Alex Clark

Alex Clark, born and raised in Linkletter on route 11, is the owner of Evermoore Brewing Co. in Summerside. Alex brings years of culinary experience to the table with a focus on local fun food and has been closely involved with Festival Route 11 since its first year. Evermore Brewery even created a special Route 11 Pale Ale for the festival. It’s available at the bar all weekend! Be sure to try it out! ….and you can purchase it all summer long at Evermore Brewery!

Sarah Forrester

Chef Sarah specializes in nourishing, plant-based, macrobiotic-inspired cuisine. Raised on a whole foods diet, she learned to cook from her mother and deepened her knowledge at the Kushi Institute in Massachusetts. Her culinary journey has taken her around the world, with a focus on healthful, seasonal cooking. Formerly the chef-owner of My Plum, My Duck, she now offers catering and special orders at the Charlottetown Farmers’ Market.

Valéry Ladrezeau

Valéry Ladrezeau is the visionary founder and owner of Datcha, a French‑Caribbean fusion eatery based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Known for bringing bold, soulful flavors to the island’s food scene, Ladrezeau blends Guadeloupean roots with local ingredients to create dishes that are both comforting and globally inspired. Through Datcha, he showcases his signature fusion of vibrant spices, warm hospitality, and a deep love for culinary storytelling. 

 
 

Glenna Lohnes

Glenna Lohnes, is a culinary enthusiast with a passion for the art of cooking. She owns and operates Waffles ‘n’ Things, located at the Summerside Farmers Market and believes that food should be an experience, which is why she strives to elevate her waffles to a whole new level.

 
 

Débora Salvini

Débora is a passionate chef, guided by heart and the heat of the stove. For her, cooking goes far beyond feeding — it’s about stirring emotions, creating surprises, and telling stories through flavors. Every dish is an opportunity to connect with someone, to turn a simple moment into an unforgettable memory.
“I love seeing people’s eyes light up with the first bite,” she says. “That’s when I know I’ve done my job.”

 
 

Phil Vanderwood

Phil Vanderwood, originally from Ontario, came to PEI for one summer of work in 2015. Upon finding a Bridge toll of $45, he decided to make it his permanent home.
Over the last 10 years he's been blessed to cook with several great Island chefs and also try his hand at other sectors of the food industry; from butchery to grading potatoes.
Phil is just as in love with PEI's people, culture and local ingredients as the day he arrived