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Tom Cochrane to headline B.C. stop of national culinary championship

Five Greater Victoria chefs will compete for the final local spot, and the event has raised nearly $20 million for Canadian charities.

  • On Sept. 29, the Great Kitchen Party All-Star Invitational takes place at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, bringing together top culinary talent for a high-stakes regional showdown.
  • Five Greater Victoria-based chefs including Castro Boateng, Billy Nguyen, Corbin Mathany, Sam Harris, and Israel Alvarez will compete for the second local spot alongside Milton Rebello of LIV Cafe, the Chef of Distinction.
  • Canadian rock icon Tom Cochrane will headline the 20th anniversary event, with 2008 Olympic gold medallist Adam Kreek serving as emcee for the regional qualifier.
  • Since its inception, the organization has raised nearly 20 million dollars for Canadian charities, funding equitable access to music education for youth across the country.
  • The two Victoria chefs who advance will compete at the Canadian Culinary Championship in Ottawa during January 2027, joining regional winners from nine other cities.
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Williams Lake Tribune broke the news in Williams Lake, Canada on Friday, July 3, 2026.
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