President's Gala and Awards Night at Sirocco Golf Course
2025-03-24 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | Sirocco Golf Course, 210178- 64 St. W., Foothills County, Calgary, Alberta, T1S 5G5, Canada
Enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres along with a wine-paired four-course meal.
After a few years’ break, we’re bringing back our Awards dinner.
You requested it, and now is the perfect time to show your support for this initiative!
Sirocco Golf Course, 210178- 64 St. W., Foothills County, AB T1S 5G5.

Canadian Beef Tasting Event
2025-03-18 18:30 - 20:00 | SAIT Taste Market Kitchen, 444 7 Ave SW #150, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0X8, Canada
Canadian Beef Tasting and Eating Quality Assessment
Exclusively for Culinary Federation National and Young Chef Members only.
Date: Tuesday March 18, 2025
Location: Taste Market Canadian Kitchen – 444 7 Ave SW #150, Calgary, AB T2P 0X8
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Dress code: Chef Jacket or Business Casual (Uniform dress is encouraged)
Price: Complimentary for CF Chef members and Junior Members with a current membership.
Remuneration: $50 Visa Gift card for National Members and Young Chef Members (in good standing) who contribute to the eating quality assessment survey.
Registration: CACC CF members and Young Chef members get an exclusive first shot at these complimentary tickets (capacity is 40). Early registration is until noon on March 12th. We will open the event registration to SAIT students on March 13th. Seats are limited, please book your spot today, and encourange others to do same.
Registration Link: https://connect.sait.ca/s/1615/bp22-micro/interior.aspx?sid=1615&gid=2&pgid=7175&content_id=12578

This is an exciting opportunity for Chef and Young Chef members.
This is your chance to be heard!
Please support Canada Beef and help them evaluate their products.
At this time, it is more crucial than ever to support CANADIAN!
Any questions you may have to:
Mathieu Paré, Executive Director, Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence,
CANADA BEEF
Suite 146, 6715 – 8th Street NE
Calgary, AB, Canada T2E 7H7
P 403-398-5610

CACC Business Meeting at The Mash
2025-03-04 17:30 - 20:00 | The Mash, 610, 20 Longview Common SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2X 0M7, Canada
Culinary students pay $10

Educational/Social event
2025-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Italian Centre Shop, 9919 Fairmount Drive SE, Calgary, AB T2J 1G7, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 1G7, Canada
$35 per person, maximum of 40 people.
Because of limited seating I would reserve your spot.
Contact Don, our treasurer, to reserve (dsturnbull@telus.net).
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Activities: Facility tour, authentic Risotto cooking demo, cheese and wine tasting and more!

Family-friendly Ice Fishing - Chain Lakes Provincial Park - EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO COLD WEATHER!
2025-02-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Alberta
This is a free event.

Dear Friends and Family of the CACC,
You’re on the list of participants interested in joining us for the 2nd Annual Calgary Chefs Family Day Ice Fishing Outing.
The essential details map / location are in the previous email in this thread.
Here is a quick recap and update on what to expect and what to bring.

When: Family Day Feb 17th, 2025
Where: Lower (1st) Parking lot near boat ramp and southern dam (see map), Chain Lakes Provincial Park
Time: 9am – 2pm (Come earlier if you like!)
Recommended fishing equipment and supplies
– a rod (short fishing rod that is made for ice fishing is best), a small reel and fishing line for ice fishing (easy to buy as a kit at Bass Pro, Canadian Tire or the Fishin’ Hole $20-$25 for starter equipment – Bass Pro is likely cheapest. Look for the finest line on the rod/reel combo – smaller line is best for trout
– 1 or 2 small jigs (pink, orange, green, white and gold are good colours) ask for “small jigs to fish trout bait in stocked lakes (Chain Lakes)”
– bait (live bait can be found at the fishing store in a refrigerator – keep cool, but do not freeze)
– trout worms, mealworms, shrimp tend to be the best baits (good idea to buddy up on baits to have variety and share)

* If you don’t have any equipment but are interested in trying ice fishing – just let me know and I will bring some extra gear for you.

* Those of you who have already indicated that you need to borrow some gear, I have enough for you.

* If you want to borrow gear but do not let me know, you might have to do handline fishing which is much more challenging 🙂

Ice Safety, Driving on Ice, Parking on Ice:

With this cold weather, it may be possible to drive a capable 4wd or all wheel drive vehicle onto the ice. If you decide to drive on the ice, you do so at your own risk. Please check with your insurance company to see what coverage they offer. They will tell you there is no coverage for driving over water.

