Celebrity Chef Showdown

Calgary’s ultimate culinary showdown, where local chefs face off, crafting masterpieces from secret ingredients and putting their skills to the ultimate taste test.

Get Ready for a Culinary Extravaganza!

Zero Hungry Kids and the Brakemen Foundation are excited to present the 9th Annual Celebrity Chef Showdown on January 23rd, 2025.

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night where culinary artistry and mystery ingredients come together for a noble cause, ensuring no child goes hungry.

Witness the Grudge Match of the Century!

Prepare for a culinary showdown like no other as we proudly present our spectacular live cooking competition!

Watch in awe as the 2024 champions, FinePrint, face off against the 2023 winners, Flores & Pine, in the rematch battle of flavors and finesse.

This event is more than just a celebration of gastronomic talent—it's a passionate endeavor to support Zero Hungry Kids, helping ensure no child goes hungry and every student has the nourishment they need to thrive.

Join us for this thrilling, charitable event, and experience the heat in the kitchen like never before!

Secret Ingredients

Kumquats, Cactus Pears, Cheezies, and Ghost Peppers.

What mysterious ingredients will our chefs have to skillfully incorporate into their dishes? Join us, support the cause, and find out. Come and root for your favorite chefs as they craft culinary wonders, all in aid of the Zero Hungry Kids' 'Fill a Fridge' initiative."

“We can make a difference in the communities that made a difference in us.”

— Derek Krivak, Brakemen Founder