June 3 – The Chef’s Table / Chef à l’affiche at National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts – Ottawa, Canada

See June 3 – The Chef’s Table / Chef à l’affiche Live in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Doors Open at 6:00 PM

World-class Chefs, innovative cuisine, a spectacular setting, reconnecting with friends, and the beauty of a summer evening by the Rideau Canal…

The Chef’s Table is a farm-to-table feast with menus curated by Canadian chefs and musical entertainment. Presented by the Ontario Festival of Small Halls, this year’s series will run for one weekend in June, two weekends in August and one weekend in September, in collaboration with the National Arts Centre’s Resident Chefs Program.

This multi-weekend event will once again showcase world-class chefs and great live music, from the patio of the NAC’s 1 Elgin Restaurant, by Ottawa’s gorgeous Rideau Canal. The 2026 Chef’s Table lineup will include some of the region’s most celebrated musical acts and menus curated by Chef Kenton Leier (of the National Arts Centre), along with several of Canada’s finest chefs.

Celebrate a special occasion with a three-course meal from world-class chefs – or just enjoy reconnecting with your closest friends over food, music, and the beauty of a summer night by the Rideau Canal.

Small group bookings accepted; tables of 2, 4, 6, and 8 available (must book entire table).
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Featured Chefs: Chris Irving (Yukon Chef Collective); Kenton Leier (NAC)

Chef Chris Irving
Chef Chris Irving was born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon, and has built a global culinary career defined by adventure, excellence, and authenticity. He began at The Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino, trained at Dubrulle Culinary Arts in Vancouver, and worked under acclaimed chefs like David Hawksworth, Marcus Wareing, and Gordon Ramsay in London, helping earn a second Michelin star at Petrus and cooking for the Queen.

Chef Kenton Leier
Executive chef Kenton Leier brings enthusiasm, passion, and creativity to the kitchens at Canada’s National Arts Centre. His culinary philosophy relies on the use of sustainable and locally sourced ingredients of the highest quality, and letting their inherent qualities stand out in his dishes.

Music: Minuscule
Anything but small, Niagara, Ontario’s Minuscule is a five-voice army, striding into difficult conversations with equal parts therapy and harmony. They fearlessly explore playful and painful corners of the human experience, delivering the poeticism of Joni Mitchell and Gord Downie with the harmonic punch of Florence + The Machine and TuneYards.

Please note: All sales are final, there are no refunds, exchanges or reschedules.
Set Menu. *Please indicate requests for any vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free meal choices during check-out, as well as any food allergies or restrictions.
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Chefs renommés, cuisine inventive, un environnement spectaculaire, retrouvailles amicales et la beauté d’une soirée d’été au bord du canal Rideau…

Cet événement d’une durée de plusieurs semaines mettra de nouveau en vedette des chefs de réputation mondiale et de la musique en direct, sur la terrasse du restaurant 1 Elgin du CNA, au bord du magnifique canal Rideau d’Ottawa. 

La programmation pour l’événement Chef à l’affiche 2026 comprendra certains des groupes musicaux les plus célèbres de la région et des menus élaborés par le chef Kenton Leier (du Centre national des Arts) et plusieurs des meilleurs chefs du Canada.

Les réservations en petits groupes sont acceptées; des tables de deux, quatre, six ou huit personnes sont disponibles (nous offrons seulement des réservations de tables entières).
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En vedette chefs : Chris Irving (Yukon Chef Collective); Kenton Leier (CNA)

Chris Irving, chef
Le chef Chris Irving est né et a grandi à Whitehorse, au Yukon, et s’est bâti une carrière culinaire internationale marquée par l’aventure, l’excellence et l’authenticité. Il a commencé sa carrière au Wickaninnish Inn, à Tofino, avant de se perfectionner à la Dubrulle Culinary Arts de Vancouver. Il a ensuite travaillé sous la direction de chefs célèbres, comme David Hawksworth, Marcus Wareing et Gordon Ramsay à Londres, contribuant ainsi à l’obtention d’une seconde étoile Michelin pour Petrus et préparant des plats pour la reine.

Kenton Leier, chef
Kenton Leier, chef exécutif au Centre national des Arts du Canada, se démarque par son enthousiasme, sa passion et sa créativité. Sa philosophie culinaire s’appuie sur le recours à des ingrédients locaux et écologiques de la meilleure qualité ainsi que sur la mise en valeur de leurs caractéristiques intrinsèques. 

Musique : Minuscule
Loin d’être petit, le groupe Minuscule, originaire de Niagara en Ontario, est une armée à cinq voix qui aborde sans détour des sujets difficiles avec autant de bienveillance que d’harmonie. Le groupe s’engage dans une exploration audacieuse des moments joyeux et douloureux de l’existence humaine, en mêlant la poésie de Joni Mitchell et de Gord Downie à la puissance harmonique de Florence + The Machine et de TuneYards. 

The National Arts Centre has accessible seating locations, with seating available for patrons using mobility assistive devices (for example, wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, or canes) and accompanied by support persons. Accessible seating is also available for patrons with visual impairments. For availability, please contact the NAC Box Office at 1.844.985.ARTS (2787). Seating for patrons in wheelchairs may also by purchased online. Visit https://nac-cna.ca/en/visit/accessibility for information regarding venue accessibility.

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