Chef Michael Smith, C.M., is one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs, a passionate advocate for sustainable home cooking, and a champion of farm-to-table cuisine. As a member of the Order of Canada and Prince Edward Island’s Food Ambassador, Michael has dedicated his career to inspiring families to cook with fresh, local ingredients.

With a warm and engaging presence, Chef Michael has become a household name through his many television appearances, hosting and judging popular cooking shows on Food Network Canada, with his shows airing in over 100 countries worldwide. In Spring 2025, fans can look forward to Chef on Fire Season 2, exclusive to Bell customers on Fibe TV1, alongside the release of his latest cookbook, Wood, Fire & Smoke: Recipes and Techniques for Wood-Fired Cooking.
A prolific author, Michael has written 13 best-selling cookbooks, with Farmhouse Vegetables earning a prestigious 2024 Taste Canada Award nomination. His influence extends far beyond Canada as he frequently travels to host special culinary events around the world.

Alongside his wife, Chastity, Michael owns and operates The Inn at Bay Fortune and The Inn at Fortune Bridge on Prince Edward Island. Their renowned FireWorks Feast is an immersive, multi-course culinary experience that has garnered international acclaim, making it a must-visit destination for food lovers seeking an authentic farm-to-fork adventure.