In conversation with Alex Chen: Competition, Mentorship and Finding Your Superpower Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Chef Alex Chen of Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar in Vancouver and Wild Blue in Whistler at Canada’s Great Kitchen Party All-Star Invitational in Vancouver. Named Vancouver’s Chef of Distinction, Chen will represent the city at … Read more
Chef Jasper Cruickshank of L’Abattoir Wins Kitchen Party Vancouver All-Star Invitational and joins Chef of Distinction Chef Alex Chen to represent Vancouver at the Canadian Culinary Championship Canada’s Great Kitchen Party is proud to announce Chef Jasper Cruickshank of L’Abattoir as the gold medalist of the 20th Anniversary Kitchen Party Vancouver All-Star Invitational, held Wednesday, … Read more
VANCOUVER’S ALL-STAR CHEFS TO IGNITE CANADA’S GREAT KITCHEN PARTY The Vancouver regional qualifier will take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at The Pipe Shop. The journey to Canada’s most celebrated culinary stage begins with an evening of elegance, artistry and exceptional taste as Vancouver hosts an immersive showcase of the country’s finest flavours. For twenty … Read more
For the first time in championship history, two executive chefs will represent each city
From St. John’s to Victoria, Canada’s most accomplished chefs will gather in ten cities across the country.