Experience an unforgettable evening featuring 15 chef-led tasting stations, exceptional beverages, live entertainment, and some of Canada's top women in food and beverage—all while championing mentorship and the next generation of culinary talent.
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Yes Shef returns to Toronto for an unforgettable evening of chef-led tasting experiences, exceptional beverages, live entertainment, and some of the city's top women in food and beverage—all while championing mentorship and the next generation of culinary talent.
Learn MoreIn an industry where women remain underrepresented, Yes Shef celebrates mentorship by pairing acclaimed chefs with women studying culinary arts. While guests enjoy each chef’s signature dish, they’re also supporting an event that fosters connection, opportunity, and change for the next generation of women in food.
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Lorie Leung is a Toronto-based hospitality industry professional with over 13 years of experience in Vancouver and Toronto. With a background in corporate events and restaurant operations, she understands the magic (and madness) behind what makes a bar or restaurant truly successful and brings that perspective into in beverage sales and brand partnerships.
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Chef Charlotte Langley is a celebrated Canadian chef, ocean steward, and food industry visionary redefining the future of canned and packaged foods. As the Founder and President of Langley Foods Inc., a Canadian-based CPG fund and food innovation company, Charlotte is building a new model for the industry — one rooted in sustainability, culinary creativity, and ethical integrity.
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Meet Divya Rathi-Aggarwal, the creative heart and hands behind Butter & Batter. With a deep passion forblending culinary artistry and nostalgia, Divya left the structured path of an Ivy League education andcorporate life to pursue her dream of entrepreneurship. Drawing inspiration from her South Asian heritage,she infuses bold, vibrant flavours into delicate French macarons, creating a unique dessert experience thattells a story in every bite.
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High energy, incredible food and drink, and a beautiful way to celebrate women in culinary.
Yes Shef puts fun, taste, and meaning into our culinary careers… I am so proud to be involved with Yes Shef.
It was a foodie’s dream.
An incredible event. In a time like this, it’s inspiring to see the community come together to support women in culinary.
Thank you to the partners helping make Yes Shef possible. Together, we’re cooking up something extraordinary.
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“I can say with confidence that Yes Shef is one of the most inspiring, inclusive, and future-focused events on the culinary calendar.”