We are thrilled to announce that our format “Grand-mère contre chef” is now streaming on Bell Fibe TV! Created by Katia Sinchenko and directed by Alex Shchukin, this heartwarming cooking competition was filmed in Ottawa and brings a delightful twist to culinary television. The Concept When a grandmother’s lifetime of cooking experience meets the refined […]
We are thrilled to announce that our format “Grand-mère contre chef” is now streaming on Bell Fibe TV!
Created by Katia Sinchenko and directed by Alex Shchukin, this heartwarming cooking competition was filmed in Ottawa and brings a delightful twist to culinary television.
The Concept
When a grandmother’s lifetime of cooking experience meets the refined talent of a professional chef — does it create sparks or culinary magic? Each episode pairs a beloved grandmother with a renowned chef for an unforgettable cook-off that celebrates tradition, creativity, and the universal language of food.
Season 1 Episodes
Episode 1 — Grand-mère Lucie et chef Éric
Grand-mère Lucie decrees: if the children don’t want to eat it, it’s not good cuisine!
Episode 2 — Grand-mère Francine et chef Michel
Grand-mère Francine invades Chef Michel’s starred kitchen to cook her husband’s favorite blanquette for his birthday.
Episode 3 — Grand-mère Francine et chef Ilham
Pastry chef Ilham meets the flamboyant Grand-mère Francine, who teaches her traditional Quebec desserts.
Episode 4 — Grand-mère Danielle et chef Nouk
Grand-mère Danielle teaches the grumpy Chef Nouk how to properly cook a dish that’s already on his menu.
Episode 5 — Grand-mère Alsace et chef Charbel
Lebanese grandmother Alsace presents her own family recipe for a dish by Chef Charbel, shawarma specialist.
Show Details
- Genre: Cooking / Cuisine
- Location: Ottawa, Canada
- Creator: Katia Sinchenko
- Director: Alex Shchukin
- Executive Producers: Heidi Lasi and Katia Sinchenko
- Platform: Bell Fibe TV (TV1)
“Grand-mère contre chef” is a testament to NU Production’s commitment to creating warm, engaging formats that celebrate cultural heritage and human connection through the art of cooking. We are proud to bring this unique format to Canadian audiences.
