What They're Saying About Chef & Chauffeur (Testimonials)

"Allow me to reiterate what a pleasure it was to take part in the Chef & Chauffeur program with my culinary brigade from Grouse Mountain. Selecting a team building experience for a group of creative, forward-thinking individuals is no easy task. We have come to expect a level of innovation and excellence from our food & beverage staff that is second to none, so our goal was to reward them with a unique company retreat that was similarly exceptional. I am pleased to report that the Fraser Valley experience met my expectations. You and your team provided an engaging foray into the world of fine local and specialized culinary ingredients. I truly believe that the passionate enthusiasm of the producers, distributors and suppliers we encountered will last in the memories of all participants for years to come."
Della McLaughlin, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd.

"Thank you so much for the most wonderful day today. I just had the best time and so enjoyed meeting everyone. Both yours and their enthusiasm was fantastic and the quality of the food and wine that was being produced was sensational. Michael's highlight was Bruce and his Salmon and I find it hard to chose. Debra and George's delightful farm and her wonderful cheese was a revelation as was the wine and jam making at Vista D'oro. I am only sad that we wont be here to enjoy the tomatoes later in the season and would love to return to see those valleys becoming more and more important in the production of high quality food and wine. "
Bettina Bradfield, Yacht of the Year, www.twizzle.org

"My grocery buyers and I recently completed a team building exercise and tour through the Fraser Valley with Chef & Chauffeur. We were very impressed with the artisanal quality of the great cheeses, oils, jams, chocolates, and hazelnuts that we tried and the entrepreneurial nature of those producing them. It was very educational, delicious, and a well-organized day for everyone involved. We had a great time and we will do this again."
Linda Meinhardt, Owner, Meinhardt Fine Foods

"We spent a great day in the Fraser Valley in the comfort and safety of a chauffeur-driven SUV, eating, drinking and experiencing the sustainable food production practices of British Columbia. Producer to Plate was the theme and Diana Becker, owner of Chef & Chauffeur provided a memorable tour. The perfect foodie experience."
Janet McGuire, Restaurateur, West Vancouver

"I think you have done a marvellous job with the itineraries..."
Angela Murrills, Food Writer, Georgia Straight

"I think Chef & Chauffeur's tour was very inspiring. It's great to see our food culture advancing."
Stephen Wong, Chef and Food Writer

"We had a GREAT trip. Both Luc and Jolene were excellent. Thank you again for arranging all of it. And Burrowing Owl was lovely!!"
Sunny and David

"The CHEF & CHAUFFEUR day went beyond our expectations. Thank you for your generous gift of time, knowledge and for your humour, too.
From all of us, thank you so much. "
Susan Evans & Friends

"I would recommend your tour to anyone visiting Vancouver.
It was a totally different experience and a wonderful way to learn about our local food and wine. And, not least to tour a working farm (the goats were the highlight of our day!)
Thanks for the trip of a lifetime - we will never forget our adventure."
Shelley Mullins

"Thank you, Diana, for setting up this team building event.
It gave the staff time to socialize and to get to know each other, particularly as we have quite a few new people in the office.
The whole office is still talking about the buffalo they had for dinner."
Margie, Hume Travel Corporation

"What did we know before we got there was nothing, what we know now is a whole lot more!
Diana Becker's knowledge of the local food and Chefs was outstanding and a perfect compliment of the new and exciting wines that Jolene exposed us to. Jolene's insight into the history of the Okanogan wine business and the Okanogan terroir was extensive and informative.
Diana, Jolene and Luc kept our two day tour lively and relaxed yet very professional.
Thank you for a great time, we will definitely be back! "
Mike and Kim