Lynn Crawford
Celebrity Chef; Iron Chef Canada
Widely-regarded as Canada’s Top Chef, Lynn Crawford, celebrated cook book author, has over 25 years of culinary experience and was the executive chef for the Four Seasons Hotel in both Toronto and New York. Chef Lynn Crawford has made regular television appearances on programs such as Iron Chef America, Top Chef Masters Season Five, Restaurant Makeover, Top Chef Canada and currently a resident judge on Chopped Canada. +
Lynn Crawford starred in the popular Food Network Canada show, Pitchin’ In. The show, among one of the highest rated cooking shows in Canada, follows Lynn as she visits farmers, growers, and fishermen across North America in search of the freshest and best ingredients. Throughout her journey, she takes on any challenge, relying on locals to show her how it's done. The show was nominated for Gemini Awards in 2010 and 2011.
The show also inspired Lynn's first and best-selling cook book, (2012) Pitchin' In: More Than 100 Great Recipes From Simple Ingredients. Her second cook book, At Home with Lynn Crawford, was published in September 2013.
Lynn is also well-known from regular television appearances on such programs as Iron Chef America, Restaurant Makeover, Top Chef Canada, Chopped Canada, The Marilyn Dennis Show, Steven and Chris, CBC’s The National, CityLine, CTV’s Canada AM, and Global TV’s Morning Show.
The first female Canadian invited to participate in the Food Network's Iron Chef America in a battle with Bobby Flay, the battle continues as she competes on Top Chef Masters Season Five.
Lynn’s cooking philosophy is that the creation of a delicious meal requires passion and quality ingredients. Simple, real home cooking that's full of great flavour is the secret to Lynn Crawford's favourite everyday recipes.
In addition, she has received numerous professional awards, including the OHI's Chef of the Year (2012), Chevalier du Fromage; Thomas Jefferson Award Honoree from The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts; Consumer's Choice Business Woman of the Year; Spokesperson for the James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour. --
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Lynn Crawford's speaking presentations may include:
- Entrepreneurship - trials and tribulations; overcoming challenges & obstacles to generate success;
- Behind the scenes stories from the TV shows;
- Buidling & Marketing your brand;
- Sharing her insights for cooking and eating well during these busy times.
Interactive Cooking Workshops
Chef Lynn Crawford is represented by K&M Productions for speaking engagements. For more information and booking Chef Lynn Crawford contact us. (Very SERIOUS, booking-related inquiries only, for corporate events, conferences & trade shows.)