Catch Canada's top up-and-coming chefs face off
Under the watchful (virtual) eyes of our four esteemed judges, the 12 finalists will be tasked with creating a dish that demonstrates how to “Feed The Recovery”. Dishes will be designed with the present and future state of the industry in mind and will explore themes such as; an innovative solution for takeout, a dish that can travel long distances, a dish that could be frozen and reheated creating a retail solution, a fine dining home solution or a health-focused, nutrient dense option to name a few of the possibilities.
Competition Details
Over the month of February, each competitor will participate in a virtual competition demonstrating their skill, ability and talent while our panel of judges virtually observes and evaluates each contestant, asking questions that will help them determine the integrity of the dish and the skill level of the chef.
The final edited version of the competition will be broadcast on the Culinary Stage of the RC Show. Winners will be announced live with a live Q&A session including the judges and audience.
Watch the competition online - Monday, March 1 from 1:00-1:45PM EST.
Vote for your competition favourite
From February 22-27, Restaurants Canada will be posting all competitors' videos below and on Instagram @RestaurantsCanada.
Cast your vote for your favourite competitor by "liking" their video. Share their video on your social network to amp up their chances of winning!
The video with the most “LIKES” on Feb. 27 at 5pm EST will be crowned the Fan Favourite. Winners will be announced live on March 1, 2021.
Competition Prizes
First Place: $5,000
Second Place: $3,000
Third Place: $1,500
Fan Favourite: $500
JUDGES
John Higgins
Director of Hospitality & Culinary Enterprises,
George Brown College
John Jackson
Co-Chef & Co-Owner, CHARCUT
Connie DeSousa
Co-Chef & Co-Owner, CHARCUT
Alex Chen
Executive Chef, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
COMPETITORS
PRESENTED BY
Garland
RC
WITH SUPPORT FROM
Canada Beef
Victorinox
Chicken Farmers
High liner
DFO
GFS
CULINARY SCHOOL PARTNERS
Thank you to the schools who conducted the preliminary judging round.
Niagara College
NAIT
George Brown
ITHQ
NSCC
Humber
Conestoga
North Island