Culinary Team Canada at 40 Knots Winery
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: 40 Knots Winery, Comox Valley
Limited Tickets Act Now.
Culinary Team Canada is coming to the Comox Valley for a one-of-a-kind evening of food, wine, and culinary artistry at 40 Knots Winery.
The evening begins with a cocktail reception and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a tapa course plated experience. Guests will enjoy live chef demonstrations as each course is prepared and presented, offering an inside look at the skills and creativity that define Canada’s national culinary team.
This event supports Culinary Team Canada’s training and fundraising efforts as they prepare to represent our country on the international stage at ExpoGast 2026 in Luxembourg and the World Culinary Olympics 2028 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
• Albacore Tuna, Lavash, Whipped Mascarpone, Danish Bleu, Spirulina
• Foie Gras Cream Cheese Mousse, Spiced Pistachio, Herb Sable
• Lobster Toast, Fontina Mousse, Preserved Peach Gelée
• Cold Smoked Salmon Tartar, Pickled Shinseki Pear, Nori Cylinder, Shiro Emulsion
• Lamb Kofta Ricotta Tart, Mint Chutney
• Foie Gras Cannoli, Pistachio, Sherry, Preserved Lemon
• Beet Macaron, Goat Cheese, Preserved Yuzu
• Savoury Carrot Cake, Caraway, Elderflower-Scented Onion, Carrot Ginger Glaze
• Beef Short Rib Truffle Croquette, Pea Purée, Aioli, Microgreens
Demonstration & Plated Courses
• Yuzu Marinated Tuna, Potato Fondant, Comté, Gooseberry Dressing
• Elderberry Cured Halibut, Corn Flan, Popcorn Mousse, Braised Celery, Celery Root Purée
• Lobster Confit, Roasted Sunchoke Pancetta Tart, Lobster Tapioca Pudding, Fermented Kohlrabi Butter Sauce
• Swiss Chard Wrapped Lamb Shoulder, Potato-Salsify Cream, Juniper Thyme Sauce, Salsify Chips
• Vegetable Terrine, Coconut Cashew Aspic, Koji Fermented Marcona Almond Supreme Sauce
• Salt-Baked Celeriac, Preserved Lemon Coconut Sauce, Hazelnut-Coconut Crumble, Celeriac Tahini Tuile
• Duck Sausage Morcilla, Pumpkin Mole, Chicharron, Fresh Crab Apple Corn Tuile
• Guinness Braised Beef Chuck Flat, Polenta, Ratatouille Purée, Bone Marrow Guinness Sauce
• Saskatoon Berry & Yogurt Petit Gâteau, Saskatoon Berry Pâte de Fruit, Lemon Fluid Gel, Buttermilk Basil Semifreddo
Event Details
• Duration: 4 hours
• Format: In-person dining & chef demonstrations
• Wine & Beverages: Available for purchase separately from 40 Knots Winery
Don’t miss this opportunity to see Canada’s top chefs in action while enjoying the stunning wines and hospitality of 40 Knots Winery.