Chopped Canada
Chopped Canada

Chopped Canada

2014 3 Seasons 78 Episodes ⭐ 5.0 Reality

American favorite "Chopped" heads north of the border to Canada with a familiar format and new host, Toronto native Dean McDermott. Each episode of "Chopped Canada" challenges four professional chefs to turn boxes of mystery ingredients into a three-course meal in a race against the clock. Each course serves as its own round in the competition, and the chef with the least-successful dish — as determined by a panel of judges — is eliminated after each round. The chef who comes out on top following the dessert round wins $10,000 and the title of "Chopped Canada" champion.

American favorite "Chopped" heads north of the border to Canada with a familiar format and new host, Toronto native Dean McDermott. Each episode of "Chopped Canada" challenges four professional chefs to turn boxes of mystery ingredients into a three-course meal in a race against the clock. Each course serves as its own round in the competition, and the chef with the least-successful dish — as determined by a panel of judges — is eliminated after each round. The chef who comes out on top following the dessert round wins $10,000 and the title of "Chopped Canada" champion.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Proof Is in the Pudding

The chefs hash it out over mac and cheese loaf and one chef's appetizer is a cut above the rest. Popcorn spices things u

EP 2

Disheveled Until Dessert

Four chefs find themselves in a pickle at the start of this episode. Competition heats up in the entree round as one che

EP 3

Food, Sweat and Tears

Things really heat up as four chefs tug at our heartstrings in this emotional episode of Chopped Canada. In the appetize

EP 4

All's Fair in Cooking and War

A seafood laden basket forces the chefs to shuck against time in the appetizer round. Things take flight after that, whe

EP 5

Just Desserts

In this cavity-inducing episode of Chopped Canada, a different childhood sweet appears in each basket. Our four chefs mu

EP 6

The Trouble with Tuile

Chefs squabble for first place in the appetizer round and chemistry finds its way into the kitchen. A creative use of ra

EP 7

Clams, Lamb, Thank You Ma'am

Clams prove surprisingly difficult in the first round for these four chefs. Kimchi strikes a tangy note in the entree ro

EP 8

Ramp It Up!

It's do(nut) or die as the chefs ramp up for the first round. Octopus challenges the chefs to come up with three very di

EP 9

Offal to the Races

Strawberry and sausage stump four fabulous chefs in the appetizer round. An offal entree basket sets one chef apart from

EP 10

You Can't Win If You Don't Plate

A common breakfast ingredient causes the chefs to fritter away time and key ingredients miss making the plate. Miso past

EP 11

The Sweet Taste of Success

This candy filled episode pits Quebec chefs against Ontario chefs in a heated battle for Chopped Canada Champion. Black

EP 12

Slippery When Wet

A lunch lady, a dinner theater chef, a prodigal daughter and a small town cook with big city dreams battle to prove they

EP 13

A Wing and a Prayer

It's a battle of the wings in round one as the chefs jockey for a spot at the fryer and one chef's chicken is well under

EP 14

Slaying the Dragonfruit

Four chefs dig deep to fight the dragon as an exotic fruit rears its head in the appetizer round. Things get a bit fish

EP 15

High Steaks

It's a scrambled start as the chefs flame out over sirloin and spirits. The entree round becomes a turkey shoot as the r

EP 16

For the Love of Cod

Cod tongues cause conniptions as three earnest chefs struggle to defeat a cocky contender who promised to quit cooking f

EP 17

The Young and the Timeless

Chefs stumble over simple ingredients when cheese puffs and chicken legs make an early appearance. In the entree round t

EP 18

When Life Hands You Lemonade

A sickeningly sweet canned good presents a challenge in the appetizer round as one young buck faces off against three se

EP 19

Snakes and Batters

One chef gets skewered by candy rolls and beef loin in the appetizer round. Chefs get a leg up in the dinner round. The

EP 20

The Spruce is Loose

One chef finds himself in hot water when mussels and mushrooms appear in the appetizer round. A beverage from the space

EP 21

Pressed for Ham

The chefs are hard pressed to impress in this appetizer round that combined canned ham and kohlrabi. Three remaining che

