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Laura Richardson

Culinary Development Chef

Biography

Prior to being promoted to our Culinary Development Chef, Chef Laura had been the Lead Chef in the Food Court since 2017. She has worked in the culinary industry for 18 years and is a Red Seal certified chef. In addition, she holds a diploma in nutrition from SAIT in Calgary, Alberta. She is also a graduate of the Culinary Management program at Algonquin College.

Laura has worked for Delta Hotels in British Columbia and Alberta. Laura also spent 5 years in Calgary working in fine dining restaurants and retail establishments.

In 2019, Laura was fortunate to dine at Noma restaurant while visiting Copenhagen. The 20 course meal was a once in a lifetime culinary adventure that continues to inspire her drive and passion to create a phenomenal dining experience every single day at work.

On her days off you can find her exploring the outdoors with her dog, Luna. She also enjoys traveling the world to experience different cultures and cuisines. Some of her favourite trips include India, Australia, Scandinavia, and Peru.