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 Tawnya Brant is a Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan citizen of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory and the chef-owner of Yawékon Foods, a catering and educational company dedicated to Haudenosaunee traditional and contemporary foodways. She is also the host of One Dish One Spoon on APTN, with season two airing in May 2026.
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Laurel is the Regional Chef for Eastern Canada with Moxies, where she has the privilege of leading and mentoring incredible culinary teams across the region. Her love for food began early, inspired by her mother and grandmother—both talented home cooks and bakers—who welcomed her into the kitchen and encouraged her curiosity. Those early moments sparked a passion that continues to guide her today.
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With 20 years of experience driving brand growth, Melissa Lubert is a strategic leader who currently steers the total marketing landscape for De'Longhi Group in Canada. Overseeing everything from national brand strategy to high-impact retail media, she blends corporate expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit to deliver exceptional results. Melissa is a dedicated mentor passionate about navigating the digital landscape and empowering the next generation of leaders.
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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.”