Chefs of Toronto Showcase their Culinary Creations in the Heart of Toronto
Oct 17, 2009

TORONTO , Oct. 14 /CNW/ - The Escoffier Society of Toronto , a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of professional chefs and cooks, will be celebrating International Chefs Day on October 17, 2009 from 11 am to 3 pm at Yonge-Dundas Square in the heart of Toronto .

Toronto and area chefs will be featuring culinary samples featuring many local ingredients at $2 or $3 each with all proceeds to Second Harvest.

Toronto Mayor David Miller states: " Toronto is home to world class restaurants and extraordinary culinary talent. Events such as International Chefs Day give our city's residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy delicious food while supporting Second Harvest, a charity that provides fresh food to approximately 250 social service programs in the Greater Toronto Area."

Companies generously donating their time and ingredients include Bustin' Loose BBQ, Foodland Ontario, Dairy Farmers of Ontario, Fresh Start Foods, Gordon Food Service, Highliner Foods, Holland Marsh Grower's Association, Humber College, Ruwan's Cake Art, Sheraton, Ste Anne's Spa, The Veg Company and Willogrove Hill Pork.

This commemorative day, established in 2004 by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS), is marked as a special occasion for culinarians to salute their profession and create awareness of chefs and cooks who have set remarkable industry standards for the art of cooking.

    
    What:     Escoffier Society of Toronto celebrates International Chefs Day
              Chefs serve up BBQ and other culinary treats for $2 or $3,
              proceeds to Second Harvest

    When:     Saturday October 17, 2009
              11:00 am to 3:00 pm

    Where:    Yonge-Dundas Square (southeast corner of Yonge & Dundas,
              opposite Eaton Centre)

    Why:      To celebrate International Chefs Day while raising funds for
              Second Harvest

    Who:      Chefs from the Escoffier Society of Toronto
    

About The Escoffier Society of Toronto

Founded in 1960, the Escoffier Society of Toronto escoffiertoronto.com is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of professional chefs and cooks. The focus of our organization is to bring a greater awareness of our craft to the general public as well as inspire culinarians to achieve the highest standards of excellence in the culinary arts.

Escoffier is a proud member of the Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC) and the World Association of Chefs Society (WACS).

For further information: Chef Tim Belanger CCC - President, Escoffier Society of Toronto, [email protected], [phone]; Media Inquiries: Chef Sara Harrel - VP, Escoffier Society of Toronto, [email protected] [phone]