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Chris Hrynyk Corporate Chef – Sorrentino’s Restaurant Group Chef Hrynyk lives to impress. He considers food preparation as an art form or theatre. “The show always has to go on” he says. “Don’t be afraid to improvise if you have to.” To this end, creativity is an attribute which Chris proudly exhibits in his cooking and … Read more

Mai Nguyen Chef – Prairie Noodle Equal parts foodie and fashionista, Mai Nguyen’s love of fine cuisine is rivalled only by her enthusiasm for clothes. Mai started cooking at a young age but by age 20 her passion for cooking took off after trying to recreate some of the great food she experienced in various restaurants. A true … Read more

Ryan Hotchkiss Chef/Owner – BÜndok Ryan started working in restaurants when he moved to Whistler shortly after high school his first job was at an lndian restaurant in the dish pit. He then moved onto the line for a short while before moving to the front of house. After a year he decided that he … Read more

Brian Leadbetter Executive Chef – Edmonton Country Club Brian received his culinary training at the Okanagan College in Kelowna. He was chef at the Hotel Eldorado in Kelowna for 10 years before moving to Edmonton. In Edmonton Brian was Executive Chef at Murietta’s on Whyte Avenue for 8 years. Five years ago Brian made the … Read more

Chef Paul Shufelt Workshop Eatery – Chef/Owner Paul Shufelt followed his mom around the kitchen as a child but you could say his true culinary education began at 16, when he took a job as a dishwasher. After a short stint working in Montreal, Paul enrolled in the culinary apprenticeship program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, … Read more