Peter Daly ANTONIO TARDI Head Instructor – Sorrentino’s YEG cooking classes Antonio completed university studies in his native Naples, Italy at the Luigi de Medici Institute and has since enjoyed a career that has taken him across Europe, the Americas, and in Asia. Antonio had the privilege of developing his skills under some of Western Europe’s most … Read more
Riley Aitken Head Chef and Owner – Bella Restaurant in Old Strathcona Riley Aitkin, head chef developed his early cooking interests while living in Denmark, on the island of Samsø. Working at the regional restaurant of Ilse Made, Riley fell in love with produce-driven food. He worked closely with head chef Kasper Gaard to curate a … Read more
RAM SHARDA RSE Director of Hospitality – Canterbury Foundation Chef Ram Sharda’s over 17 years of experience in food and beverage operations. His exceptional management skills have taken him to one the highest ranked Hilton hotels in the United States as well the Marriott group of hotels in Canada. His recent experience includes the … Read more
Dining Room of the Royal Mayfair Golf Club
JP Dublado Executive Chef Originally from Metro Manila, Philippines, JP discovered his passion for cooking after moving to Canada and working in the industry as a teenager. He honed his craft by choosing to work for the best restaurants and chefs he knew of in Calgary and pursued his culinary studies and Red Seal Certificate … Read more
Luca Castillo Catering by Freson Bros Catering Sous Chef Luca has over 18 years of experience cooking in hotels and fine dining restaurants across Canada and abroad. Catering by Freson Bros is truly an extension of our food experience in our stores. From the Alberta Beef Butchers shop, the unique produce finds, Mother Dough Bread … Read more
STEFAN CHERWONIAK — Executive Chef — Quickfire Cookery With his twenty one years of experience in the hospitality industry, Stefan has been involved in every facet the industry has to offer. His passion is designing innovative recipes combined with underpinnings of strong, traditional flavors. Traveling through the European countryside, Stefan immersed himself in the culture … Read more
Riley Aitken Head Chef and Owner – Bella Restaurant in Old Strathcona Riley began traveling as a young adult, passing his time and paying his way as a dive master, which brought him to the Danish summer island of Samsø. When he began his professional culinary journey, he worked at a destination dining restaurant, Isle … Read more
Chef Bryan Goulet Creative Quality Catering Bryan was born and raised in Edmonton and started his culinary journey at the age of 15 when he worked at ‘The Old Spaghetti Factory’. From there he moved to ‘Ernie’s Steak Pit’ where he worked his way up from Cooks helper to Chef at the age of 18. … Read more
Edmonton Gentleman’s Dinner Club Fourteenth Annual Christmas Dinner December 11, 2023 Caffe Sorrentino Hora d’oeuvres – A trio of small bites – Monmarthe Secret de Famille Premier Cru Brut Champagne A creamy shell fish and prawn broth served with basil … Read more
