Calgary

Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Telus Convention Centre

On November 5, 2025, 450 guests enjoyed a wonderful culinary gathering where they savoured the dishes of eight competing chefs. They came together to elevate and celebrate Calgary’s incredible culinary talent and to ensure deserving youth in Alberta have equitable access to music education and sport opportunities. The winner was Dean Fast from Rouge Restaurant who paired his dish with Cloudsley 2022 Pinot Noir, Niagara Peninsula, ON

Dean 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: Eden Hrabec from Crazyweed Kitchen, Canmore
paired with Tawse 2022 Quarry Road Riesling, Vineland, ON

Gold Medalist: Dean Fast from Rouge Restaurant
paired with Cloudsley 2022 Pinot Noir, Niagara Peninsula, ON

Silver Medalist: Jun Young Park from Ryuko, Sushi 準
paired with Dirty Laundry 2021 "Bordello", Summerland B.C.

Best of Show

Gold: Grange of Prince Edward Chardonnay 2024, Prince Edward County, ON

Silver: Black Hills Noa Bene, Okanagan Valley, BC

Bronze: Cloudsley Pino Noir 2022, Twenty Mile Bench, ON