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All-Star Invitational

Tuesday, September 29

This year’s regional qualifier, held at Oak Bay Hotel on September 29th was an evening of elegance, artistry, and exceptional taste. Guests were treated to an immersive experience, executed by Victoria’s All-Star Chefs. To celebrate our 20th anniversary, two chefs will represent Ottawa at the national finals: Chef Milton Rebello, Victoria’s appointed Chef of Distinction and Chef Corbin Mathany, the winner of the regional competition. Don’t miss cheering them on at the Canadian Culinary Championship

The Winners


Runner-up: Paul Moran, Sixty Forty

Dish: Soil and Sea
Beverage Pairing: Prohibition Vineyard 2025 Ortega, Saanich, BC


Gold Medallist: Corbin Mathany, Ugly Duckling Dining

Dish: Lightly cured and torched steelhead salmon served with preserved Mason Street Farms cherry tomatoes and a clarified tomato and spot prawn vinaigrette
Beverage Pairing: Mission Hill Family Estate Winery 2022 “Perpetua” Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, West Kelowna, BC

Click here to see our previous culinary winners


Representing Victoria at the Canadian Culinary Championship: Chef Milton Rebello is the chef-owner of Live Cafe and Bistro in Victoria. He is a two-time gold medalist at Gold Medal Plates (2012, 2014), and a bronze medallist at the 2013 Canadian Culinary Championship. He has attained the “Canadian Certified Chef de Cuisine” — the highest designation for a chef in Canada. He is also the proud recipient of Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee medal for contribution to culinary art. Chef Corbin Mathany is the chef-owner of Ugly Duckling Dining and Provisions. Mathany leads a small team producing a highly seasonal tasting menu that celebrates Vancouver Island and Coastal BC while paying homage to the restaurant’s Chinatown home. Ugly Duckling reflects his interest in whole-ingredient utilization, technical precision, local terroir, and hospitality that feels human rather than theatrical.


The People's Choice

For the first time in KP History, there was a tie for People's Choice and the same chefs were chosen by the judges to be the winners of the evening: Chef Corbin Mathany and Chef Paul Moran


Best of Show Wine Winners

Silver - Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Noir, 2023, Cowichan Valley, BC

Best of Show - Laughing Stock Vineyards Blind Trust Red 2023, Okanagan Valley, BC

Bronze - JoieFarm Winery En Famille Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, BC
 
 


The All Star Contenders

Dining with Purpose

At the heart of the evening is a deeper intention.

Your participation supports Canadian charities with local impact - dedicated to ensuring youth have access to music education through MusiCounts, sport opportunities through Spirit North and health opportunities.

Together, we are creating opportunities, nurturing potential, and strengthening communities across the country.

To date, we have raised 19.9 million.

It is an experience that resonates far beyond the table.


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