TORONTO - Culinary star Mark McEwan will turn up the heat for wannabe cooks on the premiere season of "Top Chef Canada."
The Toronto chef has been tapped as the head judge for a Canadian version of the U.S. series, in which chefs compete against each other in kitchen challenges.
The announcement comes as Food Network launches a national casting call for competitors.
Hopefuls have until June 14 to apply for a shot at competing for a $100,000 prize.
Information is available at Food Network Canada's website (www.foodnetwork.ca/topchef).
"Top Chef Canada" is expected to debut in the spring of 2011 on Food Network.
