Signature Chef Series Dinner: Louisiana Night ft. Chef Eric Martinez

Signature Chef Series Dinner: Louisiana Night at Niagara College

Niagara College’s Signature Chef Series is back by popular demand, and its second guest chef for 2024 will bring the tastes of Louisiana to Benchmark as a party to celebrate the end of the summer.

On Saturday, October 5th, the legendary dinner series will kick off with Executive Chef Eric Martinez from the Orlando World Center Marriott – the largest Marriott Hotel globally renowned for its “world beyond compare” experience.

Chef Martinez is set to create an unforgettable dining experience, infusing his Louisiana heritage into the gourmet dishes served at Benchmark, located at the College’s Daniel J. Patterson Campus.

Starting from the dining room, with a speakeasy bar and lounge-style experience, to action food stations in our outdoor tent and patio, guests will enjoy a one-of-a-kind night with music, friends, and family.

Guests will enjoy multiple options at stations around the event which will include exciting dishes such as New Orleans-style BBQ Shrimp over Tasso Grits, Blackened Fish with Corn Maque Choux, Duck & Andouille Gumbo and so many more exciting flavours and combinations. We did not forget you sweet tooths so get ready for some Café du Monde style Beignets to send you on your way!

Paired with these outstanding creations, there will be a vast selection of New Orleans inspired cocktails made with both Classic and NC Distilled Spirits as well as specialty beers brewed by our Teaching Brewery specially for the occasion. An impossible to replicate opportunity!

Don't miss out on this exclusive event! Book your tickets now and prepare to embark on a gastronomic journey at Benchmark Restaurant!

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