Culinary Team Canada Visits Campbell River – An Evening of Food & Drink
Date & Time: Monday, November 3, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Naturally Pacific Resort, 700 Petersen Road, Campbell River, BC
The North Vancouver Island Culinary Association is proud to welcome Culinary Team Canada to Campbell River for an extraordinary evening of fine food and drink. This exclusive event offers guests a chance to experience the skill, creativity, and passion of Canada’s top chefs as they prepare a menu designed to impress on the world stage.
Guests will begin the evening with a reception and live action stations at 6:00 PM, followed by a five-course Olympic menu crafted by the team. Each dish highlights Canadian excellence in culinary artistry, balancing local inspiration with global technique.
This dinner is part of Culinary Team Canada’s training and fundraising journey as they prepare for two of the most prestigious international competitions:
• ExpoGast 2026 in Luxembourg
• World Culinary Olympics 2028 in Stuttgart, Germany – competing against more than 35 of the world’s best national teams.
The Olympic Menu
First Course
Halibut and Lobster Terrine
with Butter Poached Baby Turnips, Cabbage and Leek Roll, Oyster Cucumber Salad, Braised Onion and Sake Kasu Cream
Second Course
Vegan Mushroom and Smoked Tofu Wellington
with Celeriac Flan, Heirloom Carrots, Mushroom Umami Sauce
Entree
Spiced Honey Glazed Duck
with Duck Terrine, Variations of Squash, Morrel Mushroom Choux, Carrot Confit, and Duck Garum Jus
Dessert
Apricot Pear Yogurt Mousse with Caramelia Ganache
Warm Poppy Seed Pain Perdu with Sabayon, Buttermilk Sherbert, Labrador Tea Poached Pear, Apricot and Pear Compote
Finale
Assortment of Cheese
with Chutney, Pickle, Grapes, Crostini
Event Details
• Duration: 4 hours
• Format: In-person dining experience
• Refund Policy: Refunds available up to 7 days before event
• Beverages: Menu price includes all taxes and fees. Wine and other alcoholic beverages available for purchase at the event.
• Unfortunately, due to the nature of the event, dietary restrictions, special requests or allergies cannot be accommodated.