Canadian Chefs’ Congress Announces Providence Farm as the host location for 2010
The Canadian Chefs’ Congress 2010 steering committee, in association with the Canadian Chefs’ Congress and The Chefs’ Table Society of BC, is excited to announce that British Columbia has been honoured with the opportunity to host the next sitting of the Congress, which will be held in 2010. On September 11, 2010, chefs, cooks, apprentices and culinary students from across Canada will converge on Providence Farm, in the heart of the beautiful Cowichan Valley, for two days of conversation and deliberation on the state of our water ways, our effect on marine life and what constructive steps our industry can build to help improve the health of our oceans.
2010 Theme: Oceans for Tomorrow
Beginning with the keynote speaker, Dr. David Suzuki, chefs will have the opportunity to learn about our oceans and how they can effect change. A series of seminars and workshops on numerous food and ocean related topics will give the opportunity for delegates to engage one on one with a variety of speakers on the topics of their particular expertise. Workshops and seminars are designed to provoke thought and conversation. Representatives from a wide variety of sustainable fisheries will be on hand to provide information on how to get high quality sustainably harvested seafood onto menus, what to look for, and the questions to be asking. There will also be a variety of local suppliers, producers, and farmers displaying unique product and demonstrating responsible stewardship of valuable renewable resources.
Delegates will have the opportunity to sample Canadian inspired dishes from leading provincial and territorial chefs from across the country as well as enjoy the bounty of British Columbia as chefs from around the province present the very best we have to offer. The weekend will be a series of unique tastes and experiences as chefs mingle with fellow chefs, sipping BC wine or trying our ales, beers, ciders, and mead.
The 2010 Canadian Chefs’ Congress delegate package is $200 plus processing fee. The Congress is open to chefs, cooks, apprentices, culinary students and teachers from across Canada. Group bookings over 10 people get 10% off the standard delegate price. Space is limited. The first 200 registrants are invited to the exclusive whole roasted pork media dinner on Friday, September 10, 2010. The heritage hogs will be specifically raised and fed for the event and the meal will be prepared by members of the Chefs’ Table Society of BC. For further information please visit www.canadianchefscongress.com
About The Canadian Chefs’ Congress:
The Canadian Chefs’ Congress connects chefs to our land in solidarity with farmers, fishers, gardeners, foragers and artisanal food producers. This biennial gathering of chefs from across Canada reinforces the passion and integrity of Canadian food culture.
For further information on the Canadian Chefs’ Congress 2010, please contact Robert Clark by email, oceanclark64@gmail.com or Vikram Vij at vij@telus.net.
