Chef Bios 2018 (3) - Taste Of SaskatchewanActivities/Awards: • Winner of Beer Bacon Bands 2015 • Winner of People’s Choice Award at PotashCorp Wintershines Soup Cook Off 2016

LayneArdellTwitter:toontownchefCurrentPosition&Establishment:CorporateChef,PrairieMeatsandExecutiveChef,AlDenteBistro&Catering

Workplacewebsite:www.prairiemeats.caPastPositions:

• ExecutiveChefMacArthurRiverUraniumMine• ExecutiveChefSelwynLakeLodge• ExecutiveSousChefSaskatoonTravelodge

Activities/Awards:

• 2018ChefsGalaandshowcasePeople’sChoiceChampion• 2015ZooGalaPeople’sChoiceChamp• IlovebuildingStarWarsLegowithmydaughtersIsabellaandScarlette

FunFacts:1. Favouritepieceofkitchenequipment:GrillMat2. LastSupper:Bacononbaconwrappedinbacon3. FavouriteChef:TrentBrears4. BeforeIdieIwanttoeatat?...(again)atJoëlRobuchon’srestaurantinMGMGrand-VegasFamily:DaughtersIsabella(5yearsold)andScarlette(2yearsold)andwifeCrystal.Isabella’sfavouritefoodisribsandsushiandScarletteloveschocolateandchewwies.Philosophy:Lifeisbetterwithbacon-especiallycherrysmokedbacon.

SimonReynolds

Instagram:britchef1805CurrentPosition&Establishment:ChefOwneratSimon’sFineFoods

Workplacewebsite:http://www.simonsfinefoods.comPastPositions:

• ChefownerSimon’sBritishFlavours• HeadChefTheCarvedAngelGastroPub-Colchester,England

Activities/Awards:

• Kayaking• Fishing

FunFacts:1. Favouritepieceofkitchenequipment:Vitamix2. LastSupper:Chickenmadras,naan,mangochutney,sagaloo3. FavouriteChef:DarrenCraddock4. BeforeIdieIwanttoeatat?...TheFatDuckinBray-on-ThamesPhilosophy:Saywhatyoumean,meanwhatyousay

DarrenCraddock

Instagram:dcraddockTwitter:craddy1971CurrentPosition&Establishment:HeadChefattheLuthercareVillageatStonebridgeandTheVillageBistroPastPositions:

• ExecutiveChefatRiversideCountryClub,Saskatoon• ExecutiveChefatRadissonAdmiralHotel,Toronto• ExecutiveSousChefatMetropolitanHotel,Toronto

Activities/Awards:

• GoldMedalPlatesBronzeMedalist-2017• GoldMedalPlatesGoldMedalist-2015,2012• GoldMedalPlatesSilverMedalist-2014• SaskatoonChefoftheYear-2015,2012

FunFacts:1. Favouritepieceofkitchenequipment:Vitamix2. LastSupper:aproperEnglishSundayRoastdinner3. FavouriteChef:MarcoPierreWhite4. BeforeIdieIwanttoeatat?...FrenchLaundry

Family:Threebeautifulchildren-Emilie,JaydenandChloePhilosophy:Takeabeautifulpieceoffood,treatitsimplyanddon’tcomplicateit.

GregDoucetteInstagram:@chef12_7CurrentPosition&Establishment: Co-OwneroftheRockandRavenPub.CausalCulinaryInstructoratSaskatchewanPolytechnic.

Workplacewebsite:http://www.therookandravenpub.comPastPositions:

• ClassicallyFrenchtrainedandheavilyinfluencedinmodernItalianduringhistimeinMontreal

• Experimentalinuseofoffal,offcuts,charcuterie,andSaskgrains,pulsesandmustard.

