With each passing year, chefs have stepped more and more out of the kitchen and into the spotlight. Expect that extra attention to be even more amplified in the new decade as they continue to be trendsetters in and out of their restaurants. With the rise of social media and hospitality-specific television, people are turningFIND OUT MORE |
5 ways to cross-back your style
There are some chefs who curate their looks like they curate their menus – ensuring that every detail is perfect. This includes topping off the look with the perfect apron. Then there are those who will simply throw on whatever is available. But even for those chefs, there is a question of comfort. Fortunately, noFIND OUT MORE |
Kitchen Confessions by Chefs
Being a chef is as much a calling as it is a career. Sure, it’s tough sometimes. The hours are rough and the stress levels are high. But there are also those perfect “only a chef would understand” moments that give the whole team a laugh and replenish the soul. We gathered up some “kitchenFIND OUT MORE |
Chef of Chef Works – Chef Erik Mauke
A chef that always seeks out local, sustainable and fresh ingredients. He earned his wealth of experience from using creativity to discover bold new flavours by bringing familiar ingredients together. He is an Executive Chef across top Catch Hospitality restaurants and has made every meal a memory for anyone visit the venues. Let’s meet our Chef ofFIND OUT MORE |
Holiday Gift Guide 2019
However you choose to celebrate the holiday season, there is one universal truth that rings out: People love getting their gifts! So how will you recognize the chef or server in your life? Maybe you want to get something for the whole team in the front or back of the house. We’ve got you coveredFIND OUT MORE |
Chef of Chef Works – Chef Graham Smith
Having worked in various venues in scenic places around the world, our latest Chef of Chef Works is undoubtedly inspired by his surroundings. Since establishing The Stirling at the Malcolm Hotel, Alberta, Chef Graham Smith has made the restaurant the heart and soul of the hotel. We caught up with Chef Graham to find out more…FIND OUT MORE |
Chef of Chef Works – Chef Marina Mellino, The Spice Chica
Based in Calgary, Chef Marina travels around the world, sharing her authentic Argentinian flavours and teaching people cook. Recognised as the ‘Spice Chica’ she is bursting with positive energy and a unique passion for food. We caught up with Chef Marina to hear more about her journey… Hi Chef Marina, tell us your storyFIND OUT MORE |
Flipping the script on “traditional” – Gramercy Chef Coat
When the product development team at Chef Works® first started ideating the Urban Collection™, the purpose was to give chefs, servers, bartenders and general managers an alternative to traditional culinary apparel. There are some chefs who will always insist on wearing long sleeve, double-breasted, white chef coats with cloth knot buttons. Likewise, thereFIND OUT MORE |
Advancing Dining in Retirement Living – Chef Rodrigo Prado
Chef Rodrigo Prado has been advancing the culinary experience in retirement living. He’s taken dining from unappetising hospital style to a ‘fine dining’ experience which includes organic local produce, compassion and community. Chef Rodrigo shares his journey and mission with us… The Establishment The Waterford is a high-end private retirement living accommodation in South DeltaFIND OUT MORE |
Chef of Chef Works – Chef Roberto Bertozzi
1. Tell us about yourself… Born and raised in Windsor Ontario Canada to an Italian father and Serbian mother. I was surrounded by great cooks and food brought my family together — whether it was my mom frying schnitzel, or my nonno (grandfather) cooking wild rabbit in the morning. I studied culinary at St.FIND OUT MORE |