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Yingzhen Hu
Fairmont WaterfrontYingzhen Hu, known as Selivia, started her culinary career in 2017 graduating first in her class with honors at the highly esteemed Culinary Arts Academy at César Ritz Colleges in Switzerland.
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Experience Canada’s premier celebration of women in food and beverage.
November 18, 2026
Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver
Tickets On SaleExperience Yes Shef
This unforgettable evening brings together top culinary talent for a celebration of flavour, mentorship, and leadership. More than a night of incredible food, Yes Shef champions representation, opens doors, and celebrates the women shaping the future of hospitality.
November 18, 2026
Vancouver, BC
Experience an unforgettable evening featuring 20 tasting stations, exceptional beverages, live entertainment, and some of Canada's top women in food and beverage—all while championing mentorship and the next generation of culinary talent.
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May 10, 2027
Toronto, ON
Yes Shef returns to Toronto for an unforgettable evening of chef-led tasting experiences, exceptional beverages, live entertainment, and some of the city's top women in food and beverage—all while championing mentorship and the next generation of culinary talent.
Learn MoreServing up Change
A Culinary Event for a Cause
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100
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awarded in scholarships for up-and-coming women in culinary
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media impressions, and growing
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of proceeds support women of recreation, tourism, and hospitality
About Yes Shef
Pairing Passion with Purpose
In an industry where women remain underrepresented, Yes Shef celebrates mentorship by pairing acclaimed chefs with women studying culinary arts. While guests enjoy each chef’s signature dish, they’re also supporting an event that fosters connection, opportunity, and change for the next generation of women in food.
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Meet The Talent
Discover the Women Redefining Canadian Cuisine
Calia Pacle
Selene Aegean BistroCalia Pacle is a 24 year old Pastry Chef. She is born and raised in Winnipeg, MB and went to pastry school in Calgary, AB. Throughout her journey she has worked in countless places such as bakeries, hotels and restaurants. When she was 16 years old she competed in competitions and even brought home gold medals. Now she is the Pastry Chef for Selene Aegean Bistro in Vancouver, BC.
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High energy, incredible food and drink, and a beautiful way to celebrate women in culinary.
Past Attendee
Yes Shef puts fun, taste, and meaning into our culinary careers… I am so proud to be involved with Yes Shef.
Meeru Dhalwala, Co-owner, Lila
It was a foodie’s dream.
Laura Ullock, Food and Lifestyle Digital Creator
An incredible event. In a time like this, it’s inspiring to see the community come together to support women in culinary.
Past Attendee
Partner Spotlight
Thank you to the partners helping make Yes Shef possible. Together, we’re cooking up something extraordinary.
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“I can say with confidence that Yes Shef is one of the most inspiring, inclusive, and future-focused events on the culinary calendar.”
— Tracy Macgregor, Chief Operating Officer, Restaurants Canada