Canadian Culinary Championship 2026

Canadian Culinary Championship 2026
January 30 ~ 31, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
On January 30th and 31st, 2026, ten of Canada’s finest chefs – winners of competitions held nationwide in the fall of 2025, will gather in the nation’s capital to test themselves against their peers and push their limits. Three gruelling competitions, each requiring the highest level of skill, creativity and technique, and judged by a panel of chefs, authors and culinary experts, put these competitors through their paces in every conceivable way. Their efforts inspire the next generation of culinary talent and will help shape the direction of the nation’s cuisine for years to come.

The three competitions are not to be missed. They include the Mystery Wine on Friday, January 30th, the Black Box on the morning of Saturday, January 31st, and the Grand Finale on the evening of January 31st. For more information on the contenders from each region in Canada and the competitions, see below.

We are pleased to announce that for the Grand Finale, we will be pairing the elevated flavours of the chef’s dishes with electrifying live music! It will be a ‘Spirit of the West’ Celebration featuring the band’s frontman Geoffrey Kelly, the legendary Barney Bentall and Kevin Fox! Get ready to relive the iconic sounds of one of Canada’s most beloved bands with unforgettable hits like Home for a Rest, And If Venice Is Sinking, and Political!

Recurring Event: Yes

Start: 01/30/2026 / End: 01/31/2026
Website: Canadian Culinary Championship 2026

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