Culinary Showcase Chef Registration
  • Culinary Showcase Chef Registration

    WEE BURN COUNTRY CLUB ON JANUARY 5, 2026
  • Participate in the most anticipated event of the year!

    Let your palatte travel one flavor at a time
  • Greetings Connecticut Club Leaders and Executive Chefs,

    We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual CMAACT Culinary Showcase, which will benefit Stamford Hospital’s pediatric care unit and David’s Treasure Chest. We invite you to participate.

    Team Building Opportunity
    Led by your Executive Chef, your team will prepare and present a signature dish. This is a fantastic chance to strengthen team bonds while making a meaningful impact on a cause close to our hearts.

    Golden Toque Competition & CMAACT Culinary Scholarship
    Showcase your culinary talent and compete for the prestigious "Golden Toque," a tribute to the late Chef Mark LeMoult. This year the CMAACT Culinary Scholarship will be fully funded by a portion of the proceeds.

    We Appreciate You!
    As a token of our appreciation, we extend to each participating club two complimentary tickets to use as you wish for the event (a $300 value).  Join us for this exciting event that blends culinary excellence, community spirit, and support for children in need. We can’t wait to see your club in action!

    Complete and submit the form below to participate. Questions may be directed to Chef Jeff Perez.

    Warm regards,
    The 2026 Showcase Committee

  • Notes for our Chefs 

    • Be as self-sufficient as possible: Remember to bring any necessary items such as extension cords, chafing dishes, small utensils, stoves, etc. The host club will not supply any equipment. 

    • Tables: Each club will be provided with two tables. An 8-foot front table & a 6-foot back table. No other tables—front or back—are permitted. Please use only the space provided, as it will be limited. Your cooperation and understanding are appreciated. We ask that your tables not be broken down until the end of the event.

     • Participants: Each club may have up to three (3) chefs per station: One (1) Chef and Two (2) Assistants. A complementary “Significant other” event ticket is available to each Chef. 

    • Power: Power Usage Guidelines: High-amperage equipment is not permitted, as it may overload circuits. If you require access to an outlet or power source, please indicate this on the included form as soon as possible. Power will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Extension cords and power strips will not be provided.

    Examples of prohibited high-amperage (plug-in) equipment include, but are not limited to:

    Sous vide circulators
    Induction cooktops
    Portable fryers
    Electric griddles or skillets
    Waffle irons
    Panini presses
    Microwaves
    • In Respect to Our Host Club, The Wee Burn Country Club Board and Management have graciously offered their beautiful facilities for this year’s event. To ensure safety, live-fire cooking is limited to the following: only portable butane stoves may be used; propane equipment is not permitted; and cooking methods that produce visible smoke must be avoided.

    • Chef / Vendor Parking: Loading in and out times must be strictly respected, and all vehicles must be parked only in designated areas on Club Grounds. Specific load-in and load-out zones will be communicated before the day of the event.

  • Address questions to the event organizer - Chef Jeff Perez

    Email the Form by December 15th

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