Join us in Mississauga for an unforgettable evening celebrating the women shaping Canada’s culinary scene.
Learn MoreIn 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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Chef Charlotte Langley is a celebrated Canadian chef, ocean steward, and food industry visionary redefining the future of canned and packaged foods. As the Founder and President of Langley Foods Inc., a Canadian-based CPG fund and food innovation company, Charlotte is building a new model for the industry — one rooted in sustainability, culinary creativity, and ethical integrity.
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Chef Suman is a Bahraini-Canadian culinary virtuoso whose passion is evident in every dish she creates, bringing a blend of authenticity, innovation, and compassion to every project she undertakes. She is on a mission to educate and share what Middle Eastern culture and food heritage is about, and how food transcends geography and cultural boundaries to bring people together. With her unwavering commitment to excellence, she continues to redefine culinary boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on the world of gastronomy and beyond.
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Evelyn is a serial entrepreneur, hospitality expert and TV personality. Under ‘Evelyn Chick Projects’ is Ahma, a dynamic event space, Love of Cocktails, an experiential events company and SIMPL THINGS, an award winning cocktail and snack bar alongside a few other annual projects. Named one of Imbibe Magazine’s Imbibe 75 - an annual list of the people who will shape the drinks world in the coming year, and Canada 100 Best’s ‘ICON’ Award 2025 she is thrilled to be a catalyst in the rapid growth of Canada’s vibrant food and beverage culture.
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High energy, incredible food and drink, and a beautiful way to celebrate women in culinary.
Yes Shef puts fun, taste, and meaning into our culinary careers… I am so proud to be involved with Yes Shef.
It was a foodie’s dream.
An incredible event. In a time like this, it’s inspiring to see the community come together to support women in culinary.
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.”