Canada’s Great Kitchen Party

elevates and celebrates Canadian
wine, beer and spirits

Canada’s Great Kitchen Party (KP) is a national culinary competition held in cities across Canada, culminating with the Canadian Culinary Championship in Ottawa. The excellent wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages now being produced in Canada are integral to the quality and the success of the events. Generously donated by the producers, they are presented to more than 4000 guests each year, making KP the largest public showcase of Canada’s homegrown beverages.

The 2024/2025 Wine Report

Canadian Wines

Under the expert guidance of National Wine Advisor David Lawrason, guests will enjoy a superb, curated selection of Canadian wines, beers and spirits this season. In 2022 we began a concerted effort to the elevate wine quality to the premium tier now being produced in Canada. In 2023 we included more wineries and presented a New Winery Showcase. VIP Reception guests will sample Gold Medalists from the National Wine Awards of Canada. The chefs will serve Canadian products carefully paired with their dish, the match being an important element in the judging. The 2024 Wine Report highlights the scope of this program and lists every wine donated over the year.

Fine wine is also very much a part of Kitchen Party trips. Any destination that features local wines, whether in Europe or the New World, includes David as a wine host. Other auction items may include David as well, hosting tours in Canadian wine country, or in--home tastings, dinners and cheese pairings.

Craft Beers

There is no doubt among beer lovers in Canada that the craft brewing scene has exploded. Back in 1998, Canada had fewer than 150 breweries from sea to shining sea. Today, a generation later, the number is in the thousands. To celebrate this explosion of brewing creativity, we are thrilled to present unique craft beers from each city where KP events are held. It’s all about local excellence.

Artisanal Spirits

With the changes in regulations allowing the production of smaller batch spirits, the rise of artisanal distilleries in every Canadian province is something to behold! Showcasing them at KP’s events, we are proud to share the unique spirits they create, often using local grains and botanicals.

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

The non-alcoholic beverage sector in Canada is experiencing rapid growth, driven by changing consumer preferences and a growing shelf full of options. In 2024, there was a 24% increase compared to the previous year. At Canada's Great Kitchen Party events, we feature local unique non-alcoholic beverages - reflecting the changing preferences of Canadians.