Benjamin Lewis, Presidential Gourmet

A passionate advocate of the slow food movement, Ben Lewis learned the culinary arts at a young age, graduating with recognition from the renowned Stratford Chef’s School in Stratford, Ontario. Ben harbours a love and respect towards food and and its’ relationship with sustainable farming and responsible production. The marriage of design aesthetics and nutrition along with local sourcing of quality local produce, embody the philosophy that Ben brings to the kitchen and to the table. In addition, Ben has a firm foundation in special event catering, having worked on Presidential Gourmet celebrations over the past several years. Hard work, vision and expertise are the hallmarks of Ben Lewis’ ethic.

Restaurant Description:

Presidential Gourmet Corporation was established in 1986 in response to a demand for elegant and contemporary catering in the corporate environment. The company has grown to gain a respected position in Canada’s hospitality industry by building lasting relationships with corporations, organizations and individuals throughout the GTA.

Customer service, creativity, integrity and community involvement with charitable organizations are the basic principles which frame Presidential Gourmet’s business philosophy.

Our mission is to offer leading edge solutions to customer’s entertaining needs and to inspire them by offering creativity in our cuisine while focusing on being the best in the industry.

Small and local choices can have large global impact. With this in mind, the PG kitchen is dedicated to producing food based on a firm environmental philosophy using sustainable methods and products. Recognizing a global necessity to shift best practices towards greener results is a responsibility that PG embraces with open arms.

Co-owners Rick Rowe and Peter Carruthers share a passion for creating beautiful and memorable events marked by superior service, delicious food and attention to the finer details of the experience of celebration.