In the series premiere of this Canadian version of the reality-cooking series, 50 amateur chefs arrive to prepare food for the judges.

The chefs are tasked to cook a chicken dish, using only one pan.

The first mystery-box challenge takes place, giving the winner a significant advantage in the elimination challenge.

The chefs prepare lunch for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first team challenge. Later, a pasta cook-off ends with an elimination.

The chefs are tasked to choose from one of three Canadian ingredients and pair it with beer.

The chefs are tasked to create beautiful and delicious food for an art-gallery event. Later, the losing team is subjected to a baking competition.

A sentimental mystery-box challenge requires the contestants to return to their roots. The winner is granted an advantage in an Alberta Beef contest.

A team challenge takes place at Canadian Forces Base Trenton.

A challenge involving the judges' favorite leftovers is featured. Later, the chefs are tasked to create gourmet versions of popular bake-sale items.

A team challenge, focusing on culinary skills and entrepreneurship, takes place at Toronto City Hall. Later, the losing team faces a pressure test.

The remaining chefs participate in a tag-team challenge, involving a tank of lobsters.

The chefs create a dinner menu for a family reunion. Later, they face a particularly difficult challenge during a pressure test.

The contestants create a meal, for judge Joe Bastianich, using the chef's favorite ingredients.

The first season ends with the Top 2 finalists engaging in a three-course cook-off, in hopes of winning the $100,000 grand prize.