Vancouver Community College is proud to celebrate the past 50 years by welcoming and showcasing the creations of 50 VCC-related chefs. Come taste the pride of Western Canada’s largest culinary school on November 17, 2015. Tickets and info.
Rocky Mountaineer Station 1755 Cottrell Street Vancouver, BC
Baker @ Uprising Breads Bakery JEREMY INGLETT VCC alumnus 2014 Skills BC Silver Medalist in Baking & Pastry 1/2 of The Food Gays
2013 Chef of the Year, Vancouver Island Chef’s Assn.IAIN RENNIE VCC alumnus Executive Chef 2004 World Culinary Olympics, Gold 16 gold, five silver medals in world culinary competitions Hotels + resorts in London, Vancouver, Victoria
Honorary Member of American Culinary Federation DONALD A. GYURKOVITS VCC alumnus President Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC) VP, Aregala Canada Director, Culinary Arts BC 2015 CCFCC Honour Society Recipient
Cooking philosophy: translating art and creativity to good food on a plate. ALAN FERRER VCC alumnus Executive Chef, Minami Restaurant Corporate Kitchen Chef, Aburi Restaurants Previously worked with the Sequoia Group
2005 – 2008 Management Support, Culinary Team Canada SCARLET GAFFNEY VCC faculty and alumnus Past: Executive Sous Chef, Westin Harbour Castle Toronto, Banquet Sous Chef, Fairmonts in Boston & Whistler, Crave Sous Chef, apprenticed at Four Seasons
We turned a lot of those fish-and-chip fans into regulars! JUSTIN CHEUNG VCC alumnus Longtail Kitchen, Chef Concept is Thai street food: casual, affordable and with the same great flavours, but less fussy
Finalist in the International Pastry Chef of the Year Competition BRUNO FELDEISEN VCC alumnus One of Chocolatier Magazine’s Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America Twice Nominated for the James Beard Outstanding Pastry Award Television Appearances on Chopped Canada, Sweet Genius and Donut Showdown
Recent “Vintners Brunch” menu favourite MARK MASSICOTTE VCC alumnus Vancouver Convention Centre, chef de cuisine Past: Savoir Faire Restaurant, Calgary
2015 Canadian Assn. of Foodservice Professionals Community Service & Leadership Award AMBER ANDERSON Executive Director 35 years of experience in food & restaurant industry2014 New Westminster Platinum Awards Citizen of the Year
The leading Vancouver ice sculptures company, from ice luges to centrepieces HIROSHI TAKAHASHI Ice carver and honorary 50th chef Cool Creations carvings are a tradition at countless Vancouver events 25 years of experience as an ice carver
HANNA SHELLARD VCC alumna Sous Chef, Central City Brewers and Distillers 2013 Intercity Packers Award BC Chefs Association juniors’ competitor Previous gig: Cook, BC Place
Still passionate about teaching at 70 years old. AL BINGLEY Longest-standing VCC culinary arts faculty member Trained in silver service and previously worked at the historic Royal Victoria and Devonshire Hotels
Celebrated champion of locavores and ecological gastronomy. DAVE GUNAWAN VCC alumnus Chef / Owner, Royal Dinette 2014 Restaurant of the Year and Best Casual Restaurant Farmer’s Apprentice, Grapes & Soda Chicago, Seattle, Vancouver + Belgium
Celebrated culinary coach and mentor JAMES HUTTONVCC retired faculty, 32 years Canadian Culinary Federation Ed. Chair Canadian Culinary Institute National Office Chair 2016 Culinary Team Canada support
BC chef, teacher, co-author of Modern Native Feasts ANDREW GEORGE VCC alumnus 2008 VCC Outstanding Alumni Award Apprenticeship Advisor Fraser Valley ITA Apprenticeship Advisor Fraser Valley Red Seal Chef and international competitor Aboriginal Cookbook Author
DENNIS GREEN VCC alumnus go2HR’s Director, Industry Workforce Development 14 years at Bishop’s 2015 BC Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee
Tret did both his culinary arts’ certificate and apprenticeship at VCC TRET JORDAN Executive Chef 2015 West Ender Best in City, Diner’s Choice and VanMag Restaurant Awards Winner Previous:Tableau Bar Bistro, 1 Lombard St London, Claridge’s Hotel, Opus Hotel, Wedgewood Hotel
