Grand Prize Winner

Grand Prize Winner

Mr. Martin Fu

Final candidates

Mr. Timothy Yan (on the far light) and Mr. Martin Fu (2nd from the right)

Seeking Your Idea for a special dish to commemorate “90th anniversary of Japan-Canada Diplomatic Relations”!!

The winner will be awarded a round trip Airline ticket to Tokyo!!

Celebrating the 90th anniversary of Japan-Canada Diplomatic Relations (2018-2019), we are organizing Canada-Tokyo Cooking Competition.
It is a contest to compete a special menu inspired by Japanese cuisine or ingredients. Professional and non professional chefs who are enthusiastic creating one of a kind menu for Canada -Tokyo Cooking Competition are invited to the competition.

Candidates

Canadian residents who have passion, interest and appreciation toward Japanese food and cultures.

Theme for the Recipe

• The Recipe must be specially created for celebrating “90th Anniversary of Japan-Canada Diplomatic Relations” and inspired by Japanese food or ingredients.
• The dish must be prepared and presented within the allocated time frame.

Application Deadlines / Result Notifications

• Primary Audition
  Application deadline : July 31
  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by August 5th.
• Secondary Audition
  Application deadline：August 15
  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by August 10th.

Qualifications

• Individual application only (a group will not be accepted)
• 19 years old and older
• Must reside in Canada
• Professional and non-professional chefs are invited
• Must be present to compete at the venue on August 25 upon selected as finalists. (transportation fee will be covered by the organizer)
• Must agree and accept the condition that the recipe will be released to the public

Auditions

Primary: Document review (application form)
Secondary: One-minute-video clip of self-introduction and PR (How enthusiastic and excited to be part of the competition and how well you are connected to Japanese food and culture)
Final: Food tasting at the venue of Japan Festival CANADA 2018
Final Competition

Final Competition

Date: August 25, 2018 (Saturday)
Venue: Japan Festival CANADA 2018 main stage
Judgement: Panels of Food critics will actually taste the dish at the main stage and the winner will be announced.

• 2 Candidates will be proceed to the final.
• Transportation fee and ingredients will be provided by the event organizer.

Winner Prize

• A round trip Airline ticket to Tokyo (for the winner only) [Presented by Japan Expo Canada Inc.]
• Tour in Tsukiji Market & Experience Japanese Food at Ginza “Shibuu” [Presented by Washokujob.]
• Japanese fusion restaurant “Terra” meal ticket (drinks and transportation fee to the restaurant are not included.) [Presented by Washokujob.]