This event is no longer able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies 

Executive Chef Neal Harkins and founder of Rootables Chips

First Course

Carnita's with Mole Yam Chips, Roasted Poblano Crema

Second Course

Truffles Mac and Cheese with White Truffle Potato Chip

Third Course

Tuna Poke with Taro Chips

Fourth Course
Fall Salad

Baby Kale and Arugula, Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Maple Balsamic Dressing, BC Vegetable Medley Chips

Raised in a large family kitchen with European roots, Neal played sous chef to his grandmother and quickly learned the heart and soul of hearty home cooking, traditional recipes, and respect for market ingredients. Neal understood that sitting around the table isn’t a meal–– it’s an experience.

Neal thrives in a busy kitchen, where cooks exchange ideas and inject personal and ethnic inspirations to create menus that are innovative, fresh and outstanding. Meeting with local growers and selecting the very best ingredients and wines, is essential to this successful kitchen.

Neal’s culinary philosophy is simple. Keep dishes delicious and honest. Let the integrity of the ingredients steal the show. Less is more.

Neal has hung his chef’s hat up and down the Pacific Northwest and into San Francisco, but he always returns to Whistler. A dad to three spirited children, Neal connects to the youthful friendly vibe of his alpine home.

Room set-up/format: Sit down service. Small plates with select beverages

Attire: Casual, comfortable

Put simply, the Culinary Stage Series is like being in the audience of a live cooking show, and you get to enjoy the food creations - complete with drink pairings. The series features local and national chefs, producers and beverage professionals to provide attendees the chance to learn their cooking tips and tricks, and enjoy multi-course, drink-paired menus.