Our first year in Mississauga was a resounding success, celebrating the women shaping Canada’s culinary scene.
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Hosted at the iconic Fairmont Pacific Rim, Yes Shef was an unforgettable night of connection and culinary excellence.
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A celebration for the women shaping Canada’s food and beverage industry, bringing people together for connection, mentorship, and inspiration.
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During this unique culinary experience, guests enjoyed tasting stations savouring delights crafted and curated by female-led teams.
See Past EventIn 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 Erica Karbelnik began cooking at a very young age. By 17, chef Erica started cooking professionally. She worked as an apprentice under chef Mark McEwan at ONE Restaurant, which led to a full-time position. Since, chef Erica has travelled across the globe, bringing flavours from each country into her cooking. She has worked alongside some of Canada’s most recognized chefs, training in classic French and Italian cuisine.
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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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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.”
