Canada's leading hospitality & foodservice expo
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Celebrate the industry’s Heart & Hustle
Join us for RC Show 2023, the foodservice and hospitality event of the year!
- Over 1,000 booths featuring trusted brands
- 9 Curated Pavilions with innovative and cost-saving products & services
- 8 Competitions to up your culinary and beverage game
- 7 Stages of programming with top experts and innovators
- 4 Experiential Feature Areas
- 3 Networking Events
Shop. Taste. Learn. Connect. Grow Your Business.
experience rc show 2023
WORLD-CLASS CONFERENCE
Get actionable advice from the industry's top experts through keynotes, discussion panels and workshops.
Dynamic Trade Show
Shop for innovative solutions and connect with trusted suppliers across the show floor and in the Pop UP Experience.
Industry Competitions
Watch talent face-off for cash and prizes at our annual culinary, cocktail, coffee, shucker, pastry and pizza competitions.
Networking Events
Connect with foodservice professionals at Opening Night Reception, Industry Night Out, Breakfast With Champions and new chef and wine experiences.
2023 Schedule
Explore three days of business-building programming across unique six stages.
Coffee in 2023
Presented by Dairy Farmers of Canada. Join us as Technomic reveals what’s next in the world of coffee with insights on untapped consumer purchasing power
State of the Nation: The Dining & Drinking Guest
Presented by Labatt Breweries of Canada & Uber Eats. Dining is not dead – but it’s not enough to survive from the pandemic, we are
Rise of the No/Lo
Join this insightful fireside chat on the No/Lo trend as they dive into the consumer needs and behaviour patterns that make this opportunity a winner.
The Big Pitcher: Beer Leadership Panel
Titans of Canada’s beer industry hash out the challenges, trends and opportunities that are driving the heart and hustle of the category. Get their first-hand
Building a Healthy Bar Culture
Tuesday Takeover with Christina Veira & Evelyn Chick. This no-holds-barred industry panel shares their perspective on changing consumer and employee expectations and what smart operators
Spirits Leadership Panel
Tuesday Takeover with Christina Veira & Evelyn Chick. Sector thought leaders bring their perspective to the spirits industry, sharing consumer-driven bar and cocktail trends and
An Era of Exploration: Adopting Innovations to Meet Ever-Changing Consumer Needs
Presented by Labatt Breweries of Canada. In an era of exploration and post-pandemic rediscovery, Labatt Breweries of Canada has driven the growth of the beer,
Smashing the Glass(ware) Ceiling: Revolutionizing Bar Training & Education
Tuesday Takeover with Christina Veira & Evelyn Chick. The path to accreditation, achievement and excellence is clear in many professions, but in the bar world,
The Michelin Star-Acclaimed Edible Condom
Presented by Chefs Canada Academy. For the first time in Canada, see how double Michelin star chef Alvin Leung makes his world famous edible condom.
Food Is Our Medicine
Presented by Chefs Canada Academy. Six Nations’ Taylor Parker, founder and owner of FOR4GED, a family-owned, native plant nursery in Brantford, Ontario will take you
You Have Options: Be Nimble With Versatile Seafood Solutions
Presented by High Liner Foods. Learn how you can navigate current supply, inflation and market dynamics with seafood options.
Shrimp to Drive Profit
Presented by High Liner Foods. Learn how to increase your bottom line with shrimp.
Battered Fish: Serving It Up Fearlessly
Presented by High Liner Foods. Do seafood fearlessly! Learn fish battering tips and techniques that ease prep and return labour savings.
Omega Bowls: Heart Healthy Seafood Bowls for a Better Business
Presented by High Liner Foods. Watch as High Liner Foods brings on-trend bowl ideas to life with healthy seafood inspiration.
Service Excellence De-Escalation
Presented by OTEC. Customers these days often seem harder to please (and less patient!) Does your team need a refresh on the key skills needed
Menu Engineering 101
Presented by The Fifteen Group. David Hopkins, President of The Fifteen Group, will cover how to boost your bottom line and maximize profitability with effective
The Design & Construction Process for a Successful Renovation
Presented by Yellowbird Design Studio. Are you looking to open a restaurant, convert one brand into another or renovate your existing space? Sounds like you
Work Smarter, Not Harder: How to Streamline Your Workflow to Help Manage Peak Volumes
Presented by Moneris. When the orders come piling in, being prepared makes all the difference. Whether your restaurant is gearing-up for its lunch time rush
Better Business With Fairtrade Coffee Panel
Presented by Fairtrade. Consumers are increasingly choosing to spend their money on businesses that demonstrate shared values and deliver excellent quality and experience. As operators
The Future of Dining & Technology
Presented by Libro Reservations. Don’t skip this live panel discussion on the restaurant industry’s current challenges and how technology solutions can be leveraged to streamline
Location, Location, LOCATION!
