BRAD HOREN
Last updated March 2008.
Catch Restaurant
Calgary, Alberta
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Brad received his Culinary Arts Certificate from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 1995 and began his career at The Canadian Pacific Lodge At Kananaskis, under Executive Chef David Garcelon and Sous Chef Mark Jorundson. Chefs David and Mark were strong role models for Brad, and encouraged and provided him with many opportunities to learn and grow in his chosen profession. Brad is a strong believer that “the sky is the limit. It is one’s own drive and determination that sets the individual apart from everyone else in this business. Skills and techniques can be learned and refined but it’s the individual with the drive and determination who will always come out on top.” Brad also believes that, beyond creativity and imagination, strong fundamentals are essential in this type of work. Brad’s true passion is fine dining. He spent time in three four-diamond dining rooms during his tenure with Canadian Pacific Hotels: Edith Cavell, Seasons and L’Escapade. All three focused on regional Canadian cuisine with an international flair and provided Brad with unrivaled learning experiences. After four years with Canadian Pacific Hotels, Brad had the opportunity to open a new fine dining restaurant, Chance, in Edmonton with long-time friend and fellow chef Mark Jorundson. It was there that Brad once again came in contact with Vinod Varshney, an instructor and coach Brad knew from his days as a member of NAIT’s Student Culinary Team. Very soon after, Brad’s became a member of Culinary Team Alberta. In 2002, Brad moved to bigger and better things, honing his culinary skills under the leadership of Executive Chef Simon Smotkowicz at the Shaw Conference Centre (SCC). Opportunities to learn expanded as he worked with fellow Culinary Team Alberta teammate James Holehouse and team coach Clayton Folkers at the SCC. Brad’s ardor and interest in fine dining remained strong, and in the fall of 2005, he accepted the position of Executive Chef at Catch Restaurant in Calgary. Likewise, his commitment and dedication to international competition has held strong, and he continues to lead Culinary Team Alberta as Captain. Closer to home, Brad won the Canadian Culinary Federation’s National Chef of the Year competition in 2007. |
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Bocuse d’Or - Canada Alberta Culinary Arts Salon Alberta Culinary Salon Alberta Culinary Salon Luxembourg Erfurt Glasgow Luxembourg Florida, U.S.A. |
- - - - Team Alberta Team Alberta Canadian Culinary Federation Team Team Alberta WACS Global Chef Challenge, Continental |
Support Individual Individual Individual Member Member Member Captain Individual |
3rd Overall Gold Bronze Gold Gold — World Cup Gold/Silver World Champions Gold, Second Overall Silver |
Contact Information:
Catch Restaurant
100 — 8th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K6
Phone: (403) 206-0009
Email: Brad Horen