TEAM CANADA PLACES 13 in the world
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TEAM CANADA VIDEO TRAILER
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PRESIDENT - SIMON SMOTKOWICZ
Since moving to Edmonton in 1975, French-born Chef Simon Smotkowicz has lent his talents to the Edmonton Plaza, the Four Seasons Edmonton as well as Delta Hotels in Edmonton, Winnipeg and Montreal. Committed to helping the community Chef Smotkowicz has been elected president of the Canadian Culinary Federation and president of our team. |
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MANAGER - THOMAS DELANNOY
Canada Director of Sales for Rougié for over 6 years, Thomas travelled across Canada to supply and assist the Hospitality community. His employer is one of the main sponsors at the finals and founder of the Bocuse d'Or Winners Academy. This atypical profile will complete team Canada organization with a corporate perspective. |
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JURY - JOHN HIGGINS
Chef John Higgins has cooked for the Queen at Buckingham Palace, for heads of state in Washington, at Michelin Star Malmaison, and ran the King Edward before becoming director of George Brown College Toronto. Chef Higgins also has an extensive experience in competition: Top Chef, Chopped, Culinary Olympic to name a few. |
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CANDIDATE - TREVOR RITCHIE
Chef Technologist at George Brown College Toronto, Chef Ritchie worked in Canada's best kitchens: Langdon Hall, Queen's Landing, La Société, Campagnolo just to name a few. Cooking competition isn't new for him: he was Chopped Champion (Chopped Canada), represented Canada and won gold at Hans Beuschkens Culinary Challege, placed world second at Angliss Culinary Cup, and was Bocuse d'Or Canada Coach for the 2017 finals. |
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COMMIS - JENNA REICH
Student at George Brown College, Jenna is eager to master the arts of fine cuisine. This talented hard worker can be seen as the extension of the candidate's arm when performing. |
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COACH - JAMES OLBERG
Chef Olberg has cooked across the country for more than two decades in such kitchens as the King Edward Hotel, La Societe bistro, the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer, and Queen's Landing Hotel. Last year he stepped down his job as culinary director and executive chef of Glowbal Group in Vancouver to represent Canada at Bocuse Finale. |
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KITCHEN ASSISTANT - NICK LIN
A graduate of George Brown College, Chinese-born Chef Nick Lin first showed his passion as a student volunteer assisting Chef Trevor Ritchie at Bocuse d’Or Canada Selection Competition 2016. Since then, he has been of great support thanks to his natural talent and hard work. Nick is excited and humble to work once again with Team Canada as kitchen assistant in 2018. |
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KITCHEN ASSISTANT - KEVIN BUCK
A graduate of George Brown College, Kevin has worked with Team Canada at the 2017 Bocuse d'Or competition. After returning from a semester in Italy, he is extremely excited to work with Team Canada again in 2019. |
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ADVISOR - JEAN-PIERRE CHALLET
French-born Chef Jean-Pierre Challet is internationally recognized for his mastery of French cuisine and led many best restaurants in Toronto. Currently Executive Chef at The Fifth Toronto, Chef Challet brings his endless knowledge from representing Canada on multiple occasions at The James Beard House and not missing a single Bocuse Finale in Lyon France. |
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ADVISOR - JOHN PLACKO
Born in Australia, Chef Placko quickly traveled around the world to work in the best restaurants. Since he moved to Canada he also helped the industry as corporate Chef until he started his own business: Modern Culinary Academy and Powder for Texture. Last but not least Chef Placko represented Australia at the 1989 Bocuse d'Or. |
