CONSULTING AND PROJECTS

The following is a summary of special projects, programs and volunteer work that the Food and Service Resource Group has developed and delivered.
Food Service Menu and Recipe Development
  • Guest appearance on VTV Breakfast Show featuring recipe: Cider Poached Apples with Hazelnut Bark (see recipe)
  • Maximum Canada (Robert Mondavi Wines see recipes)
  • Waterfront Restaurant (ongoing)
  • B.C. Ferries (Gibson's, B.C.)
  • Sierra Grill (Two Contracts)
  • Pastels Restaurants (Two Contracts)
  • Jollibee Foods (Assorted Locations)
  • Beaconsfield Golf Club (Manilla, Phillipines)
  • Harbour House Revolving Restaurant (Montreal, Quebec) - Consulting Executive Chef (1987)
Restaurant Openings
  • Spirit Dancer Feast (Vancouver)
  • Gathering Place Restaurant (North Vancouver)
  • Classic #9 Restaurant (Port Moody)
  • Lonsdale Quay Hotel (three restaurants) - Executive Chef
Event Production
  • Canada a la Carte All Canadian Chef Race (12 shows)
  • Cornucopia at Whistler Chef Grand Prix (2 shows)
  • North Shore Crisis Services Society Fundraising Gala Dinner (4 shows)
Volunteer Work
  • National Chairperson (2000-2002)- Canadian Culinary Institute (CCI)
  • Chair - B.C. Cooks Trade Advisory Committee (8 years)
  • Past First Vice President B.C. Chefs Association
  • Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and the Yukon - Consulting Chef
  • Children's Miracle Network
  • B.C. Cancer Agency
  • Catering for B.C. Winter Games Opening Ceremonies
  • Canadian Mental Health Association - 40th Anniversary Fundraiser
  • DECK Committee
  • Oppenheimer Fair (3 years)
  • Downtown Eastside Community Kitchens Advisory Board
  • Vancouver Community Kitchens Advisory Committee
  • Downtown Eastside Social Enterprise Advisory Board
  • Recipient of the 2001 British Columbia Nutrition Council Jackie McConkey-Bridges Nutrition Communication Award
  • 2002 Nomination for Canadian Business for Social Responsibility Ethics in Action award for corporate efforts in revitalizing the community.
  • Director, Strathcona Business Improvement Association