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The Next Great Chef Season 1 Episodes

2005-2007
2 Seasons
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A competitive and fast-paced, 11-part television series showcasing upcoming chefs from across Canada. THE NEXT GREAT CHEF is an intensely competitive and fast-paced, television documentary series showcasing young chefs across Canada as they fight for the opportunity to become the nation's future star. THE NEXT GREAT CHEF is based on an existing competition organized by the Canadian Culinary Federation. Today, almost every young chef dreams of becoming a television chef. Scores of the young and talented hope to become the next Jamie Oliver, Rob Feenie or Nigela Lawson. THE NEXT GREAT CHEF gives those young professionals a chance to demonstrate their skills and ambitions in front of a national TV audience. But make no mistake: this is not the show about cooking. This show is about young people reaching for their dreams. In 10 half-hour episodes, two contenders from each province face-off in a battle of the culinary arts to win the taste buds and hearts of the jury and television audience. Using ingredients from a surprise black box, the chefs' task is to create a three course meal. Each contestant has a mentor whose job is to advise them throughout the competition. Judging is blind, and after the points are tabulated, the winner is announced. After 10 weeks, the one-hour season finale features the 10 provincial winners battling for the ultimate title of Canada's Next Great Chef. The finale is filmed on location, featuring interviews with the top ten chefs and an exhilarating final ceremony.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

Season 1
Season 2

11 Episodes 2005 - 2006

Episode 1

The Battle of Ontario

30 mins

The battle for Ontario's culinary bragging rights pits Ottawa's innovative Trevor Bird against the prodigal Vicky Cheng from Toronto.

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Episode 2

A classroom rivalry plays out in the kitchen as the intensely focused Angela Wall takes on Culinary Institute of Canada classmate, Jesse Fraser in a competition to become PEI's Next Great Chef.

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Episode 8

The Battle of British Columbia

Perennial competition-winner Ryan Stone takes on the talented upstart Laura Sharpe in the battle to determine BC's Next Great Chef.

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Episode 9

The Battle of New Brunswick

Stewart Sharp brings his intensity to the kitchen as he butts heads with the focused Chris Stewart in the battle to decide New Brunswick's Next Great Chef.

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Episode 10

The Battle of Quebec

Kim Maloney brings her sharp focus and intensity to the kitchen to face the laid-back Robert Bowe in the competition to determine Quebec's Next Great Chef.

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Episode 11

Grand Finale

During the final competition in Edmonton, 10 provincial champions gather for the ultimate food fight. At stake are career changing prizes which include a chance to travel with Culinary Team Canada to an international competition and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work at some of our country's best restaurants.

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