A regional celebration of the natural gifts of Newfoundland & Labrador food, culture, land & sea
September 17th - 19th, 2026 in Elliston, NL
The Chefs of Roots, Rants and Roars
Celebrated talent from near and far, cooking on the edge of the Atlantic.
Meet the chefs shaping this year's festival.

Chris Chafe
Vu Resto & Bar
St. John's, NL
Chef Chris Chafe was born and raised in St.John's and has worked at many of the city's top restaurants over the past 16 years,is a regular at many of the provinces food festivals and competitions, multiple medalist at Gold medal plates, presenter at James Beard House NYC, and was selected as a competitor on season 3 of Food networks Top Chef Canada. Chris is now co-owner and executive chef of Vu restaurant and Slainte Whisky Bar, both located in St.John's on Duckworth Street overlooking the historic harbour.
