Spice things up at the Culinary Explosion Pavilion, showcasing cooking demonstrations and challenges featuring a variety of elite chefs. 

Stay tuned for programming and appearance announcements.

Culinary Director (Bio):

Chef Robert Catherine was born and raised in Windsor Ontario and had a passion for cooking and food at an early age. Chef Robert studied Culinary Arts at St. Clair College where he learned to develop his own unique style and flair. He continued with his career at various restaurants in Essex County including: the Chicken Court as Sous Chef; La Guardia as Sous Chef; and Navy Yard Restaurant as Head Chef.  He also gained commercial cooking experience cooking at Hotel Dieu Hospital and University of Windsor Food Services.  He then moved into teaching for the Greater Essex County District School Board as a culinary instructor.  Chef Robert operated a successful catering business, is a published author, has written for various magazines, does cooking demonstrations throughout North America and has thirty four years of culinary experience.