If you dream of becoming a pastry artist, a fine-dining chef or a culinary professional, what is the recipe for success? With the upcoming opening of its state-of-the-art, 108,000-square-foot creative campus and its innovative curriculum, LaSalle College Vancouver is at the forefront of culinary, baking and pastry arts education.

As Vancouver readies itself for the upcoming Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, the college is preparing to rollout its next flavourful chapter. Christine Couvelier, celebrated executive chef and global culinary trendologist, has joined the college’s culinary leadership team where she’ll steer strategic initiatives to recruit industry involvement, drive on-campus culinary events and set the stage (and table) for the next generation of tastemakers.

Couvelier encapsulates the culinary world in three words: “It’s all about taste, taste, taste.” Where passion for food and culinary excellence drives every course, workshop and student experience, LaSalle College Vancouver is a place to bring one’s passion for flavour to the table. With over 40 years in the industry, Couvelier emphasizes the importance of memories and experiences shaped around food, illustrating how culinary arts extend beyond cooking.

“That’s the magic recipe to a great food experience,” Couvelier reflects. “Sharing food with family and friends and making your heart sing.”

She highlights Vancouver’s exploding food scene as a testament to the power of local tastes and artisanal excellence. LaSalle College Vancouver’s culinary program is designed to immerse students in a dynamic environment, fostering a deep understanding of local and global trends. The campus uniquely offers a fine-dining restaurant, a rooftop garden—from which students can harvest and prepare ingredients, integrating sustainability into every dish—and state-of-the-art industrial kitchens.

“The campus is not just a place for learning,” Couvelier says. “It’s a hub where culinary professionals converge to share ideas, challenges and delicious visions for the future.” For example, she points to a few things an aspiring culinary or baking and pastry professional can do outside quality education to unlock their career.

“Being externally focused is my first tip,” Couvelier says. “Really immerse yourself in the industry. I still do it every day.”

LaSalle College Vancouver facilitates this immersion, offering an unparalleled blend of academic rigor and real-world experience, guided by a faculty of passionate industry veterans.

Ingredients for Success

There has never been a more opportune time to embark on a culinary career. LaSalle College Vancouver stands as a beacon for those dreaming of a future where they can “cook what’s new, eat what’s best and inspire what’s next,” Couvelier says.

Whether you envision yourself as the next celebrated chef, a pioneer in pastry arts or a culinary entrepreneur, LaSalle College Vancouver is where your journey begins.

Start learning today at LaSalle College Vancouver—a place where taste, innovation and community converge.

Visit LaSalle College Vancouver to start your journey.

Connect Facebook | Instagram | YouTube