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30 Under 30 · Canadian Foodservice & Hospitality

The next decade of Canadian foodservice.

An annual list of 30 chefs, operators and hospitality leaders under 30 who are shaping the future of Canadian foodservice and hospitality. Curated by Ashton Media, nominated by the industry, published across the network.

Who's on the list

Every part of the industry.

The 30 Under 30 isn't a chef list or an owner list. It's a snapshot of every part of Canadian foodservice and hospitality, the people whose decisions will define the next decade.

Back of House

Chefs, sous chefs, pastry leads and culinary directors driving menu innovation in Canadian kitchens.

Front of House

GMs, sommeliers, beverage directors and hospitality leaders shaping service standards.

Operators

Owners, founders and multi-unit operators building the restaurant and hospitality groups of tomorrow.

Distribution & Supply

Rising leaders inside Canada's food distributors, suppliers and equipment brands.

Technology

Foodservice tech founders and product leaders solving operator problems.

Brand & Marketing

Brand builders, creators and marketing leaders shaping the consumer side of Canadian hospitality.

Nominate

Know someone who belongs on the list?

Nominations open annually. Anyone in the Canadian foodservice or hospitality industry under 30 is eligible — chefs, operators, distributors, technology leaders, brand builders. Send us the name, the story and why they matter.