Erica Karbelnik

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.

In 2016 chef Erica won chopped Canada.
In 2021 chef Erica competed alongside her husband and fellow chef, Josh Karbelnik, in Food Network Canada’s Top Chef Canada, where she took home the title and grand prize as Canadas Top Chef. During this competition, she honed into her Moroccan Israeli background bringing those flavours to the table and finding her stride in her cooking style.
In 2022 and 2025 Erica represented Canada in the 6th and 9th Campeonato Mundial De Tapas in Spain against 15 of the world’s best for the chance to earn the title.
In 2025 Chef Erica won gold for the Tapas of Americas representing Canada

Since Chef Erica has gone onto many shows and competitions such as Recipe for Disaster on CW Network, Chopped Canada (Food Network Canada 2016), The Chef Collective Battle as a judge and competing champion, and currently has her own show with her husband on Gusto Tv. Erica currently is the chef and co-owner of Karbs Catering & Private Events with her husband in Toronto where they specialize in bringing customized tasting menus and Michelin style dining to the comfort of your own home or event.

“ Food is my story, my craft, and my joy. I cook to honour the past, master the present, and inspire what’s next“