Chef — Atlantic Canada Showcase
Stefan D. Czapalay
Stefan D. Czapalay, c.c.c. (Certified Chef de Cuisine), is one of Canada's premiere culinary activists. He came to the forefront of Canada's culinary scene as a result of frustration more than desire. While working at a small country inn on Prince Edward Island, he noticed a predominant use of low quality ingredients and imported produce, and a disregard for fresh local produce available from local farms struggling to sell their produce. His rationale – that chefs should use quality local products - was instilled in him even further after a short stay in Europe, where the chefs with whom Stefan worked displayed such strong convictions about supporting local producers.
His nationally acclaimed restaurant, Seasons in Thyme, on Prince Edward Island, was awarded three stars from “Where to Eat in Canada”, Four Diamonds from CAA/AAA and widely recognized as one of Canada’s most innovative restaurants. He is a member of the Research Chefs Association, the Canadian Culinary Federation, La Chaîne de Rôtisseurs, the Opimian Society and a charter member of Cuisines Canada.
During the chefs travels around the world, he learned many techniques and discovered an incredible array of ingredients for cooking, and this led to his new role with Jazz Fine Foods, Inc. and the newly formed Brand “Over and Above” which will showcase some of the best ingredients of the world.
Chef Stefan is now the Director of Culinary Innovation and Research and Development for Jazz Fine Foods, Inc. and is, responsible for identifying trends and industrializing restaurant quality recipes for large scale production.
Chef Stefan is a strong supporter of sustainable harvesting and wild caught seafood.
www.overandabove.com