If you do drive on the ice, drive slowly (less force on the ice) and with care. There will likely be lots of people on the lake on February 17th. Pulling sleds, skating, dogs, children running around – Please Drive Slowly and Be Careful.

For on ice parking, please park 3 car lengths away from other vehicles to reduce heavy weight concentrated on small areas. Make sure the area ahead of your vehicle is clear when you park so that you can drive off safely in case of emergency.

Parking in Gravel Lot – Walk in:
A small sled or toboggan is a wonderful thing when ice fishing. Load up your sled or backpack a walk straight out towards the centre of the bay towards the dam. Our group will be a bit further out this year – looking for the big one. We will be easy to find. Hopefully the big one is too!

Cold Weather Clothing:
Even if the weather is forecast to be warm and sunny it is hard to stay warm when standing on a frozen lake. It is impossible to have fun when you’re cold. Over dress in loose fitting clothes and bring extra clothing. Be ready to lend some clothing to a buddy if they are cold…You get the idea.

Must Have:
– Insulated, oversized winter boots – The absolute warmest that you have, water proof is best
– Thick socks, wool or polyester (no cotton – cotton doesn’t stay dry/warm), multiple layers of socks is good but do not make your boots fit tight on your feet (stay loose and warm).
– Snow pants, ski pants / bibs or onesie – insulated is best, windproof and waterproof is great to have
– Very warm coat or ski jacket with thermal layers underneath – choose loose fitting options to add layers if you get cold
– extra layers, polar fleece and puffy jackets are are great for layering. Hoods can help you keep heat inside your jacket.
– Warm toque / ski hat (I bring two, one light, one heavy – I often wear both at the same time)
– Gloves or mitts (mitts are warmer and easier to take off and put back on when you’re fishing…and catching slimy fish!)
– a towel or paper towel to wipe your hands
– toilet paper/tissue- there is an outhouse at the provincial park site
– hand sanitizer
– Sunglasses and sunscreen

Highly Recommended for Walk-in:
small sled to pull your gear

Nice to Have (you will be fine if you don’t have these things)
– traction footwear that go over your boots (ice breaker, ice gripper etc)
– a camping chair
– a small tray to use next to your fishing hole as a workstation
– needle nose pliers for unhooking the fish you catch
– a foam mat to stand on or sit or lay down on, keeps feet and body warm.
– a small folding table as a stand to work from
– a bucket to carry your equipment
– an auger (Nice to have a couple of these)
– fish finder sonar or underwater camera
– a cooler bag and ice pack if you want to take fish home (limit is five trout per person see regulations guide)
https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/dbf392f4-266f-4947-adc0-fa4bdf4e2c9c/resource/0aa46687-3cf6-4794-b586-cd838430fb14/download/fp-alberta-guide-sportfishing-regulations-2024.pdf )

Food, Water, Thermos:
– hot tea or coffee or hot water to make instant soup broth
– snacks (healthy or junk food)
– water

Attractions:
* Hot chocolate, snacks, prizes, fresh air, great scenery, community atmosphere, fun for all ages and skill levels.
* Free Fishing in Alberta on Family Day – No license is required, other regulations apply

Final Notes:

We have roughly 20 participants planning to join again this year.

The weather is usually cold in February. If it is very cold (like it is currently at -25C we may cancel the event for comfort and safety.
It is important that we pay attention to the weather and plan and dress accordingly. We will regroup on this a day or two day before the event.

If we do have a good turnout like we did last year, we will host a fun ice fishing derby for those that are interested in competing for prizes. We will start the derby at 9am. Prizes will be awarded for:

#1 the angler who catches the largest rainbow trout ($50 gift card prize)
#2 the angler who catches the largest sucker ($25 gift card prize)
#3 the angler who catches the greatest number of fishes ($25 gift card prize)

If the weather is suitable for outdoor cooking – there may be an opportunity to do a catch and cook. This will likely work best once the derby is done (around 1pm).

Thank you to all of you who have replied and been keeping in touch. We had an excellent time together last year. Watch the video from SAIT’s foodstory https://foodstory.ca/stories/ice-fishing-a-food-story We expect another great day out together for this 2nd Annual CACC event.

Looking forward to seeing you back out on the ice along with some new joiners this year!

