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

Valli Manickam

Plenty Real Brews

Valli Manickam is the Founder of Plenty Real Brews, a female-founded Vancouver beverage brand redefining Ready-to-Drink drinks with better-for-you cocktails and mocktails made from organic fruits, botanicals, and clean, high-quality ingredients.

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Neelam Dhaliwal

Kismet Estate Winery, Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association

As General Manager of Kismet Estate Winery, Neelam Dhaliwal champions hospitality and excellence at every turn. She curates memorable tasting room and culinary experiences, inviting guests to connect with Kismet’s story, explore its exceptional wines, and discover the Dhaliwal family’s passion for culture, farming, and community.

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Kelsey Coutts

Bangin’ Bannock

Bangin' Bannock is a social enterprise that specializes in creating and selling traditional and cultural Indigenous foods, with a focus on bannock.

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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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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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