Mon, April 10 - Wed, April 12, 2023
Enercare Centre, Toronto & VIRTUAL
Elevate Your Culinary Program
Catch Canada's top up-incoming talent face-off at the annual Garland Canada Culinary competition. Learn about top kitchen and flavour trends and gain insights on money-making solutions from our partners. Gather inspiration for menu and restaurant experiences from our global culinary experts.
Presented By
Garland
CB
DFO
Highliner
chicken
gfs
Victorinox
food network
KitchenAid
Garland Canada Culinary Competition
Tuesday, May 10 - 12:30pm-3:45pm ET
See fires flare and knives fly at the annual Garland Canada Culinary competition. Our twelve finalists have been prepping, chopping and cooking under the watchful eyes of three professional judges in our virtual qualifying rounds. Watch our final four face-off live at RC Show in the final showdown to see who will take home top honours and prizes.
Schedule Highlights
Monday, May 9 - 10:30AM-11:30AM ET
Vertical Farming the Future
Join Allison as she takes us on an in depth look at Vertical Farming, and why our future depends on it. Aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development goals, we’ll explore how vertical farming supports the local economy while benefiting our planet.
Monday, May 9 - 11:45am-12:30pm ET
Inspiring Consumer Confidence Through Safety
Health and safety protocols have never been more top of mind than they are today, and customers need to feel safe. Learn about the health and safety measures, and training programs you should have in place and how to communicate with your guests to inspire consumer confidence.
Monday, May 9 - 12:45pm-1:30pm ET
TLS Chef Talks - The Future of Dining
What does the future of dining look like? The Chef Talks series looks to dive deeper into specific themes portrayed by the extraordinary The Last Service initiative which brought together 30 of some of Canada’s best and most diverse chefs.
Monday, May 9 - 4:15PM-5:00PM ET
Tech Innovation in Food Waste
Hear from three innovative organizations using technology to tackle food waste, and how this technology might work for you and your business.
Tuesday, May 10 - 10:30am-11:15am ET
Best Practices for Better Seafood Take-Out
Excellent food delivery is the key to great customer loyalty. Since 1 in 3 customers will continue to eat off premise after the pandemic, learn the best practices for seafood takeout.
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:15am-11:15am ET
The Future of Protein
Join our panelists for an exciting discussion taking an unbiased opportunity to explore the complex issue of the future of protein. Should the focus be on plant-based solutions? Or game meats? What reduces global pollution and improves human health?
Wednesday, May 11 - 12:30pm-1:15pm ET
Showcasing Your Taste of Place
Hear from our experts on how to establish and leverage your own culinary tourism experiences, while learning the meaning and economic benefits of Showcasing Your Taste of Place.
Wednesday, May 11 - 1:30pm-2:15pm ET
Grow Your Business with Canadian Chicken
Learn how using Canadian chicken can help you deliver on your customers’ expectations for local quality, versatility, animal welfare, and sustainability.
Wednesday, May 11 - 3:30pm-4:15pm ET
From Forest-to-Plate
Join São Paulo Chef Roberto Smeraldi, for a surprising journey from the rainforest to your plate - explore an infinite array of tastes, textures and aromas of the largest rainforest in the world.