Garland Canada Culinary Competition

Over $10,000 in cash & prizes up for grabs

Restaurants Canada and Garland Canada continue their commitment to Canada's thriving and passionate culinary community by showcasing its top emerging talent at the annual Garland Canada Culinary Competition. This year's event will include a virtual and live component, where competitors will have to prove their skills and creativity in front of a panel of esteemed judges. Each round will challenge chefs to craft a dish that reflects the theme of 'Revival' and strike a balance between profitability, quality and sustainability.

The competition's diversity and inclusion mandate will continue to hold 50% of the competitor space for women and prioritize the showcase of BIPOC talent.

Competition Details

Round 1 - Culinary schools across Canada will review applications and choose the top 12 finalists.
Round 2 - The Top 12 finalists will invite a panel of three judges into their home kitchens (virtually) and share a 45 minute culinary demonstration, which creatively reflects the theme and incorporates the black box ingredients and pantry list. Judges will select the Top 4 to move forward.
Round 3 - The Top 4 finalists will travel to the RC Show in Toronto and partake in the live competition on May 10, 2022. They will compete head-to-head in a timed cooking demo. Winners will be chosen and announced at the competition on the culinary stage.

Competition Prizes

1st Place - $5,000
2nd Place - $3,000
3rd Place - $1,500
Runner-Up - $500
Fan Favourite - $500

View competition rules and regulations

Applicant Criteria

Have a minimum of 3-4 years of experience working in a professional kitchen
Be living and working in Canada
Be 19 years of age or older
Be available to compete virtually on one day between January 17-28, 2022
Be available to travel to Toronto to compete in the live competition on May 10, 2022
Be fully vaccinated as per the latest Ontario and Federal guidelines (this means you have received your second dose 14 days prior to May 10, 2022)
Not be a decorated, recognized, multiple culinary competition winner or TV personality chef
Not be a previous winner or judge of The Garland Culinary Competition

Applications will include contact information, resume, references, headshots and photos, 50-100 word written application and a 1-3 minute video.

Application submissions will be reviewed and judged by a panel of culinary experts from the top culinary schools in Canada. Restaurants Canada and Garland Canada will not be involved in any of the judging.

Applications are now closed - thank you for your interest

Vote for Your Fan Favourite

The top 12 finalists will be entered for a chance to win a 'Fan Favourite' prize of $500. Short videos of each competitor's virtual culinary demonstration will be posted on the Restaurants Canada Instagram page (@RestaurantsCanada). The video with the most likes at the end of the voting period will be crowned Fan Favourite!

More details will be shared when voting opens in 2022.