Chef Sheridan McLaren was introduced to the food service industry at a young age by his master chef grandmother Evelyn. She owned her own restaurant, catering business and cooked for a large family. As a child he grew up intrigued by how good that bacon he snuck off the grill tasted, and how all those onions he peeled could be transformed into something completely different and so much more satisfying.
Sheridan later worked in restaurants across Edmonton, cooked for friends, family, and anyone with an appetite. He graduated from NAIT‘S culinary program and returned to working as a cook in Edmonton’s fine dining food scene. Still yearning to find his niche in the culinary world Sheridan returned to school to study nutrition and food science at SAIT.
Now a graduate of nutrition & culinary Sheridan teamed up with Company’s Coming & Lone Pine publishing to write cookbooks “ Healthy Family Recipes” and “400 Calorie Mains” Copies of these books are distributed across Canada.
Sheridan loves to teach others to cook and move forward the movement of healthy eating and support of local agriculture.
Chef Sheridan began his private chef business in 2012 and has advanced his business to create premium in home dining. Now working with a team of chefs and hosts to provide clients with a memorable and friendly experience.
“The Barrel” is Chef Sheridan’s newest venture which is a unique, fairy tail-like vacation rental in Ardrossan Alberta. This venue host retreats and weekend get-aways and book for up to 8 guests. Chef also offers small event catering onsite for bespoke culinary escapes.
Sheridan currently operates as a private chef in the greater Edmonton area providing cutting edge dinner parties and wholesome meal prep for top athletes.
Food Philosophy:
“Food Is what drives us, it provides us with energy, health satiety, enjoyment and for people like me excitement! What and how we eat has a direct influence on our day to day life, So let’s make it fun, healthy, attainable and taste damn good!”
