S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy has crowned Tengis Battur as the winner of the Canada Regional Final of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2026-27, earning the opportunity to represent the region at the prestigious Grand Finale in Milan in 2027. The Regional Final brought together some of the country’s most exciting emerging culinary talent, with finalists presenting […]
For young chefs looking to make a difference in the world of gastronomy, the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition offers the opportunity for showcasing their talent on the global stage. Applications for the 2026-27competition are now being accepted. Last year’s Canadian winners included Victoria Rinsma, winner of the Canada Regional Final, booking her place at […]
Heinz Helps lifts Canadian restaurants to new heights Canadian restaurant operators face many difficulties in their line of work, from maintaining thin margins on their bottom line to standing out in a crowded culinary field. These are extraordinary and challenging times in the foodservice world, with operators continuing to face strong headwinds brought on by […]
Chefs, as a general rule, are always striving to raise their ceiling, competing with themselves to achieve higher standards. It’s a trait that serves them well in their careers, and it all starts early. Competitions like the Humber College Iron Chef Competition, sponsored for 2022 by Kraft Heinz, help to foster this mindset, as well […]
After a very difficult two years for the Canadian culinary industry, it’s important to shine a light on the country’s talented and hardworking chefs. The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition does just that, giving centre stage to the culinarians of the future. Now in its fifth year, the competition offers young chefs an inspiring […]
After all the Canadian foodservice industry has gone through over the last two years, there has never been a better time to celebrate the country’s young chefs. The closures, restrictions, and other ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic have taken a damaging toll upon Canada’s culinary community and challenged the livelihoods of chefs nationwide. The pandemic […]
Sorso Lounge from Airdrie, Alta. was recently chosen from 255 Canadian restaurants to win the grand prize provided by Mott’s Clamato for their Caesar. Not content with merely winning, they felt they had to give something back. Managing Partner London Richard from Sorso Lounge, the grand prize winner of the Mott’s Clamato “Best Caesar in Town” […]
Paul Gentile from Metro has claimed the title of Ontario’s Finest Butcher for 2021. Gentile, who works in Toronto as a meat specialist for Metro, came out on top in a battle of 17 of the province’s best butchers in this year’s edition of the competition held annually by Meat & Poultry Ontario. Gentile started his […]
Across Canada, restaurants and foodservice operators face a vitally important summer of both indoor and patio dining as they look to continue to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Operational support is out there from the government and independent initiatives like the Ontario Restaurant & Bar Support Fund. But getting the word out […]
Kraft Heinz Foodservice is giving independent restaurants across Canada a chance to win $10,000 ahead of the summer season. With the state of COVID-19 restrictions still in flux across the country, Canadian restaurants are gearing up to make the most of the warmer months. The reopening process isn’t without its financial, physical, and emotional challenges, […]
