Private Chef Simona Squamish, BC, Canada

Italian chef who focuses on enriching natural flavours of seasonal ingredients with balance and simplicity.

Maintaining the right balance between tradition and innovation.

Passionate and accomplished Executive chef with over 20 years of experience in leading a culinary team and managing high performance kitchens. Originally from Italy, I have spent most of my culinary career working in the US, UK and Canada where I had the pleasure to work for established restaurant groups such as Oliver & Bonacini, King Street Food Co, Jamie's Italian, Glowbal Group in Vancouver and most recently, I was the Executive Chef at Fergie's & Sunwolf Resort in Squamish. Under my guidance, the restaurant and wedding venue achieved their highest ever customer satisfaction ratings and revenue growth. I have a strong culinary background, and I am well-versed in various cuisines from around the world, although my passion is regional Italian cuisine and the heritage that comes with it. Additionally, I have extensive experience in menu planning and I pride myself on my ability to stay up to date with the latest trends in food and hospitality, and I am always eager to learn something new.

Europe, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Vegan