B.C. Chefs Association

The Power of Community

Founded in July 1958 by a passionate group of chefs at the historic Lougheed Hotel in Burnaby, BC, the British Columbia Chefs' Association has a rich legacy. Among the founding members were the late Chefs Xavier Hetzman and Wally Shaw, both of whom also played pivotal roles in the creation of the Canadian Federation of Chefs and Cooks. Originally known as The Association of Chefs de Cuisine of BC, the organization received its official charter on February 27, 1959.