2025 Garland Canada Culinary Competition: Now Accepting Applications

Do you have what it takes to compete on the biggest culinary stage in Canada? The Garland Canada Culinary Competition returns at RC Show 2025, offering a thrilling opportunity for chefs across the country to showcase their skills and creativity. With over $10,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, this competition is more than just a contest—it’s a career-defining moment.

Why You Should Compete

The Garland Canada Culinary Competition is a high-energy, high-stakes showdown designed to celebrate and elevate the top emerging talent in Canada’s culinary scene. This year’s competition, themed “FUEL,” challenges chefs to create an original dish that reflects their unique culinary style while embodying the spirit of the 2025 RC Show. Your dish should not only impress the judges with its creativity and flavour but also demonstrate efficiency and practicality for restaurant service.

Competing in this prestigious event isn’t just about the glory—though there’s plenty of that, too. It’s a chance to tell your personal culinary story, showcase your expertise and earn recognition on a national stage. Whether you’re aiming for the top prize of $5,000, or one of the runner-up or fan favourite prizes, every participant has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Presiding over the competition will be the renowned Chef John Higgins, alongside an esteemed panel of judges. Their expertise and passion for the culinary arts will ensure that every dish is evaluated with the highest standards of excellence.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Garland Canada and Restaurants Canada are proud to renew their commitment to a thriving and diverse culinary community. The competition’s diversity and inclusion mandate ensures that 50% of competitors are women, with a strong focus on prioritizing talent from equity-deserving groups. This initiative not only enriches the competition but also reflects the diversity of Canada’s culinary landscape.

Prizes and Recognition

The top competitors will not only walk away with cash prizes—$5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second, and $1,500 for third—but also top-tier culinary gear from sponsors. Additionally, the “Fan Favourite” will earn a $500 prize, giving all chefs another shot at recognition.

This highly-respected competition wouldn’t be possible without the generous and passionate support of Garland Canada. Their unwavering commitment to fueling the careers of emerging culinary talent, along with their legendary, top-of-the-line equipment, is what makes this event truly exceptional. Garland Canada’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of chefs is the cornerstone of the competition’s success and accelerates its competitors’ futures.

So, what are you waiting for?

Apply now and take your place among Canada’s culinary elite at the Garland Canada Culinary Competition at RC Show 2025!