MasterChef Québec brings together cooking enthusiasts who have never worked in a restaurant. They compete against each other by preparing a variety of dishes, with the aim of impressing the judges, Martin Picard and Stefano Faita. The winner of the season walks away with a grand prize of $50,000, not to mention the prestigious and coveted MasterChef trophy.

The contents of the mystery box excite the candidates. An important advantage is at stake. They must draw inspiration from spices from around the world in order to create a dish that will make the judges feel like they are traveling.