2023 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Garrett Thienes, Harvest Eatery
Pairing: Screaming Frenzy 2020 Pinot Noir, West Kelowna, BC
Silver
Chef: Alex Stephenson, Taste Hospitality Group
Pairing: Mayhem Wines 2021, Cabernet Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC
Bronze
Chef: Michael Brownlee, Mabel Hill farm Kitchen & Marketplace
Pairing: Hester Creek The Judge 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, BC
2022 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Steve Squier, Cohen’s Beer Republic | Picaro Cocktails & Tacos
Pairing: Benjamin Bridge Petilant Naturel, Wolfville, NS
Silver
Chef: Tracy Leonhardt, Leopolds Tavern
Pairing: Gray Monk Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake Country, BC
Bronze
Chef: Anthony McCarthy, Stoked
Pairing: Hugging Tree Winery 2019 Moonchild Merlot, Keremeos, BC
2020 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Steve Squier, Cohen’s Beer Republic/Picaro
2019 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Darren Craddock, The Village Bistro
Pairing: Closson Chase South Clos 2017 Chardonnay, VQA
Prince Edward County, ON
Silver
Chef: Steve Squier, Cohen’s Beer Republic/Picaro
Pairing: Black Hills 2016 Syrah, Oliver, BC
Bronze
Chef: Shaun McConnell, Riverside Golf & Country Club
Pairing: Cave Spring 2017 Pinot Noir, Niagara Escarpment VQA, ON
2018 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Christopher Hill, Taste Restaurant Group
Pairing: Meyer 2017 Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, BC
Silver
Chef: Jonathan Harris, Shift / Oliver and Bonacini
Pairing: Domaine Queylus 2011 Cabernet Franc, Niagara Peninsula, ON
Bronze
Chef: Jenni Schrenk, Chef Jenni Cuisine
Pairing: Nk’Mip 2017 Qwam Qwmt Riesling, Osoyoos, B.C.
2017 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: James McFarland, University of Saskatchewan
Pairing: Osoyoos LaRose, 2013 Grand Vin, Charton-Hobbs Inc.
Silver
Chef: Jenni Schrenk, Chef Jenni Cuisine
Pairing: Black Fox Spirits, 2017 Honey Ginger Liqueur & Black Forest Gin
Bronze
Chef: Darren Craddock, Delta Bessborough by Marriott
Pairing: K.J. Watson, 2015 Clossen Chase Pinot Noir
2017 Best of Show
Gold
Osoyoos LaRose, 2014 Grand Vin, Charton-Hobbs Inc.
Silver
Marionette, 2014 Pulcinella
Bronze
Quails’ Gate 2016 Chenin Blanc
2016 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Scott Torgerson, Radisson Hotel Saskatoon and Aroma Resto Bar
Pairing: 2014 Inniskillin Discovery Series Zinfandel, Okanagan, BC
Silver
Chef: Christopher Hill, Delta Bessborough
Pairing: 2013 Riesling Redfoot Cuvee, Pearl Morissette Estate Winery, Jordan, ON
Bronze
Chef: Anthony McCarthy, The Saskatoon Club
Pairing: 2015 Trius Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Niagara, ON
2016 Best of Show
Gold
Moon Cursor 2013 Syrah, BC
Silver
2013 Riesling Redfoot Cuvee, Pearl Morissette Estate Winery, Jordan, ON
Bronze
Inniskillin 2014 Zinfandel, BC
2015 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Darren Craddock, Riverside Country Club
Pairing: Hester Creek Estate Winery, 2014 Trebbiano, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Silver
Chef: Scott Torgerson, Radisson Hotel
Pairing: Covert Farms 2012 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Oliver, BC
Bronze
Chef: Darby Kells, Riversdale/Capanna
Pairing: Orofino Winery, 2012 Pinot Noir, Home Vineyard Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
2015 Best of Show
Gold
Le Vieux Pin 2014 Ava, Okanagan Valley, BC
Silver
Orofino Winery, 2012 Pinot Noir, Home Vineyard Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
Bronze
Hester Creek Estate Winery, 2014 Trebbiano, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2014 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Chris Hill, Delta Bessborough
Paired with McWatters Collection 2012 Meritage
Silver
Chef: Darren Craddock, Riverside Country Club
Paired with Dirty Laundry Vineyard 2011 Merlot VQA
Bronze
Chef: Simon Reynolds, Simon’s Fine Foods
Paired with Lailey Vineyard 2011 Cabernet Franc
2013 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Trevor Robertson, Radisson Hotel
Paired Wine: Nk’Mip Cellars Pinot Noir 2011, BC
Silver
Chef: Mike Link, Western Concessions
Paired Wine: Angel’s Gate Winery Sussreserve 2010 Lincoln, ON
Bronze
Chef: Mike McKeown, Prairie Harvest Cafe
Paired Wine: Living Skies Winery Currant Wine Perdue, SK
2013 Best of Show
Gold
Thirty Bench 2012 Riesling Niagara, ON
Silver
Road 13 2011 74K Okanagan, BC
Bronze
Orofino 2011 Red Bridge BC and Summer Hill 2008 Zweigelt BC
2012 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Darren Craddock, Riverside Golf & Country Club
Paired Wine: Dirty Laundry Vineyard “bordello” 2009
Silver
Chef: Trevor Robertson, Radisson
Paired Wine: Inniskillin Discovery Series Chenin Blanc 2010
Bronze
Chef: Mathieu Moe, White Birch Catering
Paired Wine: Sandhill Estate Vineyards Sangiove Kelow
2012 Best of Show
Gold
Clos du Soleil 2010 Vintage Red Keremeos BC
Silver
Inniskillin 2011 Chenin Blanc, Okanagan BC
Bronze
Sandhill 2009 Small Lots Sangiovese, Kelowna BC
2011 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Anthony McCarthy, Saskatoon Club
Paired Wine: Nichol Vineyard’s 2007 Cabernet Franc Syrah
Silver
Chef: Ryan Marquis, Delta Bessborough Hotel
Paired Wine: Le Vieux Pin Winery 2008 Adieu Pinot Noir
Bronze
Chef: Trevor Robertson, Radisson Hotel
Paired Wine: Nk’Mip Cellars 2007 Qwam Qwmt Syrah
2011 Best of Show
Gold
Orofino 2010 Riesling from the Similkameen Valley, Keremeos, BC
Silver
Nichol Vineyard 2008 Cabernet Franc Syrah, Naramata BC
Bronze
Le Vieux Pin 2008 Adieu Pinot Noir, Oliver BC
2010 Chef Winners
Gold
Chef: Dan Walker, Weczeria Food & Wine
Paired Wine: Road 13 Vineyards
Silver
Chef: Ryan Marquis, Delta Bessborough
Paired Wine: Black Hills Winery
Bronze
Chef: Anthony McCarthy, Saskatoon Club
Paired Wine: Peller Estates Winery