Chefs Battle for the Title of Cravings' Next Best Dish

Cravings Market Restaurant and GreatEvents Catering are excited to announce their first "Cravings Next Best Dish Cooking Contest," in search for the restaurant's newest "signature item." The event takes place on Sunday, September 18 at 4:00 pm and will benefit the Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids Society (BB4CK). Moroccan Infused Ling Cod, one of four finalists for the "Cravings Next Best Dish Food Contest" Fourteen talented chefs from GreatEvents Catering and Cravings Market Restaurant participated in the pre-selection round on August 29 and 30. Each presented a dish to a panel of judges formed by local foodies and professional chefs who selected the top four contestants that would move on to the next phase. At the Grand Finale the top four will battle it out "Iron Chef Style" for the $2,000 grand prize before a new set of judges,including Kathy Richardier, editor for City Palate Magazine; Julie Van Rosendaal, CBC Radio food columnist and writer; Beat Hegnauer, Executive Chef at the Banff Centre and international judge; and Derek Dale, Executive Chef at Stampede Catering. Audience members will also have a chance to taste sample sized plates from each contestant and vote for the "People's Choice Award," granting the winner a $500 cash prize. Ulrich Kuenz, owner of GreatEvents and Cravings, explained that the competition "was created with the initiative to support the company's passion for gastronomy while furthering our commitment to the culinary arts, promote the talent of our chefs and support the community," he said. The restaurant is expecting to raise $7,500 with ticket sales to support Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids, a grassroots organization that helps eliminate hunger in the city's schools by providing nutritious meals to children and youth in need.  Tickets are available at Cravings for $75 and include 4 sample-sized meals and wine pairings. Details and menu for the evening can be found at www.cravingsmarketrestaurant.com

GreatEvents Group is the umbrella company of GreatEvents Catering, GreatEvents Rentals, Cravings Market Restaurant and Office Gourmet Catering. As the official caterers for Spruce Meadows, GreatEvents is known for incorporating the best and latest food and décor trends. Cravings is a unique eatery with a twist, where guests can stroll through different stations and interact with the chefs while watching their meals be prepared right before their eyes.