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Wall of Chefs
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Genre Cooking, competition
Presented by Noah Cappe
Country of origin Canada
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 30
Production company(s) Insight Productions
Release
Original network Food Network
Original release February 3, 2020 (2020-02-03) – present

Wall of Chefs is a fun Canadian TV show about cooking. It first aired on February 3, 2020, on Food Network. The show is hosted by Noah Cappe.

In each episode, four home cooks compete in different cooking challenges. Famous Canadian chefs and restaurant owners judge their dishes. After each round, one cook is eliminated. The person who wins the episode gets $10,000!

How the Competition Works

The show has three exciting cooking rounds. Each round tests the cooks in new ways.

Round 1: Crowd-Pleaser

This is the first challenge for all four cooks. They have to make their most popular dish. It's a dish they know will impress everyone!

Round 2: Chef's Fridge

Only three cooks are left for this round. A professional chef reveals three ingredients from their own fridge. The cooks must use these ingredients to create a new dish. It's a test of their creativity!

Round 3: Restaurant-Worthy

This is the final round with only two cooks remaining. They must create a dish that looks and tastes like it belongs in a fancy restaurant. This dish is inspired by one of the judges' special recipes.

The Wall of Chefs Judges

A group of twelve chefs forms the "Wall of Chefs." In each episode, four of these chefs judge the dishes in each round. For the final winner, all twelve chefs vote.

Many famous chefs have been part of the "Wall of Chefs." Some of them include Hugh Acheson, Suzanne Barr, Massimo Capra, Alex Chen, Lynn Crawford, Christine Cushing, Rob Feenie, Rob Gentile, Susur Lee, Nick Liu, Dale MacKay, Mark McEwan, and Todd Perrin.

Awards and Production

The show is made by a company called Insight Productions. Wall of Chefs was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award in 2021. This award was for "Best Reality/Competition Series."

Episodes

No. Title Original air date Viewers
(millions)
1 "Welcome to the Wall" 3 Feb. 2020 (3 Feb. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

  • Chef's Fridge: Set by Mark McEwan. Ingredients: Ricotta cheese, Sriracha, Leeks.
  • Restaurant Worthy: Set by Renée Lavallée. Make 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
2 "Bing Bam Boom" 10 Feb. 2020 (10 Feb. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

  • Cheryl Torrance, 50, Toronto, ON
  • Jennilee Vaneltsi, 36, Fort McPherson, NT
  • Joe McLaren, 37, Toronto, ON
  • Mark Sheane, 32, Langley, BC
3 "Buon Appetito!" 17 Feb. 2020 (17 Feb. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

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

Competitors:

  • Alice Okundaye, 30, Toronto, ON
  • Amita Massey, 19, Calgary, AB
  • Joseph Gasdia, 35, Toronto, ON
  • Silvio Zampieri, 60, Abbotsford, BC
4 "Whipped Herbed Cheese" 23 Feb. 2020 (23 Feb. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

  • Christine Pattison, 47, Winnipeg, MB
  • James Deveaux, 33, Halifax, NS
  • Kevin Murphy, 33, London, ON
  • Mary Rocto, 50, Toronto, ON
5 "Gobble It Up" 1 Mar. 2020 (1 Mar. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

  • Aaron Hewitt, 42, Toronto, ON
  • Chris Dunne, 29, St. John’s, NL
  • Danielle Finestone, 27, Toronto, ON
  • Janine Woods, 52, Calgary, AB
6 "Mac 'n Cheese Please!" 9 Mar. 2020 (9 Mar. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

  • Alison Anderson, 37, Toronto, ON
  • Jason Orban, 39, Osoyoos, BC
  • Minal Abhange, 31, Stephenville, NL
  • Ryan Johnson, 42, Toronto, ON
7 "One Protein Two Ways" 16 Mar. 2020 (16 Mar. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

