Recent Events

hot chefs, cool bEATS, a totally new concept fundraiser, was the place to be April 21 The foyer of Hall D at the Shaw Conference Centre was magically transformed into a Street Festival where guests roamed from stall to stall sampling street hawker fare such as duck poutine, brisket sliders, beef tartar in a cone, pork belly on rice, tequila, Mexican beer, wine, St. Germain cocktails and on and on. Graffiti artists, street dancers and and Latin music entertained the crowd. Then everyone were heralded into Hall D by Japanese drummers to experience the International Block Party featuring mini-Granville Island, a French Brasserie, Little India, Little Japan, a mini Iron Chef competition and much, much more food and entertainment. The funds raised will support our High School Culinary Challenge program and Culinary Team Canada’s quest for gold at the Culinary Olympics in Germany in October. Congratulations to Co-Chairs Simon Smotkowicz and Gurvinder Bhatia for organizing this amazing event. Many, many thanks to the organizing committee and all who participated in and donated to this year’s hot chefs, cool bEATS. More Photos……

News & Highlights

• Dinner Meeting and AGM – April 2, 2012

  – A big pat on the back to our members! We had the best turnout ever for an AGM meeting. Over 70 members and guests enjoyed the excellent hospitality of Chef Patrick Chaudet and the Edmonton Petroleum Club. The AGM business was conducted efficiently and everyone seemed to have a good time. Thanks also to the evening’s sponsors; Fin’s Seafood, Oceanfood Sales, BiCoastal Seafood, Wild Game Consultants, The French Gourmet and BakeMark.

• CCFCC National Conference June 2-7, 2012

  – This is your chance to visit the beautiful Maritimes and experience East Coast hospitality and scenery. The 2012 conference theme—Sustainable Food Systems—explores ways that the culinary industry can embrace and learn more about products that are sustainable. Sustainable products meet three overarching criteria: they are good for people, our planet and our economy. Visit the conference website to find out more.

• CCI Program News

  – Our fourth group of candidates started work on the Certified Chef de Cuisine program at NAIT in September. We wish them good luck with their studies. Please contact John Bond by email at membershipdirector@edmontonchefs.ca. for information about the NAIT program. Visit http://www.ccicc.ca/ to learn more about the Certified Chef de Cuisine, Certified Working Chef and the Certified Master Chef programs.

Upcoming Events — June

We encourage you to get involved in your Branch activities, participate, and be part of our community! It is one more tool to help you grow professionally.

Lobsterfest – June 3, 2012

Join us for our sixth annual Lobsterfest on Sunday, June 3, 2012, in the Riverview Room at the Shaw Conference Centre. The fun starts at 4 p.m. There will be a ‘funny money’ casino, East Coast musical entertainment, a ‘cod’ to kiss, ‘screech’ to taste, door prizes to win, and mussels and oysters to devour! This is a really great chance to celebrate spring, relax and enjoy yourself with family and friends. Tickets are still only $50 per person (members and non-members). For tickets contact Stephen Kaiser at 780-467-4448 or secretary@edmontonchefs.ca, Doug Sauve at Fin’s Seafood Distributors 780-449-3710 or the office at 780-475-2433 or email admin@edmontonchefs.ca. SEATING IS LIMITED SO BUY EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

Awards Night and Dinner Meeting – June 11, 2012

On June 11, 2012, we will come together one last time before the summer break to celebrate the Branch and our members. We will hand out awards and scholarships, swear in the new Board of Directors, share a meal with our peers and friends and generally have a good time. The dinner takes place in the Riverview Room at the Shaw Conference Centre. To reserve your spot, please call the office at 780-475-2433 or email admin@edmontonchefs.ca