• Likestospendtimevolunteeringinschoolsandteachingkidshowtocook

Activities/Awards:• WinnerofBeerBaconBands2015• WinnerofPeople’sChoiceAwardatPotashCorpWintershinesSoupCookOff2016• ParticipatedinChef’sGala,ZooGalaandGoldMedalplateswhereheplanstotakethe

podiumthisyear!FunFacts:1. Favouritepieceofkitchenequipment:Woodenspoon/tongs/Frenchknife2. LastSupper:Wholeroastpig(especiallycheek,shankandbelly)withrice,beans,polenta

andcollards.Anassortmentofdumplingsandrollstostart.3. FavouriteChef:AnthonyBourdain4. BeforeIdieIwanttoeatat?...TheFrenchLaundry,AlineaandD.O.M.Family:Constantsourceofloveandinspiration,hisdaughterSophie.Philosophy:

Liveyourlife24hoursatatime.Taketimetostopandsmelltheroses…loveothers…loveyourself…helpothers…askforhelp…letthelittlethingsgo…findserenity…beatpeace…enjoythemoment…thefuturehasn’tbeenwrittenyetandthepastisjuststorieswetellourselvesinthepresent…bepresent.

DanaChadorfInstagram:DanaChadorfCurrentPosition&Establishment:SouschefatSaskatoonClubandInstructorattheLocalKitchenPastPositions:

• LineCookattheLodgeofTorreyPinesinLaJolla,California

• PrivateCatererinHell’sKitchenNY

Activities/Awards:

• SaskatchewanTopChefWinner2015&2016• 2017WintershinesSoupCookOffWinner• 2014SeniorTurkeyCompetitionWinner

FunFacts:1. Favouritepieceofkitchenequipment:Vitaprep,Grillandallthingsthatwork2. LastSupper:IhopetonotknowthatIameatingmylastsupper,myfavouritemealispastawith

roastedtomatoesandgarlicandredwine.3. FavouriteChef:BesidesAnthonyBourdain,mayherestwell.4. BeforeIdieIwanttoeatat?...Alinea,doaweeklongtriptoMontrealFamily:HusbandMattMorrisanddogBertha.Philosophy:Bekindandrespectfultooneanotherandespeciallytoyourfoodsources.

MichaelLinkTwitter:chefbull6Instagram:mlconsultingchefCurrentPosition&Establishment:ChefforWesternConcessionsatSaskTelCentreandChefatTheIronsKitchen&PatioatTheWillowsGolfandCountryClub

Workplacewebsite:http://www.sasktelcentre.comandhttp://www.willowsgolf.comPastPositions:

• SoulieoFoods• Calories• AromaRestoBar

Activities/Awards:• SilverMedalistGoldMedalPlates2013• ThreetimeGoldMedalPlatesCompetitor

FunFacts:1. Favouritepieceofkitchenequipment:An8burnerandagoodsautépan2. LastSupper:SearedFoieGrasonbrioche3. FavouriteChef:ChefBlairLebsack4. BeforeIdieIwanttoeatat?...LeBernardinFamily:Wife,Michelleandtwodaughters,BaileyandNicole.Philosophy:Simplefood,simpleplates.

MatthewRobinCurrentPosition&Establishment:KitchenManageratCapitolMusicClub

Workplacewebsite:http://www.capitolyxe.caPastPositions:

• ExecutiveChefatTheIvy• ExecutiveChefatTheLeagueSportsLounge• ExecutiveChefatTusqSteakHouse

FunFacts:1. Favouritepieceofkitchenequipment:AngoodChef’sknife2. LastSupper:NewYorkStriploinwithacoldblackbeanpasta,

avocado,corn,tomato&peanutsauce3. FavouriteChef:GordonRamsey4. BeforeIdieIwanttoeatat?...TheFrenchLaundryFamily:Marriedfor7yearsandhavetwosons.Fromafamilyoffoursiblingsandparents.Philosophy:Enjoythemomentthat’shappeningrightnow.Don’tfocusonthepastoritwillcloudthefuture.

BrooklynLusignan-Beauchamp

Instagram:@cookingfood_yxeCurrentPosition&Establishment: 2ndCookatRadissonHotel PastPositions:

• cookatBlissFineFood • cookatCutCasualSteakandTap

Activities/Awards:

• 2018ProvincialWinnerofCFJuniorChefCompetition • 2016EdRogersCulinaryAward • 2016ProvincialWinnerofSaputoJuniorChefCompetition • 2016ZooGalaPeople’sChoiceChamp • 2015GoldMedalistofSkillsCanadaSaskatchewan

FunFacts: 1. Favouritepieceofkitchenequipment:PastaRoller2. LastSupper:Carbonara3. FavouriteChef:DerekCottonandScottTorgerson4. BeforeIdieIwanttoeatat?atThomasKeller’sBouchonBistroinYountville

Philosophy: Theonlytruewisdomisinknowingthatyouknownothing.

