Chef who appreciates simple and easy recipes that work. Favourite equipment; wood burning pizza oven.

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Chef Robert Catherine was born and raised in Windsor Ontario and had a passion for cooking and food at an early age. Chef Robert studied culinary arts at St. Clair College where he learned to develop his own unique style and flair.

He continued with his career at various restaurants in Essex County which included, the Chicken Court where he was the Sous Chef, La Guardia as Sous Chef and Navy Yard Restaurant as Head Chef.

He also gained commercial cooking experience cooking at Hotel Dieu Hospital and University of Windsor Food Services. He gained valuable management experience working for Marsh Foods as a purchasing agent Restauranics as a supervisor and regional manager. He then moved into teaching for the Greater Essex County District School Board as a culinary instructor.

Chef Robert was a featured culinary expert and guest on CTV every Tuesday with local weather personality Arms Bumanlag. The culinary segment featured local foods and cooking demonstrations.

Chef Robert cooking styles, culinary philosophy and passion reflects the growing trend towards a healthier and down-to-earth lifestyle.

Online cooking with Chef Robert

Chef Robert promotes working with local ingredients, farmers and suppliers whenever possible. He has done culinary events promoting Grow Local Essex County Ingredients with his culinary students from Century Secondary School. Chef Robert sees the benefits of local ingredients, ethnic foods and the value it brings to the local food culture.

Chef Robert is retired and currently working on developing online cooking classes. Stay tuned!