Chef’s Island

Throughout the evening, guests will explore ten chef stations, sampling small plates and mocktail pairings featuring the best of PEI’s local flavours and connecting with Island chefs. As guests move from station to station, they will cast their votes for the most memorable culinary experience and win door prizes. The highlight of the night, the Chef’s Island Quickfire Challenge, will feature four chefs competing in a thrilling black box showdown, all vying for the top prize of one thousand dollars!

6:30 p.m. | Saturday, October 10

$109 Event | $259 Accommodation

Delta Hotels Prince Edward
18 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4A1, Canada

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The Menu

Station 1 - Island Beef Smash Slider

topped with 18-hour smoked and slow roasted Atlantic Beef brisket, tequila-jalapeno slaw, house-made Carolina BBQ sauce, and signature comeback sauce

Station 2 - Porkbelly Katsu Sandwich

crispy pork, milk bread, salted savoy cabbage, tonkatsu sauce, apple kewpie mayo (dish contains gluten)

Station 3 - Hickory Smoked Island Pork Loin

cheesy charred corn with peppers & fresh herbs, jalapeno cornbread, barbecue sauce, bacon, and beans

Station 4 - Fresh Larkin Farms Chicken Roulade

kalamata olive farce, rolled with pomegranate molasses, toasted almond and zatar, beet root hummus, labneh, tabouleh confetti, fresh fig (dish is gluten free but contains dairy & nuts)

Station 5 - Gluten Free Flour Dusted & Seasoned Cod Tongues

pan fried in freshly rendered pork fat, crispy pork scrunchions, lemon caper tartar, and sweet mustard pickle chutney (dish is gluten free)

Station 6 - The Coastal Nest

steamed PEI mussels in a roasted red pepper, garlic & chorizo sauce, nestled in a saffron & fennel potato bird’s nest

Station 7 - Oysters “Maud-Montgomery”

baked Island oysters, PEI lobster cream sauce, potato pangrattato

Station 8 - Island Glow Moussaka: Unwoven

a vibrant, plant‑based deconstructed moussaka with grilled eggplant, zucchini, and sweet potato. At the heart is a savoury white‑bean and minced‑tofu ragu with sautéed onions and mushrooms, simmered in a fragrant tomato base infused with garlic, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Finished with a dairy‑free béchamel, topped with crunchy onions, and brightened with pickled peppers and pickled turnips. Garnished with fresh parsley, and microgreens (dish is gluten‑ free, dairy‑ free, vegan/vegetarian)

The Details

Throughout the evening, guests will explore ten chef stations, sampling small plates and mocktail pairings featuring the best of PEI’s local flavours and connecting with Island chefs. As guests move from station to station, they will cast their votes for the most memorable culinary experience and enter to win door prizes. The highlight of the night, the Chef’s Island Quickfire Challenge, will feature four chefs competing in a thrilling black box showdown, all vying for the top prize of one thousand dollars!

Chef’s Island is hosted by Adam Ramsay with musical entertainment provided by Luka Hall and Julien Kitson.

Upon arrival to Chef’s Island at the Delta Hotels Prince Edward, guests will be greeted with a welcome beverage and a handcrafted amuse bouche. Luka Hall, an Island favourite, will keep the energy going all night with his live performance. Throughout the evening, guests will explore ten chef stations, sampling small plates & mocktail pairings featuring the best of PEI’s local flavours while connecting with Island chefs. 

The highlight of the night, the Chef’s Island Quickfire Challenge, will feature four chefs competing in a thrilling black-box showdown, all vying for the top prize of $1,000! Forty randomly selected guests will receive exclusive tasting tokens to sample one of the competitors’ creations. 60 minutes, 4 judges’ plates, 40 guest plates, who will be crowned the 2026 Chef’s Island Quickfire Challenge Champion? The competition will be live streamed by Al Douglas onto screens located throughout the ballroom for guests wishing to watch the action without having a ‘front row seat’.

Indulge your taste buds, cheer on your favourite chefs, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere. Chef’s Island is where food, fun, and fantastic flavours collide. Don’t miss out on this culinary extravaganza that’ll have you craving more.

In addition, the Chef’s Island ‘Stay & Savour’ overnight accommodation for Saturday, October 10th is available for guests wishing to enhance their experience at Delta Hotels Prince Edward. The special room rate of $259.00 (plus fees and taxes) does not include admisison to the Chef’s Island experience. Chef’s Island event tickets are sold seperately.

PRESENTED BY:

Culinary Federation of PEI

Culinary Federation of PEI

19+ Beef Drink Included Entertainment Experience Local Craft Beverage Music Reception Seafood Self-Serve Standing

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