2025 Yes Shef Vancouver

Canada's premier event spotlighting top women-led talent and bold flavours.
Hosted at the iconic Fairmont Pacific Rim, Yes Shef was an unforgettable night of connection and culinary excellence.
November 6, 2025 5:30 PM
Fairmont Pacific Rim
15 Tasting Stations

Discover the women redefining Canada’s culinary scene

Jessica Kwon

Cactus Club Cafe Richmond

Jess has been instrumental in launching a Junior Sous Chef program at Cactus and has been involved in the Women in Leadership program and the Training and Development taskforce.

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Kate Siegel

Fairmont Pacific Rim

Kate Siegel, Executive Pastry Chef at Fairmont Pacific Rim, has honed her craft across top hotels and chocolatiers. Passionate about chocolate, local ingredients, and mentorship, she brings creativity and vision to her acclaimed pastry programs.

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Sheereen Price & Gabrielle Mustapich

1983 Creamy Espresso Martini

1983 was founded by Sheereen and Gabrielle with a simple goal: to create an espresso martini that tastes like the one you’d order at your favourite cocktail bar, without the wait or the shaker.

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What Guests Are Saying

An incredible event. In a time like this, it’s inspiring to see the community come together to support women in culinary.
Past Attendee
It was a foodie’s dream.
Laura Ullock, Food and Lifestyle Digital Creator
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
High energy, incredible food and drink, and a beautiful way to celebrate women in culinary.
Past Attendee

Impact at a Glance

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15
K
in scholarships will be awarded at Yes Shef
15
mentorship pairings created through this event
100
%
of proceeds support women of recreation, tourism, and hospitality

As Seen In

“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
Partner Spotlight

Thank you to the partners helping make Yes Shef possible. Together, we’re cooking up something extraordinary.

“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
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