TORONTO, ON, Canada – Taking place April 8-10, 2024 at Toronto’s Enercare Centre, RC Show is the ultimate gathering place for the food and beverage industry to come together to learn, grow and network.
This year is no exception with a new theme and expanded competition lineup that is set to bring Canada’s undiscovered talent to the forefront.
This year’s theme, ‘LEVEL UP’, aims to support the industry, discover new ways to push the boundaries of what’s possible, and embrace innovation in unique ways. From how to discover new flavours, reimagine classics, and surpass diner’s experiences, LEVEL UP is all about helping industry professionals take their craft and business to the next level.
“Whether you’re aiming to start or expand your business, foster a winning team, boost efficiency, or enhance overall quality of service, you can learn how to LEVEL UP at RC Show 2024,” says Kelly Higginson, President & CEO of Restaurants Canada.
“This year we’ll be celebrating innovation, excellence, and the dynamic and deep-rooted essence of the Canadian hospitality sector. Our emphasis is on empowering attendees to elevate their skills in this constantly evolving industry, challenging conventional limits, investing in people, fueling their success, increasing line profitability, and wholeheartedly embracing the spirit of innovation.”
The Canadian Chapter of the Specialty Coffee Association is partnering with Restaurants Canada to host not one, but three National Coffee Championships this year. Watch some of the most talented baristas in the country pour masterpiece after masterpiece in the Latte Art Championship, presented by Dairy Farmers of Canada.
For the preliminary round of the championship, baristas produce a single creative latte pattern at the Art Bar, then move to the Presentation Stage to create two identical free-pour lattes and two identical designer lattes (which allow etching and decoration). In the final round competitors will be asked to make two different matching sets of free-pour latte patterns, and one matching set of designer lattes.
Introducing the new World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship (CIGS) shining a spotlight on innovative beverage recipes and the barista/barkeeper’s mixology skills in a setting where coffee and alcohol go perfectly together. This competition features everything from traditional Irish Coffee to unique cocktail combinations.
And last but definitely not least, the new Cezve/Ibrik Championship showcases a particular style of coffee that is largely consumed in parts of Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. In this championship, it is encouraged that the competitors bring their own style/cultural element to their performance to showcase what is one of the oldest forms of preparing coffee.
The winners of all three coffee events will proceed to represent Canada at the World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark.
