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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 Canadian reality television series, which premiered February 3, 2020 on Food Network. 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. After each round, one of the competitors is eliminated, and the winner of the episode is awarded $10,000.

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.

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.

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

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. 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:

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:

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:

  • 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:

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:

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. 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:

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

Competitors:

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:

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:

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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