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HEAD OF PLATTER DESIGN - LUIGI FERRARA
Luigi Ferrara is a visionary designer and head of design and film production teams. Luigi is the Dean of the Centre for Arts, Design & Information Technology at George Brown College in Toronto, Canada and Director of the internationally acclaimed Institute without Boundaries (IwB). |
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PLATTER DESIGNER, FABRICATION MANAGER - SEAN SINA ZARABI
With a background in Industrial Design and Design Management Sina is a pioneer in utilizing and merging state-of-the-art technology within everyday design projects and pushes the envelope of ordinary into perfection one sketch at a time. He is responsible for design and fabrication of the platter, cloches, molds and custom made kitchen utensils. |
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COMMUNICATION - BRIGITTE FOISY
As a respected marketing and communications professional with over 20 years of solid experience, Brigitte has promoted some of the best food brands in the country. This altruist entrepreneur helps us promote our various event through her agency: THE PR DEPARTMENT. |
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FILM PRODUCTION - ANDREW WRIGHT
Andrew is an Associate Producer and the Post-Production supervisor at the Institute without Boundaries. He is coordinating the filming of the Bocuse d'Or project and is also helping to write, edit and mix the sound for the final production. |
THEY SUPPORTED US IN OUR TRAINING
MARK McEWAN
The McEwan Group |
JASON BANGERTER
Langdon Hall Cambridge |
ROMAIN AVRIL
Lavelle Toronto |
DANIEL CRAIG
Delta Kelowna |
SEAN REEVE
Mackenzie Room Vancouver |
JONATHAN GUSHUE
The Berlin Kitchener |
BRANDON OLSEN
La Banane Toronto |
MARC LEPINE
Atelier Ottawa |
ROYCE LI
Shoko Toronto |
MATTHEW TAI
Sheraton Toronto |
JESSICA MARTINEAU
Oliver & Bonacini Toronto |
PATRICK GARLAND
Absinthe Ottawa |
ANDRÉS LARA
Cacao Barry Toronto |
TAKESHI HORINOUE
Lavanderia/Park Montreal |
JASON MORRIS
Le Fantôme Montreal |
GILLES TOLEN
Salmigondis Montreal |
BRIANA KIM
Cafe My House Ottawa |
JOE THOTTUNGAL
Coconut Lagoon Ottawa |
ANDRES MARQUEZ
The taco diplomat Toronto |
DIDIER LEROY
French Master Chef Toronto |
OLIVIER LE CALVEZ
El Catrin Toronto |
ANDREW LECKY
Private Chef Toronto |
MARVIN PALOMO
DaiLo Toronto |
LUIS VALENZUELA
Carmen Toronto |
PATRICK McMURRAY
The Ceili Cottage Toronto |
CORA JAMES
Mamakas Taverna & Agora |
STEPHEN BAIDACOFF
Campagnolo Toronto |
FRANK LU
Trattoria Burnaby |
SAMUEL SIROIS
ITHQ Montreal |
GRÉGORY FAYE
Montreal |
TRENT BREARS
Legislative Foodservice SK |
JONATHAN THAUBERGER
Crave Kitchen +Wine Regina |
CHARLES OLIVIER DUBÉ
CFP Marie-Rivier |
ADAM MARTIN
Miel Montreal |
NICOLAS DUTERTRE
Cacao Barry Chocolate Academy Montreal |
DANIEL GARCIA
ITHQ |
ANTHONY LUSSIER
Bistro V Varennes |
TAKEUCHI NOZOMU
Nozy Montreal |
FRÉDÉRIC DUFORT
Chez Lionel Boucherville |
ROMAIN LEROT
Café Prague Montreal |
MARCUS SAHOU
FoieGwa Montreal |
JEREMIE FALISSARD
Barroco Bocata Montreal |
JEROEN VAN HELVOIRT
La Rocca Toronto |
NED BELL
Vancouver Club |
DAVID HAWKSWORTH
Hawksworth Vancouver |
ANGUS AN
Maenam Vancouver |
ERIN SEARLE
Anna Lena Vancouver |
SEAN MURRAY
Pan Pacific Vancouver |
SARAH MORTEN
YEW Vancouver |
ALEX CHEN
Boulevard Vancouver |
SCOTT JAEGER
The Pear Tree Burnaby |
MAKOTO ONO
Mak m Ming Vancouver |
JAMES WALT
Araxi Whistler |
STACY JOHNSON
Ocean Wise Vancouver |
DAVID WONG
Earls Vancouver |
MELISSA CRAIG
Bearfoot Bistro Whistler |
ALEX TUNG
Acadian Sturgeon&Caviar |
VICTOR BARRY
Piano Piano Toronto |
CORI OSBORNE
Bacchanal Toronto |
MATHIEU PERREAULT-JESSERY
Le coup Monté |
VERONIQUE GRENIER
Sommelière |
PHILIPPE J. HÉTU
Alimentation Maison |
FRÉDÉRIC COSTA
Délice Lévis |
PHIL TEES
Asado Montréal |
CLAUDE BUZON
Chef's Hat |
ALEXANDRE AUBIN
Gaspor |
GEOFF SCOTT
Garland Canada |
CAROLE LECOCQ
Rougié Canada |
ELIANE NEVEU
Fêtes Gourmandes des Lanaudières |
FRANCOIS LANOY
La Table d'Antony |
YAN GARZON
Testek Instruments |
YOANN DUROY
CDBL |
THEY BELIEVED IN US
NATIONAL SPONSORS
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