Leucan is pleased to announce the return of the Leucan Chefs’ Challenge, presented by Steamatic, in four regions of Quebec in 2026: Outaouais, Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, and Capitale-Nationale. Leucan is opening ticket sales today and invites corporate professionals and all food enthusiasts to participate in this charitable culinary experience featuring local chefs.
A gourmet evening where the guests are the judges
The Leucan Chefs’ Challenge is a culinary competition featuring chefs, pastry chefs, and baristas. They must prepare dishes with the goal of satisfying the palates of guests, who will vote for their favorites. During the evening, guests will be welcomed with a cocktail reception, ideal for networking, and then invited to participate in an auction, a raffle, and more.
The 2026 edition begins in March:
- Outaouais : March 14, 2026
At the Hilton Lac-Leamy Conference Center ballroom, Gatineau - Mauricie et Centre-du-Québec : March 19, 2026
At Complexe Laviolette, Trois-Rivières - Abitibi-Témiscamingue : March 27, 2026
At Centre de congrès Le Noranda, Rouyn-Noranda - Capitale-Nationale : Fall 2026 (tickets available at a later date)
Quebec City
Visit the Leucan Chefs’ Challenge page for more information and to reserve a seat or table today.
A Challenge in vogue with a record year
Since its inception, the Leucan Chefs’ Challenge has raised over $3 million, including more than $1 million in 2025 alone, thanks to the participation of food lovers and regional businesses. The very first Leucan Chefs’ Challenge in Quebec City on September 25 made a remarkable debut, raising over $233,000.
The money raised at this fundraising event allows the Association to make a difference in the lives of families whose children have cancer, both during and after the illness, through essential services such as financial assistance and emotional support.
Leucan is honored to be able to count on Steamatic’s renewed support as the provincial presenter of the event for the second consecutive year. Steamatic Canada President Nancy Raymond is also renewing her commitment as honorary co-chair of the Leucan Chefs’ Challenge in the Outaouais region.