Sustainability advocate + champion of West Coast cuisine QUANG DANG VCC alumnus Executive Chef Competed at Bocuse D’Or, France, National Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Winnipeg, European Seafood Exposition, Brussels
Secret Location is a gastronomic adventure and a visual feast. MONTGOMERY LAU VCC alumnus Executive Chef 2011 CCFCC National and Provincial Golds 2010 BC Chef Association – Gold Previous:Westin, Metropolitan and Shangri-La Hotels
Canadian Culinary Institute, Past Chair JAMES KENNEDY, CCC Corporate Training Chef Private catering for Presidents George H.W. Bush (USA), Mary McAleese (Ireland) Previous owner Cook Studio, Exec. Chef Lonsdale Quay Hotel, Harbour House Revolving Restaurant
Keen interest in molecular gastronomy JASPER CRUICKSHANK VCC alumnus Junior Sous Chef at Boulevard kitchen & oyster bar 2010 AI Rising Star winner 2011 BC Junior Chef of the Year 2 international gold medals
Inducted into both the Italian Cultural Centre & Gold Medal Plates “Hall of Fame” GIUSEPPE (PINO) POSTERARO VCC donor Founder/Proprietor Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill 2008 Vancouver Magazine’s “Chef of the Year” 2009 Vancouver Magazine’s “Restaurant of the Year”
Co-owner of a local catering company LAURA SHARPE DAWE VCC staff and alumna Assistant Manager, Culinary Olympic Team Canada 2006 VCC Outstanding Alumni Award 2005 Canada’s Next Great Chef Past gigs: Lumière, Diva at the Met
VCC Culinary Arts assistant department head
VCC faculty and alumnus
1996 World Culinary Olympics Berlin, Gold
14 gold, 4 silver medals in international culinary competitions
Canadian Pacific, Fairmont, Westin, and Sheraton Hotels
Culinary Team Canada 2012 Gold Medal JEFFERY YOUNG VCC alumnus Executive Chef, Donnelly Group Past gigs: Coast Hotels & Resorts, Browns Socialhouse, Westin Resort & Spa Whistler
Voted “Best Cooking School” in the Georgia Straight. DAVID ROBERTSON VCC alumnus Chef/Owner of The Dirty Apron Cooking School & Delicatessen Author of the Canadian bestselling cookbook ‘The Dirty Apron Cookbook’
Ned’s Philosophy: Globally Inspired and Locally Created NED BELL VCC alumnus Executive Chef, Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Renowned for sustainable seafood approach Apprenticed under: Rob Feenie and Michel Jacob
Apprenticed at Hawksworth from 2012-2013 LEAH PATITUCCI VCC Culinary Arts Student Currently at Temper Pastry in West Vancouver Completed ACE-IT Culinary & Pastry by the age of 18 Student support member Culinary Team Canada 2015-2016
2008 Culinary Olympics Captain of Team BC POYAN DANESH 2007 VCC Outstanding Alumni Award Chef, Ocean Mama Seafood 2013 BC Chef of the Year 2007 – 2012 Culinary Team Canada 2007 Karl Schier Apprentice of the Year
Fresh. Fun. Lighthearted MO BURKE VCC alumna Chef de Cuisine, Culinary Capers Catering and Special Events Internationally-acclaimed, award-winning catering team
1992 Karl Schier Apprentice of the Year MORGAN WILSON, CCC VCC alumnus Executive Chef, Fairmont Empress Bocuse d’Or 2005 Laureate Junior Team Canada, Captain, 1994 VCC Apprentice Culinary Team, Member, 1993
VCC student won gold, 2015 Skills Canada Nationals NANCY MCRAE VCC faculty Red Seal Baker Provincial + National Skills Compétences Canada Chair for Baking 2001 – 2015
Skills Canada Provincial Gold + National Silver Medalist LEANNE BENTLEY VCC faculty + alumna Pastry Chef, Fairmont Waterfront Past gigs: Mission Hill Winery, Fairmont St. Andrews Scotland Modern twist to classic desserts
Sharing her love of food, coffee and people every day. CASSANDRA CROCCO VCC alumna Red Seal Pastry Chef Co-Owner Duft & Co. Bakehouse offering fresh, European-style fare, unlike anything else available in the Fraser Valley
Launched Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship Foundation DAVID HAWKSWORTH Hawksworth Restaurant, Chef & Owner 2012 & 2013 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant of the Year and Chef of the Year Best Upscale Dining, 4 straight yrs.
