Canada's Smartest Kitchen
4 Sydney Street C1A 1E9 Charlottetown, PE, Canada

We are opening our door to 2021 . Welcoming staff back to work this week was a TREAT and we are already planning to work with some amazing clients and partners to make this year the best yet! . If you are creating a product, needing help with a product - or think we may be a good fit to collaborate - please reach out to us anytime!

The team at Canada's Smartest Kitchen is wishing you the very best this holiday season! . On the list of gratitudes this season, we include the incredible community we are so fortunate to be a part of. This past year has proven how resilient and passionate our food community is here on PEI and across Canada, and we are grateful to be a part of it. . Please note that our office will be closed until January 4th. We are already excited to see what 2021 will bring.

Don't forget to enter! Winner is being drawn THIS WEEK, so get your entry in while you can!

When Meyer Canada asks you to bring the heat - Chef Allan delivers! We loved hosting and being a part of this Meyer Canada photo shoot! We can't wait to see some more pictures from the rest of the talented culinary team involved. . : Heather Ogg Photography

Meet Ashton! . Ashton is one of our amazing intern staff and we wanted you to know a bit more about her! . Question: What is your favourite meal to make?... Ashton: Butter chicken - made just right! You have to marinate the meat and be sure to saute off the spice! . Question: What inspired you to become a chef? Ashton: My parents - they were always naturally good cooks at home and I wanted to carry that into my career. . Question: What is your favourite part about working at CSK? Ashton: There’s always something new to do! As opposed to making the same thing every day - there’s always something new on the go. . Thanks Ashton for being such a core part of the CSK team. See more

We partnered with our friends at the PEI Chefs Association to bring a Roast Pork Loin Feast (with all the fixings) to the The Upper Room Hospitality Ministry Inc. yesterday. . Our entire team worked together to bring this meal to life and we hope that our friends at Upper Room enjoyed eating it as much as we enjoyed preparing it. . Little things like this make it feel like the holiday season and we are thrilled to be a part of such a great Island community.

Just in Time for Christmas . For a chance to win a $500 Amazon Gift Card, all you need to do is fill out this short survey. Open to everyone over the age of 18 - chef extraordinaire or a stranger to the kitchen, this survey is for you! . Survey: https://tinyurl.com/y4skaj7w... . *Don't forget to fill out your information at the end of the survey. Open to everyone over the age of 18. This contest is not in anyway affiliated with Facebook. Winner must be a Canadian Resident. There will be one (1) winner selected at random. See more

Have we told you lately how much we love our intern staff? To celebrate them and how much they add to our work here at CSK, we are highlighting them over the next few weeks! . Starting with Serdar Serdar has been with us for over a month and has already added so much to our projects we have on the go. ... . Question: What is your favourite food to make? Serdar: Chicken! A nice mustard and spice rub? My favourite! Skin on is a must! . Question: What do you like about working at CSK? Serdar: Not only do I get to learn something new every day; I get to learn from and work with my teachers from school. Chef Allan taught me and now I work alongside him. . Question: Whats one piece of advice you would give to someone entering the culinary field? Answer: Make sure you genuinely love to cook! Everyone thinks they’ll become a famous chef overnight and that’s not the case. It’s hard (but really good) work, so make sure you love it! . Thank-you for all you do Serdar! What should we ask in our next mini interview? Holland College The Culinary Institute of Canada Tech-Access Canada

We love to showcase our talented partners - and we love even more when they come back to see how the project worked out! . The talented crew at Techno helped make our wall a bit more fun - showcasing our collaborative work! We love to #supportlocal and it’s easy when we have such incredible talent here in PEI! TechnoMedia PEI Heather Ogg

We were so thrilled to work with Sign Craft for this project! And also always a pleasure to work with TechnoMedia PEI who put all of this together. We love to support local and it's so easy to do when we have so many talented people to partner with.