EP 22

Showdown at the Oka Corral

A fluffy sweet and a stiff drink raise the bar in the first round as a new mom and a chef school instructor set out to p

EP 23

That Wascally Wabbit

In a battle of the young versus the seasoned, four chefs face off to win the $10,000 prize. A strong appetizer round wit

EP 24

One Flew Over the Cocoa's Nest

Four chefs stick their necks out when ostrich and lollipops make an appearance in the appetizer round. The entree makes

EP 25

Some Skin in the Game

The chefs each show they've got some skin in the game with some excellent uses of epiderm in the appetizer round. One ch

EP 26

Who Gives A Geoduck

Chicken livers and seaweed crack open this competition as four chefs fight it out. Ingredients are missed, and a clam of

EP 1

Taken Out By Take Out

It's time to open the takeout containers in this themed episode. Greek Salad and Beef Pho make for strange bedfellows i

EP 2

Crème de la Crop

A pork delicacy and a jarred delight jockey for position in the appetizer basket. Round two finds the chefs struggling

EP 3

Fire In The Whole

Will one chef's dream of winning the $10,000 go up in flames? This sugar filled episode starts the chefs’ day off with

EP 4

Kat-A-What?

These chefs are puzzled by the presence of a Middle Eastern ingredient in the appetizer round. Kat-a-what? Is it a nood

EP 5

Holler For Challah

Some chefs draw a boudin blanc in the appetizer round, while calmer (fish) heads prevail in round two. Dessert makes th

EP 6

It's a Halva Day

It's game on as these four female chefs brave the baskets for a shot at $10,000. Chefs bring a "can" do attitude in the

EP 7

In a Pig's Ear

Four chefs duke it out over pigs ears and poblano peppers. We find out which chefs will rocket ahead when beef hearts a

EP 8

Fowl Play

Can an appetizer be made from smoke and sugar or will some spice make it nice? The chefs face leftover butter chicken in

EP 9

Viewers' Choice: Land, Sea, Air

Fans across the nation weighed in with their ideas for these challenging baskets. In the appetizer round prairie oyster

EP 10

How About Them Apples!

It's a culture clash for these chefs as Italian Soda, Thai noodles and Indian spice garam masala collide in round one.

EP 11

Dippity Do What?

The chefs get an unhelpful hand in the appetizer round when a pre-packaged staple rears its ugly head. There's not much

EP 12

Steaking Their Claim

Frog legs and cookies get things hopping in the appetizer round, as these four chefs face off. Cherry cheesecake raises

EP 13

No Choking Around

Will an appetizer with a prickly vegetable cause our chefs to choke or will berries and bran muffins stump them in the e

EP 14

Every Round Has Its Thorns

Four chefs are challenged out of the gate as a host of unusual ingredients take the stage. Ready-made eggrolls and stil

EP 15

A Brisket, A Basket

There's no escaping the challenge in round one as four chefs battle to transform chicken wieners and dried fruit into a

EP 16

Can You Stomach This?

The chefs need to scuttle in the appetizer round. There’s no silver lining in the entrée round when tripe is found in

EP 17

Leftovers: Recycle, Reuse, Reheat!

Four chefs race against the clock to transform yesterday's meals into a winning dish. Stale bread, a gingerbread house a

EP 18

Lost In Transformation

The chefs are challenged with “bucking” the trend when the appetizer ingredients are revealed. Entrée’s confirm t

EP 19

One For The Family

Old world spices meet new world sensations in the appetizer and entrée round. Civilizations collide when harissa and ch

EP 20

In The Name Of The Game

Tilapia and egg noodles create a bang out of bland. Can saba hide the gamey taste of elk loin in the entrée round? No

EP 21

Crabby Pans

No guts no glory for the chefs in the appetizer round. Will they be able to pull a rabbit out of their hat as they prepa

EP 22

Carnival: No Room For Seconds

It’s Merry-Go-Rounds as the Carnival comes to Chopped Canada! The chefs try to create a ‘ballyhoo” with an appetiz

EP 23

Rib 'N Roll

Jelly rolls and stout face off in the appetizer round. The entrée basket brings the garden to the plate. Can the chefs

