Chef Colombe's Bio
David Colombe started his cooking career at the age of 13, when he started working at the LaGrange Bakeshop just outside Chicago. Later and new to the Okanagan scene David went to Culinary School at Okanagan College and cut his teeth cooking at some of the Okanagan's finest places; RauDZ Regional Table, Predator Ridge Golf Course, Sparkling Hill Wellness Resort and Table 24 at the Podollan Inn. While an Apprentice, David made a name for himself by self-publishing “Colombe's Cooking in Your Kitchen” after winning Grand Prize in the Florida Tomato recipe contest. While going to school and competing in numerous culinary events, Colombe has also been involved with local food programs such as; Community Kitchens, Teen Kitchens, Community Gardens and Crannog's 100 ft. Feast.
Considering himself a local food activist, Colombe is always trying to utilize and promote the usage of meats, produce and beverages grown, raised or handmade by our local farmers and artisans.