Bernard Casavant
Born and trained in British Columbia, Chef Bernard’s cooking career began with the encouragement of his grandmother and was further nurtured by a career guidance counselor in Grade 9. Torn between a career as a soccer player or a chef, Chef Bernard chose the career that would ensure he would never be hungry. His grandmother instilled a strong work ethic in the young chef, along with “the passion for respecting the food and the people who produce it”.
Manteo
Although Chef Bernard has cooked for prime ministers and movie stars, a prince and princess, celebrities and business tycoons he feels strongly about mentoring young talent and inspiring young chefs to fulfil their dreams. He shares his love of fresh, locally rooted cuisine and takes great pride in seeing his protégés thrive under his leadership.
Chef Bernard is a member the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame, the Okanagan Chefs Association and the Canadian Culinary Association.
Manteo - Dining Room