David teaches a wide range of the classes at the Dirty Apron Cooking School
and continues inspire, nurture and encourage budding chefs and food
enthusiast of all levels. Find out more about David

Join Nico to learn the secrets of the Chambar kitchen. Find out more about Nico

With a background steeped in classic techniques and a penchant for detail, Takashi has a foundation
that is rooted in a diverse array of cuisines Find out more about

Though she loves cooking in general, Mallorie's true passion and devotion is found in desserts.
A pastry chef with a big heart and that special sixth sense when it comes to matching the sweet
and the decadent, Mallorie is the 'go-to-girl' in anything dessert. Find out more about

Co-owners of Housewines Michelle and Michaela, as well as their staff of professional sommeliers
bring a wealth of wine knowledge to the school. Find out more about

Sebastian Cortez is a trained professional chef-turned-butcher Find out more about

Dominique and Cindy Duby are the chefs and owners of Wild Sweets By Dominique & Cindy DUBY®,
a critically acclaimed chocolate Atelier and Virtual Boutique, which has emerged as one of North
America’s finest artisan chocolatiers.
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This world-famous restaurateur aspired to culinary greatness ever since he was a small boy in Amritsar,
India. Vij has since become a multi-faceted entrepreneur, writing cookbooks, teaching cooking classes
and opening a second restaurant adjacent to his flagship operation, Vij's.

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Sherry Strong is a food philosopher and the author of "Return to Food - How Going Back is the Way
Forward”. Sherry became a chef in 1991, working in some of Australia's best restaurants and started
her cooking school 'The Foodlovers Workshop' in 1993. She is presently on the Vancouver Faculty of
the Institute of Holistic Nutrition and presents internationally on the philosophies in her book.
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London born and raised, Dan Hayes is the owner and chef at The London Chef, an interactive cooking
school with a café & pantry, and catering kitchen in Victoria, BC.
Hayes loves sharing his passion for seafood. His culinary style marries the best of classical French
techniques with Mediterranean flavours, and his easy-going approach to cooking makes him a student
favourite.
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