Y Embassy Chef Showcase

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Date and Time

Apr 15, 2026, 6 - 9pm

Location

Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park

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A chef and three other people preparing and serving food at the Chinese food booth.

The YMCA of the National Capital Region is thrilled to announce the 2026 Y Embassy Chef Showcase!

The Y Embassy Chef Showcase is the culinary event that could only be held in Canada’s Capital! Enjoy authentic dishes and beverages created by talented chefs from around the world in the spirit of friendly competition, cultural diversity, and inclusion. With the support of our participants, sponsors, and embassies, the 2025 Y Embassy Chef Showcase raised over $55,000 for vital YMCA programs and services. Thank you!

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The 2026 Y Embassy Chef Showcase

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park

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About the Cause

Since 1867, the YMCA of the National Capital Region has been at the centre of the community, helping people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities live engaging, more rewarding lives. A charity dedicated to the health of individuals, families, and communities, the Y is proud to offer a wide variety of programs, including services for Newcomers to Canada, language assessment, summer camp, transitional and supportive housing, employment services, and so much more.

100% of the proceeds raised by the Y Embassy Chef Showcase will be put to work helping those who need it most within the National Capital Region. Your support helps our Y continue to provide vital programs and services to the families and children in our community that rely on them.

Honourary Chair, Margaret Dickenson

Margaret Dickenson is a world-renowned cookbook author, columnist, and television host. Margaret earned a degree in foods and nutrition from the University of Guelph, and has traveled around the world with her late husband, Larry Dickenson, who served as a member of Canada's diplomatic corps.

Her cookbooks, including From the Ambassador's Table and Margaret's Table - Easy Cooking & Inspiring Entertaining, have been recognized with many international awards. For five years she hosted an award-winning cooking and entertaining show on Rogers television called Margaret's Sense of Occasion.

In 2011, Margaret was named as Alumna of Honour by the University of Guelph Alumni Association.