Chef Patrick Taylor

The birth of his son marked a profound shift, turning a culinary passion into a dedicated career path. In Ottawa, Chef Patrick rose through the ranks of the prestigious e18ghteen hospitality group, executing excellence across three of their four flagship concepts. This era was defined by rapid, elite-level success, including commanding his teams to victory with "Best New Restaurant" titles for three consecutive years. His talent earned him a spot on teams competing in the prestigious Gold Medal Plates and the Great Canadian Kitchen Party, alongside tenures at two of Canada's Top 100 restaurants.

Now celebrating 25 years in the industry—Chef Patrick is dedicated to rewriting the narrative of kitchen culture. Rejecting the old-school, high-stress tropes of the culinary world, he operates as a reminder of the connection between food, habitat, health and culture.

Chef Patrick revels in food transformation, meticulously layering flavour, texture, and vibrant colour to present modernist dishes that challenge, comfort, and captivate the senses.