August 20, 2025
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Adults only 18+
Must have valid photo ID
Tickets: $125 per person Plus tax and gratuity
Your ticket includes:
A welcome drink and amuse-bouche to start the evening
Expert wine pairings selected by Linda Garson
A culinary journey through five BANQUET-inspired stations
Private, after-hours access to the BANQUET exhibition
Where flavour sparks wonder.
A night of wine pairing, amazing food and storytelling. Hosted by Culinaire Magazine and Spark.
Join the fantastic culinary team at Spark for a night where the science of food and wine takes centre plate. Hosted in collaboration with Culinaire Magazine, this exclusive, after-hours experience invites you to explore the intersection of taste, culture, and curiosity, through the lens of BANQUET, the immersive touring exhibition that explores the science of food through all five senses.
Begin the evening with a welcome drink and amuse-bouche, followed by private access to the exhibition. Then make your way through five interactive food stations, each one a fusion of culinary craft, global flavour, and scientific storytelling led by Chef Faizal Abdul Majeed whose experience spans kitchens from the Middle East to Southeast Asia. Each dish is paired with a complimentary wine selection by Linda Garson, Editor-in-Chief of Culinaire Magazine, known for her deep knowledge and palate.
***A cash bar will also feature a curated menu of wines, craft beers, and a signature Spark cocktail created just for the night.
Each station is led by Chef Faizal Abdul Majeed, whose experience spans kitchens from the Middle East to Southeast Asia. Chef Faizal has 17+ years of global culinary experience in five-star hotels, luxury catering, fine dining, and large-scale banquet operations. A master of recipe development, menu innovation, and team leadership, he specializes in curating exceptional dining experiences.
Each dish is paired with a complimentary wine selection by Linda Garson, Editor-in-Chief of Culinaire Magazine, known for her deep knowledge and palate. Linda is also the creator of Vine & Dine, public wine and food pairing dinners that she hosts in restaurants around the city every month since 2005. She is a judge and host on all 24 episodes of Mixology Masters, airing now on Tubi, and appears regularly on Global Television where she talks about new restaurants and other food and beverage-related topics. Linda has earned a reputation as one of Calgary’s prime wine and food experts, judges, educators, and influencers.
Check out Culinaire Magazine
Station 1: Pacific Fresh
Ahi tuna poke with sushi rice and assorted toppings (GF, DF)
Station 2: Garden & Graze
Smoked duck slaw (GF, DF), Caprese salad (GF), International cheese and charcuterie board
Station 3: Spice Trail
Tandoori chicken tikka skewers, mango chutney, rice pilaf (GF, DF)
Station 4: Smoke & Comfort
Whisky BBQ brisket (GF, DF), red potato mash (GF, V), cauliflower bake (V)
Station 5: Sweet Finale
Live halo-halo station (GF), crème brûlée, cheesecakes, tiramisu
Proceeds support TELUS Spark’s science programming, helping spark the next generation of changemakers.
Pull up a chair, TELUS Spark presents Banquet! This immersive exhibition explores the science and joy of food through all five senses, blending cooking, culture, and creativity into an experience worth savoring.
Learn More