Tight lines

Yours in fishing,
Mathieu

paremathieu@gmail.com

CACC Business meeting at Sysco Foods Calgary
2025-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Sysco Foods Calgary, 260081 Nose Creek Boulevard, Rocky View County, Calgary, Alberta, T4A3P5, Canada

Canadian Beef Masters Culinary Competition!
2025-01-22 08:00 - 2025-02-16 23:30 | Alberta
Calling All Chefs: Join the Canadian Beef Masters Culinary Competition!
Do you have what it takes to turn opportunity into artistry? Canada Beef has just launched the
Canadian Beef Masters Culinary Competition! This year’s theme, Maximizing Opportunity Cuts,
challenges chefs from across the country to create unforgettable dishes using unique and
versatile beef cuts.
With over $9,000 in cash prizes up for grabs, this is your chance to showcase your culinary
talent and gain national recognition. Finalists will get an all-expense-paid trip to Calgary to
compete in the grand finale and have their winning recipes featured in the highly anticipated
Canadian Beef Masters 2025 Digital Cookbook. Imagine your creation being celebrated by food
enthusiasts across Canada!
Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a rising culinary star, this competition is the perfect platform
to elevate your craft. Submit your recipe and wow the judges with your creativity, skill, and
passion for Canadian beef.
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Shine!
Entries close February 16, 2025, so don’t wait. Visit cdnbeefperforms.ca/beefmaster to register
and submit your entry today.
The Canadian Beef Masters Culinary Competition is proudly supported by Canada Beef,
celebrating the excellence of our nation’s beef and the chefs who make it extraordinary. Let’s
inspire the next wave of culinary innovation—one cut at a time.
Are you ready to rise to the occasion? Your journey to culinary greatness starts here.

CACC Business meeting at Calgary Golf & Country Club
2025-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Calgary Golf & Country Club, 5900 Elbow Dr Sw, Calgary AB T2V, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

2024 Christmas Gala
2024-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Bearspaw Golf Club, 61 Hamilton Dr, Calgary AB T3R 1A2, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

CACC Business meeting at Spolumbo's Fine Foods & Deli
2024-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Spolumbo’s Fine Foods & Deli, 1308 9th Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 0T3, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0T3, Canada

CACC Business meeting at GoodLeaf Farms Calgary
2024-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Goodleaf Farms Calgary, 7250 108 Ave SE, Calgary AB, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

CACC Business meeting, Month of October TBA
2024-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Alberta

CACC Business meeting SAIT Taste Market Canadian. September 10, 2024
2024-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | SAIT Taste Market, 444 7 Ave SW, Calgary AB T2P 0X8, Calgary, Alberta, T2P0X8, Canada

CACC Business meeting June 4 North Trail HS
2024-06-04 18:00 - 20:30 | North Trail High School, 12500 Harvest Hills Blvd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T3K 2S3, Canada
Click on event title to show map

CACC Business meeting May 7, Scotsman’s Well Pub
2024-05-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Scotsman’s Well Pub, 12024 Symons Valley Rd NW., Calgary, Alberta, T3P 0A3, Canada
Click on event title to show map.

CACC Business meeting April 9. Jerome's Appliance Gallery
2024-04-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Jerome’s Appliance Gallery, 7152 Fisher Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0W5, Canada

2024 Culinary Federation Western Conference
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-10 | Alberta
Please click on title above for more information https://chefscalgary.ca/2024-western-conference/

CACC Business meeting March 5, Bearspaw Golf Club
2024-03-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Bearpaw Golf Club, 61 Hamilton Drive, Calgary, Alberta, T3R 1A2, Canada
Click the event title for direction

CACC Business Meeting Feb 6, 2024 - The Mash Craft Beer & Craft Pizza
2024-02-06 18:00 - 20:30 | The Mash Craft Beer, 1535 5th St. SW, Calgary, AB, T2R1P2, Canada
1535 5th St. SW

CACC Business Meeting January 9, 2024 at Calgary Golf & Country Club
2024-01-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Calgary Golf and Country Club, 919 50 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2S 1H1
Please note the dress code as per CGCC website:
In the Clubhouse:
Denim material of any colour is not permitted anywhere on club property. Casual dress/proper golf attire is acceptable throughout the Clubhouse with the exclusion of hats, which are not to be worn in any indoor dining venue. Ladies fashion headwear is acceptable, however.
Casual dress is defined as a shirt with a collar and slacks or shorts for men and boys. For men/boys all shirts must be tucked in. Women and girls are asked to adhere to a similar standard of dress. Clothing with frayed edges or visible rips or tears is not considered appropriate attire in any area of the club nor are t-shirts, tank tops or workout and yoga attire.
Around the Chateau:
Non-golfing members and guests using the Chateau’s facilities may wear clothing that conforms to the regulations pertaining to the Clubhouse or the Golf Course.

2023 Annual Children’s Christmas party
2023-12-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 1000, 11500 - 35 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2Z 3W4, Canada
Time is 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Contact Don or Blake to reserve your spots.
Open to all members of the CACC / CF Calgary and their immediate family (parents, children, grandparents and grandchildren).
Food and activities for all; Santa is making an appearance with presents for children 12 and under.

