2026 Taste Canada Awards Soirée

You're invited to the 2026 Taste Canada Awards Soirée, the only national, bilingual celebration of food-inspired literature!

2026 Taste Canada Soiree

Join us in supporting and celebrating Canadian authors who showcase our nation's food-inspired culture, heritage and diversity.

The Taste Canada Awards Soirée amplifies the voices of literary artists, providing a vital platform to share their stories and engage directly with readers in both English and French.

Explore the 2026 Taste Canada Shortlist

This year, a total of 79 culinary books entered the competition and our judges have narrowed the submissions down to 49 entries in English and French.

Find out who wins during the Taste Canada Awards Ceremony on October 25, 2026 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto!

2026 Taste Canada Hall of Fame

2026 Taste Canada Hall of Fame

Stay tuned as we announce the inductees for the 2026 Taste Canada Hall of Fame presented by the Culinary Historians of Canada