Chef and restaurateur
Derek Dammann
Montréal
Chef and owner of Maison Publique in Montréal, best-selling cookbook author, and a native of Campbell River, BC.
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Background.
Derek came up in some of the world's most respected kitchens before opening in Montréal, and — fittingly for this team — he cooked at Zambri's in Victoria early in his career.
Experience & Background
Chef & Restaurateur, Montréal
Native of Campbell River, BC
International kitchen experience
Co-owner, Grille Nature
Best-selling cookbook author
Farm-to-table & local sourcing
Culinary Specialties
Seasonal, ingredient-led cuisine
British-influenced modern pub cooking
Farm-to-table menu development
Nose-to-tail & whole ingredient cooking
Restaurant concept development & leadership
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Culinary Philosophy
Great cooking is grounded in simplicity, honesty, and respect for ingredients — unfussy, but deeply intentional, and designed to reflect both place and producer.
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Meet on a trip.
Derek runs the kitchen on select multi-day expeditions.
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