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September 15-18, 2022

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Garland Canada International Chef Challenge

Garland Canada International Chef Challenge

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The ferocity is real, the tension palpable and the culinary mastery unparalleled. Welcome to the Garland Canada International Chef Challenge, the most prestigious competition of the 2022 PEI International Shellfish Festival.

The heat is ON!

Watch in awe as award-winning chefs go head-to-head in an epic battle for the title of Garland Canada International Chef Challenge. It’s a race against the clock as the highly-talented chefs are challenged to produce epic PEI shellfish dishes.   

There’s no room for error in this high stake world-class culinary competition with a $10,000 cash prize on the line for first place. Competitors are expected to bring creativity and originality to their dishes and will be judged on presentation, taste, and menu. The chefs are going to have to put it all on the line to win!

$10K Up for Grabs

With a grand prize of $10,000 at stake, you won’t want to miss this exhilarating competition under the lights of the PEI International Shellfish Festival stage and in front of the live audience. Under the intense pressure of the clock, the chefs will be pulling out all the stops to prove they’ve got the culinary chops to be crowned winner of the 2022 Garland Canada International Chef Challenge.

Cheer on your favourite as the competition unfolds and that mighty PEI shellfish dishes are plated before your eyes – one of them is going to be worth a cool $10K!

This fierce competition is presented by Garland Canada in partnership with the Culinary Institute of Canada. Established in 2003, it is now one of Canada’s longest-running culinary competitions. Stay tuned for more information on 2022 contestants and judging criteria.

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2022 Garland Canada International Chef Challenge Judges

Chef Nuit Regular

Chef Nuit Regular

Co-Owner and Executive Chef
Toronto, Ontario

Chef Paul Lillakas

Chef Paul Lillakas

Private Chef
Toronto, Ontario

Chef Ned Bell

Chef Ned Bell

Owner and Executive Chef
Naramata, BC

2022 Garland Canada International Chef Challenge Competitors

Chef Leia Gaccione

Chef Leia Gaccione

south + pine american eatery
Morristown, New Jersey

Chef Ruby Gatt

Chef Ruby Gatt

Caffe Un Po’ Di Più
Montreal, QC

Chef Edgar Guttierez

Kanto Eatery
Edmonton, AB

Chef Carmen Ingham

Chef Carmen Ingham

Wickaninnish Inn
Tofino, BC

Chef William Kresky

Chef William Kresky

Richmond Station
Toronto, Ontario

Chef Samantha Mediros

Chef Samantha Mediros

La Palma / Casa La Palma
Toronto, ON

Chef Jaeyoung Park

Chef Jaeyoung Park

Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar
Vancouver, BC

Chef Jamie Power

Chef Jamie Power

Blue Mussel Cafe and Slaymaker & Nichol Gastro House
Rustico, PEI

Chef Kyle Puddester

Chef Kyle Puddester

Fork
Mobile, NL

Chef Michael Roszell

Chef Michael Roszell

Quaaout Lodge
Chase, BC

Chef Andrew Smith

Chef Andrew Smith

Red Shores Racetrack and Casino
Charlottetown, PE

Chef Imrun Texeira

Chef Imrun Texeira

Kanto Eatery
Edmonton, Alberta

2019 Garland Canada International Chef Challenge Winners:

1st – Chef David Viana, Heirloom Kitchen, New Jersey
Runner Up – Chef Nick Chindamo, Inn at Bay Fortune, Souris, PEI

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