Congratulations to the following Holland College Excellence Award Winners: Alumnus Arlene Heffell (Office Studies grad), Administrative Officer at the Atlantic ...Police Academy was awarded The Holland College Staff Excellence Award which is presented to a staff member who has made an exceptional contribution within Holland College and the communities it serves. Dr Tim McRoberts, Director of Canada's Smartest Kitchen was presented with the Leadership Excellence Award which recognizes those who work primarily in a leadership role and make significant contributions to Holland College, post-secondary education, and the community. Paul Frizzell, Facilities Service Worker was presented the Facilities Excellence Award which honours a staff member who demonstrates exemplary performance and has made invaluable contributions within the facilities department and to Holland College as a whole. Well deserved everyone! https://hollandcollege.com//college-announces-recipients-o

Our team is headed back to class . . We will be joining others from all across Canada (virtually) through Tech-Access Canada for a two-day Virtual Best Practice Workshop. We can't wait to learn from other TAC's and are also honoured to be speaking on how we at CSK have found success and navigated the changes that past year has brought. . Want to learn what a TAC is? We've got you! Check it out here: http://www.meetthetacs.ca/

Lest we forget. . : Murphy Hospitality Group

Calling All Chefs Want a chance to win a $500 Amazon Gift Card? We have a survey for you to fill out - it's that easy! . We are conducting a survey on behalf of a client to determine the use if halibut in restaurants in North America. The short survey below is all you need to fill out for a chance to win a $500 gift card! . ... *Please note that this contest is EXCLUSIVE to chefs*. If you are *not* a chef, please feel free to share with your chef friends! The gift card draw will be done at random of all chef entries. There is (1) gift card to be won. . Survey: https://www.SensoryTest.com/?Myl=051000726576806973504850482 See more

We are so proud and excited to honour our CSK director - Tim McRoberts. . Today, Tim received the Leadership Excellence Award from Holland College - a very well deserved acknowledgement of the leadership roles he has held while at the College. . We could list all of the MANY academic and professional accomplishments of Tim (PhD to name JUST one), but we think Chef Allan Williams said it best before presenting Tim with the award:... . Whether a team moderator, manager, or colleague - Tim is equally ‘in the trenches’ with his team. Every person is included... He leads with integrity and always remains optimistic. . Over the past 25 years, Tim has consistently raised the College’s prestige and reputation in every role he has held - we are lucky to have him here at CSK! . Please join us in congratulating Tim See more

We are always excited to be serving up something new - and that can include strategic partnerships! . Today we welcomed our friends from the Bioscience Program at Holland College and discussed how we can work together to best serve our clients and students. We enjoyed great discussion AND an incredible lunch created by our team. . that incredible Philly Cheesesteak created by Chef Allan.

I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill of pumpkin, and crisp sunburnt leaves. ~ Ann Drake As the fall season & a storm arrives in our region, please take comfort & stay safe Our Monthly Dish is now served: https://smartestkitchen.ca/category/news/

I‘m just someone who likes cooking and for whom sharing food is a form of expression. ~ Maya Angelou #ThursdayThoughts Our CSK Dish for Spring 2020 has been posted to our site, check it out here: https://smartestkitchen.ca/csk-dish-spring-2020/ #WeKnowFood #Cuppa #PEIFoodStory #Blog #PEI #Sharing

Here are a few pictures from staff back in the kitchens at CSK this past week: we are delighted to be back on campus, hard at work on client projects and product development! #WeKnowFood #MondayMotivation #CulinaryArt #FoodScience #ProductDevelopment #Reunited #FeelsSoGood #Kitchen #PEIFoodStory #PEI

In solidarity, Canada's Smartest Kitchen, BioFoodTech Centre and Food Island Partnership are working together to ensure businesses and the food & beverage industry as a whole are supported through this unprecedented time: We Are Here For You. #WeKnowFood #PEIFoodStory #WorkingTogether #TogetherApart #SupportServices Read more at: https://smartestkitchen.ca/category/news/

Our CSK Monthly Dish for April 2020 has been posted to our website, check it out at: https://smartestkitchen.ca/csk-monthly-dish-april-2020/ #WeKnowFood #FridayFeeling #WorkingFromHome #StayHome #ApartTogether #PEI #ProductDevelopment #CulinaryArts #FoodScience #Business

Please note as of today, CSK staff have transitioned to working remotely as per Holland College directives regarding COVID-19: please feel to contact any of our team members or [email protected] directly at anytime for client support. For further updates, check out the website here: https://www.hollandcollege.com/coronavirus.html #WeKnowFood #StaySafe #WorkingFromHome

