An exciting and charitable food challenge that aims to produce ready-to-cook soup bags for food banks in Quebec. The event takes place in a festive and friendly atmosphere. Several public figures will join to meet participants and encourage them to surpass themselves!
All donations collected through registrations will go to support our Solidarity Soups program. In 2027, La Tablée des Chefs aims to provide a total of 2.5 million servings of ready-to-cook soup to people facing food insecurity.
Participate in La Grande Marmite and help produce
750,000 meals to feed our communities!
La Grande Marmite in the Media (2026 Edition)
In French only
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2nd Edition of La Grande Marmite: La Tablée des Chefs Moves to the Pots in May".
Personalities attending in Quebec
Personalities attending in Montreal
2026 Edition: A Success in Montreal, a Successful First in Quebec City
In 2026, more than 1,400 participants took part in La Tablée des Chefs’ Grande Marmite. It was a tremendous success:
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$452,745.78 — the total amount raised through registration fees, which will go toward supporting our Soupes Solidaires program in some of the 90 schools across Quebec where we operate.
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124,000 ready-to-cook soup bags produced, representing 750,000 servings donated to the Food Banks of Quebec.
Frequently asked questions
The soup packets will be distributed to participating schools in the Food Banks of Quebec.
In Montreal, the deadline to register is May 12, 2027. In Quebec City, the deadline to register is June 1st, 2027, at midnight.
Yes, however, your team will still need to raise the minimum amount of $1,800 to participate.
This is not a relay challenge. All participants prepare soup packets at the same time.
No. Space is limited and reserved for participants. Therefore, visitors are not permitted.
To add your name to the volunteer list, please send an email with your contact information and availability to [email protected]. A member of the team will contact you within a few days of your request. As space is limited, your name will be added to a waiting list.
An apron will be provided on site, and we recommend wearing comfortable shoes (running shoes) as this is a sports-themed eating challenge!
Unfortunately, if your team does not raise the minimum amount of $1,800, it will not be possible to participate in the challenge and the donations collected cannot be refunded.
If your team has raised $1,800 or more, you can participate even if your personal goal has not been reached.
Yes, absolutely! Individual registrations are welcome. If you sign up on your own, you can join one of our three teams: Les Solidaires 1, Les Solidaires 2 ou Les Solidaires 3.