[2] The show is hosted by Gail Simmons,[3] with Chris Nuttall-Smith[2] as the floor reporter, and Jai West as The Chairman.

[4] The show is produced by Corus Entertainment and based on the popular Iron Chef franchise.

The chefs compete in the sponsored "Monogram Kitchen Stadium.

"[5] On May 30, 2019, Corus Entertainment renewed Iron Chef Canada for a second season.

[6] On the Food Network Canada website, the new episodes are still counted toward the first season.