Vancouver Island Chef of the Year




A press release of interest:

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

The Victoria branch of the Canadian Culinary Federation is proud to announce the fourth annual;
Vancouver Island Chef of the Year Competition

This competition is open to all professional chefs and cooks resident on Vancouver Island and will take place at Camosun College, Hubert Hall, Interurban Campus, 4461 Interurban Rd. on

Sunday November 8th, 2009

Local chef’s have 6 hours to prepare from scratch and present a four course meal utilizing Vancouver Island products in contemporary and unique styles. The competition meals will be served to 100 guests at a gala event raising money for the Canadian Culinary Federation, Victoria Branch junior scholarship fund.

The 2009 scholarships will be presented at the event to deserving young cooks from our region by respected members of the culinary community

The ten chefs have been selected by a panel of professional chefs from entries submitted with blind menus. Competitors will contend for $1000.00 cash first prize, trophy plate and the coveted title Vancouver Island Chef of the Year.

Chefs from the following establishments are taking part in this year’s competition;
BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORT
BISTRO 161
CHATEAU VICTORIA - VISTA 18
DEMITASSE BAKERY
FAIRMONT EMPRESS HOTEL (x4)
HERON ROCK BISTRO
GLO EUROPUB
We invite all media groups to be a part of this exciting annual event showcasing our culinary pedigree and excellence.

Information & tickets for this event are available to all members of the public through the Victoria branch of the Canadian Culinary Federation from Philippe Renaudat at;
Ø Tel 250-294-0099
Ø renaudatp@hotmail.com
Tickets to the gala event are $100.00 per person for a cocktail reception followed by an award winning four course meal including wine. Entertainment will be provided by the Spectrum High School Jazz band.

For more information contact steve@ambrosiacentre.com or 250-217-7003
Steve Walker-Duncan, CCC
Vice president (CCF Victoria)

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