Donna Dooher has spent more than 20 years pursuing a passion for food and its creation. She has been creating memorable experiences at the Mildred Pierce Restaurant, Avant Gout Catering, and the Cookworks for more than 10 years. The Cookworks Cooking School has been leading the culinary instruction scene in Toronto since 1998. Armed with impeccable standards, she is a highly respected chef and advocate within the culinary world, with a network of chefs and suppliers that stretches across the country.

A successful entrepreneur, Donna is also a frequent representative at food industry events, requested by such icons as Julia Child and Williams-Sonoma and has been featured on CBC’s Venture, Air Canada’s on-board Toronto profile, and in numerous national magazine and newspaper articles. She has strong instincts about the future of the culinary arts and the energy to realize her vision of a return to the simple joys of the kitchen.

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