Wall of Chefs

Canadian reality television series

Wall of Chefs

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

Wall of Chefs is a Canadian reality television series, which premiered February 3, 2020 on Food Network.^[1] Hosted by Noah Cappe, the series features four amateur home chefs per episode competing in culinary challenges, judged by a rotating panel featuring some of Canada's most prominent chefs and restaurateurs.^[2] After each round, one of the competitors is eliminated, and the winner of the episode is awarded $10,000.^[3]

The series features three rounds of challenges: "Crowd-Pleaser", where all four competitors are asked to prepare their own most popular dish; "Chef's Fridge", in which the three remaining competitors are challenged to create a dish using three ingredients revealed by one of the professional chefs as staple ingredients in their own fridges; and "Restaurant-Worthy", in which the two finalists are challenged to create a restaurant-calibre dish inspired by one of the judges' own signature dishes.^[4]

Twelve chefs appear as the "Wall of Chefs" on each episode, with four of them judging each round before all of the chefs vote on the final winner of the episode. A total of 33 chefs appeared overall throughout the first season of the series, including 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.^[1]

The series is produced by Insight Productions.^[3] It received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Reality/Competition Series at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards in 2021.^[5]

Episodes

No.	Title^[6]^[7]	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. 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
2	"Bing Bam Boom"	10 Feb. 2020 (10 Feb. 2020)	n/a
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
3	"Buon Appetito!"	17 Feb. 2020 (17 Feb. 2020)	n/a
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
4	"Whipped Herbed Cheese"	23 Feb. 2020 (23 Feb. 2020)	n/a
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
5	"Gobble It Up"	1 Mar. 2020 (1 Mar. 2020)	n/a
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
6	"Mac 'n Cheese Please!"	9 Mar. 2020 (9 Mar. 2020)	n/a
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
7	"One Protein Two Ways"	16 Mar. 2020 (16 Mar. 2020)	n/a
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
8	"Duelling Desserts"	23 Mar. 2020 (23 Mar. 2020)	n/a
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
9	"Southern Comfort"	30 Mar. 2020 (30 Mar. 2020)	n/a
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
10	"The Secret's in the Sauce"	6 Apr. 2020 (6 Apr. 2020)	n/a
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
11	"Pop the Champagne"	1 Sep. 2020 (1 Sep. 2020)	n/a
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
12	"Surf & Surf and Turf & Turf"	8 Sep. 2020 (8 Sep. 2020)	n/a
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
13	"A Jacuzzi of Butter"	15 Sep. 2020 (15 Sep. 2020)	n/a
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
14	"The Power of Peperoncini"	22 Sep. 2020 (22 Sep. 2020)	n/a
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
15	"Thyme Will Tell"	29 Sep. 2020 (29 Sep. 2020)	n/a
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
16	"Wee, That's Fire!"	6 Oct. 2020 (6 Oct. 2020)	n/a
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
17	"Burger Wars"	13 Oct. 2020 (13 Oct. 2020)	n/a
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
18	"See-Food"	20 Oct. 2020 (20 Oct. 2020)	n/a
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
19	"Game Faces On"	27 Oct. 2020 (27 Oct. 2020)	n/a
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
20	"Your Average Meat and Potatoes"	3 Nov. 2020 (3 Nov. 2020)	n/a
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
21	"Smoke Show"	03 Jan. 2022 (03 Jan. 2022)	n/a
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
22	"Herbes Salées"	10 Jan. 2022 (10 Jan. 2022)	n/a
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
23	"Make it Special"	17 Jan. 2022 (17 Jan. 2022)	n/a
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
24	"Salad Days"	24 Jan. 2022 (24 Jan. 2022)	n/a
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
25	"Winner Br’inner"	31 Jan. 2022 (31 Jan. 2022)	n/a
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
26	"Oh, it's Gonna be Charred"	07 Feb. 2022 (07 Feb. 2022)	n/a
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
27	"A Towering Occasion"	14 Feb. 2022 (14 Feb. 2022)	n/a
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
28	"Boppity-Boopi"	21 Feb. 2022 (21 Feb. 2022)	n/a
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
29	"Turkey Dinner"	28 Feb. 2022 (28 Feb. 2022)	n/a
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
30	"Summer Dayz"	7 Mar. 2022 (7 Mar. 2022)	n/a
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

References

^ ^a ^b Rita De Montis, "Home cooks set to face the Wall of Chefs for $10Gs prize". Toronto Sun, January 8, 2020.
^ Katie Scott, "Food Network Canada introduces ‘Wall of Chefs’". Global News, November 29, 2019.
^ ^a ^b Frederick Blichert, "Food Network Canada to serve up culinary competition “Wall of Chefs”". RealScreen, November 28, 2019.
^ "THE WALL HAS SPOKEN: FOOD NETWORK CANADA ANNOUNCES WALL OF CHEFS, A STACKED CULINARY COMPETITION JUDGED BY THE COUNTRY'S MOST ICONIC CHEFS". Corus Entertainment. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
^ Brent Furdyk, "Television Nominees Announced For 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, ‘Schitt's Creek’ Leads The Pack With 21 Nominations". ET Canada, March 30, 2021.
^ "Wall of Chefs (TV Series 2020– ) - IMDb". Internet Movie Database. Amazon.com. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
^ "Wall of Chefs | Episode Guide". Food Network Canada. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.

Food Network Canada original programming

Current

Bake with Anna Olson (since 2012)
Big Food Bucket List (since 2019)
Carnival Eats (since 2014)
David Rocco's Dolce Vita (since 2010)
Fire Masters (since 2019)
Food Factory (since 2012)
Great Chocolate Showdown (since 2020)
Iron Chef Canada (since 2018)
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Wall of Chefs (since 2020)
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Former

2000s debuts	The 100 Mile Challenge (2009) Chef at Home (2004–2009) Chef School (2008–2009) Christine Cushing Live (2004–2007) Christine Cushing: Cook with Me (2005–2006) Chuck's Day Off (2009–2011) Everyday Exotic (2008–2009) The Family Restaurant (2005–2009) Food Jammers (2006–2010) French Food at Home (2007–2010) The Heat with Mark McEwan (2008–2010) I Do, Let's Eat (2005–2007) Kitchen Equipped (2005–2007) Licence to Grill (2003–2007) Made to Order (2004–2006) Man-Made Food (2004–unknown) Recipe for Success (2004–unknown) Restaurant Makeover (2005–2009) Ricardo and Friends (2006–2009) Sugar (2002–2007) Summer's Best (2003–2005) The Surreal Gourmet (2002–2006) The Thirsty Traveler (2002–2006)
2010s debuts	Chef in Your Ear (2015–2016) Chopped Canada (2014–2017) Dinner Party Wars (2010–2013) Eat St. (2011–2015) From Spain with Love with Annie Sibonney (2011) Ice Cold Cash (2012) Nadia G's Bitchin' Kitchen (2010–2013) Recipe to Riches (2011–2012) World's Weirdest Restaurants (2012–2013) You Gotta Eat Here! (2012–2016)

2000s debuts