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Michael Allemeier CCC
Born1967 (1967)
Johannesburg, South Africa
EducationCanadian Culinary Institute
Culinary career
Cooking styleCuisine de Terroir
Cuisine of Canada
Current restaurant(s)
Previous restaurant(s)
  • Mission Hill 2003-2009
    Wrayton's Fresh Market 2002-2003
    Teatro 1998-2002
    Wildflower 1998
    Bishop's 1990-1997
Television show(s)
Websitehttp://www.sait.ca/

Michael Allemeier CCC is an Instructor of Culinary Arts at SAIT Polytechnic and former Winery Chef at Mission Hill Family Estate in Westbank, British Columbia Canada. Allemeier has served in his current position since August 2009. He provides instruction to over 500 students in the School of Hospitality and Tourism at SAIT. While at Mission Hill, Allemeier oversaw all food operations at the winery including the Terrace Restaurant, Private Dining, Banquets, Culinary Workshops and a product line of winery made preserves. Allemeier is a guest Chef on Food Network's Cook Like a Chef. In 2001, Allemeier was awarded the title of Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC), Canada's highest professional culinary accreditation designation. He describes his style of cooking as "Cuisine de Terroir."

International Youth

Allemeier was born in Johannesburg South Africa in 1967. He lived most of his youth outside of Canada in places including Hong Kong where he developed an appreciation for diverse culinary styles.[1]

Bishop's

Allemeier came to prominence as a chef during his 7 year's at Vancouver's Bishop’s restaurant. For his last 4 year's, Allemeier served as Executive Chef.[1]

Whistler & Calgary

After leaving Bishop's, Allemeier spent a year running the Kitchen at Wildflower Restaurant in Whistler, British Columbia before moving to Calgary, Alberta to serve as Executive Chef at Teatro from 1998 to 2002.[2] From 2002 to 2003, Allemeier was the Executive Chef at Wrayton's Fresh Market in Calgary.

Cooking for Presidents

On April 4, 1993, Allemeier cooked the dinner meal for President of the United States Bill Clinton and President of the Russian Federation Boris Yeltsin during their summit meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia.[3]

Terrace Restaurant at Mission Hill Winery

Mission Hill Family Estate

Allemeier moved to the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia in 2003 to accept the position of Winery Chef at Mission Hill Winery. As the Winery Chef, Allemeier designs menus that complement the estate's wine offerings with a focus on locally produced, sustainable ingredients.[4]

Television

Allemeier is one of the Host Chefs of Cook Like a Chef. As a host he filmed 20 episodes of Food Network's Cook Like a Chef, including:

Season One

  • Fish Episode
  • Game Episode
  • Pasta Episode
  • Pork Episode
  • Potatoes Episode
  • Soufflé Episode
  • Turkey Episode

Season Two

  • Beans Episode
  • Desserts Episode
  • Fowl Episode
  • Game Episode
  • Nuts & Seeds Episode
  • Sauces Episode

Season Three

  • Baking Episode
  • Shellfish Episode
  • Vegetables Episode

Season Four

  • BBQ Episode
  • Cheese Episode
  • Pressure Cooker Episode
  • Mushroom Episode

Education

  • Kelvin High School Grade 12 1985
  • Red River Community College 1989, Cook's Apprentice Levels I-III
  • Red Seal Journeyman's Paper 1989
  • Cona Sucre D'art 1994, Sugar Forms & Usage
  • Chateau Whister Resort 1997, Kitchen Leadership
  • Calgary Regional Health Authority 2000, Section 43 Food Safe Certification
  • SAIT 2001, CCC Certification Coursework
  • Canadian Culinary Institute 2001, Certified Chef de Cuisine
  • ISG 2006, Wine Fundamentals I

Awards

Personal Life & Family

Allemeier, his wife Meredith and their two sons live in Calgary, Alberta. He is an avid rock-climber, mountain-biker and skier.

References

  1. ^ a b LifeStyle FOOD - Chef - Michael Allemeier
  2. ^ Michael Allemeier : The Chef and Restaurant Database (ChefDb)
  3. ^ Summit In Vancouver; Clinton Presents Billion To Yeltsin In U.S. Aid Package - New York Times
  4. ^ http://www.missionhillwinery.com/of_significance/pdfs/MALbio072007.pdf
  5. ^ Mission Hill's winery restaurant ranked with world's best by travel magazine
  6. ^ Canadian Culinary Federation - CCC Recipients
  7. ^ Vancouver Magazine: Restaurants
  8. ^ Vancouver Magazine: Restaurants
  9. ^ Vancouver Magazine: Restaurants
  10. ^ Vancouver Magazine: Food & Drink
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