The UBC culinary team took gold at Canadian College and University Food Services Association’s (CCUFSA)’s Chef Competition during their annual conference that brings together food service providers from across Canada.
Three teams competed for the coveted gold medal: the host school NAIT, Wilfred Laurier and UBC, all working with the theme, Canada Day on the Prairies. For two days, the teams prepared a three-course meal for the judges and for over 175 attendees.
The UBC team included executive chef Piyush Sahay, Point Grill chef Andy Chan, pastry chef Copin Sastrawidjaya and assistant Wescadia catering manager Lauren Dudeck
UBC has entered a team four times in the past 10 years and has been awarded the gold medal each time.
