Hi, I’m Chef Bob
Thank you for visiting our page and getting to know me, Chef Bob!
A little about me:
I am certified Chef with over 35 years of experience in the culinary industry. I realized early in my career that the best way to expand my knowledge and gain experience was to travel the world. The countries I visited gave me an opportunity to learn about food, culture and so much more.
My travels took me to Rotterdam, Netherlands where I lived from 1991 to 1993, learning as much as I could about the culinary field.
In 1993 I took on Tel-Aviv, Israel where I ran a Yacht Club restaurant, one of the most well renowned fine dining restaurants in the world. This is where I was nominated as one of the 10 Best Chef’s in the Middle East area by the Jerusalem Post.
My next career move proved to be a great one, moving to Canada in 1998 where the doors for opportunity opened!
I started at the Executive Hotel as a Sous-Chef and in six months was promoted to the Executive Chef position for the same hotel chain in the Down Town Vancouver location.
In 2003, I became a member of the Canadian Culinary Association and that same year was offered a position with the (D.N.C.) which ran one of the largest resorts in Western Canada—Harrison Hot Springs. Starting as a an Executive Sous-Chef until the beginning of 2005, at which time I moved the position of Executive Chef.
Life took me many places, and eventually led me to accepting a position in 2007 at the Executive Hotel chains yet again. There I spent over 13 years growing, learning and managing multiple restaurant chains.
In 2013 I took the opportunity to again expand my education and knowledge in any way I could by completing the Certified Chef de Cuisine Program at Vancouver Community College (VCC). I truly believe you should never stop learning and growing your craft.
After many years I felt it was time to start and pursue my passion for food for myself. In 2020 I decided to start Chef Vancouver Catering in partnership with MV Decor, to make any wedding or event, outstanding and affordable for all clients.
Awards and Recognitions
Recognition Award for the contributions to the association and the Culinary Profession
BC Healthy Chef Competition – 1st Place
BC Health Chef Competition – Grand prize winner for Best Appetizer
BC Chef of the year for 2010
BCCA First Vice President (2012 – 2014)
BCCA President (2015 – 2016)
Julius Pokomandy Award
Master Chef Association – Plaque of gratitude for the international development of the culinary profession and gastronomy
