Get ready for a food lover’s ultimate experience! From February 21st-23rd, 2025, award-winning Chef Michael Smith and his team from The Inn at Bay Fortune are bringing the finest East Coast flavours to Deerhurst Resort for a weekend you won’t forget.
Chef Michael Smith’s East Coast Eats weekend package is officially live, offering an exclusive chance to savour incredible dishes, participate in hands-on cooking demonstrations, and enjoy unforgettable culinary experiences. It’s everything you’ve been craving—and so much more!
Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!
The full weekend itinerary includes:
- Cook The Book Welcome Reception
- Friday, Feb 21 | 6:30-9 PM
- Rotating culinary stations featuring dishes from Chef Michael Smith’s cookbooks + sabering demo
- Book Signing
- Saturday, Feb 22 | 10-11 AM
- Get Chef Michael Smith's cookbook signed and enter to win a cookbook library.
- "How to Write a Cookbook" with Chef Michael Smith
- Saturday, Feb 22 | 1-2 PM
- Q&A with Chef Michael Smith sharing cooking tips and stories from his cookbooks
- Fire & Flavour Cocktail Reception
- Saturday, Feb 22 | 6-7 PM
- Mingle with fellow foodies before the dinner
- Fire & Flavour – Interactive Dinner
- Saturday, Feb 22 | 7 PM
- East Coast Kitchen Party with live oyster bar, fire-driven chef stations, and exclusive kitchen access. Cooks Edge Pop-Up Shop
- Saturday & Sunday Morning
- Shop hand-forged Japanese knives to elevate your cooking
Pick Your Experience – Three Ways to Attend!
Whether you're looking for a full weekend getaway with accommodation or just want to enjoy Saturday night’s highlights, we’ve got you covered.
Friday + Saturday Night Events Package
Experience it all:
- Friday, 6:30pm-9pm – Welcome Reception
- Saturday, 1pm-2:30pm – Q&A with Chef Michael Smith
- Saturday, 6pm-7pm – Cocktail Reception
- Saturday, 7pm-10pm – Interactive Dinner with live food stations, including an oyster bar
Saturday Night Only
- Saturday, 1pm-2pm – Q&A with Chef Michael Smith
- Saturday, 6pm-7pm – Cocktail Reception
- Saturday, 7pm-10pm – Interactive Dinner with live food stations, including an oyster bar where Chef Michael will demonstrate how to shuck an oyster.
Overnight Package
For the ultimate weekend experience, our East Coast Eats Overnight Package includes accommodations, all CMS events, use of seasonal activities, and access to Deerhurst’s indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness room.
Get your tickets today and enjoy a one-of-a-kind culinary weekend right here in Muskoka!