2025 Yes Shef Vancouver

Canada's premier event spotlighting top women-led talent and bold flavours.
Hosted at the iconic Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver’s definitive luxury hotel. Join us for 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

Melanie MacInnes

Locality Brewing

Melanie MacInnes, owner of Locality Brewing, leads a farm-based brewery growing its own barley and hops. She champions the connection between people, land, and ingredients, a philosophy central to Locality Brewing’s ethos.

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Sarah Meconse Mierau

Tradish Ancestor Cafe & Indigenous Food Truck

Chef Sarah offers delicious, organic, Indigenous, sustainable nourishment at Tradish's The Ancestor Cafe. Her goal is to nurture a deeper appreciation for Indigenous culture through culinary experiences & offer visitors an opportunity to learn about Indigenous ingredients through traditional and innovative dishes.

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Steph Baryluk

Nihkhah

Chef Steph Baryluk, Teetl’it Gwich’in from Fort McPherson, celebrates Indigenous culture through food. Creator of SFU’s “Rooted” program, she shares Gwich’in traditions worldwide via receptions, classes, and speaking, honouring her heritage of hunting, fishing, and storytelling.

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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
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in scholarships will be awarded at Yes Shef
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mentorship pairings created through this event
100
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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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