Erica Karbelnik
Chef Erica Karbelnik’s culinary journey began at a young age, igniting her passion for food at 17 years old where she embarked on her first professional cooking job in Toronto at ONE Restaurant. She co-owns Karbs Catering & Private Events with her husband Josh Karbelnik and are the co-hosts on two Gusto TV shows: BLITZ! and Gusto TV Studios Presents: Bring On The Karbs.
Emma Terrell
Emma Terrell, also known as The Urban Botanist, is a lifelong nature enthusiast and plant lover.
Emile Roy-Foster
Emile Roy-Foster is a next-generation fishmonger turned entrepreneur and the general manager of his family’s seafood market and restaurant, Pelican Seafood Market and Grill in Ottawa, Canada.
Eloise Knight
Elizabeth Manville
Elizabeth’s love for cooking grew from her family, “My parents always encouraged me to experiment in the kitchen.” She took on an apprenticeship at the Empress Hotel, where she even had the opportunity to cook for Queen Elizabeth II.
Edie Zuckerbrot
Edie Zuckerbrot is a taco-loving, guacamole-making enthusiast who enjoys cooking with her dad. Known for her playful spirit and love of cute aprons, Edie’s favorite activity is whipping up creative taco dishes while dancing and singing in the kitchen.
Devan Rajkumar
Driven by his desire and ambition to be the best in the business, Guyanese, Canadian Chef Devan Rajkumar (aka Chef Dev) has no boundaries when it comes to culinary exploration.
Desiree Nielsen
Desiree Nielsen lives by the motto: real food for real people. She credits her Portuguese roots and gardening with her grandmother as the foundation for her love of healthy cooking.
Derek Dammann
Today, Chef Derek Dammann is based in Montréal where he is the proud owner of Maison Publique.
Craig Wong
Craig Wong is the Chef and owner of Patois Toronto, an Asian-Caribbean restaurant and the executive chef at Ting Irie, Dubai’s first Jamaican restaurant.
Caroline McCann-Bizjak
As a competitive person, Caroline has always been very invested in growing as a chef. She also got involved with farming during her career, leading her to become involved with supporting and cooking with good quality, local products.
Carlo Rota
Carlo Rota was born in London, England, and has said in an interview with CBC that his passion for cuisine comes from his father – a prominent international chef.
Bianca Osbourne
Bianca Osbourne is fun, sassy, outspoken, and quick with her signature knowing smile. A child of Caribbean immigrants, the Edmonton, Canada native is now based in Toronto where she teaches Food Media and Business at Centennial College.
Ashley Parsons
Ashley deeply believes in the transformative power of yoga and its profound benefits for the mind, body, and spirit.
Amanda Herrera
Amanda Herrera is a talented, fun-loving cook and caterer with a passion for using locally-sourced ingredients to create inspired dishes that reflect Canada’s diverse culture.
Abigail Dueck
Abby is a joyful cook who transforms simple ingredients into happiness, believing food is always better when made with care and a touch of magic.