St. John’s

On October 16, 2025, 200+ guests enjoyed a wonderful culinary gathering where they savoured the dishes of six competing chefs. They came together to elevate and celebrate Newfoundland’s incredible culinary talent and to ensure deserving youth in Newfoundland and Labrador have equitable access to music education and sport opportunities. The winner was Chef Lacey Coffin from Vu Resto Bar, who paired her dish with Mission Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon VQA 2022, West Kelowna, BC

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

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The 2025 Winners

Silver: Chef Cody Lambe from Blue Smoke BBQ
paired with Redstone Gamay Noir 2022, Niagara Peninsula, ON

Gold: Chef Lacey Coffin from Vu Resto Bar
paired with Mission Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon VQA 2022, West Kelowna, BC

Bronze: Chef Brian Piercey from The Celtic Hearth
paired with Landwash Brewery, On Guard, Canadian Pale Ale, Mount Pearl NL

Best of Show

Gold: Stratus 2021 Cabernet Franc, Niagara on the Lake, ON

Silver: Le Clos Jordanne 2022 Chardonnay, Beamsville, ON

Bronze: Le Clos Jordanne 2022 Pinot Noir, Beamsville, ON