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    Sun, June 24, 2018 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel
3801 Quebec St.
Denver, CO 80207
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Cost: $130-200

Cochon555, the nation’s most talked about premium food, wine and spirit celebration and live-event series, is back on the road in 2018, returning to Denver on June 24th, 2018. Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel will play host to a hundred-plus prominent chefs, farmers, sommeliers, distillers, brewers and barkeeps all working in concert to create luxurious moments at this stand-up, all-inclusive bacchanal celebration of tasty heritage breed pork. At the heart, Cochon555 aims to create moments of inspiration, and to engender discussion and action - to buy, to cook, shop and donate in the name of safe, honest, and delicious food. For an in-depth look at the Cochon555 movement, watch the tour overview video, and to purchase tickets, visit http://cochon555.com/us-tour/2018-denver/.

Cochon555 is a culinary competition promoting local family farming and whole pig cookery through the eyes of five notable chefs. Tasked with the goal to win votes from celebrity judges and participants, chefs have one week to prepare a 200 pound pig and present a “Judge’s Plate” scored on utilization, technique, and overall flavor. The winner of the local competition is announced the Prince or Princess of Pork and advances to the national finale at Grand Cochon, which spotlights the 'Best 3 Bites' from all Cochon555 regional events in a head-to-tail, winner-takes-all showdown for the crown. One chef from Denver will be crowned for their whole pig cookery skills in addition to winning an amazing 4-day wine and gastronomy experience in Rioja, Spain's most prominent wine region.

The ultimate aim of Cochon555 is to provide education to chefs and consumers and create experiences that guests can sink their teeth into: honest food from real farmers. Through education, the goal is to raise the bar on building a sustainable and profitable relationship for brands and chefs participating in culinary festivals. Every event is a fundraiser for Cochon555's sister charity, Piggy Bank, a start-up farm in Missouri that serves as a kickstarter for new family farms and a safety net for those in the wake of a disaster (flood, fire and disease).

 

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