Local residents with crafty culinary skills and who love showcasing them to their friends, take note!

Casting Directors from Canada’s Food Network are on the hunt in Prince Edward County for five amateur chefs for an episode in the upcoming season of Come Dine With Me Canada.

The Canadian spin on one of the UK’s longest running culinary series, the premise of the program is simple–each chef hosts a dinner party in their home, showcasing culinary skills to impress their fellow contestants. Each menu consists of an appetizer, main course and a desert.

Following each dinner party, chefs rate the dishes, and the highest score at the end of the week wins a cash prize and takes home some serious bragging rights.

Those interested in taking part must be 19 years of age or older, available to film between August and October and commit to two full days and four consecutive evenings of filming.

Heather Muir of the Food Network said organizers are excited at the prospects of filming in Prince Edward County where Farm-to-Table isn’t just a concept but a way of life for local residents.

“This region has a wonderful reputation for growing great and fresh produce so Prince Edward County is very much a natural fit for us,” she told the Gazette.

In terms of contestants, organizers are looking for folks who are comfortable in the kitchen and shine once the dinner guests arrive.

“We are looking for people who really love cooking but also really love entertaining,” Ms. Muir said. “Great food and fun loving folks, that’s what we are looking for.”

For more information or to apply to become a contestant, visit www.cdwmc.com.