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Many famous people have been served by Chef Stuart Raymond. Chef Raymond has served dignitaries, high ranking military and politicians in addition to music, movie and news worthy celebrities. ”It all comes down to their love of quality food and their quest for dynamic and unique flavors,” comments Chef Stuart on his extensive list of famous customers. |
Stop by Simon’s and ask Chef Raymond to tell you his stories of being a Chef at the Camp David Peace talks in Israel.
Some of Chef Raymonds clients include:
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| Kiefer & Donald Sutherland | Mick Jagger & Keith Richards | Liza Minelli |
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| Jimmy Carter | Jean Chretien | Bob Rae |
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| Billy Ray Cyrus | Anwar Sadat | |
About Chef Stuart
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Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1958, Stuart Raymond’s life story is as colourful—and as cosmopolitan—as his cuisine. The boy who would grow into one of Canada’s leading chefs was drawn to the kitchen early. His first mentor was his parents’ cook, a former executive head chef, employed to facilitate the extensive family home entertaining necessitated by Raymond’s father’s position as a senior executive with the South African branch of the Ford Motor Company.But tragedy marred his young life. Both his parents died when he was just 11. After enlisting in South Africa’s Permanent Military Force at the tender age of 16, the future chef opted to oppose his country’s military and racial policy by “voting with his feet.” He deserted the South African military and moved to London, England, the country of his father’s birth. But immigration difficulties dogged him, and another move, this time to Israel, followed. Read full story » |
