Celebrity Chef Showdown
Calgary’s Ultimate Culinary Battle Goes Western!
10th Annual Celebrity Chef Showdown
Presented By The Zero Hungry Kids & The Brakemen Foundation
Saddle up for a night where Calgary’s top chefs trade their aprons for cowboy boots and go head-to-head in a high-stakes culinary showdown. Watch as they transform mystery ingredients into mouthwatering masterpieces, showcasing creativity, skill, and a little western grit — all before a live audience and a panel of hungry judges.
Join us on January 22, 2026, as Calgary’s most anticipated culinary event celebrates 10 incredible years in support of Zero Hungry Kids, ensuring no child goes hungry.
Where the Wild West Meets the Kitchen!
Prepare for a Culinary Showdown Like No Other!
Get ready for a spectacular live cooking competition where passion, skill, and flavor collide! Two-time champions FinePrint return to defend their title against The Brakemen’s newest challengers in a shootout of bold flavors and secret ingredients.
But this event is about more than culinary glory - it’s a heartfelt mission to support Zero Hungry Kids, ensuring no child goes hungry and every student has the nourishment they need to learn and thrive.
Join us for this thrilling, charitable night and experience the heat of the kitchen like never before!
Secret Ingredients
Kumquats. Cactus Pears. Cheezies. Ghost Peppers.
What mysterious ingredients will our chefs have to master this year?
Join us for a night of creativity, competition, and culinary chaos — all in support of Zero Hungry Kids’ “Fill a Fridge” initiative. Cheer on your favorite chefs as they transform surprise ingredients into extraordinary dishes, proving that great food can make an even greater impact.
“We can make a difference in the communities that made a difference in us.”
— Derek Krivak, Brakemen Founder
