An Introduction to Spencer Watts
The world today is a funny and
controversial place...where is your place?
It seems to me that people are always in disagreement,
but the one thing we can agree upon is good food. It is the
key to the soul, the heart of big gatherings and for me, the
footprint of creativity. One of my first memories involved
food. I was two years old and I was eating Dim Sum. Maybe
it was the picture of me in a highchair with sticky rice on
my face or just simply the flavour, but either way I was hooked
for life.
I was introduced to Sushi at around 5 years
old. By this time my parents must have thought, “How
can we afford this kids eating habits?"
I can always remember a house full of friends
and family: the aroma of simmering sauces, fresh seafood and
the clinking of glasses. When I think of it now, I grew up
in the world's finest restaurant... my home. Both my mother
and father are exceptional home chefs. They took 20 years
teaching me everything they know, now it is my turn to show
them how to do it better.
I entered Chef training in High School. In the
9th grade, I competed in a provincial gingerbread competition.
When they put the 3rd place ribbon in my hand, I decided I
wanted to do this for a living. Not only for an income, but
for the passion that was burning inside me. After high school,
I put in a few shifts at the family business, but I could
not deny my inner passion for food. One day after work, I
went to the Keg and told the kitchen manager that I wasn't
leaving without a job. I was hired and this began my career
as a future chef. I worked in corporate restaurants for about
a year and landed a job in a fine dinning Spanish restaurant.
That was the turning point in my career. The next step was
culinary school. I graduated from the Pacific Institute of
Culinary Arts in early 2000. In the following 6 years after
graduation, I worked at some of Vancouver's finest restaurants
and hotels. I learned from the cities best chefs and I added
my own passion and original flair. In May 2006, I attended
the City TV Master Chef competition
and took first place! That is a day I will never forget. I
made an appearance on City Cooks later that year and fell
in love with the camera.
I have appeared on our local cable TV and have
shot 4 episodes of my own cooking show "Spence on the
coast". Click here for a complete
list of air dates.
My new restaurant, Spence on the Coast is opening Saturday, June 30th in
Sechelt, British Columbia. Check
out a sample of our fantastic menu.
What a cycle, what a ride.
Stay Tuned!
Spencer Watts
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