MichaelBeauleInstagram:@michaelbeaule

CurrentPosition&Establishment:CulinaryArtsInstructoratSaskatchewanPolytechnic

PastPositions:

• BlissFineFoods• St.ThomasMoreCollege• PetroleumClub-Calgary

Activities/Awards:

• SchooltriptoAguascalientes,Mexico • TrainingtotryaStrongmancompetition• SlowFood• C.C.Cdesignation

FunFacts:1.Favouritepieceofkitchenequipment:Coffeepress2.LastSupper:Whatwouldbemylastsupper?......IthinkIwouldwanttogooutonatummyfullofSushi.3.FavouriteChef:IalwayswantedtoworkforCharlieTrotterwhenIstartedcooking,buttherearesomanyamazingchefsthatIrespect.4.BeforeIdieIwanttoeatat?........Everywhere,somuchgoodfoodoutthere!Family:Louise–wife,Alec–son,andLeah–daughter.

Philosophy:Ijustwantto“Stayfitandhavefun”.

CorradoVallatiCurrentPosition&Establishment:LineCookatSaskatoonInn&ConferenceCentre WorkplaceWebsite:http://www.saskatooninn.com/

PastPositions:

• BanquetCookatSaskatoonInn&ConferenceCentre• BreakfastCookatSaskatoonInn&ConferenceCentre• LineCookatSaskatoonInn&ConferenceCentre•

Activities/Awards: • Cooking • Travel• Football

FunFacts:1.Favouritepieceofkitchenequipment:Pipingbag2.LastSupper:Whatwouldbemylastsupper?FiletMignon&RussianCaviar3.FavouriteChef:BobbyFlay4.BeforeIdieIwanttoeatat?AlineaRestaurantFamily:Livewithmyfatherandsister.

Philosophy:Bekindandrespectful.

KennedyZivkovichInstagram:@_Kennyoudigit

CurrentPosition&Establishment:Cook,TwelveGrillatGreenbryreGolf&CountryClub

WorkplaceWebsite:http://www.greenbryre.com/PastPositions:

• PrepCookatManhattanGastroPubandRestaurant• LineCookatSmitty’sFamilyRestaurant

Activities/Awards:

• 2018Volunteered–GoldMedalPlates• 2018Volunteered–ChefsNinthAnnualGala• 2018ParticipantofWintershinesSoupCompetition• 2015CertificateforCulinaryBootCamp

FunFacts:1.Favouritepieceofkitchenequipment:onesthatworkandsharpknives2.LastSupper:Halibutfishtacosandmushroomsoup3.FavouriteChef:LynnCrawford4.BeforeIdieIwanttoeatat?RubyWatchcoFamily:Youngestsiblingofthreeandproudauntieofthree.

Philosophy:Embracelife,andtheadventuresitbringsmyway.

ToddClarkCurrentPosition&Establishment:Evening&EventChef-BoffinsPublicHouse-InnovationPlace

Workplacewebsite:www.boffins.ca

PastPositions:• Saucier-WestRestaurant,VancouverB.C.• ChefdePartie-L’Ambroisie,Paris,France

ChefdePartie–L’AtelierdeJoëlRobuchon,Paris,France

Activities/Awards: • Travelling• Swimming• Goodglassofwine/conversation• Playingpiano

FunFacts:1.Favouritepieceofkitchenequipment::PlasticPastryScraperie:“Raclette”inFrench2.LastSupper:Freshbreadwiththebestbutterandlotsofcheese3.FavouriteChef:JoëlRobuchonorMarcoPierreWhite4.BeforeIdieIwanttoeatat?...MichelBrasRestaurantFamily:Mother-Peggy,Father-Ron,Sister-Hilary,Niece-Ella,Niece-Drew.Nephew-Eric,Borther-in-law-Jay

Philosophy:Tomakeacuisinewheretheproduceandproductshines.