Presented by OMG Real Estate. Meet one of the most respected real estate agent who is ready to help foodservice and hospitality entrepreneurs learn the
2023: ‘PUSH’ To Simplify
Presented by Push Operations. This session will talk about ways to simplify the tech side of your business. During Covid the hospitality industry was thrusted
RC Show Opening
Presented by Restaurants Canada. Join us for the official opening of RC Show 2023 with a special Land Acknowledgement and Ceremony by Indigenous Spirit Leader.
Restaurants Canada Presents: The State of the Industry
Presented by Restaurants Canada. RC Show 2023 opens with Restaurants Canada’s State of the Industry, outlining the economic status and identifying the challenges and opportunities
Stabilize Inflation & Generate Revenue
Presented by Sysco Canada. Skyrocketing prices are squeezing operators from all sides, but this panel of experts has strategies and tools to help operators relieve
Full Court Press: Full Service Leadership Panel
Presented by American Express Canada. Listen as full-service leaders tackle the hot-button topics head on and provide their take on the issues and priorities driving
Listen & Learn: Indigenous Leadership Panel
The hospitality industry at large can learn from Indigenous professionals, culinary techniques and ways of working. Don’t miss this candid panel discussion on how we
The Elephant in the Room: Exploring the Relationship Between Team Wellbeing & Business Success
Presented by Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS). In the current social and economic climate, implementing strategies and programs to address stress in the workplace
Foodpreneurialism & Marketing
Self-employed chefs Imrun Texeira and Wallace Wong get together with Janice Bartley of Foodpreneur Lab to share stories and tips on how emerging talent can
The Future Is Now. Are You Ready? Executive Technology Panel
Presented by Gordon Food Service. We all know that the pace of tech is accelerating, and restaurants are in the thick of it. Watch and
Growth Series: How Do You Prepare for Financing?
Presented by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Learn more about how to finance your business and thrive with the only lender 100% invested in Canadian Food.
Growth Series: Culinary Insights
Presented by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Learn how the hottest F&B product and ingredient trends for 2023 can inspire your menu and guest experience and
Growth Series: Get Retail Ready
Presented by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) This is your chance to learn what retailers are looking for in F&B products and access the commercialization resources
Growth Series: Unlock Hidden Profits With Catering
Presented by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Learn how to start, scale and market profitable independent or restaurant catering businesses (or side hustles!) from restaurant and
Growth Series: Concept to Commercialization
Presented by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Thinking of launching your own food product? Get the 360-degree perspective on how to take your big idea from
Growth Series: Showing the World Food Is in Our Nature
How to market your products internationally under the Canada Brand, and resources available for exporters. Speaker Cheryl Donnelly, Senior Market Development Officer, Agriculture and Agri-Food
Growth Series: “How I Got Here”
Learn from successful innovators and operators who have successfully launched products, brands and services in the Canadian foodservice industry including Sachili, Street Food World, Santee
Growth Series: Rethinking the Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant
Presented by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Chef Brandon Olsen of Chefs Hall and Morley Ivers, Co-Founder and CEO of Cookin, share new and profitable ways
Perfecting Latte Art
Presented by Califia Farms Learn to steam non-dairy with a pro! Venice is the 2022 Canadian Latte Art Representative and she’ll be demonstrating how to
Gin It To Win It
