Chef Jesse Bell
Canadian Culinary Focussed & Expertise
A Rogue Chef
Jesse Bell was raised in Cornwall, and now calls Ottawa home.
As a student in Cornwall at 15, he discovered his love for food in a Coop Program where he was influenced by two Red Seal Chefs that mentored him. After studying Culinary Management at Algonquin College he was further inspired by his love of Ottawa and surrounding areas booming local food scene.
He has been the chef at some of Ottawa’s most happening restaurants, most recently Prohibition Public House and The Albion Rooms.
Jesse now runs his own catering and consultation company: A Rogue Chef. Jesse is the president of the Ottawa Culinary Federation and is committed to sharing his creative culinary art with youth and is a professor at Algonquin College in Ottawa. Jesse is also the President of The Culinary Federation of Canada Ottawa & eastern Ontario Branch and will lead the Garlic Tapa Service with youth chefs and partnering Chefs.
Jesse pulls inspiration from the local cultures and locally grown food. He sources ingredients and works closely with The Ottawa Farmers Market to create contemporary yet rustic Canadian fare with Nordic influences, providing seasonal ever-changing dishes for any kind of dining. He is committed to having every plate he creates feature the bounty of local farmers and food producers by showcasing the best the region has to offer.
As president of The Ottawa Culinary Federation he focuses on the development of the culinary industry advocating for fairness, recognition for chefs, and the engagement community wherever possible. He believes strongly in giving back and supports several charity events such as Feast of Fields, Taste for Hope, Ottawa Farmers Market, Food for Thought, The Ottawa Culinary Federation, Eastern Ontario Potcake Rescue among others, and now The Eastern Ontario Garlic Festival & Tapa Service with pairing of a selection of local wine and beer.
Jesse will be sourcing a line up of local products and garlic of course to create the menu for Eastern Ontario Garlic Festival.