THE MOST AMAZING CULINARY WEEK OF YOUR LIFE! Celebrate Ottawa and the Canadian Culinary ChampionshipsDon’t miss what promises to be the ultimate culinary celebration in Ottawa, home to the magical Winterlude festival and now the Canadian Culinary Championships! You will have a special insider’s take on all the action at the Canadian Culinary Championships as you hobnob with Canada’s culinary and wine elite for five memorable days. There is nothing like this up close, ringside seat, at Canada’s most grueling three day competition, not to mention Canada’s favourite winter celebration, Winterlude!

TRAVEL DATES: JANUARY 29 – FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Celebrate in the nation’s capital, experiencing the vibrant culinary scene which is fast becoming one of the best in Canada – and now becomes even better as the culmination of Canada’s Great Kitchen Party moves to Ottawa during Winterlude’s opening weekend. Surpassing every other region in Canada, Ottawa/Gatineau has won the Championship trophy three times, twice by Chef Marc Lepine of Atelier, and in 2019 by Chef Yannick LaSalle of Les Fougères. Your trip includes the opportunity to savour the imaginative cuisine of these two champions and of twelve of the best chefs in Canada who will descend into Ottawa after taking home the gold at their regional competition. Winning gold in your city is a notch on any chef ’s belt, to take home the gold at the national Championships is a career-changer!

You will stay for four nights in the heart of downtown Ottawa, at the five-star Westin Ottawa Hotel across from the lovely Rideau Canal and steps away from the ByWard Market, National Museums, Parliament, and all the activities that come with Winterlude, Canada’s winter celebration that features skating on the world’s longest skating rink and incredible ice sculptures, all minutes away from Gatineau Park’s winter wonderland.

Your culinary adventure will begin with a delectable private “Fabulous Farewell Feast” created by last year’s champion, Yannick LaSalle, at the award-winning restaurant, Les Fougères. Meet the

chef and the owners, then be wowed by a gourmet meal paired with wines hand-picked by National Wine Judge and Canada’s Premier wine expert, David Lawrason.

How does a chef become the Canadian champion? Get the insider’s track to judging the three intense competitions, at restaurant E18hteen, a gem in the ByWard Market, with special guests James Chatto, National Culinary Advisor and culinary guru, and Andrew Morrison, respected food critic and the CCC Judge Invigilator. These two will give you a behind-the-scenes look on what it takes to win, while enjoying a fantastic lunch.

Equally important to pleasing the palate is enjoying the tastes of different wine varieties and regions. Experience Canada’s Best of Show Wine Tasting with National Wine Advisor and oenophile, David Lawrason, of Wine Align. You will also have the opportunity to experience the ultimate cooking class with Canada’s Most Innovative Chef and two-time Canadian Culinary Champion, Marc Lepine, chef and owner of Atelier, Ottawa’s famous molecular cuisine restaurant.

Revel in the pre-competition excitement where friends, competitors and the media first gather. You will enjoy an exclusive invitation to the private “Chef and Judge Reception” and be among the first to meet and welcome Canada’s culinary celebrities from

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12 cities across Canada. You will watch the competition heat up as the chefs are presented with their mystery wine and “Let the competition begin” is officially announced.

And to top off your ultimate culinary adventure, you will receive ringside VIP passes to the Canadian Culinary Championships. You will attend the Mystery Wine Pairing, Black Box and Grand Finale competitions, and watch the twelve gold-medal-winning chefs from across Canada compete in three thrilling and grueling challenges. At the Grand Finale you will witness the crowning of Canada’s best chef for 2020 and rock the night away listening to Bill Henderson, frontman of the iconic Canadian rock band, Chilliwack, belt out classic songs such as, My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone), Fly at Night, Arms of Mary and Crazy Talk.

Come cheer on your hometown chef, come see why Ottawa is fast becoming known as the culinary capital of Canada, come experience the magic of winter in Ottawa and don’t miss the most extraordinary culinary adventure you will ever witness!

