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Repost from @worldchefs We're gearing up for the #GlobalChefsChallenge Americas Semi-Final this weekend in Toronto, Canada. Chefs from across the continents will compete for a place at the Finals during Worldchefs Congress in St. Petersburg. Stay tuned for updates! Want to catch the action live at the Finals? Early Bird tickets for Congress 2020 are available now! Register at www.worldchefscongress.org. 📷 Judson Simpson, Lead Judge #ThisIsWorldchefs @humbercollege @culinaryfederation
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We are less than a week away from our 56th Annual National Conference in Niagara Falls!
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at Newly Weds Foods
CF Oakville, ON
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT - Join Chef John Placko's workshop to learn the most up-to-date ingredients, techniques and equipment associated with modern (molecular) cuisine. He'll even be serving edible helium balloons to attendees!
at Newly Weds Foods
CF Oakville, ON
Room block at our host hotel is almost SOLD OUT! If you're attending the conference, book your room ASAP at: https://bit.ly/2uYkD5H Looking forward to seeing you at the end of May!
at Newly Weds Foods
CF Oakville, ON
Looking forward to seeing you at the 2019 Annual Conference in Niagara Falls. SAVE $50 IF YOU REGISTER BY MARCH 31st! For more information and to register: ww.cdnchefsconference.ca
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CF Saskatoon, SK
at Newly Weds Foods
CF Oakville, ON
NIAGARA CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT! Join Chef Shonah Chalmers for a snapshot of the "SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION FOR CULINARY PROFESSIONALS" program founded by Worldchefs. Register at: www.cfregistration.ca
at John G. Stewart School
CF Winnipeg, MB
CF Winnipeg Branch Chefs and Associates shared an evening of Scotch Whiskey Appreciation and food parings provided by member chefs. The event was hosted by Gary Dawyduk at the Grant Park Liquor Mart.
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CF Winnipeg, MB
The Western Conference of the Culinary Federation concluded with the fantastic hospitality and culinary talents of the Vancouver Chefs Ball. Thanks to Edgar and Jonanthan and the team at the Vancouver Branch who put together a great conference.
at John G. Stewart School
CF Winnipeg, MB
The Winnipeg Branch welcomed Joy Lorette from Manitoba Agriculture as she introduced Manitoba Producers to describe and share their products for our February meeting at the St. Charles Golf and Country Club.
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CF Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg Chefs took home the first place (Argie Garcia) , and second place (Anthony Carino) in the Young Chefs Challenge in Toronto on January 27, 2019.
at John G. Stewart School
CF Winnipeg, MB
First meeting of 2019 for CF Winnipeg was hosted by Deluca’s at their new Winnipeg facility at 66 South Landing Drive in Oak Bluff, Manitoba. Browsing chefs were treated to some evening specials, a tour of the new facility and an Italian buffet.
at John G. Stewart School
CF Winnipeg, MB
Chef Don Pattie C.C.C. presented an informative presentation on chocolate to members on January 16, 2019 sponsored by Deluca’s and Callebaut Chocolate. There was a good representation of local culinary students and instructors.
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A quick snap for our new Culinary Federation members! welcome letters, certificates, and pins are being prepared & sent out ! We have 'CF' pins and 'FC' pins for our English and French members.
CF North Vancouver Island, BC
Meeting our Pigs!
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The Regional Competition was held at Humber College on April 7th, please congratulate Senior first place winner, Chef John Barreda, and Junior first place winner, Chef Alexander Delgado! These two will represent the Central Region at the National Competit
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Congratulations to TEAM CANADA! It was a team effort at the recent continental semi-finals of the worlds toughest chef competition: the Bocuse d’Or awards. Canada placed 2nd and is now in training for the finals taking place in Lyon, France early ne
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Congratulations to Chef Tina Tang, Pastry Chef at Predator Ridge Golf Resort (Vernon, BC) who was awarded "Culinary Federation Western Chef of the Year 2018"
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From Uganda to Japan, Brazil to the Netherlands, the global Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) joins forces for World Disco Soup Day. You can be a part of this event on April 28th 2018. Register Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/386984021775079/
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A huge congratulations are in order for Chef Irwin MacKinnon of Papa Joe's Restaurant, who was recently awarded the "Culinary Federation Eastern Region - Chef of the Year 2018” at this year’s regional CCFCC conference.
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We are seeking partners who share our commitment to the advancement of culinary professionals across our country. When you partner with us, you gain access to a group of 1500 active culinary professionals from 23 regional branches in major cites and town
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Lucky day! #WordOfTheDay & it happens to also be #NationalSpanishPaellaDay ????¡Que te vaya bien! Can anyone translate? Comment below!
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Happy Friday! Be sure to check out our Instagram and Facebook page, Instagram: @culinaryfederation Facebook: Culinary Federation
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Here's our Chef of the week, Rod Butters, a well-respected Culinary Federation member from British Columbia. Rod has been actively committed to Culinary for over 30 years, and has been very progressive in this industry.
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We are excited to have launched the new redesigned Culinary Federation website! Remember to check out the Culinary Federations new Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts as well!
at Reuven International Ltd
CF Oakville, ON
Great event last night with @culinaryfederation In support of sending Young Chef's to the World Chefs Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2018. Thank you John Rocha for organizing this great fundraiser event!
The arrival of Spring brings not only warmer temperatures, but also a sense of renewal and growth. This is the perfect time of year to come together as a community –with a commitment to growth & learning –for ourselves, for our branches and for the federation and our culinary industry as a whole.
In just over a month, I look forward to welcoming you to the 56thAnnual National Conference, with experiences that include:
CONNECTIONS
- From the moment you arrive at the hotel forcheck-in, to the final course of the President’s Dinner, there will be no shortage of opportunities to network with members from branches coast-to-coast, esteemed guests from around the world, and our very important partner community, who help make the conference possible
COMMUNITY
- Following in the footsteps of many of our branches, this year we will be giving back to the local community –where the creations from our fun Culinary Team Challenge event will be donated to the “Niagara Soup Kitchen”
- On Tour Day, we’ll have an opportunity to experience all things local with options including:
- Niagara College and Canadian Food & Wine Institute(an insider’s tour with Chef and Dean Craig Youdale)
- Niagara Wine Country(the region has close to 100 wineries,due to a unique and moderate micro-climate and mineral-rich soils
- Niagara Falls Adventures(Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara’s Fury, the Falls Incline Railway and a world-renowned Butterfly Conservatory)
- And for those who want to check out the other side of the falls, Rosina Foods will host a group at their new Customer Focus Centre in Buffalo, NY(visit their R&D facility as well as state-of-the-art Meatball and Pasta factories)
COMPETITIONS
- Senior and Young Chef Competitors from across the country will battle it out –not only for bragging rights but also some great prizes (including a one-time-only $5,000 prize for the Young Chef winner, to celebrate Windsor Salt’s 125thAnniversary)
CULINARY & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
- We’ve got another jam-packed education program for attendees this year, includingsessions on:
- Sustainability (World Chefs)
- Molecular Gastronomy (Chef John Placko)
- Butchery (Canada Beef), and
- Dining Trends for Customers from Gen Z (Sysco) to Retirement (Season’s Retirement Communities),
- Along with an important panel discussion about positive mental health in the kitchen, led by Edmonton-based Chef Peter Keith, co-founder of “In the Weeds”
If you’re not able to attend the conference, rest assured that we are committed to working with ALL of our members across the country to ensure that they are getting maximum benefit from their membership.
Please feel free to reach out to me anytime to talk abouthow we can build our culinary community together.
Best regards,
Chef Simon Smotkowicz
President, Canadian Culinary Federation