Holy Smokes, We're Gonna Have a Good Time!
Calling all salmon smokers—and those who just love to eat smoked fish!
Join us for Temple Sholom’s first-ever Salmon Smoke Off, an afternoon of friendly competition, delicious food, and community fun. Temple Sholom members are invited to prepare their best smoked salmon creations—any style, any flavour—for tasting and judging by a panel of esteemed experts and event attendees.
Enjoy mouth-watering sides from The Perfect Bite Catering, cast your vote for the “People’s Choice Award,” and celebrate with friends as we crown Temple Sholom’s top smokers.
All net proceeds from the event support the Temple Sholom Half Shekel Fund, helping ensure that everyone in our community can participate fully in synagogue life.
Judges Panel
- Mathew Levenson – Smoking Maven and the owner of East Side Beer Food.
- Ricci Leigh Smith – Chef/Owner, The Perfect Bite Catering
- Marshall Cramer – Past Owner, Kaplan’s Deli, Vancouver
For the Smokers (Competitors)
Registration Fee: $50Includes a custom Temple Sholom Holy Smokers apron embroidered with your first name.
- Please specify how you’d like your name to appear on the apron (one word only).
- Smokers must register by October 17.
- Each participant will prepare 2-3 whole salmon (4-6 sides) of salmon of their choice for sampling by judges and attendees.
- A tax receipt will be issued for the cost of fish and supplies (itemized receipt required after the event).
For the Eaters (Guests & Tasters)
Admission: $36 adults / $18 Teens / Kids under 12 eat free
Includes samples of all smoked salmon entries, sides provided by The Perfect Bite, and one memorable culinary experience!
Details
Date & Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Temple SholomRegistration
Deadline for Smokers: October 17, 2025
REGISTER HERE
Good Food. Good Company. Good Cause.
Join us for this delicious new Temple Sholom tradition—where we celebrate our community, our creativity, and our shared love of smoked salmon!
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