Watch Top Chef Canada Season 1 Episode 1

"Getting To Know You"

Quickfire Challenge: The 16 chefs competed in a three-round mise en place tournament. The Quickfire prize was immunity at the elimination challenge.

Round One: Fillet a red snapper; fastest eight move on to Round Two.

Round Two: Peel and prep artichoke hearts; four with the most number of prepared artichokes move on to Round Three.

Round Three: Prepare a hollandaise sauce; best two move on to the final round.
The final two chefs were given 20 minutes to make a dish with the ingredients from the first three rounds, plus items from the Top Chef pantry.

WINNER: Dale (Pan Roasted Snapper, Hollandaise, Black Garlic Potatoes and Roasted Artichoke)

Elimination Challenge: The chefs each create a dish that represents who they are and where they come from.

WINNER: Rob (BC Halibut, Butter Poached Lobster, Crushed Potatoes, Black Trumpet Purée)

ELIMINATED: Michael (Roasted Lamb Saddle with Summer Vegetables, Chèvre Fondant and Tomato Consommé)

Guest Judge: Vikram Vij (Elimination Challenge)