Dale Mackay
Top Chef Canada Winner & Restaurateur
Dale MacKay is a Canadian chef who has made a name for himself in the culinary world. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, in 1979 and began his culinary career at 19. MacKay has worked in some of the top restaurants in Canada and the United States, including the Four Seasons, Lumière, and Jean-Georges. In 2009, he won the title of “Top Chef Canada” in the first season of the popular television show.
After winning Top Chef Canada, MacKay opened his own restaurant, Ayden Kitchen & Bar, in Saskatoon. The restaurant quickly gained national recognition and was named the “Best New Restaurant in Canada” by enRoute magazine in 2014. MacKay has since opened several other restaurants, including Little Grouse on the Prairie and Sticks and Stones, both in Saskatoon.
He is known for his innovative approach to cooking, using local ingredients and creating dishes that are both elegant and approachable. Today, Dale MacKay is considered one of Canada’s top chefs and a leader in the country’s culinary scene.