 A competitive and fast-paced, 11-part television series showcasing upcoming chefs from across Canada. THE NEXT GREAT CHEF is an intensely competitive and fast-paced, television documentary series showcasing young chefs across Canada as they fight for the opportunity to become the nation s future star. THE NEXT GREAT CHEF is based on an existing competition organized by the Canadian Culinary Federation. Today, almost every young chef dreams of becoming a television chef. Scores of the young and talented hope to become the next Jamie Oliver, Rob Feenie or Nigela Lawson. THE NEXT GREAT CHEF gives those young professionals a chance to demonstrate their skills and ambitions in front of a national TV audience. But make no mistake: this is not the show about cooking. This show is about young people reaching for their dreams. In 10 half-hour episodes, two contenders from each province face-off in a battle of the culinary arts to win the taste buds and hearts of the jury and television audience. Using ingredients from a surprise black box, the chefs  task is to create a three course meal. Each contestant has a mentor whose job is to advise them throughout the competition. Judging is blind, and after the points are tabulated, the winner is announced. After 10 weeks, the one-hour season finale features the 10 provincial winners battling for the ultimate title of Canada s Next Great Chef. The finale is filmed on location, featuring interviews with the top ten chefs and an exhilarating final ceremony.