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29 04, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Patrick Hennessy

April 29th, 2025|Podcast|

On this episode of Mise en Place, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chef Patrick Hennessy, the longtime culinary vet,  behind Vancouver’s Michelin-starred gem, Barbara. Nestled in the heart of Chinatown, Barbara is a testament to Hennessy’s remarkable journey—from his early days at West Vancouver’s Beach House to Chambar to Read More ...

22 04, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Ron Mckinlay

April 22nd, 2025|Podcast|

Welcome to Mise en Place - The Podcast, where we sit down with the change makers of the restaurant industry to uncover their stories, passions, and the moments that shape their culinary worlds. This week, we’re delighted to reconnect with Chef Ron McKinley for a second time, catching him at a pivotal Read More ...

15 04, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Patrick Gayler

April 15th, 2025|Podcast|

Welcome to Mise en Place – the Podcast, on this weeks podcast our guest is overseeing some of the best restaurants in the Okanagan Valley  — Chef Patrick Gayler, Executive Chef of the iconic Mission Hill Family Estate Winery. With a deep commitment to sustainability, seasonality, and the spirit of collaboration, Patrick Read More ...

8 04, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Rod Butters

April 8th, 2025|Podcast|

On this weeks episode of  Mise en Place - The Podcast. Today, we’re honored to introduce a true icon of Canadian cuisine, Chef Rod Butters. Hailing from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Rod’s journey is one of resilience and reinvention—think a sidelined baseball scholarship turned culinary calling. He cut his teeth at Toronto’s Read More ...

25 03, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast 15: Ryan Fogarty

March 25th, 2025|Podcast|

There are many facets to this hospitality business that the general public either don't think of or don't know about. Side businesses that support our restaurants and hotels, like farmers and fishers and ranchers. There is a whole other part that is just as import and can add so much to lives Read More ...

19 03, 2025

Presidents’ Ball – BC Chefs Association Fundraiser

March 19th, 2025|CTS News|

Chefs' Table Society board members, Cheryl Chang, Peter Warszycki, Johnny Bridge, and Dez Lo attended the Presidents' Gala hosted by BC Chef Association at the Vancouver Club on Friday, March 14. The 55th annual fundraiser an awesome showcase of support for National Culinary Team Canada as they gear up for the IKA Culinary Olympics in Germany. A well organized, Read More ...

17 03, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast 14: John Bishop

March 17th, 2025|Podcast|

John Bishop's culinary journey is a testament to how life can unfold in unexpected and magnificent ways. From a young Welsh boy with no grand ambitions beyond escaping his small town, to becoming one of Canada's most influential culinary pioneers, Bishop's story captivates from the first moment.

The heart of Bishop's philosophy crystallized Read More ...

10 03, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast 13: Cory Pelan

March 10th, 2025|Podcast|

This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with a longtime friend of the show, Chef Cory Pelan of The Whole Beast in Victoria, BC. Cory’s not your typical chef—he stepped into the kitchen later in life. After some time in restaurant kitchens he began carving out a mouthwatering legacy in the art Read More ...

10 03, 2025

Western CCFCC Conference

March 10th, 2025|Competition, CTS News, Uncategorized|

Executive Director Shawna Gardham and Board member Robert Belcham traveled to Kelowna in March for a couple of important reasons. It was the Western Canadian Culinary Federation Conference, and they wanted to show support for this great organization and to spread the word about the Restaurant Culture Shift grant program and COOKSCAMP 2025.

It Read More ...

3 03, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast 12: Sean Heather

March 3rd, 2025|Podcast|

When people speak of a classic Irish Pub or a perfectly poured pint of Guinness in Vancouver, they will always talk about the Irish Heather first. Sean Heather built his public House from a yearning for Dublin, and a real understanding that nostalgia can build community stronger than just about anything. Sean Read More ...

20 02, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast 11: David Duprey

February 20th, 2025|Podcast|

On today's podcast we have restaurant owner and businessman David Duprey, owner of the Narrow Group. He started with the infamous Narrow Lounge and then onto many more interesting ventures. We get into the nitty gritty of being a restaurant owner in Vancouver and what it can take to actually run a Read More ...

6 02, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast 10: Joanna Jagger

February 6th, 2025|Podcast|

On this podcast I am so happy to finally have on Joanna Jagger, Director and Founder of the Worth Association. An organization that Champions women in the Hospitality and Tourism space. The Yes Shef event held each year that highlights women Cooks and Chefs in hospitality and is one of the coolest Read More ...

21 01, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast 9: Samantha Scholefield

January 21st, 2025|Podcast|

On this weeks episode we have a long time advocate and champion of the hospitality industry, Samantha Scholefield. Her work with the BCRFA and the Chefs' Table Society has changed the lives of many people. From the GWRC and SLMP programs to her work helping the community navigate the almost weekly changes Read More ...

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