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

Fanfan Cheng

Little Karp

Born in a small town in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Northwestern China, Fanfan Cheng’s journey into hospitality has been one of passion, curiosity, and perseverance.

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Malindi Taylor

Fanny Bay Oysters

Malindi Taylor, a 5th-generation shellfish farmer from Totten Inlet, studied Creative Writing at UBC before joining Fanny Bay Oysters. She now manages chef relations and marketing, champions sustainable seafood, and co-founded Girls That Shuck!

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Destiny Hoostie & Kelsey Coutts

Bangin' Bannock

Together, Kelsey and Destiny built Bangin’ Bannock during the pandemic with the same spirit of resilience that inspired frybread itself: making something beautiful out of limited options.

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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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