EP 24

Everything But The Kitchen Sink

The chefs see red in the appetizer round when duck gizzards and sauerkraut are revealed. Everything but the kitchen sink

EP 25

The World Is Your Lobster

The chefs compete to be a Lob-Star in the appetizer round. Tenderness doesn’t come easy when the chefs are faced with

EP 26

Cookin' At The Savoy

Canned sardines has the chefs in a pickle during the appetizer round. Will they be able to Roe their way to success with

EP 1

Sauce On The Side

Finger fruit challenges the chefs in the appetizer round. Complex cooking and keeping it simple are two different strate

EP 2

Batter Battle

It‘s a battle with batter in the appetizer round. Which chef can take on the big fish in round two? It’s all peachy

EP 3

Rice Twice

Sweet and savory brings luck to the duck in the appetizer round. The entrée round has our judges chewing over tried and

EP 4

Redemption-Return to Victory

There’s nothing worse than getting chopped after the dessert round. Just ask these four chefs who are returning to the

EP 5

Cooking With Courage

The Chefs go big with fierce flavours in the appetizer round. Entrée's can be lost in the sauce. It's overcoming fears

EP 6

All About The Bass

It's off to a bitter start in the Appetizer round. The chefs are grasping at tails when they prepare their entrée. How

EP 7

Shell Shocked

Beans may be the 'cherry on top' for our chefs in round one. International influences inspire our chefs when the entrée

EP 8

What The Shell?

A tangy appetizer basket with a Ukrainian staple leaves the chefs shell shocked. In the dessert round, it's a battle of

EP 9

Duelling Over Devilled Eggs

The appetizers are smokin’ with Canadian smoked cheddar. The chefs must pick their own protein in the entrée round. P

EP 10

Fish Became Sausages

Something smells fishy in the appetizer round and entrées prove to be no gouda for the chefs. The chefs go back to thei

EP 11

Cooking With Heart

There’s no bypassing the first mystery basket, but heartache is served when the chopping begins and things get fishy d

EP 12

Bro-Down Showdown

Is it sibling rivalry or brotherly love when two sets of brothers compete in the Chopped Canada kitchen? Who will uphold

EP 13

Win By A Hare

The chefs go crackers in round one. It’s game on as the entrée gets hare-y. Will risk take the prize or better safe

EP 14

Rabbit Roundabout

Does intense colour turn into great taste in the appetizer round? The entrée basket challenges the chefs to combine pr

EP 15

Full Of Beans

Beans abound in round one. The chefs go wild for their entrees and things turn gummy in the dessert round.

EP 16

Sweet Success

Round one reveals a cordial basket while the entrée brings a sting. What will be the icing on the cake for our chefs i

EP 17

Something's Fishy

The baskets are “smokin” in round one. What will our chefs sea in the entrée basket? The dessert round is full of

EP 18

Pepper Powerhouse

The appetizer basket has a wild side. Will a fowl entrée impress our judges? The dessert round gives our chefs the bl

EP 19

Candy Is Dandy

Sugar and rice may be nice in the appetizer round. The chefs compete for the halibut in the entrée round. A gummy des

EP 20

Helping Hands

It’s all about “head, heart and haggis“ in the appetizer round. The entrée basket is a bit cheeky. The dessert ro

EP 21

Cooking La Vida Loca

The pig is hidden in the appetizer round. The entrée basket’s brine will make a chef shine. Will the chefs crumble

EP 22

Redemption - Gone Too Soon

Is “go with what you know” the way to win the appetizer round? It takes more grits than gumption to survive the entr

EP 23

Dill-icious

Dill-icious appetizers lead to entrée baskets that inspire our chefs to explore diverse cultural influences. The chefs

EP 24

Cooking For Love

The chefs shuck their way through the appetizer round. Things run “afowl” when the entrée is prepared. Dessert ha

EP 25

Desert Dilemma

It’s tough terrine in round one. The chefs go against the grain when preparing the entrée. Dessert leaves egg on th

EP 26

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Brad Smith
Brad Smith
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