Person Category: Past Canadian Guest Chefs
Paul Boehmer
January 12, 2017
After finishing high school in 1975 I went on the road. Hitchhiking my way across Asia from Istanbul through Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (in the days before guide books) and finally arrived in India. After the lessons of India were began I continued to Sri Lanka then Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Returning to Waterloo after 2 years I enrolled in… Read moreRead morePaul Boehmer
Arron Carley
January 12, 2017
In 2006 Arron studied at George Brown College in Toronto. After many years in the casual dining scene Arron decided to chase his dream and in 2010 landed a Chef De Partie position with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment as part of the opening team of e11even. To continue his pursuit in 2011 he next achieved a position at Oliver… Read moreRead moreArron Carley
Francisco Alejandri
January 12, 2017
Chef Alejandri’s career has followed a path set by sheer determination, with liberal infusions of luck. Ever since he spent his Saturday mornings watching Cocina de clase mundial (World Class Cuisine) on television as a child in Léon, Mexico, his goal has been to create his own Michelin star kitchen. He was entranced by the starched whites, the discipline and… Read moreRead moreFrancisco Alejandri
Mélanie Blouin
January 12, 2017
I was born in 1975. Cooking and eating have always been of central importance in my life. Through my parents, I learned to appreciate quality products. They instilled in me the importance of responsible gardening, raising animals, and hunting. From 1994-2000, I studied anthropology and semiotics, paying for my studies by working part time as a cook in family restaurants…. Read moreRead moreMélanie Blouin
Justin Dafoe
January 12, 2017
My name is Justin Dafoe. After years of cooking different cuisines, styles, and under some great, talented chefs, I have developed a love for fine dining, and techniques that showcase the greatness of the ingredients themselves. My style is pulled from many backgrounds of food, especially French and Asian methods. I have worked on both the east and west coast… Read moreRead moreJustin Dafoe
Scott Roberts
January 12, 2017
Chef Scott Roberts spent many years abroad while working his way through some of the best restaurants in England, Australia, San Francisco and Chicago. His combination of western technique and eastern flavours reflects his training at Chicago’s L2O, a 3 Michelin starred modern seafood restaurant, his travels to Japan and Russia, and his upbringing in Markham, Ontario, home to one of… Read moreRead moreScott Roberts
James Walt
September 26, 2016
“One of the country’s leading chefs, cookbook author and “farm-to-table” pioneer James Walt continues to inspire his guests, creating compelling regional cuisine based on local, sustainable ingredients. A graduate of the Stratford Chefs School, his impressive culinary career spans across several of British Columbia’s leading restaurants including a four-year tenure at Sooke Harbour House and as opening chef to sister… Read moreRead moreJames Walt
Marc Chartrand
September 10, 2016
A Stratford Chefs School graduate (Class of 2010), Marc apprenticed under Bryan Steele for 3 years at The Old Prune and then staged throughout Europe (Une Table au Sud) and Ireland (Cafe Paradiso). He also worked at Murray Street Charcuterie Bar, Langdon Hall Relais et Chateaux before taking a position as sous chef at Mercer Hall. Marc was formerly the… Read moreRead moreMarc Chartrand
Randi Rudner
September 3, 2016
Program Manager, Chef Instructor: Lab Cookery, Core Instructor | SCS Class of 2012 Hailing originally from Montreal, Randi lived in Kingston for twelve years. There, she took an undergraduate degree in philosophy at Queen’s University, taught clinical and communication skills at Queen’s University Medical School, and co-owned a co-operative café, where she found her place in the kitchen. Randi’s position… Read moreRead moreRandi Rudner