YOUR FIVE-DAY, FOUR-NIGHT ADVENTURE FOR TWO INCLUDES:• Four-nights accommodation at the 5-star Westin Ottawa in

the heart of downtown Ottawa overlooking the Rideau Canal

• The Fabulous Farewell Feast by Canadian Culinary Champion Yannick LaSalle at award-winning restaurant, Les Fougères, one of Canada’s Best 100 restaurants.

• Insider’s Wine Tasting Reception with National Wine Advisor and oenophile, David Lawrason, of Wine Align.

• VIP Chef & Judge Welcome reception on Thursday, January 30 to meet the competing chefs and witness the mystery wine presentation and the official start of the competition!

• Lunch at E18hteen with Judges James Chatto and Andrew Morrison for an insider’s perspective on judging the competitions

• Two VIP passes to the three Canadian Culinary Competition events, as follows:

COMPETITION I: MYSTERY WINE PAIRING – FRIDAY JANUARY 31 - CANADA AVIATION MUSEUM

Chefs will be presented with a mystery bottle of wine on Thursday night and are then required to prepare a dish with local ingredients that best compliments the mystery wine, in a set amount of time and with a set budget. During the event you will taste the mystery wine and play ‘judge’ as you vote on the “People’s Choice Award” for the best wine and food pairing. Food and wine included.

COMPETITION II: BLACK BOX - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AT ALGONQUIN COLLEGE

Chefs receive only 10 minutes notice and a black box containing an array of diverse foods before having to produce and plate one spectacular dish for the national judges. All in one very short hour! You won’t get much closer to watching an Iron Chef competition than this - you will be a spectator in the kitchen! There will be food featured by the Algonquin College Culinary students and a mini market featuring local artisans.

COMPETITION III: THE GRAND FINALE - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AT THE SHAW CENTRE

Your VIP tickets include access to the VIP reception where 2019 Canadian Culinary Champion, Yannick LaSalle, will prepare spectacular hors d’oeuvres and wonderful regional wines will be served. On the final night of competition, anything goes. Chefs create their best dish for guests to sample, paired with a wine, beer or spirit from their regional partner. By evening’s end, Canada’s Champion Chef for 2020 will be crowned and a victory celebration will be staged including entertainment by Bill Henderson, frontman from one of Canada’s iconic rock bands, Chilliwack! Food and wine included.

• Enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rideau Canal (a bucket list to skate the world’s largest skating rink).

Optional add-ons (at additional cost):• THE ULTIMATE Cooking Class with Canada’s Most Innovative

Chef and two-time Canadian Culinary Champion Marc Lepine, Owner of Atelier, Ottawa’s famous molecular cuisine restaurant. Class at The Urban Element.

• Take time to visit Ottawa’s museums and galleries

Terms and Conditions: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED. Transportation to and from property is not included. Meals only as specified above will be included. These prizes are non-negotiable and not convertible to cash. The prize must be redeemed on the dates specified – no exceptions. The recipient agrees to accept the prize as is, fully aware of any and all restrictions. The redemption processes of these live auctions are the sole responsibility of the winners. The recipient will be required to sign a waiver of liability regarding FWP Inc., Canada’s Great Kitchen Party and their respective employees and volunteers’ involvement in offering, sponsoring, hosting or arranging the events or activities described as part of the above package. The recipients agree to these terms and conditions. Please note: Trips are suitable for those eighteen years of age and older. Sometimes unforeseen circumstances happen previous to the trip, and thus we highly recommend trip cancellation insurance or cancel for any reason insurance. If you do not choose either of these insurance options and are unable to attend the trip, your option will be to sell or transfer to another buyer (based on double occupancy) over the age of 18. Canada’s Great Kitchen Party will not reimburse, provide a refund, or give a credit for future trips. Canada’s Great Kitchen Party and the Canadian Culinary Championships are initiatives of FWP Inc., a social enterprise that contributes to B2ten, MusiCounts and CFCC.

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