Food Talks Vol 13 Speakers (from left to right) David D. Kitts, David Speight, Victoria (Vicki) Wakefield, Véronik Campbell and Colin Moore. 

On October 28 we presented the 13th event in this Food Talks series which featured 5 inspiring speakers from the UBC community who spoke about themselves and our Theme: UBC Food Systems

The evening began as guests mingled over coffee and tea, followed by a wonderful selection of charcuterie,  cheeses and passed canapes from the host location Sage Restaurant on the UBC Campus.

Richard Wolak (Host and Founder of Food Talks and Vancouver Foodster) welcome all and introduced our speakers.

Colin Moore

Director, Food Services UBC

David D. Kitts           

Professor,  Food Science, Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Food Nutrition and Health, Faculty of Land and Food Systems.

Victoria (Vicki) Wakefield

Purchasing Manager – Student Housing & Hospitality Services

Véronik Campbell

Academic Programs Manager at the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm

David Speight

Executive Chef, UBC Food Services

There was a Q & A following the speakers which Richard Wolak moderated and guests had a chance to ask questions and engage with the speakers.

Thank you to our volunteer Katherine as well as UBC Food Services and Sage Restaurant.

By: Richard Wolak