#FOOD: RC SHOW 2026 AT THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE HIGHLIGHTS

The RC Show is back and at a new venue this year, Mississauga’s The International Centre (6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON). from March 8-10, 2026! We had an incredible time taking in all the innovation to be experienced at Canada’s largest food and hospitality industry event.

In fact, 25,000 people are expected at the RC Show this year, with the affair split across five sections of the Centre. There are plenty of opportunities to network, enjoy aisle upon aisle of food and drink samplings, watch guest panels and live cooking competitions, and nab yourself some free swag and enter giveaways! Nobody leaves the RC Show hungry or thirty. It just doesn’t happen.

This was our second time attending, and more than ever, the RC Show felt alive and buzzing with energy. We didn’t want to leave at the end of the day and felt there was still so much more to see and experience!

As the show coincides with International Women’s Day this year, a central theme was celebrating the accomplishments of women in the industry. YES SHEF takes place March 9, 2026, a tasting event with booths led by over 20+ women. Not only is it important to observe women, it needs to be enjoyed and taken in!

We break down our 12 must-see things to see and try at this year’s RC Show, and trust me, it’s a fun one!

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There’s still time to check it all out. Tickets at rcshow.com.

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#FOOD: RESTAURANTS CANADA ANNOUNCE NEW 2025 RC SHOW COMPETITIONS

Chefs, bartenders, baristas and shuckers from across Canada are invited to qualify to compete and prove their skills and creativity before a panel of esteemed judges.

Restaurants Canada’s series of competitions offers contestants the chance to share their potential, inspire people, and feed their passion (and judges!) at RC Show. The heart of the show is the goal of helping fuel success through advocacy, connection and support to create vibrant and thriving restaurant and food service communities across Canada. Expanding and connecting the culinary community, and bar and coffee talent is at the forefront of what each competition sets out to do. Assertiveness, access and a new approach were just a few of the tools past competitors say they’ve gained through these career-making experiences.

With 80 years and counting, Restaurants Canada knows a thing or two about ensuring the stage is ready to showcase the skills these competitors have up their sleeves. The national association is proud to be hosting its annual line-up of captivating competitions, see below for further details.

Restaurants Canada Classic Competitions:

The Garland Canada Culinary Competition will offer contestants a chance to prove their skills and creativity by crafting an original dish showcasing their culinary style and expertise for a chance to win cash and prizes – Apply here

Presented by Garland Canada and Restaurants Canada, with support from Dairy Farmers of Canada

By entering the Restaurants Canada Pizza Competition (Traditional or Creative), contestants can earn their place among Canada’s pizza elite to win cash and prizes – Apply here

Presented by Restaurants Canada and Galbani Professionale

Mixologists and bartenders can compete in the Beyond the Rail Cocktail Competition for a chance to advance Canada’s cocktail scene – Join the list here

The John Bil Oyster Shucking Competition joins top shuckers from across Canada to display their precision, speed and finesse in the ultimate shuck-off for top honours and prizes – Registration is opening soon!

Presented by Raspberry Point Oysters

New Competitions:

The three-day Latte Art Championship will bring together the best and most creative Latte Artists from around the country to showcase their coffee skills and knowledge for a chance to represent Canada on the global stage in Geneva, Switzerland from June 26-28, 2025 – Apply here.

Presented by Specialty Coffee Association and Dairy Farmers of Canada

The Breakfast Sandwich Competition will celebrate and elevate the beloved morning menu staple. ‘Eggsperts’ will put creativity and innovation to the test and go head-to-head crafting the ultimate breakfast sandwich – Apply here.

Bocuse d’Or & The World Pastry Cup Canada will offer contestants the chance to compete in the pinnacle of culinary competition as the Bocuse d’Or Team Canada Qualifying Competition takes centre stage at RC Show 2025! Canada’s top chefs battle it out for the honour of representing our nation at the world-renowned Bocuse d’Or in Lyon, France—the ultimate culinary showdown – Read More.

Presented by Chefs Canada

Restaurants Canada encourages contestants to connect and compete with like-minded individuals for the chance to win big prizes at RC Show 2025!