Calgary Academy of Chefs and Cooks

08/20/2026

Weather Update – Family BBQ
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but due to the forecast of severe thunderstorms, the Calgary Academy of Chefs Family BBQ scheduled for August 20 at 5:00 PM will need to be postponed.

The safety and well-being of our families and guests are our top priority. We will announce the new date soon and hope to celebrate together under better weather conditions.

Thank you so much for your understanding and patience. We look forward to seeing everyone soon! ❤️

— Calgary Academy of Chefs

08/08/2026

🚨 Calling All Chefs & Culinary Professionals! 🚨

NEXT is looking for participants to take on the Live Chef Challenge Stage — with cash prizes up for grabs! 💰👨‍🍳👩‍🍳
We're recruiting chefs and bartenders to compete in:
• Culinary Competitions
• Quick Cash Challenges
• Test Kitchens
• And other exciting NEXT programming.

With $31,000 in total prize money available, this is an incredible opportunity to showcase your skills, gain industry exposure, and be part of one of Canada's largest foodservice and hospitality expos.
Whether you're an experienced competitor or looking to challenge yourself on a bigger stage, this is your chance to shine.

👉 Follow the link below for chefs wanting to participate in the test kitchens and on stage
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08/03/2026

What an incredible day on the trails! 🏔️👨‍🍳

Our chefs had an amazing time reaching the summit of Yates Mountain during the recently concluded Kitchen to Summit Hike. It was a day filled with friendship, teamwork, breathtaking views, and a shared passion for the outdoors.
A sincere thank you to our generous sponsors and CHWM group, for your invaluable support in making this event a success. Your partnership helped create a memorable experience that brought our culinary community together in a truly unique way.
We appreciate everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special. Here's to many more adventures together!
📸 More photos to follow—stay tuned!

08/02/2026

07/22/2026

We’re on a mission to evolve the food industry while honouring culinary tradition.
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Be Part of the Change!

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06/30/2026

🚨 Rescheduled: CHWMC & CACC Collaboration Hike 🚨

Mother Nature had other plans! Due to recent heavy rainfall and active road closures across Kananaskis, we are prioritizing safety and rescheduling our joint hike with the Come Hike With Me Group.

​☀️ New Date: Sunday, August 2nd

🏔️ New Location: Rawson Lake

​Please go to the Event Page to read the full update. ​See you on the trail on August 2nd!

06/21/2026

🙏 Thank You, Rviita Energy Tea! 🇨🇦⛰️

A huge thank you to RViita Energy Tea for sponsoring our "Kitchen to Summit – Canada Day Hike" adventure!

We're grateful for your support in helping fuel our hikers with clean, sustained energy throughout the journey. Made in Canada, RViita stands out with its refreshing blend of real tea, fruit juice, organic honey, guarana, and essential vitamins B3, B12, and C—providing a natural energy boost without the artificial sweeteners or preservatives found in many conventional energy drinks.
With approximately the same caffeine as a medium coffee, plus naturally occurring L-theanine and tannins from tea, RViita is designed to deliver steady energy to help power outdoor adventures like ours.

Thank you, RViita, for supporting our community and helping make this Canada Day hike even more memorable. We’re proud to partner with a fellow Canadian company that shares our passion for healthy, active living.
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