Presented by Ford’s Gin The revival of cocktail culture over the last 20+ years means that gin is once again having its moment, with more
Taste & Learn: How to Build a No/Lo Menu
Presented by Better Rhodes Canada & Some Good Clean Fun Let experts demonstrate how to create a profitable No/Lo experience that delights customers. Learn how
For the Love of Cheese: The Versatility of Brie
Presented by Dairy Farmers of Canada Who says cheese needs to be paired with alcohol? Canadian cheese ambassador David Beaudoin will take attendees on an
Flavour & Function: Pairing Meals With Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Presented by Labatt Breweries of Canada Including non-alcoholic offerings on your menu is more than accommodating the alternative choices of your guest—it should play a
Building a Sustainable No/Lo Alcohol Program
Tuesday Takeover with Christina Veira & Evelyn Chick. Everyone’s all over the idea of No/Lo, but the jury’s out on how to do it in
Practical Sustainability Solutions From Top Bar Professionals
Tuesday Takeover with Christina Veira & Evelyn Chick Practising sustainability doesn’t have to be expensive or labour intensive. We’ve brought some of Canada’s top bar
Natural Companions: Cheese & Cider
Presented by Dairy Farmers of Canada Apples and cheese—it’s the classic childhood snack. Get ready to elevate this timeless pairing thanks to insight from Canadian
2023 SPEAKER LINE-UP
Brandon Olsen
Director of Culinary, Chefs Hall
Chieff Bosompra
Owner, Aunty Lucy's Burgers
David Hopkins
President, The Fifteen Group
Dwania Peele
Founder, Canadian Small Business Women
Juanita Dickson
President, Gusto 54 Restaurant Group
Julie Denton
CPO, Recipe Unlimited
Michelle Tham
Head of Education, Labatt Breweries of Canada
Nav Sangha
Founder/CEO, Ambassador
Philman George
Corp Chef, High Liner Foods
Rocco Agostino
Executive Chef & Partner, Pizzeria Libretto
Sam Kashani
Country Director, Too Good To Go
Sasilka Shallangwa
Restaurant Director, SKCOOKKS
Tawnya Brant
Chef & Owner, Yawékon Foods
William Guidara
Founder, Make It Nice Hospitality Group
Featured Pavilions
Bar & Beverage
Discover the latest bar and beverage innovations, products, data-driven insights and techniques.
Canada
Update your menu with Canadian-made and grown products that highlight our country’s bounty.
Coffee, Tea & Sweets
From latte art workshops to the latest in brewing technology, find everything you need for your cafe.
Design
Discover the latest decor, tableware, signage, lightning and design suppliers in our newest pavilion.
Ontario
Presented by the OMAFRA, discover the best local products that Ontario has to offer.
World
Experience the tastes and textures from our feature countries: Italy, Brazil & Peru.
Your Ticket Supports Your Industry
Restaurants Canada is a not-for-profit organization. All proceeds generated by RC Show are directly reinvested into advocacy, research and resources that support the foodservice industry.
2023 Partners In Success
Show Partners
Government of Canada
OMAFRA
Quebec
Garland
Labatt
Amex
Skip the Dishes
Chase
Interac
Pepsico
Gordon Food Service
DFO
Chicken Farmers
DFC
Uber Eats
Event Partners
Groupex
Diversey
High Liner
BUNN
kwik signs
Clubhouse
Frank's
Cattlemen
Ardent Mills
Lactalis
Molson
Faema
1664
Maple Leaf
Maple Leaf
Hormel Rose Grande
Hormel
San Pellegrino
Brand Media
Nestle
Chefs Canada
Too Good To Go
Touch Bistro
Resy
Higgins Event Rentals
KitchenAid
Impossible
Fifteen Group
Freehouse
Ford's Gin
Air canada
Turkey
Red Bull
Contributing Partners
Push
Jastex
Technomic
Chefworks
LEAF
Contract Supply
Caesarstone
Juiceworks
Yellowbird
Spiritwares
Medium Rare
Second Harvest
square
Breakthru
Piper-Heidsiek
CAPS
Libro
Moneris
MLSE
WSPS
Tarrison
Angelik
Dessco
Fair Trade
CRSB Gordon Choice
CRSB Macgregors
Beam Suntory
SCA
In Store Water
Champion
Califia
Tea Squared
Stanislaus
Keenon
Pura Vida
Samsung
Seafoodia
RX Music
ceder
cada
good leaf
true
Champion
Rowe
PEI
Nespresso
Sweet
Kit Kat
Rolo
coffee crisp
nescafe
Vitality
Minors
Media Partners
MENU
Bar & Beverage Magazine
Western Restaurant
Corus
Food Network
SVK
Oongalee
Foodism
Foodservice Hospitality
Media Trucks
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