In the high stakes Quickfire Challenge, Chef McEwan asks the remaining chefs to create their take on a classic lunchtime combo. Later, it is time for the classic Top Chef challenge – Restaurant Wars! Divided into two teams, each group must create – and execute – a brand new restaurant concept in 24 hours. The home base for this challenge is the flagship operation of internationally acclaimed chef and restaurateur, Susur Lee, who also acts as a guest judge. 

Chef McEwan puts the chefs' skills to the test in the culinary skills Quickfire Challenge. For the Elimination Challenge, Top Chef Canada goes on location to feed the cast and crew of the hit Showcase series Lost Girl. The chefs must work as a team to create a Top Chef-worthy menu that follows the strict dietary needs for a hard working cast and crew. Executive Chef Michael Blackie from the National Arts Centre in Ottawa acts as guest judge.