After a traditional chef’s training in Switzerland and extended education in business studies 40 years ago, Chris Aerni travelled and worked in various restaurants and hotels gaining experience in the different kitchen ranks and corporate managerial positions from Australia to Toronto.
In 2001 he and his wife purchased the Rossmount Inn in St. Andrews-By-The-Sea, New Brunswick, an 87 acre estate set between the forest and the sea including an 18 room Inn with a fully licensed bar and restaurant.
Since then the Rossmount has gained a wonderful reputation as a culinary Inn for its creative, seasonal and market fresh “cuisine spontané”, honoring home grown, local ingredients and the people who produce them. Aside from running the day to day operation of the Inn, Chris has been and continues to be actively involved in various aspects of the sustainable food and tourism industry in and outside of New Brunswick.
As part of making his chefs dream come true, Chris forages his own wild foods through out the season and loves spending time in his kitchen gardens.