Jeffrey Van Geest is a highly skilled and dedicated certified chef with more than 10 years experience: his passion for food and wine run deep. He trained locally at Vancouver Community College, and completed his apprenticeship at the legendary Bishop’s Restaurant in Vancouver, one of Canada’s finest restaurants. He has worked at numerous fine-dining establishments in Whistler and Vancouver, including Chef Bernard’s Café in Whistler where he worked directly with Bernard Cassavant, Canada’s first Chef de Cuisine. Jeff’s style utilizes French technique, Asian esthetics and local sustainable and organic ingredients. His food is sophisticated enough for the most discerning diner, yet unpretentious and approachable. Jeff has cultivated relationships with organic farmers, fish purveyors and mushroom foragers. He has learned secrets from these suppliers that have changed him as a chef…where authentic food and flavour originate.