  • Cindy Meays, 46, Kamloops, BC
  • Ian Tyson, 48, St. Thomas, ON
  • Kyle Crawford, 29, Halifax, NS
  • Sabrina Santer, 28, Toronto, ON
8 "Duelling Desserts" 23 Mar. 2020 (23 Mar. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

  • Chef's Fridge: Set by Dale Mackay. Ingredients: Brie, Garlic, Rapini.
  • Restaurant Worthy: Set by Guy Rawlings. Create a restaurant-quality 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
9 "Southern Comfort" 30 Mar. 2020 (30 Mar. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

  • Jeff Brown, 32, Toronto, ON
  • Justine Balin, 20, Vancouver, BC
  • Lucas Alves Debien, 31, Winnipeg, MB
  • Narida Mohammed, 37, Etobicoke, ON
10 "The Secret's in the Sauce" 6 Apr. 2020 (6 Apr. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

  • Chef's Fridge: Set by Rob Feenie. Ingredients: Gem lettuce, Dijon mustard, Merguez Sausage.
  • Restaurant Worthy: Set by Alex Chen. Make a restaurant-quality dish where the sauce is the most important part.

Competitors:

  • Adam Kelly, 25, Toronto, ON
  • Brooke Shutiak, 28, Saskatoon, SK
  • Mel Heng, 47, Mississauga, ON
  • Natasha Sharpe, 45, Mount Pearl, NL
11 "Pop the Champagne" 1 Sep. 2020 (1 Sep. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

  • Roman Szostak, 58, Utopia, ON
  • Cindy Billingham, 52, Whitehorse, YT
  • Jordan McKenzie, 31, Muskoka, ON
  • Joe Tong, 31, Vancouver, BC
12 "Surf & Surf and Turf & Turf" 8 Sep. 2020 (8 Sep. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

  • Carmen Lee, 33, Winnipeg, MB
  • Jordan Raymond, 31, Saskatoon, SK
  • Lindsay Brun, 42, Anjou, QC
  • Max Valiquette, 46, Toronto, ON
13 "A Jacuzzi of Butter" 15 Sep. 2020 (15 Sep. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

  • Mary Budgell, 34, Halifax, NS
  • Razan Khan, 30, Mississauga, ON
  • Nicolas Mongeon, 21, Sudbury, ON
  • Tammy Wood, 46, Agassiz, BC
14 "The Power of Peperoncini" 22 Sep. 2020 (22 Sep. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

  • Anna Bondoc, 31, Toronto, ON
  • Shauna Lindzon, 49, Toronto, ON
  • Marc Swiednicki, 47, Montreal, QC
  • Bill Medak, 73, Edmonton, AB
15 "Thyme Will Tell" 29 Sep. 2020 (29 Sep. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

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

Competitors:

  • Andres Araneda, 33, Regina, SK
  • Bri Young, 19, Winnipeg, MB
  • Helen Hibbert, 48, London, ON
  • Ross Di Stefano, 45, Vaughan, ON
16 "Wee, That's Fire!" 6 Oct. 2020 (6 Oct. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

  • Chef's Fridge: Set by Nick Liu. Ingredients: Wasabi, Sour Cream, Plums.
  • Restaurant Worthy: Set by Dale Mackay. Make 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
17 "Burger Wars" 13 Oct. 2020 (13 Oct. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

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

Competitors:

  • Kelsey Glaser, 26, Toronto, ON
  • Louis Milo, 51, Oshawa, ON
  • Jason Pon, 24, Toronto, ON
  • Alexis Hillyard, 37, Edmonton, AB
18 "See-Food" 20 Oct. 2020 (20 Oct. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

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

Competitors:

  • Brandi England, 34, Vancouver, BC
  • John Cannella, 32, Aurora, ON
  • Ernie Chow, 26, Toronto, ON
  • Janice Doerksen, 56, Langley, BC
19 "Game Faces On" 27 Oct. 2020 (27 Oct. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

