Three-Michelin-star Italian Chef Massimo Bottura is visiting George Brown from March 4 – 6. Photo provided.

George Brown College’s (GBC) centre for hospitality and culinary arts (CHCA) will be hosting world-renowned, three-Michelin-star chef Massimo Bottura, as part of their Culinary Cities of the World, and exclusive series from March 4 to 6.

It will be an opportunity to learn about Italy’s culinary scene, to taste Italian cuisine, and to learn and interact with Chef Bottura.

Hosted at the CHCA, students and staff will have a chance to meet some of Toronto’s well-known chefs and personalities from the food and beverage industry.

Day 1 will be held at 300 Adelaide St. E in room 112 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Chef Bottura will lead an interactive cooking demonstration, followed by an In Conversation with Massimo Bottura at 290 Adelaide St. E from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..

Thursday, March 5, will feature a student culinary contest with eight GBC culinary arts Italian post-graduate students at the food research and innovation studio at 300 Adelaide St. E from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and an Italian culinary market where people can become inspired by the Italian culture and its rich cuisine from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m..

Students and the public can buy tickets at: http://chca.ticketleap.com/