Our monthly dish highlighting all the exciting things happening at Canada's Smartest Kitchen, as well as available services and market trends, has now been posted! Check out March's edition here: https://smartestkitchen.ca/csk-monthly-dish-march-2020/ #WeKnowFood #Dish #Served #YouAreWhatYouEat #PEI

"There is no sincerer love than the love of food" - George Bernard Shaw CSK's Monthly Dish for February is now served: https://smartestkitchen.ca/csk-monthly-dish-february-2020/ #WeKnowFood #PEIFoodStory #Love #Food #Culinary #Science #Business #Foodies #ValentinesDay

Our January 2020 monthly dish has now been served, highlighting all CSK news and events! Check it out on our website at https://smartestkitchen.ca/category/news/ #WeKnowFood #NewYear #MonthlyDish #Served #Trend #CulinaryArts #FoodScience #Business #Fresh #PEI

CSK Staff were happy to work together to prepare turkey dinners for two valued Island organizations, the Canadian Mental Health Association of PEI & Brave and Broken: they provide incredible services and support to the community #WeKnowFood #GiveBack

Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home. ~ Edith Sitwell Check out CSK's December Monthly Dish, now posted! https://smartestkitchen.ca/csk-monthly-dish-december-2019/ #WeKnowFood #TisTheSeason #DishServed

It was wonderful to see so many friends, partners, and staff (past & present) at our 10 Year Open House earlier this month: Cheers to 10 Years at Canada's Smartest Kitchen, and the Culinary Institute of Canada banquet team with Chef Andrew Nicholson & his 2nd Year students knocking it out of the park at our event: proud of the past, excited for the future! #WeKnowFood #CSK10Years

Canada's Smartest Kitchen - 10 Years+ & counting... #WeKnowFood #TeamCanada #PEI #HappyAnniversary #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #CSK10Years

Our Monthly Dish for November 2019 is now served! Check it out here: https://https://smartestkitchen.ca/csk-monthly-dish-november-2019/ #WeKnowFood #FridayFeelings #FoodieFridays #YouGotServed #MonthlyDish #CSK10Years

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent "10 Year Anniversary" online contest! Winners receive our reusable tote bag with signed award-winning Flavours of PEI Cookbook, 10 Year Wine Glass, and more fun CSK swag! #WeKnowFood #CSK10Years #SwagBag

Thank You NSERC for your support of CSK's new state-of-the-art VEMAG 500 vacuum filler for food product extrusion & deposit, increasing the valuable services we offer to our clients! https://www.hollandcollege.com//csk-receives-nserc-funding Holland College NSERC / CRSNG

As part of our CSK 10 Year Anniversary celebrations, we're sharing staff bios this week, highlighting CSK's dynamic team: meet Product Developer, Vicki Leggo! #WeKnowFood #CSK10Years #MeetTheTeam #TeamCanada #HappyAnniversary

TWO MORE DAYS to participate in the CSK 10 Year Anniversary "10 Days of Giveaways" contest: share your posts, tag CSK, and be entered to win a delightful swag bag! #WeKnowFood #CSK10Years #Giveaway #Contest #HappyAnniversary Holland College & The Culinary Institute of Canada

And don't forget, only 5 More Days to take part in our CSK 10 Year Anniversary - "10 Days of Giveaways" contest: check out the rules below! Holland College & The Culinary Institute of Canada #WeKnowFood #CSK10Years #HappyAnniversary

As part of our CSK 10 Year Anniversary celebrations, we'll be sharing staff bios this week, highlighting CSK's dynamic team: meet Adrienne Montgomery, Admin & Communications Assistant! #WeKnowFood #CSK10Years #MeetTheTeam #TeamCanada #HappyAnniversary

Food culture and tourism symposium & experiential event

From October 16 - 26, 2019 our CSK 10 Year Anniversary - "10 Days of Giveaways" contest will run on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! Check out the rules below! Holland College & The Culinary Institute of Canada... #WeKnowFood #CSK10Years #HappyAnniversary

Today, CSK is excited to celebrate it's official "10 Year Anniversary!" Commemorating our Grand Opening on October 16, 2009 at Holland College - The Culinary Institute of Canada in Charlottetown, PEI today we launch our official 10 Days of Giveaways contest! #WeKnowFood #CSK10Years #HappyAnniversary

