Escape to the BMO Centre and indulge in non-stop culinary entertainment!
Taste of Stampede presented by Safeway puts chefs centre stage, bringing their creativity to life through a dynamic lineup of events across all ten days of Stampede, where culinary talent transforms fresh ingredients into bold, unexpected dishes. Competition and flavour come alive between the Culinary Cup, live chef battles, demos and community cookoffs.
Each day of Taste of Stampede spotlights a featured Commodity Group, positioning that ingredient as the hero across all demonstrations and competitions. Commodity groups include: Alberta Bison, Alberta Beef, Alberta Lamb, Alberta Pork and Alberta Grains.
Culinary Cup
Alberta’s food scene takes centre stage at the Calgary Stampede’s newest culinary event!
Watch as Alberta’s top chefs battle it out in the Culinary Cup, a high-stakes, bracket-style tournament where the province’s most exciting culinary talent competes for a $10,000 championship title over ten days of timed challenges. From renowned restaurants in Alberta, these chefs will showcase both new-school innovation and classic technique - all judged by industry experts, media and guests.
This is your chance to experience the creativity, competition and stories behind every dish as Alberta’s finest ingredients are transformed into unforgettable culinary masterpieces.
Community Showcase
Experience community cook-offs and interactive experiences. Taste of Stampede brings together some of Alberta’s most celebrated chefs alongside emerging culinary talent. Guests can expect mystery basket challenges using local ingredients, discover new culinary trends and experience the connections between Alberta agriculture, food production and the meals enjoyed every day.
Demos
Take inspiration for your next meal when you watch 30-minute culinary demonstrations highlighting local chefs and ingredients, showcasing practical techniques and creative uses, with guests able to enjoy samples following many of the demonstrations.