Chef Welbert Choi believes that food should bring people and families together, build communities, and be a flavourful part of gatherings and celebrations. He chooses his ingredients with respect, considers the environmental impact, and approaches food in a way that celebrates the whole ingredient.… Read More
I am a chef based in the Comox Valley. At nineteen years old I decided to leave Ottawa and move closer to the mountains and ocean. Landing in Victoria, I completed my apprenticeship at the Oak Bay Marina. After seventeen years in the city… Read More
As the Chairman of the Board of the North Vancouver Island Culinary Association, Ronald has been intricately involved with growing the local culinary tourism industry while also supporting the next generation of cooks and food producers. “At Locals, we are promoting the 100 mile… Read More
Chef Lesley Stav is a Red Seal Chef and is currently President of the North Vancouver Island Culinary Association. She is also Culinary Federation Ethics Chair and sits on the CF National Board.
She is on the BC Skills Competition Technical Committee and a Director… Read More
Bobby Milheron first discovered his passion for the culinary arts on the East Coast, where he graduated from The Culinary Institute of Canada, PEI. Bobby then headed west and worked under talented chefs: Quang Dang, Alex Chef, Hamid Salimian, before taking over as Executive… Read More
Shuckin’Around since 1992, Patrick McMurray (aka @ShuckerPaddy) is 2002 World Champion Oyster Shucker and Guinness Book Record Holder for 39 Oysters in One Minute, and 1114 Oysters per Hour.
Patrick created, built and Operated 2 restaurants in Toronto - 2001-2018 Starfish Oyster Bed & Grill… Read More
Ned Bell is a well-known Canadian culinary talent who has forged a path as a chef, sustainable seafood advocate, keynote speaker and educator. As one of the country’s leading chefs, he uses his voice, outgoing personality, and indomitable spirit to stand up for the… Read More
