Toronto

Thursday, November 6th, 2025
The Carlu

On November 6, 2025, 400 guests enjoyed a wonderful culinary gathering, savouring the dishes of eight competing chefs. They came together to elevate and celebrate Calgary’s incredible culinary talent and to ensure deserving youth in Ontario have equitable access to music education and sport opportunities. The winner was Jonathan Williams from Park Hyatt Toronto who paired his dish with Leaning Post Wines, 2020 Syrah, Stony Creek, ON

Jonathan will compete at the Canadian Culinary Championship, which is held in Ottawa on January 30th and 31st, 2026. Click here for more information.

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The 2025 Winners

Bronze Medalist: Johnson Wu from Islington Golf Club
paired with Stonebridge Winery, 2021 Brut Rose, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Gold Medalist: Jonathan Williams from Park Hyatt Toronto
paired with Leaning Post Wines, 2020 Syrah, Stony Creek, ON

Silver Medalist: Adam Ryan from Azura
paired with Hidden Bench Estate, 2023 Pinot Noir, Beamsville, ON

Best of Show

Gold: The Long Way Home, Chardonnay 2023, Niagara, ON

Silver: Domaine Le Clos Jordanne, Chardonnay 2022, Beamsville, ON

Bronze: (tie) Cave Spring Riesling Adam's Step 2023, Jordan Village, ON & Bachelder Pinot Noir Wismer Parke 2023, Niagara, ON