Chuck Hughes honors us with a visit to the Village Gourmand to cook one of his favorite recipes from his book La Cuisine Maison, for the delight of our taste buds.
Chuck Hughes
Chuck is the co-owner and executive chef of one of Montreal's most renowned restaurants, *Le Garde Manger*. In front of the camera, his showmanship combined with his passion for cooking has propelled hit shows such as *Chuck’s Day Off*, *Chuck’s Week Off*, *Chuck’s Eat The Street*, and *Chuck and the First Peoples’ Kitchen*. After completing his culinary training, Chuck distinguished himself in prestigious establishments before partnering with two longtime friends to open *Le Garde Manger* in 2006. From its inception, the restaurant garnered critical acclaim and quickly became fully booked.
Among the highlights of Chuck’s career is his achievement as the youngest Canadian chef to win the *Iron Chef America* competition. In 2010, Chuck assembled a catering team for the first time to manage VIP cuisine at the Osheaga music festival. He was also one of nine celebrity chefs competing on *The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs* on the Food Network. Additionally, he served as a judge on the prestigious panel of *Chopped Canada* and hosted *À Couteaux Tirés*, *La Relève*, and *Le Monde Selon Chuck*. Chuck has published two bestselling cookbooks with Éditions La Presse, *Garde Manger* and *Chuck’s Day Off*.
In 2015, Chuck launched his own food product line, *Mes Essentiels de Cuisine*. The range features carefully crafted exceptional products such as olive oil, vinegars, maple syrup, and antipastos. Chuck collaborates with local producers he has built long-term relationships with through his restaurants. These products are available in numerous retailers across Canada and online at chuckhughes.ca.
Chuck also introduced a line of cookware, available exclusively at La Baie. He is set to begin production on the sixth season of *Chuck and the First Peoples’ Kitchen* on APTN and recently published *Cuisine Maison*, his third cookbook with Les Éditions de l’Homme.
February 27, 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM