TOP CHEF 2026 IS PROUDLY PRESENTED BY:

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What is Top Chef?

Top Chef is Barrie’s premier culinary celebration: A one-night event that brings together the region’s top chefs, local restaurants, and passionate food lovers.

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All-Inclusive Event

Your Top Chef ticket includes access to our fresh oyster bar, cheese tasting, hors d’oeuvres, espresso bar, beer and wine sampling and signature cocktails from each restaurant.

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You Pick The Winner

Taste all of Barrie’s finest culinary creations, and at the end of the night you get to pick who Barrie’s New Top Chef is at the biggest kitchen party of the year.

2026 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Meet The Contestants

As we gear up for the excitement of Top Chef Barrie 2026, we are thrilled to introduce the incredible restaurants set to compete for culinary supremacy.

Each contestant brings their unique flair and flavours, showcasing the vibrant tapestry of Barrie’s dining scene. Get ready to experience the creativity and passion of Salty Blonde Bagel Bar, Bayside Variety, The Farmhouse, Cravings Fine Foods, Luca Italian Restaurant, and Liars Kitchen + Social, as they battle it out for the coveted title.

Join us in celebrating the artistry of our local chefs and the delicious creativity that awaits!

SALTY BLONDE BAGEL BAR

BAYSIDE VARIETY

THE FARMHOUSE

CRAVINGS FINE FOODS

LUCA ITALIAN RESTAURANT

LIARS KITCHEN + SOCIAL

Top Chef 2026 Presented by The Peggy Hill Team

A huge thanks to The Peggy Hill Team for their generous support as the presenting sponsor of Top Chef 2026, an event that highlights Barrie’s finest culinary talent. Their dedication to enhancing community spirit and celebrating local cuisine with us helps create an unforgettable evening of flavors and connections. Thank you for being a crucial part of this culinary celebration.

Top Chef Barrie 2026

$150.00

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TOP CHEF BARRIE 2026 EVENT

Top Chef is Barrie’s premier culinary celebration — a one-night event that brings together the region’s top chefs, local restaurants, and passionate food lovers. This upscale and energetic evening showcases creative dishes, signature cocktails, and the best of Barrie’s thriving food scene.

Guests can taste their way through a variety of chef-crafted creations, enjoy live entertainment, and vote for their favorite dish as local talent competes for the coveted title of Top Chef of Barrie.

More than just a tasting event, Top Chef is a celebration of community, creativity, and culinary excellence — an unforgettable night for anyone who loves great food and great company.