12 - Episode 6 - 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
#8 - Pride Party
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2025
Inspired by Eden’s cookbook Tahini Baby, the Chefs craft dishes for their own fantasy cookbook cover. Then, they channel the spirit of celebration and self-expression at a Top Chef Canada Pride party at The 519 community centre, serving head-to-head hors d’oeuvres to a vibrant crowd.