  • Ahsan Sadiq, 33, Montreal, QC
  • Ashley Hoar, 24, Hamilton, ON
  • Billy Snaychuk, 44, Parksville, BC
  • Giota Diakopoulos, 46, Oakville, ON
20 "Your Average Meat and Potatoes" 3 Nov. 2020 (3 Nov. 2020) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

  • Paddy O’Neill, 58, Spruce Grove, AB
  • Julia Mark, 33, Burnaby, BC
  • Meredith Youngson, 29, Toronto, ON
  • Sammy Farid, 35, Toronto, ON
21 "Smoke Show" 03 Jan. 2022 (03 Jan. 2022) n/a

Challenges:

Contestants:

  • Eseosa Babatunde, 28, Hamilton, ON
  • Mitchell Yaholnitsky, 35, Toronto, ON
  • Nancy MacLellan, 57, Halifax, NS
  • Johnny Trinh, 40, Vancouver, BC
22 "Herbes Salées" 10 Jan. 2022 (10 Jan. 2022) n/a

Challenges:

  • Chef's Fridge: Set by Marysol Foucault. Ingredients: Beets, Creme Fraiche, Herbes Salees.
  • Restaurant Worthy: Set by Roger Mooking. Make a dish with different textures.

Competitors:

  • Tracy Palmer, 43, Edmonton, AB
  • Mike Gabel, 47, Toronto, ON
  • Winnie Xu, 21, White Rock, BC
  • Adam Kahgee, 39, Port Elgin, ON
23 "Make it Special" 17 Jan. 2022 (17 Jan. 2022) n/a

Challenges:

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

Competitors:

  • Beth Dangerfield, 43, Toronto, ON
  • Tabby Radira, 43, Sainte-Hyacinthe, QC
  • Michael Schroeder, 35, Brooklyn Corner, NS
  • Nicole Ratti, 27, Toronto, ON
24 "Salad Days" 24 Jan. 2022 (24 Jan. 2022) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

  • Kenna Deo, 31, Nanaimo, BC
  • AJ Clarke, 34, Mississauga, ON
  • Laura Lopez, 21, Edmonton, AB
  • Bryan Rice, 41, Regina, SK
25 "Winner Br’inner" 31 Jan. 2022 (31 Jan. 2022) n/a

Challenges:

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

Competitors:

  • Deborah Sargeant, 36, Brampton, ON
  • Michael Nardozza, 35, Montreal, QC
  • Melissa Jones, 40, Russell, ON
  • Robert Kowbel, 34, Victoria, BC
26 "Oh, it's Gonna be Charred" 07 Feb. 2022 (07 Feb. 2022) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

  • Eesa Gonzales, 20, Oshawa, ON
  • Tammy Sweeney, 53, Saskatoon, SK
  • Jeff Wong, 42, Ajax, ON
  • Najwa Cagnin, 47, Ancaster, ON
27 "A Towering Occasion" 14 Feb. 2022 (14 Feb. 2022) n/a

Challenges:

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

Competitors:

  • Grayden Meulenaar, 25, Belleville, ON
  • Brenda Hutch, 53, Regina, SK
  • Christian Giaconi-Bonaguro, 31, Barrie, ON
  • Junelle Knihniski, 23, Saskatoon, SK
28 "Boppity-Boopi" 21 Feb. 2022 (21 Feb. 2022) n/a

Challenges:

  • Chef's Fridge: Set by Christa Bruneau-Guenther. Ingredients: Pine Nuts, Swiss Chard, Birch Syrup.
  • Restaurant Worthy: Set by Massimo Capra. Make a colorful 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
29 "Turkey Dinner" 28 Feb. 2022 (28 Feb. 2022) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

  • Tatiana Marcelin, 34, Montreal, QC
  • Gilbert Proulx, 35, Regina, SK
  • Nokey Yutamanop, 32, Bowmanville, ON
  • Manpreet Gosal, 48, Markham, ON
30 "Summer Dayz" 7 Mar. 2022 (7 Mar. 2022) n/a

Challenges:

Competitors:

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