TORONTO (December 13, 2016) – CTV’s THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW and The Little Potato Company announced the two finalists of The Little Chef Casting Call: Arnav Malholtra, age 11 from Brampton, Ont., and Owen Kennedy, age 11 from Beaumont, Alta.

The two finalists will go head-to-head in a cook-off on CTV’s THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW, airing Monday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. ET, with the top little chef winning the grand prize of a culinary trip for four to Rome, Italy. Courtesy of The Little Potato Company, the trip includes airfare, accommodation, and an ultimate culinary experience.

Arnav and Owen were selected from the 10 semi-finalists after three weeks of voting at Marilyn.ca, where more than 8,000 votes were cast. The finalists were chosen based on votes, along with cooking skill, presentation, and personality. Arnav cooked “Little Potato Manchurian”, while Owen cooked “Potato Leek Soup”.

The Little Potato Company’s “Little Chef Program” helps parents and kids spend fun and meaningful time together. The program provides tools and tips, Little Chef Approved recipes, age-appropriate tasks for kids of various ages, and information about the important skills they’ll learn as their kitchen skills evolve. The Little Chef Approved recipes are popular not only with kids, but with adults, too. Recipes include Smashed Potato Pizza, Bacon Wrapped Creamer Potatoes, Little Chef Potato Skins, and more.

The contest is being promoted and featured at major retailers across Canada with “Little Chef Program” promotional material and programs.