AUCTION ITEM THE MOST AMAZING CULINARY WEEK OF YOUR LIFE! Celebrate and the Canadian Culinary Championships Don’t miss what promises to be the ultimate culinary celebration in Ottawa, home to the magical festival and now the Canadian Culinary Championships! You will have a special insider’s take on all the action at the Canadian Culinary Championships as you hobnob with Canada’s culinary and wine elite for five memorable days. There is nothing like this up close, ringside seat, at Canada’s most grueling three day competition, not to mention Canada’s favourite winter celebration, Winterlude!

TRAVEL DATES: JANUARY 29 – FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Celebrate in the nation’s capital, experiencing the vibrant culinary chef and the owners, then be wowed by a gourmet meal paired scene which is fast becoming one of the best in Canada – and with wines hand-picked by National Wine Judge and Canada’s now becomes even better as the culmination of Canada’s Great Premier wine expert, David Lawrason. Kitchen Party moves to Ottawa during Winterlude’s opening weekend. Surpassing every other region in Canada, Ottawa/ How does a chef become the Canadian champion? Get the insider’s Gatineau has won the Championship trophy three times, twice by track to judging the three intense competitions, at restaurant Chef Marc Lepine of Atelier, and in 2019 by Chef Yannick LaSalle E18hteen, a gem in the ByWard Market, with special guests James of Les Fougères. Your trip includes the opportunity to savour the Chatto, National Culinary Advisor and culinary guru, and Andrew imaginative cuisine of these two champions and of twelve of the Morrison, respected food critic and the CCC Judge Invigilator. best chefs in Canada who will descend into Ottawa after taking These two will give you a behind-the-scenes look on what it takes home the gold at their regional competition. Winning gold in to win, while enjoying a fantastic lunch. your city is a notch on any chef’s belt, to take home the gold at the national Championships is a career-changer! Equally important to pleasing the palate is enjoying the tastes of different wine varieties and regions. Experience Canada’s Best of You will stay for four nights in the heart of , Show Wine Tasting with National Wine Advisor and oenophile, at the five-star Westin Ottawa Hotel across from the lovely David Lawrason, of Wine Align. You will also have the opportunity and steps away from the ByWard Market, National to experience the ultimate cooking class with Canada’s Most Museums, Parliament, and all the activities that come with Innovative Chef and two-time Canadian Culinary Champion, Winterlude, Canada’s winter celebration that features skating on Marc Lepine, chef and owner of Atelier, Ottawa’s famous molecular the world’s longest skating rink and incredible ice sculptures, all cuisine restaurant. minutes away from Gatineau Park’s winter wonderland. Revel in the pre-competition excitement where friends, Your culinary adventure will begin with a delectable private competitors and the media first gather. You will enjoy an exclusive “Fabulous Farewell Feast” created by last year’s champion, Yannick invitation to the private “Chef and Judge Reception” and be among LaSalle, at the award-winning restaurant, Les Fougères. Meet the the first to meet and welcome Canada’s culinary celebrities from COMPETITION I: MYSTERY WINE PAIRING – FRIDAY 12 cities across Canada. You will watch the competition heat up JANUARY 31 - CANADA AVIATION MUSEUM as the chefs are presented with their mystery wine and “Let the Chefs will be presented with a mystery bottle of wine on Thursday competition begin” is officially announced. night and are then required to prepare a dish with local ingredients that best compliments the mystery wine, in a set amount of time And to top off your ultimate culinary adventure, you will receive and with a set budget. During the event you will taste the mystery ringside VIP passes to the Canadian Culinary Championships. wine and play ‘judge’ as you vote on the “People’s Choice Award” You will attend the Mystery Wine Pairing, Black Box and Grand for the best wine and food pairing. Food and wine included. Finale competitions, and watch the twelve gold-medal-winning chefs from across Canada compete in three thrilling and grueling COMPETITION II: BLACK BOX - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AT challenges. At the Grand Finale you will witness the crowning ALGONQUIN COLLEGE of Canada’s best chef for 2020 and rock the night away listening to Bill Henderson, frontman of the iconic Canadian rock band, Chefs receive only 10 minutes notice and a black box containing Chilliwack, belt out classic songs such as, My Girl (Gone, Gone, an array of diverse foods before having to produce and plate one Gone), Fly at Night, Arms of Mary and Crazy Talk. spectacular dish for the national judges. All in one very short hour! You won’t get much closer to watching an Iron Chef competition Come cheer on your hometown chef, come see why Ottawa is than this - you will be a spectator in the kitchen! There will be food fast becoming known as the culinary capital of Canada, come featured by the Algonquin College Culinary students and a mini experience the magic of winter in Ottawa and don’t miss the market featuring local artisans. most extraordinary culinary adventure you will ever witness! COMPETITION III: THE GRAND FINALE - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AT THE SHAW CENTRE YOUR FIVE-DAY, FOUR-NIGHT Your VIP tickets include access to the VIP reception where 2019 ADVENTURE FOR TWO INCLUDES: Canadian Culinary Champion, Yannick LaSalle, will prepare • Four-nights accommodation at the 5-star Westin Ottawa in spectacular hors d’oeuvres and wonderful regional wines will be the heart of downtown Ottawa overlooking the Rideau Canal served. On the final night of competition, anything goes. Chefs create their best dish for guests to sample, paired with a wine, beer or spirit • The Fabulous Farewell Feast by Canadian Culinary Champion from their regional partner. By evening’s end, Canada’s Champion Yannick LaSalle at award-winning restaurant, Les Fougères, Chef for 2020 will be crowned and a victory celebration will be staged one of Canada’s Best 100 restaurants. including entertainment by Bill Henderson, frontman from one of • Insider’s Wine Tasting Reception with National Wine Advisor Canada’s iconic rock bands, Chilliwack! Food and wine included. and oenophile, David Lawrason, of Wine Align. • Enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rideau Canal (a bucket • VIP Chef & Judge Welcome reception on Thursday, January list to skate the world’s largest skating rink). 30 to meet the competing chefs and witness the mystery wine presentation and the official start of the competition! Optional add-ons (at additional cost): • Lunch at E18hteen with Judges James Chatto and Andrew • THE ULTIMATE Cooking Class with Canada’s Most Innovative Morrison for an insider’s perspective on judging the Chef and two-time Canadian Culinary Champion Marc Lepine, competitions Owner of Atelier, Ottawa’s famous molecular cuisine restaurant. • Two VIP passes to the three Canadian Culinary Competition Class at The Urban Element. events, as follows: • Take time to visit Ottawa’s museums and galleries

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