Preparations are in full swing for the National finals of Bento Sushi’s annual Sushi Champion Competition, taking place Wednesday June 6th, at the Chef’s House in Toronto.
How it works: All chefs are invited to submit a sushi roll recipe of their own, to compete at a regional level. First place regional winners are then flown to Toronto for the National Bento Sushi Champion competition. At this event,the top 5 chefs compete in front of a select panel of judges, Bento’s Executive Team, media, sponsors and partners of Bento, to win the Sushi Champion title and a prize cheque worth $5,000.
As Erica Gale, Senior Director, Marketing puts it, “The Sushi Champion event is all about showcasing the great talent we have on the front lines. Now in its 7th year, this event represents our commitment to Japanese cusine and culinary innovation.”
The Platinum sponsors for this year’s event are JFC International, True North Seafood Company and Dom International Ltd.