Wall of Chefs facts for kids

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Mark McEwan. Ricotta cheese, Sriracha, Leeks.
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Renée Lavallée. Create a restaurant quality Lobster dish.

Competitors:

• Charlie Cacapit, 27, Winnipeg, MB
• Christopher Mask, 44, Wahnapitae, ON
• Nicole King, 32, Toronto, ON
• Susy Danelon, 54, Toronto, ON

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Massimo Capra. Pancetta, Sun-dried tomatoes, Heirloom carrots.
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Christa Bruneau-Guenther. Create a restaurant-worthy pizza reflecting the competitor's cultural background.

Competitors:

• Cheryl Torrance, 50, Toronto, ON
• Jennilee Vaneltsi, 36, Fort McPherson, NT
• Joe McLaren, 37, Toronto, ON
• Mark Sheane, 32, Langley, BC

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Joël Watanabe. Pecorino, Japanese Soy Sauce, Arugula
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Rob Gentile. Create a restaurant caliber rice dish.

Competitors:

• Alice Okundaye, 30, Toronto, ON
• Amita Massey, 19, Calgary, AB
• Joseph Gasdia, 35, Toronto, ON
• Silvio Zampieri, 60, Abbotsford, BC

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Hugh Acheson. Miso paste, whipped cheese, celery.
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Darren MacLean. Create a restaurant-quality noodle soup.

Competitors:

• Christine Pattison, 47, Winnipeg, MB
• James Deveaux, 33, Halifax, NS
• Kevin Murphy, 33, London, ON
• Mary Rocto, 50, Toronto, ON

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Lynn Crawford. Maple Syrup, Spinach, Parmigiano Reggiano
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Nick Hodge. Create a restaurant quality version of Street Food.

Competitors:

• Aaron Hewitt, 42, Toronto, ON
• Chris Dunne, 29, St. John’s, NL
• Danielle Finestone, 27, Toronto, ON
• Janine Woods, 52, Calgary, AB

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Shane Chartrand. Speck, Cottage Cheese, Squash
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Suzanne Barr. Create an elevated Macaroni and Cheese dish.

Competitors:

• Alison Anderson, 37, Toronto, ON
• Jason Orban, 39, Osoyoos, BC
• Minal Abhange, 31, Stephenville, NL
• Ryan Johnson, 42, Toronto, ON

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Michele Forgione. 'Nduja, Burrata, Cauliflower
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Susur Lee. Prepare a restaurant quality dish showing one protein prepared in two different ways.

Competitors:

• Cindy Meays, 46, Kamloops, BC
• Ian Tyson, 48, St. Thomas, ON
• Kyle Crawford, 29, Halifax, NS
• Sabrina Santer, 28, Toronto, ON

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Dale Mackay. Brie, Garlic, Rapini.
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Guy Rawlings. Create a restaurant-caliber dessert.

Competitors:

• Alexandra Hicks, 29, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
• Bee Zhou, 45, Edmonton, AB
• Crystal Leptich, 34, Saskatoon, SK
• Josh Prince, 32, Toronto, ON

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Corinna Mozo. Taro Root, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Cilantro
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Hugh Acheson. Create a restaurant quality dish inspired by the American South.

Competitors:

• Jeff Brown, 32, Toronto, ON
• Justine Balin, 20, Vancouver, BC
• Lucas Alves Debien, 31, Winnipeg, MB
• Narida Mohammed, 37, Etobicoke, ON

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Rob Feenie. Gem lettuce, Dijon mustard, Merguez Sausage.
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Alex Chen. Create a restaurant quality dish where the sauce is the main highlight.

Competitors:

• Adam Kelly, 25, Toronto, ON
• Brooke Shutiak, 28, Saskatoon, SK
• Mel Heng, 47, Mississauga, ON
• Natasha Sharpe, 45, Mount Pearl, NL

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Susur Lee. Romano beans, Lemon, Dandelion Greens.
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Christie Peters. Create a restaurant quality classic dish, but with the competitor's own creative twist.

Competitors:

• Roman Szostak, 58, Utopia, ON
• Cindy Billingham, 52, Whitehorse, YT
• Jordan McKenzie, 31, Muskoka, ON
• Joe Tong, 31, Vancouver, BC

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Nuit Regular. Tofu, Chilies, Oyster Sauce
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Rob Feenie. Create a restaurant quality Surf n' Turf dish.

Competitors:

• Carmen Lee, 33, Winnipeg, MB
• Jordan Raymond, 31, Saskatoon, SK
• Lindsay Brun, 42, Anjou, QC
• Max Valiquette, 46, Toronto, ON

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Christine Cushing. Feta cheese, Fennel, Sherry.
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Victor Barry. Create a restaurant caliber chicken dish.

Competitors:

• Mary Budgell, 34, Halifax, NS
• Razan Khan, 30, Mississauga, ON
• Nicolas Mongeon, 21, Sudbury, ON
• Tammy Wood, 46, Agassiz, BC

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Danny Smiles. Mayonnaise, Peperoncini, Brussels Sprouts.
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Fisun Ercan. Create a restaurant-calibre vegetarian dish.

Competitors:

• Anna Bondoc, 31, Toronto, ON
• Shauna Lindzon, 49, Toronto, ON
• Marc Swiednicki, 47, Montreal, QC
• Bill Medak, 73, Edmonton, AB

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Jesse Vergen. Hakurei Turnip, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Thyme
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Marysol Foucault. Create a restaurant caliber brunch dish.

Competitors:

• Andres Araneda, 33, Regina, SK
• Bri Young, 19, Winnipeg, MB
• Helen Hibbert, 48, London, ON
• Ross Di Stefano, 45, Vaughan, ON

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Nick Liu. Wasabi, Sour Cream, Plums
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Dale Mackay. Create a restaurant quality lamb dish.

