Winnipeg

Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
RBC Convention Centre

On October 1, 2025, 250 guests enjoyed a wonderful culinary gathering where they had the opportunity to savour the dishes of seven competing chefs. They came together to elevate and celebrate Winnipeg’s incredible culinary talent and to ensure deserving youth in Manitoba have equitable access to music education and sport opportunities. The winner was Emily Butcher from Nola.

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

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The 2025 Winners

Bronze Medalist: Norman Pastorin from BASTA! FILIPINO KITCHEN
paired with Bianche de L'ermitage, Microbrasserie, Hopfesnstark, QC

Gold Medalist: Emily Butcher from Nola
paired with Rosewood 2021 Riesling AF, Niagara, ON

Silver Medalist: Darnell Banman from Thermea Spa Village Winnipeg
paired with Soren 2022 Boundary Spring Red Blend, Similkameen Valley, BC