THUNDER BAY – Celebrity Chef Michael Smith is returning to Thunder Bay, but this time will be offering help to Confederation College culinary students.
The celebrity chef, who is best known for hosting numerous Food Network programs, recently appeared in the city for a fundraising event in support of the St. Joseph’s Foundation.
On Thursday Confederation College confirmed Chef Michael Smith would be in Thunder Bay on Sept. 24 to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Community’s Partner’s Evening, which is a networking event that feature’s gourmet food stations in support of student awards.
Tickets for the event are on sale now at www.partnersevening.eventbrite.ca. More details can be found at www.confederationc.on.ca or by calling (807) 475-6460.
The college’s media release about the event and Chef Michael Smith’s local upcoming local appearance can be read in full below:
Chef Michael Smith to Support Student Learning at Confederation College in More Ways than One
Celebrity chef to provide hands-on learning experience for culinary students and join Community Partners’ Evening to raise funds for student awards
THUNDER BAY, ON, August 27, 2015 – Confederation College students are excited to welcome special guest Chef Michael Smith to campus on September 24th. Chef Smith is helping the College to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Community Partners’ Evening presented by Tbaytel, a premier networking event featuring gourmet food stations in support of student awards.
Beyond attending and cooking at the event, Chef Smith’s visit will also provide the unique opportunity for students in Confederation’s Culinary Management program to get tips, insights and training from this culinary star.
“I’m a big fan of Confederation College and thrilled to be returning for another visit,” said Chef Michael Smith. “I’m looking forward to spending time with the many talented students in the culinary program and to meeting the movers and shakers of Thunder Bay. This school is a vital part of the community and together we can really show our support!"
Chef Smith visited a number of years ago and worked with students on campus. The calibre of the experience has the students and faculty eager to welcome him back once again.
“Working with a chef with Michael’s reputation and passion can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students,” said Tim Matthews, Program Coordinator of the Culinary Management program. “In addition to the training he will provide, his success also shows our students that the education they’re receiving at Confederation can help them take their lives and careers anywhere and to any level.”
Matthews added that participation in the event itself is also important for his students. “We always love this event as it gives our students a chance to showcase what they’re learning in the program and help their fellow students in raising much needed funds.”
Chef Michael Smith’s visit is sponsored by Sodexo, food service provider at Confederation College. Guests of the event will have the opportunity to mingle with Chef Smith throughout the evening and purchase his latest cookbook, Make Ahead Meals (to be released just before the event). Chef Smith will be available to sign each book personally if desired.
Tickets are on sale now at www.partnersevening.eventbrite.ca. Those who register before September 4th will be eligible to win an early bird prize – an up close and personal, private meet-and-greet session with Chef Michael Smith.
Full event details can be found at www.confederationc.on.ca or by calling (807) 475-6460.
