{"id":39907,"date":"2018-03-14T12:20:13","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T19:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/?p=39907"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:16:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T23:16:58","slug":"healthy-chef-competition-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/healthy-chef-competition-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Event Alert! Vancouver\u2019s Healthy Chef Competition & Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vancouver\u2019s Healthy Chef Competition & Gala Event 03. 21.18 <\/strong><\/h2>\n

I’ve been to this event many times and it’s a great way to support your local upcoming chefs, as funds go to the BC Chef’s scholarship program, as well as\u00a0 support the cause of promoting more fruit and veggies on our plates! On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, ten restaurants and culinary schools create entr\u00e9es and desserts for attendees where fresh produce is a key component at this\u00a0Healthy Chef Competition<\/strong> produced by the BC Produce Marketing Association (BCPMA) and the BC Chefs\u2019 Association (BCCA).\u00a0\u00a0G<\/b>uests only know what they are eating when they open the secret envelope and view their food destination.<\/p>\n

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Trophies:<\/strong> Four trophies will be awarded including the Healthy Half Your Plate Entr\u00e9e<\/strong> Award (which includes a $1,000 cash prize), Best Dessert<\/strong>, Best Table Showcase<\/strong> (selected by attending food and event bloggers – hey that’s ME!!!) and the People’s Choice<\/strong> Award.\u00a0 WHEN:<\/strong> Wednesday, March 21, 2018. 6:30 PM start.
\nWHERE:<\/strong> Hyatt Regency, 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2R7<\/p>\n

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TICKETS:<\/strong> This event, which brings together retailers, wholesalers and foodservice groups is open to everyone with an interest in food, especially fresh produce. \u00a0Tickets: 604-785-0765<\/a> or email info@bcpma.com<\/a> or visit http:\/\/bcpma.com\/<\/a>. Tickets $90.00 Includes dinner & dessert, the evening\u2019s festivities and a swag box of goodies.\"Healthy<\/a><\/p>\n

DETAILS:<\/strong> \u00a0Over the years this has become a highly anticipated food event in Vancouver. The secret dinner envelopes, a chance to rub shoulders and take selfies with Freggie (the official mascot of the fruit and veggie industry), celebrities and sport guests, bidding at the live and silent auction items, enjoying music and presentations and mingling with other entertainers and taking home some great swag rounds out the evening.<\/p>\n

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JUDGING:<\/strong> At 18:00, five BC Chefs and two guest judges, will be evaluating each dish based on a point system.\u00a0 This includes the use of six (6) or more produce items, taste and plate presentation for the entr\u00e9e and dessert.\u00a0 The formal judging is undertaken by BCCA chefs.<\/p>\n

Returning Master of Ceremonies, Marke Driesschen, CTV\u2019s Weathercaster will put his special spin on the evening\u2019s events.<\/p>\n

“The Healthy Chef competition\u00a0 provides a great venue for people to\u00a0 explore the dynamic teams in our kitchens and take some inspiration for their own creations,” states Mike Pinter, Emeritus Director, BCCA\u00a0 judge, “We bring together talent from hotels and culinary institutes for a wonderful evening of great food and fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

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