Lindsay Porter – The Common – January 12, 2026

Chef Lindsay Porter The Common Born and Raised in St Albert, Executive Chef Lindsay Porter’s focus has always been on the culinary world. Lindsay has competed on Food Network on Guys Grocery Games twice, Firemasters and most recently Beat Bobby Flay. Chef Porter has also filmed commercials for Knorr and is a bronze medalist at … Read more

Alberto Alboreggia – October 6, 2025 – Sorrentino’s

Chef Alberto Alboreggia Sorrentino’s Restaurant Group Corporate Chef Sorrentino’s Corporate Chef, hailing from Como, Italy Chef Alberto Alboreggia began his culinary odyssey as a Sous Chef at Locanda del Ghitello in Switzerland in 2004.  He then moved on as Italian Head Chef at the Kempinski Hotel in Amman Jordan. From there he assumed s position … Read more

Antonio Tardi – Sorrentino’s – 8 September, 2025

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

Antonio Tardi – Sorrentino’s – March 10, 2025

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 – Bella Restaurant – February 10, 2025

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 – Canterbury Foundation – January 13, 2025

  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

J P Dublado – The Red Deer Resort & Casino – October 7, 2024

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. – September 9, 2024

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