The chef competitors are given access to a pantry and refrigerator stocked with a wide variety of other ingredients, which they are free to use as they wish.
After each cooking round, there are three celebrity judges on hand to critique the dishes based on presentation, taste, and creativity.
[2] In June 2015, Shaw Media announced that former Canadian Football player and The Bachelor Canada Brad Smith would take over as host, despite not having any culinary experience.
Past and current notable judges include celebrity chefs Massimo Capra, Lynn Crawford, Eden Grinshpan, John Higgins, Chuck Hughes, Susur Lee, Mark McEwan, Roger Mooking, Antonio Park, Michael Smith, Vikram Vij and Anne Yarymowich.
In March 2016, it was announced by Shaw Media that the show had been renewed for a fourth season, with Brad Smith returning as the host.