Chef Will Lew grew up a musician and artist and found his dream of expressing artistry through the medium of cuisine as he worked his way up starting as a dishwasher while earning a degree in animal biology at UBC and working as a… Read More
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
Tushar Tondvalkar is a Chef and the Founder of The Indian Pantry, also serving as the culinary director at Kismet winery in Oliver. Known for his modern Indian dining experiences, he honed his skills at top Vancouver restaurants like Bauhaus and Blue Water Café.… Read More
As the Executive Chef at Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market, Tommy Shorthouse demonstrates a true enthusiasm and respect for the unique seasonality and landscape of the region. A West Coast chef through and through, Tommy delights guests with his creative ‘tide-to-table’ menu… Read More
Stephanie Martinolich has been in the industry for over 20 years, embracing a continuous journey of learning and development. She obtained her Red Seal Training on Vancouver Island and currently resides in Campbell river, serving as the Executive Chef at Berwick By The Sea.… Read More
Chef, author, and disrupter of the status quo, Robert Clark, as the Executive Chef of C Restaurant, came to national prominence and was inducted into the BC restaurant Hall of Fame for his creativity and contemporary approach to local seafood.
As the Chief Culinary Officer… Read More
Chef Julian Bond hails from the United Kingdom, where he grew up in a bustling household with four brothers, cherishing family mealtimes prepared by his mom. His culinary journey began at the age of 16, starting with a job bussing tables at a local… Read More
Chef Garett is the Vice President of the Chefs' Table Society. Honing his skills in Vancouver for the past decade Chef Garett is now the Executive Restaurant Chef of the Fairmont Banff Springs, where he works with local producers to create the best food… Read More
Chef Dez Lo, born in Hong Kong and raised in Taiwan, worked in finance in New York City before switching her career to cooking. She honed her skills and climbed the culinary ladder at many top New York restaurants before moving to Vancouver, Canada… 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
