Adam grew up in the South Okanagan and gained a passion for food through many food-focused family events. He started his cooking career at Waterfront wines, moving onto to be Sous Chef at Ricardo’s Mediterranean Kitchen and then Hotel Eldorado. Eventually he became Executive Chef at Monashee’s Bar and Grill and The Kal’s Sports Bar in Vernon B.C. where he was voted Top Chef in the North Okanagan by Okanagan Life Magazine Best Restaurant Edition in both 2013, 2014 and 2015. Adam is now the owner and chef at Relvas Catering and The Sandwich Company by Relvas Catering. This is Adam’s third year participating in the event and he will be preparing an Irish potato bacon pie.