‘Top Chef’ Explores Canada in Season 22 with New Rules and Exceptional Talent

The culinary competition showcases Canadian cuisine and culture while introducing a creative twist to its iconic challenges.

Season 22 of 'Top Chef' is set entirely in Canada, marking the first time the U.S. series has filmed in the country, with stops in Toronto, Montreal, and Prince Edward Island.
The season highlights Canadian ingredients and culinary diversity, featuring challenges inspired by the country's regional bounties such as Arctic char, lentils, and Red Fife wheat.
A new rule for the fan-favorite Restaurant Wars challenge aims to push chefs' creativity by discouraging overused themes and requiring more cohesive teamwork.
Judges and host Kristen Kish praised the exceptional talent of the 15 competing chefs, emphasizing their creativity and personal storytelling through food.
The show's timing coincides with heightened U.S.-Canada tensions, including proposed tariffs and trade disputes, though these issues are not addressed within the series itself.