Introduction
Michael Allemeier CCC is an Instructor of Culinary Arts at SAIT Polytechnic and former Winery Chef at Mission Hill Family Estate in Westbank, British Columbia Canada. Allemeier has served in his current position since August 2009. He provides instruction to over 500 students in the School of Hospitality and Tourism at SAIT. While at Mission Hill, Allemeier oversaw all food operations at the winery including the Terrace Restaurant, Private Dining, Banquets, Culinary Workshops and a product line of winery made preserves. Allemeier is a guest Chef on Food Network's Cook Like a Chef. In 2001, Allemeier was awarded the title of Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC), Canada's highest professional culinary accreditation designation. He describes his style of cooking as "Cuisine de Terroir."
International Youth
Allemeier was born in Johannesburg South Africa in 1967. He lived most of his youth outside of Canada in places including Hong Kong where he developed an appreciation for diverse culinary styles.
Bishop's
Allemeier came to prominence as a chef during his 7 year's at Vancouver's Bishop’s restaurant. For his last 4 year's, Allemeier served as Executive Chef.
Whistler & Calgary
After leaving Bishop's, Allemeier spent a year running the Kitchen at Wildflower Restaurant in Whistler, British Columbia before moving to Calgary, Alberta to serve as Executive Chef at Teatro from 1998 to 2002. From 2002 to 2003, Allemeier was the Executive Chef at Wrayton's Fresh Market in Calgary.
Cooking for Presidents
On April 4, 1993, Allemeier cooked the dinner meal for President of the United States Bill Clinton and President of the Russian Federation Boris Yeltsin during their summit meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Mission Hill Family Estate
Allemeier moved to the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia in 2003 to accept the position of Winery Chef at Mission Hill Winery. As the Winery Chef, Allemeier designs menus that complement the estate's wine offerings with a focus on locally produced, sustainable ingredients.
Television
- Grocery Bags - W Network 2008
- Thirsty Traveler - Food Network Canada 2007
- Chef at Large - Food Network Canada 2006
Allemeier is one of the Host Chefs of Cook Like a Chef. As a host he filmed 20 episodes of Food Network's Cook Like a Chef, including:
Season One
- Fish Episode
- Game Episode
- Pasta Episode
- Pork Episode
- Potatoes Episode
- Soufflé Episode
- Turkey Episode
Season Two
- Beans Episode
- Desserts Episode
- Fowl Episode
- Game Episode
- Nuts & Seeds Episode
- Sauces Episode
Season Three
- Baking Episode
- Shellfish Episode
- Vegetables Episode
Season Four
- BBQ Episode
- Cheese Episode
- Pressure Cooker Episode
- Mushroom Episode
Education
- Kelvin High School Grade 12 1985
- Red River Community College 1989, Cook's Apprentice Levels I-III
- Red Seal Journeyman's Paper 1989
- Cona Sucre D'art 1994, Sugar Forms & Usage
- Chateau Whister Resort 1997, Kitchen Leadership
- Calgary Regional Health Authority 2000, Section 43 Food Safe Certification
- SAIT 2001, CCC Certification Coursework
- Canadian Culinary Institute 2001, Certified Chef de Cuisine
- ISG 2006, Wine Fundamentals I
Awards
- Vancouver Magazine - Best Winery/Vineyard Dining April 2009
- Urban Diner - Best Winery restaurant April 2009
- Chaine des Rotisseurs - Silver Star of Excellence (October 2008)
- Travel & Leisure Magazine – Best Winery Restaurant in the World (2008)
- Canadian Culinary Institute - Certified Chef de Cuisine (2001)
- Vancouver Magazine - Gold Medal Best Winery/Vineyard Dining (2008)
- Vancouver Magazine - Silver Medal Best Okanagan Restaurant (2007)
- Vancouver Magazine - Gold Medal Best Okanagan Restaurant (2006)
- Vancouver Magazine - Silver Medal Best Okanagan Restaurant (2005)
Personal Life & Family
Allemeier, his wife Meredith and their two sons live in Calgary, Alberta. He is an avid rock-climber, mountain-biker and skier.