CACC Christmas Dinner
2023-12-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant, 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 5E8, Canada
Cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvre at 6 pm
Dinner at 7 pm
Bar on your own.

Menu

Calgary academy of chefs December 11th, 2023
A smoking engagement
Course 1 amuse
Ahi tuna tartar/Avocado/mango salsa/yuzu pearls/wonton crisps/micros
Course 2 veggie
Charred eggplant/roasted pepper/zucchini/mushroom/garlic cream cheese/tomato pepper sauce/red tomato tuile/fried sprouts/greens
Course 3 seafood
Lobster tail/lemon rosemary beurre blanc/cuttlefish tapioca/dill oil/lemon rind/herbs/flower
Course 4 meat
Smoked pork belly/ajoblanco/crackling/sweet and spicy pearl onion/salsify/red cabbage crisp/watercress/burning herbs
Course 5 salad
Orange gelee/caracara/melon/cucumber/poached lychee pear/frisee/micros/flower
Course 6 Palette cleanser
Limoncello sorbet/mint granules/lemon zest
Course 7 Main course
Reversed smoked tenderloin/black truffle/caviar/fois/crimini/pomme puree/madeira demi/micros
Course 8 post main
Smoked St andre/fruit compote/grilled crisp/port reduction
Course 9 dessert
Chocolate and banana baked Alaska/smoked bananas/smoked meringue/lit table side

CACC business meeting at Spolumbo's
2023-11-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Spolumbo’s Fine Food & Deli, 1308 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0T3, Canada
Bar open at 5:30 pm
Dinner at 6:00 pm

CACC business meeting October 3, at Ranchmen's Club
2023-10-03 17:30 - 21:00 | Alberta

CACC business meeting at SAIT
2023-09-12 18:00 - 20:30 | John Ware building, room E 212, 1301 16th Ave NW, Calgary
Please RSVP to me if you plan on attending our September 12th meeting.
It will be at SAIT and features a special demonstration on Wagashi, a form of Japanese sweets/confections, presented by Mariko and Chris Thomson.
This demo starts at 6:00 pm sharp in the John Ware building, room E 212, the demonstration theatre- check-in at the cafeteria for directions if required.

When this event is finished (roughly 6:30 pm), we move to the cafeteria, one floor below, also known as the Hospitality House, for some food.
We will then have a special presentation by ColdChase.
ColdChase Inc., (www.coldchase.ca) is an Alberta technology company ; they would like to introduce their cutting-edge Temperature Monitoring System tailored specifically for the food industry and professionals like you.
The system closely monitors temperature, humidity and location conditions during storage and transportation; this mitigates the risk of costly food wastage. This proactive approach contributes to significant cost savings as well as incorporates preventative maintenance into your operations; they believe that innovation should be accessible to all, and their system is designed to provide robust monitoring capabilities at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions.
ColdChase will be presented by Rosy Amlani, CEO.
We will wave the door fee for any and all students.
Our regular $20 door fee applies for entry.
Should you want further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Have a wonderful day.
Yours in cooking,
Blake.

Blake Chapman,
Secretary, CACC
C 403-652-6462

Calgary Chefs Family Fishing Summer 2023
2023-08-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Alberta
The Calgary Chefs Association invites you to join us for a FREE, family fishing day at Chain Lakes Provincial Park. The spot is easy to find and there are services at the site including toilets and snack bar!
Calgary Chefs Social Team will be at the Chain Lakes Provincial Park main site (near the boat launch from 9am – 3pm on July 9th, 2023, and we’ll help folks wanting to try out fishing for the first time or who might need a little extra help getting their feet wet 🙂
We’ll follow the regulations while taking advantage of Alberta’s Free Fishing Weekend – Part of Canada’s Fishing Week celebration!
We’ll have some refreshments available on site but please make sure to bring plenty of water, juice, pop etc – and extra food to snack on while fishing. If you plan to keep your catch – consider bringing a extra small cooler with ice pack and paper bag/paper towel to store your fresh fish. Sunhat, sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent are things bring along.
If you are an experienced angler and have any extra equipment, bait and expertise to share – please bring those along with you!!
If you’d like a bit of extra help learning or would like to borrow some equipment, please contact Mathieu Paré at social1@chefscalgary.ca
Happy to help any learners to try and catch a fish!
Hope to see you there!!!
Copy links below to your address line for further details:
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/south/chain-lakes-pp/information-facilities/group-use/loop-c/
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/calgary-chefs-family-fishing-summer-2023-tickets-657957888757?aff=oddtdtcreator
