CCUFSA Culinary Challenge

Three universities. One incredible Culinary Challenge.

This year, talented chefs from the University of Ottawa, University of Windsor, and Queen's University came together in Ottawa to showcase their skills, creativity, and passion for campus dining.

Behind the scenes at the 2026 CCUFSA Culinary Challenge.

The University of Ottawa, University of Windsor, and Queen's University teams are in the kitchen, bringing their ideas to life ahead of the competition in Ottawa.

Get to know the competitors behind the dishes — their nerves, their strategies, and their first impressions of the mystery box.

• University of Ottawa

• University of British Columbia

• Simon Fraser University

A quick look at the energy and anticipation leading into the 2025 Culinary Challenge — where passion, creativity, and campus talent come together.

Relive the best moments from the 2025 Culinary Challenge, where campus foodservice professionals came together to inspire and innovate.