About Chef Resa

I am an Award-winning Chef based in Canada's beautiful national capital - Ottawa, Ontario.   I’m a proud Mom of two amazing humans and also blessed to have the support of my Husband, my loved ones and my team!

 My family originates from Trinidad & Tobago and I was born in Winnipeg (ironic and awesome!).  I completed Chef School at Algonquin College and also have a Chemical Engineering degree from UOttawa and spent most of my professional life in environmental engineering and management prior to becoming a Chef. I love the opportunity to blend my Caribbean Heritage and Canadian Nationality to create traditional and innovative flavours,

Several years ago, I left my environmental/engineering career and pursued professional training at Algonquin College to become a Chef - a second dream come true after Engineering.  I integrate my heritage, my engineering background and culinary skills to innovate products and recipes.  I am incredibly proud to have represented the High Commission for Trinidad & Tobago to win top honours for the Embassy Chef Challenge - Championship and People's Choice Awards.  Our company has been highlighted by the Food Network as one of the top Woman-led food businesses in Canada.  I’m also incredibly proud to have been chosen for the 2025 National Arts Centre Resident Chef Program.   In addition to the joy that I get from catering and cheffing, I’m excited to build on amazing experiences that I have had including hosting my cooking show with RogersTV Ottawa (available on YouTube), sharing knowledge and engaging in rich dialogue through demos, classes. lectures, speaking opportunities and other collaborations.   I’m extremely excited to be growing the Baccanalle brand of products as well!

I'm delighted to be part of Ottawa’s food scene, local economy and Caribbean culture. 

I am only where I am thanks to my great clients, supporters, collaborators and last but not at all least my team and my family!  I have a depth of gratitude for your support!

I look forward to hearing from you!

Please check out our website for our take-home menu options and fill out our our catering intake form if you are interested in our services! 

Please feel free to email me at info@baccanalle.com for catering, collaborations, speaking and wholesale opportunities.