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Chef Krista MacQuarrie

November 1, 2021

Product Developer

Krista McQuarrie

Krista MacQuarrie brings over 15 years of hands-on restaurant experience and 8 years as a Product Developer to the Canada’s Smartest Kitchen team.  She is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of Canada Culinary Arts Program, Pastry Arts Program, and has an Applied Degree in Culinary Operations.  An avid learner, she has a certificate in Collaborative Leadership & Facilitation from UPEI and is currently in the process of completing her Certificate in Adult Education, a joint UPEI & Holland College program.

Krista’s strong understanding of client needs, industry trends, and technical ingredients have helped her develop many successful products for clients in the healthy nutrition market. Krista’s strong project management skills have supported the growth of many clients; she also has keen interests in the areas of food photography and styling, healthy food products, and innovative product development.

The following is a highlight list of Chef Krista MacQuarrie’s event and culinary experience:

  • Research Chef’s Association Conference – Savannah, Georgia: 2018
  • Fall Flavours Event, Savour Victoria – Victoria, PE: 2018
  • Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Conference – Las Vegas, Nevada: 2017
  • Interim Chef Instructor, Pastry Arts, Culinary Institute of Canada – PEI: 2018, 2017, 2016
  • Interim Chef Instructor, Baking Fundamentals, Culinary Institute of Canada – PEI: 2015-2016
  • Captain & Pastry Chef, Senior Culinary Team PEI, Eastern Regional Competition: 2015 (Grand Gold)
  • European Seafood Expo, Brussels Belgium: 2014
  • Atlantic Canada Seafood Reception at the residence of the Canadian Ambassador to the EU – Brussels, Belgium: 2014
  • Canadian Culinary Federation Conference, Outaouais, QC (2014)
  • Pastry Chef, Senior Culinary Team PEI, Eastern Regional Competition: 2014 (Gold)
  • Flavours of PEI Reception (Trade Team PEI), Miele Inspirience Center – Vianen, Netherlands: 2013
  • Saltscapes Tradeshow, Halifax, NS (2013)
  • Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Tradeshow, Atlanta, GA (2011)
  • Tasting Judge, Provincial Post-secondary Baking Skills Competition: 2012 – Present
  • Skills Canada National Post-Secondary Baking Category: 2007 (Bronze)
  • Skills PEI Provincial Post-Secondary Baking Category: 2007 (Gold)
  • APCE (Atlantic Provinces Culinary Exhibition) Junior Team PEI: 2007 (Gold)

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