2008 – 2011 Bocuse d’Or competitor RYAN STONE VCC alumnus Product Development Creative Chef, Earls Kitchen + Bar Past gigs include: West Coast Fishing Club, Centerplate, Pear Tree Restaurant and Marriott
Cooked for The Dalai Lama, Aga Khan IV, Prince Edward and Prince Charles GREG VAN POPPEL VCC alumnus Executive Chef and Director of Culinary and Restaurant Operations, Terminal City Club Former Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Executive Chef
Trained under Chef Bruno Marti JEN PETERS VCC alumna Chef & Founder of Nextjen.ca gluten-free blend + recipe book Former Executive Chef for award-winning restaurants in London + Vancouver
Penticton Wine & Country Chamber of Commerce, Top 40 Under 40 PAUL CECCONI 2014 VCC Outstanding Alumni ‘Changemaker’ Award VCC Alumnus Owner, BRODO Kitchen, Penticton Farm-to-table approach, maximizes the use of fresh and local products
~ Appeared on Top Chef Canada and Eat St. ~ 2010 CCFCC Canadian Chef of the Year CLEMENT CHAN VCC alumnus Chef / Owner Torafuku Modern Asian Eatery, Le Tigre Food Truck Culinary Olympics competitor Hapa Izakaya, Chambar and Blue Water Cafe
Karl Schier Apprentice of the Year JASON HARRIS VCC faculty and alumnus Executive Sous Chef, Fairmont Vancouver Airport 2006 Bocuse d’Or Apprentice Worked previously in Whistler, Haida Gwaii, Rocky Mountains
“Best Chef in the City” 2013 Georgia Straight
VCC faculty and alumnus
Culinary Olympics Team Canada Captain
Combines Persian heritage with Pacific Northwest influences
8 international gold medals
One of only two Certified Master Chefs in Canada TOBIAS MACDONALD VCC faculty and alumnus Past Culinary Olympics Team Canada Captain 2010, 2012 WACS Global Chef competitor 2005, 2006 Culinary Team Canada five gold
Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee SCOTT JAEGER 2016, 2008 Culinary Olympics Team Canada four gold Pear Tree Restaurant, Chef Owner 2007 Bocuse d’Or competitor + Chef of the Year Cooked in Switzerland, England, France, Australia
West Coast Cuisine specialist BLAIR RASMUSSEN VCC alumnus Executive Chef, Vancouver Convention Centre Served the royal family, countless politicians and celebrities. Previous gigs: Hyatt Regency and Meridian Hotel
VCC Culinary Arts department head COLLIN GILL VCC faculty and alumnus Participated at international culinary competitions Cooked in Washington DC, Chicago and Switzerland 1993 Karl Schier Apprentice of the Year
Renowned chef, long-time culinary advocate + mentor BRUNO MARTI 2016 Culinary Olympics Team Canada Coach CC Honorary Outstanding Alumni Award Past owner of La Belle Auberge 2008 Order of BC
Cooked for Prince William and Kate Middleton JOHN CARLO (JC) FELICELLA VCC faculty and alumnus 2016 Culinary Olympics Team Canada manager 2010 CFCC Chef of the Year Coached World Culinary Olympic teams, 15 gold + 2 silver
Culinary Olympics Team Canada DAVID WONG Product Development Chef, Earls Kitchen + Bar Former VCC Culinary Arts faculty VCC alumnus Jar Restaurant Owner 2009 Bocuse d’Or competitor
Chopped Canada winner, Top Chef Canada competitor SHELLEY ROBINSON Regional Executive Chef, Coast Hotels VCC faculty and alumna Co-authored four cookbooks Successful restauranteur
