Our Executive Chef Frank Sciabbarrasi joined La Vedette Convention Centre in 1990, and is the company's greatest asset. He has completed the George Brown Culinary Program, and completed his apprenticeship at The Regal Constellation Hotel under Master Chef Joseph Valanthen. Chef Frank has successfully completed the CFQ Exam, and was awarded "The Red Seal". In 1992, he was inducted as a member in the prestigious association of "La Chaine des Rotisseurs", and in 2000 was inducted in "Les Touches Blanches". Chef Frank has enjoyed his working experiences at many other fine food establishments, such as Biagio's Ristorante, King Ranch and The Vaughan Estates to name a few. He enjoys utilising his talents by creating unique gourmet dishes.Chef Frank was recently featured as a guest on the Food Networks 'Christine Cushing Live'.

   
 

'Start of the day, what's on the menu ?
Chef Frank explains a typical wedding menu from the kitchen while blanching parisienne potatoes.

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'The secret of keeping your veggies fresh and green'
Chef Frank explains and demonstrates how blanching and ice baths stop the cooking process and allows vegetables to be finished later for freshness and quality.

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'The Mis En Place List is the foundation of banquet kitchen organization'
Chef Frank is before the Mis En Place List with two colleagues, discussing the progress of the menu and its preparation thus far
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'Welcome to our Antipasto Bar'
View our Antipasto Bar with its variety of items, garnishes and props.

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'Pasta Service'
Witness the service of Pasta from the kitchen side.

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'It's almost over'
Near the end day, Chef Frank expresses his opinion on the kitchen's operation and performance.

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