Culinary Federation

Have you heard about F. Dick Canada's new Pink Spirit collection? Available only in Canada while supplies last. Hear what our very own Chef Shonah Chalmers (President of CF Toronto branch) talk about what #pinkspirit means to her! #fdickcanada #fdick #fdickknives #whoisyourpinkspirit #chef #cheflife #womensupportingwomen

Next up on our "Meet the National Board" series is our Young Chef Rep, Central Region - Rebecca van Bommel!

Restaurant sector key to Canada bringing back 1 million jobs. ...we can help support the government’s growth plans, but we need government help to get our industry moving. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ibOzkY

Reserve your seat at #Toronto's only multi-day food film festival (Toronto Food Film Fest). Don't miss your chance to screen mouth-watering, thought-provoking, ...conversation-starting independent films about food from around the world. Curated snacks, workshops and tasting menus make this event your best excuse to wear sweatpants - every day. Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/2LpEYZs We'll be giving away 6 tickets to the festival, stay tuned for details on how you can win!

Given the devastating impact COVID-19 is having on Canada’s foodservice industry, this special edition of the Foodservice Facts is the most important Restaurants Canada has ever done. Secure your spot now for the Foodservice Facts: The Next Normal? webinar as Restaurants Canada's Senior Economist Chris Elliott deep dives into the 2020 report. This webinar will help you make informed decisions as your business negotiates the challenging road ahead. Foodservice Facts: The Next... Normal? will provide insights into: -How the foodservice industry has changed due to COVID-19 -What the outlook is for foodservice sales to 2022 -What are the top food trends according to our chef survey, and how has it changed due to COVID-19 Register for our webinar Foodservice Facts: The Next Normal? taking place on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 1:00PM-2:00PM EST. Register at: https://bit.ly/2S81QQN Can't make it, but still interested? Register now and we will send you the webinar recording afterwards so you can catch up on your own time. We look forward to having you join us!----

Canada's restaurants have quickly and effectively adapted to evolving public health guidance over the past six months and can be trusted to continue providing s...afe spaces to enjoy meals with friends and family throughout the ongoing pandemic. In response to a recent survey, a majority of Canadians agreed restaurants are doing a good job ensuring their health and safety, and are an important part of their local communities and economy. Learn more: https://www.restaurantscanada.org//survey-reveals-canadia/ #FeedingTheRecovery

Join us as we cheer on our VERY OWN Western Region Vice President - Executive CHEF JEREMY LUYPEN - competing in the British Columbia event of the @greatkitchenparty on Thursday October 29, 2020. You can enjoy his delicious 3-course wine paired take-home dinner from Summerhill Organic Bistro and enjoy the evening virtual concert from your very own home. ! A limited number of dishes from each chefRESERVE your tickets today: http://greatkitchenparty.com/ca/...cities/british-columbia/ - Oct 28 : Each legendary chef will prepare a main dish for a panel of judges live-streamed. - Oct 29: Gather with friends or treat your dedicated staff/clients with a podium worthy three-course mealincluding the main competition dishfrom a local culinary legend. Sit back and enjoy a show of some of Canada's most iconic musicians & stories of how we are emerging stronger as a country! Adam Relvas Relvas Catering Chris Braun Vice & Virtue Brewing Co James Holmes Salt & Brick Jeremy Luypen Summerhill Winery & Bistro Mark Filatow Waterfront Restaurant & Wine Bar Castro Boateng House of Boateng Chris klassen The Courtney Room Clark Deutscher Nowhere A Restaurant Nicholas Waters Toque Catering Sam Harris Canoe Brewpub Welbert Choi forage Roger Ma Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar Kristian Eligh Toptable Group Alex Hon Toptable Group Corporate Sous Chef Devon Latte The Acorn ! A limited number of dishes will be available from each chefLearn more about the British Columbia event & reserve your tickets: http://greatkitchenparty.com/ca/cities/british-columbia/ #meetkelowna #explorekelowna #greatkitchenparty2020 #cheflife #chefsofinstagram #culinary #culinarycompetition #foodie #foodevent #eatkelowna #ylweats See Less

Next up on our "Meet the National Board" series is our Young Chef Rep, Eastern Region - Kevin Donoghue!

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Sysco Virtual Kitchen Show Healthcare Edition! Go to the Sysco Canada Facebook Page to view these live. You can also find links to the live casts on our Facebook page after the sessions. September 29 @ 3:00 EST - Unilever October 6 @ 11:00 EST - Campbells October 13 @ 11:00 EST - Maple Leaf... October 20 @ 11:00 EST - Weston Stay tuned! #VirtualKitchenShow #SyscoCanada #foodservice #restaurant #fooddistributor See more

Another insightful, on trend discussion from the Sysco Virtual Kitchen. Tune in to Facebook Live this Wednesday, September 23rd @ 11 am EST.

With colder weather approaching, a government-funded discount program for diners could help save struggling restaurants, especially during months when traffic is particularly slow, says Restaurants Canada VP David Lefebvre. Learn more: https://www.cbc.ca/.../restaurants-ottawa-relief-dunne-1... #FeedingTheRecovery

Operators are facing a myriad of challenges in adapting to the changing seasons while maintaining COVID-19 safety measures. Join entegra to discuss solutions on adapting to the changing seasons, arranging in and outdoor dining areas for an efficient and healthy environment, and streamlining menus with a core pantry of ingredients while meeting customer comfort and culinary needs. In this live webinar session our experts will help you understand how to: - Maintain safety measu...res through the coming months - Assure future success with preemptive steps now - Create ideas to extend your outdoor dining season Panelists: Wade Hanson, Principal in Advisory Group, Technomic Bryan Sambo, Senior Manager, MRO, Home Depot Pro Andrew McDonnell, Senior Director of Purchasing, Perry’s Restaurant Moderator: Jeff Porterfield, entegra Procurement Services, Chief Customer Officer Webinar Details: Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Time: 2PM ET /1PM CT/11AM PT REGISTER AT: https://info.entegraps.com/l/789523/2020-09-08/49jkk

Next up on our "Meet the National Board" series is our Western Region VP - Jeremy Luypen!

#PinkSpirit Exclusively from our Partners and Colleagues at F. Dick Canada and now available for Pre-Sale. Each purchase includes a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society to support those battling cancer. Click on link below to purchase. https://bit.ly/3hrjB7R #fdickcanada #Fdick #womensupportingwomen #chef #foodie #homecook

Next up on our "Meet the National Board" series is our Treasurer - Mark Davie!

Next up on our "Meet the National Board" series is our Ethics Chairs - Lesley Stav!

Next up on our "Meet the National Board" series is our Central Region VP - Adelina Sisti-deBlasis!

Our new National Secretary Peter Keith from Meuwly's shares his In The Weeds Yeg #ITWcheckinchallenge

CALLING ALL CENTRAL REGION MEMBERS! We are SO excited to invite ALL Central Region Local Branch Members together for our first ever "UNITED BRANCHES" virtual meeting on ZOOM. We will hold these bi-monthly, with a different branch hosting and moderating each event. The September meeting will be hosted by CF Windsor, moderated by CF London. Note that pre-registration is REQUIRED in order to gain access to the ZOOM link (members will receive a separate email with the registratio...n link shortly). AGENDA: 6:30 pm - Welcome (Chef Adelina Sisti-DeBlasis) 6:35 pm - Plans for the Future (Chef Ryan Marquis) 6:50 pm - Walk-In Sessions with Kim (Chef Kim Sutherland) 7:30 pm - Break-Out for Separate Branch Meetings Looking forward to seeing you virtually on September 21st!