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Mary Berg

Mary Berg is a Canadian television host, author, and cook best known for winning the third season of MasterChef Canada.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mary Berg is a Canadian television host, author, and cook. She is best known for winning the third season of MasterChef Canada. She has hosted several food and lifestyle programs, including Mary's Kitchen Crush, Mary Makes It Easy, and The Good Stuff with Mary Berg.

Early life

Mary Berg was born in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, in 1989. Sources also note that she studied at Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Toronto.

Career

Berg first became widely known after winning MasterChef Canada Season 3. She later became a television host and cooking personality, appearing on her own food shows and other lifestyle programs.

Books

Berg has written three cookbooks: Kitchen Party, Well Seasoned, and In Mary's Kitchen. These books helped establish her as an author as well as a television personality.

Recent work

In 2025, it was announced that Berg would return to MasterChef Canada as a judge for the show's eighth season. She continues to be associated with Canadian food television.

Key facts

  • She won the third season of MasterChef Canada.
  • She has hosted Mary's Kitchen Crush, Mary Makes It Easy, and The Good Stuff with Mary Berg.
  • She is a Canadian television host, author, and cook.
  • She was born in Pickering, Ontario, in 1989.
  • She has released three cookbooks: Kitchen Party, Well Seasoned, and In Mary's Kitchen.
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Canadian context

Mary Berg is a Canadian food television personality from Pickering, Ontario, and a well-known figure in Canadian culinary media.[1][10]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mary Berg?
Mary Berg is a Canadian television host, author, and cook known for winning MasterChef Canada Season 3.
What is Mary Berg known for?
She is best known for winning MasterChef Canada and for hosting cooking shows such as Mary's Kitchen Crush and Mary Makes It Easy.
How old is Mary Berg?
Mary Berg was born on 13 December 1989, which makes her 36 years old as of July 2026.
Is Mary Berg a chef?
She is described in sources as a cook, television host, and author; she is also widely referred to as a chef in media coverage.
What show is Mary Berg on?
She has hosted Mary Makes It Easy and The Good Stuff with Mary Berg, and she has also appeared on Mary's Kitchen Crush.
Where is Mary Berg from?
Mary Berg is from Pickering, Ontario, Canada.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Berg_(chef)
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, occupations, known-for, television shows, and cookbooks.
  2. Food Network Canada — https://www.foodnetwork.com/profiles/talent/mary-berg
    Supports: Biography, television work, Toronto residence, and cookbook titles.
  3. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/mary-berg/umc.cpc.5lowl61nalx24g0f1tompdghi
    Supports: Biography, television shows, and cookbooks.
  4. YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2wcq-0RAqI
    Supports: Career overview, shows hosted, cookbooks, and 2025 MasterChef Canada judge announcement.