About

Growing up in south Saskatchewan, I was heavily influenced by both of my grandmothers, in their approach to food. From early on, I knew that I wanted to become a chef. I successfully completed the S.A.I.T. Professional Cooking Program in 1997, attaining my Journeyman Certification and Red Seal Designation in November 1999. I had the opportunity to apprentice under Chef Steve Tremblay and learned the importance of client satisfaction and sound cooking techniques.

After obtaining my Journeyman and Red Seal, I was the First Dining Room Chef at a members-only Golf Course in Country Hills. After this, I received an offer from celebrity Chef Michael Allemeier to be the Grand Manger Chef of Teatro Restaurant. Learning classic Italian dishes from chefs brought directly from Italy increased my own personal repertoire of cuisine.

Prior to leaving Calgary I worked under Chef Ned Bell and Chef Chris Grafton as the Sous Chef of Murrieta’s West Coast Bar and Grill for three years.

I periodically return to Calgary to teach at the Cook Book Company, instructing cooking classes of all cuisines, combining my love of food and teaching. I have done TV appearances on The Big Breakfast and on Shaw TV’s in the kitchen series, and I was invited to compete in the 2011 Gold Medal Plate in Saskatoon. With my extensive training and professional cooking background I will tailor a menu to your taste buds for the enjoyment of you and your guests.