Competitors:

• Tabassum Wyne, 32, Milton, ON
• Gaetano Corbo, 24, Vaughan, ON
• Domingo Lumanog, 35, Calgary, AB
• Clotilde Friedmann, 60, Longueuil, QC

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Jinhee Lee. Gochujang, Eggs, Cabbage.
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Mark McEwan. Create a deluxe hamburger.

Competitors:

• Kelsey Glaser, 26, Toronto, ON
• Louis Milo, 51, Oshawa, ON
• Jason Pon, 24, Toronto, ON
• Alexis Hillyard, 37, Edmonton, AB

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Alida Solomon. Capers, Basil, Greek Yogurt.
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Todd Perrin. Create a dish featuring fish or seafood.

Competitors:

• Brandi England, 34, Vancouver, BC
• John Cannella, 32, Aurora, ON
• Ernie Chow, 26, Toronto, ON
• Janice Doerksen, 56, Langley, BC

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Mandel Hitzer. Blue cheese, Broccoli, Chorizo.
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Christine Cushing. Create a restaurant quality pasta dish.

Competitors:

• Ahsan Sadiq, 33, Montreal, QC
• Ashley Hoar, 24, Hamilton, ON
• Billy Snaychuk, 44, Parksville, BC
• Giota Diakopoulos, 46, Oakville, ON

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Meeru Dhalwala. Coconut Milk, Chickpeas, Kale.
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Lynn Crawford. Create a restaurant quality meat and potatoes dish.

Competitors:

• Paddy O’Neill, 58, Spruce Grove, AB
• Julia Mark, 33, Burnaby, BC
• Meredith Youngson, 29, Toronto, ON
• Sammy Farid, 35, Toronto, ON

Competitors:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Todd Perrin. Cremini mushrooms, Indonesian chili paste, Kelp.
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Christine Cushing. Create a dish inspired by the competitor's childhood.

Contestants:

• Eseosa Babatunde, 28, Hamilton, ON
• Mitchell Yaholnitsky, 35, Toronto, ON
• Nancy MacLellan, 57, Halifax, NS
• Johnny Trinh, 40, Vancouver, BC

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Marysol Foucault. Beets, Creme Fraiche, Herbes Salees
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Roger Mooking. Create a dish featuring a variety of textures.

Competitors:

• Tracy Palmer, 43, Edmonton, AB
• Mike Gabel, 47, Toronto, ON
• Winnie Xu, 21, White Rock, BC
• Adam Kahgee, 39, Port Elgin, ON

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Jae-Anthony Dougan. Avocado, Pineapple, Bajan Hot Sauce
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Alida Solomon. Create a dish inspired by personal travels.

Competitors:

• Beth Dangerfield, 43, Toronto, ON
• Tabby Radira, 43, Sainte-Hyacinthe, QC
• Michael Schroeder, 35, Brooklyn Corner, NS
• Nicole Ratti, 27, Toronto, ON

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Meeru Dhalwala. Eggplant, Green Onion, Fish Sauce
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Hugh Acheson. Create a main dish worthy salad.

Competitors:

• Kenna Deo, 31, Nanaimo, BC
• AJ Clarke, 34, Mississauga, ON
• Laura Lopez, 21, Edmonton, AB
• Bryan Rice, 41, Regina, SK

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Danny Smiles. Zucchini, Za'atar, Honey
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Kelsey Johnson. Transform breakfast into a decadent dinner dish.

Competitors:

• Deborah Sargeant, 36, Brampton, ON
• Michael Nardozza, 35, Montreal, QC
• Melissa Jones, 40, Russell, ON
• Robert Kowbel, 34, Victoria, BC

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Rob Feenie. Baby Potatoes, Serrano Peppers, Anchovies
• Restaurant Worthy: Set By Nuit Regular. Create a restaurant quality dish appropriate to be served in a bowl.

Competitors:

• Eesa Gonzales, 20, Oshawa, ON
• Tammy Sweeney, 53, Saskatoon, SK
• Jeff Wong, 42, Ajax, ON
• Najwa Cagnin, 47, Ancaster, ON

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Daniela Manrique Lucca. Manchego cheese, Peas, Black Garlic Paste
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Alex Chen. Create a dish appropriate for a special occasion celebration.

Competitors:

• Grayden Meulenaar, 25, Belleville, ON
• Brenda Hutch, 53, Regina, SK
• Christian Giaconi-Bonaguro, 31, Barrie, ON
• Junelle Knihniski, 23, Saskatoon, SK

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Christa Bruneau-Guenther. Pine Nuts, Swiss Chard, Birch Syrup
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Massimo Capra. Create an eye-catchingly colourful restaurant quality dish.

Competitors:

• Michael Campoli, 23, Montreal, QC
• Ellie Hadley, 37, Port Alberni, BC
• Josh Allen, 46, Toronto, ON
• Preeti Ravi, 33, Toronto, ON

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Suzanne Barr. Tamarind Paste, Oranges, Chayote
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Mark McEwan. Create a restaurant caliber Turkey dish.

Competitors:

• Tatiana Marcelin, 34, Montreal, QC
• Gilbert Proulx, 35, Regina, SK
• Nokey Yutamanop, 32, Bowmanville, ON
• Manpreet Gosal, 48, Markham, ON

Challenges:

• Chef's Fridge: Set by Lynn Crawford. Bacon, Shallots, Spicy Brown Mustard
• Restaurant Worthy: Set by Shawn Adler. Create a restaurant quality summer dish.

Competitors:

• Dee (Diana) Aitchison, 47, Victoria, BC
• Shay Vannery, 31, New Westminster, BC
• Keira Tidmand, 23, Milton, ON
• Steve Camara, 37, Beamsville, ON