Our monthly dish for October 2019 is now served! Check it out at https://smartestkitchen.ca/csk-monthly-dish-october-2019/ #WeKnowFood #WednesdayWisdom #StandOutFromTheCrowd #OneMugToRuleThemAll

It was a great start to the PEI International Shellfish Festival with a Kickoff Breakfast hosted by Canada's Smartest Kitchen at the Culinary Institute of Canada

Short weeks make for busy weeks! Check out our September 2019 Monthly Dish from CSK, now posted on our website: https://smartestkitchen.ca/category/news/ #WeKnowFood #PEIFoodStory #CulinaryArts #FoodScience #BusinessResearch

Chef Allan & Chef Ashton had a wonderful time at Magnetic Hill Winery and B&B this week in New Brunswick, catering a delightful local culinary spread overlooking rolling hills and the City of Moncton #WeKnowFood #WhatWeDo #Culinary #ThrowbackThursday #Catering #Travel

Check out the August edition of our ‘CSK Monthly Dish’, now at https://www.smartestkitchen.ca/category/news, for monthly updates on all the exciting sights and services at Canada’s Smartest Kitchen #WeKnowFood #WhatWeDo #FoodExperts #FoodProductDevelopment

Our professional staff excel at curating special culinary events for clientele, including this spectacular seven-course spread for a recent group #WeKnowFood

July 15, 2019: landing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry released their report, "Made in Canada: Growing Canada's value-added food sector" report with recommendations at Canada's Smartest Kitchen, Culinary Institute of Canada, Holland College - Charlottetown PEI.

Pleased to be involved today with the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry releasing their report, Made in Canada: Growing Canada’s Value-Added Food Sector stay tuned for further details from the day! Holland College The Culinary Institute of Canada Senate of Canada - Sénat du Canada #WeKnowFood #FoodExperts #ValueAdd #PEI #Canada #Agriculture #Forestry #Food

Lundi : Conférence de presse sur le rapport au sujet du secteur alimentaire à valeur ajoutée au Canada en direct sur Facebook à 10h00 HA. #SenCA #AGFO #polcan #agcan

Monday: Press conference on report about Canada’s value-added food sector LIVE on Facebook at 10:00 a.m. AT. #SenCA #AGFO #peipoli #cdnag

Check out our website for a monthly dish on all the exciting news and updates coming from CSK: https://smartestkitchen.ca/category/news/ #WeKnowFood #WhatWeDo #FoodExperts #FoodProductDevelopment #TechTuesday

Have a safe and happy Canada Day long weekend from the CSK Team! #WeKnowFood #PEI #Canada #CanadaDay #TeamCanada #LongWeekend #Summer #FoodIslandPEI #FoodProductDevelopment

Today is #BourdainDay: join PEI Culinary Federation members at the open-to-all event on Victoria Row at 7pm tonight, to celebrate Chef Anthony Bourdain & discuss mental health wellness in culinary industry #ComeTogether #PEI #WeKnowFood #TakeCare #SpreadTheWord

Two weeks until the Plastic Bag Reduction Act comes into effect on PEI start early, and bring your reusable bags with you today! #WeKnowFood #PEI #FoodIslandPEI #GoGreen #ReduceReuseRecycle #ProtectThePlanet

Full week of food styling & photos at CSK for these hard-working professionals; just one of the many client services offered at Canada’s Smartest Kitchen #WeKnowFood #WhatWeDo #Experts #FoodStyling #Photography #BehindTheScenes

We have launched our new website! Check out the fresh updates & staff bios at www.smartestkitchen.ca! #weknowfood #teamcanada #webdesign #fresh #foodproductdevelopment #foodexperts

CSK @Institute of Food Technologist's Conference, June 2019

Team Canada's Smartest Kitchen #WeKnowFood #TeamCanada #PEI #FoodExperts #FoodProductDevelopment #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #TheFutureIsBright

Vicki & Christine are heading to #NewOrleans next week for #IFT19 - excited to take part in this annual expo bringing together food experts from around the globe! #WeKnowFood #Food #Experts #FeedYourFuture #TechTuesday

There are a lot of exciting changes taking place at CSK. Are you excited about the fast-paced world of food product development? We're looking to add two new dynamic, creative, and collaborative food scientists to our team. Click here: http://www.hollandcollege.com/careers to learn more about the position.