Jeff Stewart is a Red Seal–certified chef, sommelier, educator, and the Executive Director of Food Day Canada. His culinary journey began in small-town Canada, inspired by his mother and grandmother’s deep belief in food as a force for community and connection.

Jeff has worked in some of Canada’s most respected kitchens, including Sooke Harbour House, Scaramouche, Langdon Hall, and Eigensinn Farm, and internationally in Michelin-starred and destination kitchens across Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Alongside his culinary career, he holds an Honours B.Comm, an MBA, and has expanded his work into culinary medicine through studies with Harvard Medical School.

A passionate educator and storyteller, Jeff has taught at leading colleges and universities and played a role in securing federal recognition for Food Day Canada. Today, he leads national campaigns celebrating Canadian food while expanding his work in food education, culinary medicine, and wellness through his platform, FoodU.ca.