Cooking for 4,000 People

Events Food and Beverage

Cooking for family and friends is one thing. Cooking for over 4000 people is a whole new ballgame. And that is exactly what twenty clients from the Québec City Convention Centre discovered on September 26, 2018, during an activity held to show them the challenges and fun of event catering.

Supervised by Executive Chef Jean-Pierre Cloutier and his kitchen brigade, the apprentice cooks donned their chef’s whites, nets and French cooking hats to enjoy searing beef tenderloin, whipping up sauces, cutting and chopping vegetables—in preparation for a real banquet! In addition to learning what it is like to work as a cook, the epicurean participants were able to share their passion for food with the creative artisans that work alongside Chef Cloutier.

The activity, “Cooking for 4000 People,” took place with the Québec City Convention Centre’s CEO, Pierre-Michel Bouchard, Director of Communications and Marketing, Ann Cantin and Sales Managers Pénélope Dinan-Mitchell and Aline Tesser.

The clients were thrilled by this exclusive experience, which took place at the heart of the Centre’s kitchens. Undoubtedly, they will never look at future event menus in the same way ever again!

You May Also Like

Poster session with attendees walking around in the Urban Space of the Québec City Convention Centre.
11 International Conferences Coming to the Québec City Convention Centre in 2026

Thousands of Visitors and Millions in Economic Impact: The Québec City Convention Centre will host 11 conventions of international scope in 2026.

  • Economic Impact
  • Events
  • Press releases
More Details
Mock-up of Polo, the mobile robot, featuring a design in the Québec City Convention Centre’s signature blue colors.
A Robot to Welcome You at the Québec City Convention Centre!

Polo, a mobile robot, is joining our guest services team to welcome visitors during April 2026 events.

  • Events
  • Services
More Details
Black-and-white portrait of Cédric St-Pierre, executive chef at Maestro Culinaire since November 2025.
Cédric St-Pierre, New Executive Chef at Maestro Culinaire

Québec City Convention Centre and its partner Maestro Culinaire are pleased to welcome Cédric St-Pierre as their new Executive Chef.

  • Food and Beverage
  • Nominations and Awards
More Details