All-Clad Chef Partners

We are honored to get to partner with some of the world's most talented and award-winning chefs. While giving them the tools to perfect their craft, they are helping us perfect ours by giving us feedback on what works for them in the kitchen.

Ron McKinlay

Chef Ron McKinlay’s culinary journey has been driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. His passion for Michelin-level cooking led him to book a one-way ticket overseas more than 15 years ago. Since then, he has honed his craft in top kitchens around the world, eventually settling in Toronto, where he continues to push boundaries in the culinary scene. 

Jonathan Gushue

Chef Jonathan thrives on change and continuous learning—an approach that extends beyond the kitchen and into his business. His dedication to excellence has earned him prestigious accolades, including the Pinnacle Awards for Canadian Chef of the Year. During his tenure at Langdon Hall, the restaurant was recognized on the San Pellegrino list of the world's best restaurants, ranking at #77.

Alex Chen

Chef Alex Chen is a celebrated culinary talent known for his dedication to excellence, deep-rooted family traditions, and competitive spirit. His career spans luxury hotels like the Beverly Hills Hotel and Four Seasons Toronto, but his crowning achievements include leading Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar in Vancouver and launching Wild Blue in Whistler. 

Derek Finocchiaro

All-Clad’s Resident Chef Derek has been working with flavors and fragrance for his entire career. Finding a path from perfumery to food, Derek competed on numerous amateur cooking shows which led him to the All-Clad Test kitchen. Here he excels in creating new recipes, blogs, video demos, and food photography for our consumers.