Canadian Chef & Restaurateur; Winner of "Top Chef Canada: All Stars"; Co-Founder of Cluck N Cleaver; Culinary TV Personality

Calgary, Canada
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Chef Nicole Gomes Biography

Nicole Gomes is a Canadian chef and restaurateur with a career spanning more than two decades in the culinary industry. Classically trained at Vancouver's Dubrulle Culinary School, Gomes apprenticed in Paris and traveled through Europe, Asia, and Australia, gaining international culinary experience before returning to Canada. She became the first female chef hired by David Hawksworth at West in Vancouver and later joined the opening team at Catch in Calgary, where, under chef Michael Noble, the restaurant earned recognition in EnRoute Magazine's inaugural Canada's Best New Restaurants awards.

Gomes has served as the conceptual and opening executive chef for Calgary's Italian eatery Mercato, founded the catering business Nicole Gourmet, and launched Cluck N Cleaver with her sister Francine Gomes. Cluck N Cleaver, operated by the Gomes sisters, specializes in fried and rotisserie chicken made from scratch with all-natural ingredients, emphasizing accessibility and community in its approach to food service.

Gomes gained national attention through competitive cooking television. While running her catering company in Calgary, she appeared on Food Network Canada as a competitor on "Top Chef Canada" Season 3, finishing in fifth place. She later became the first female winner of "Top Chef Canada: All Stars." Her final meal, featuring Italian-themed dishes such as beef carpaccio with pine nut aioli, handmade goat cheese-filled tortellini, and vanilla bean pannacotta, highlighted her focus on high-quality ingredients and precise execution.

Gomes has also competed on U.S. shows including "Iron Chef Gauntlet" and "Beat Bobby Flay," and served as a judge on "Fire Masters" for Food Network Canada. She secured a second-place finish on "Iron Chef Gauntlet" and defeated Bobby Flay on his competition series. Gomes appeared on "Top Chef: World All-Stars," which brought together contestants from international editions of the series. Through her work in restaurants, catering, and culinary television, Gomes has contributed to the Canadian food scene and remains active in both the kitchen and on screen.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/01/2026.

Chef Nicole Gomes Videos

Celebrity chef praises Kelowna orchard

Celebrity chef praises Kelowna orchard

A Kelowna orchard got a big shoutout recently from celebrity chef Nicole Gomes of Top Chef fame.

YVR 2022 Year In Review - YouTube

YVR 2022 Year In Review - YouTube

Learn to cook Beijing Bolognese with Chef Nicole Gomes | Lucky Lily at YVR. YVR Airport

Learn to cook Beijing Bolognese with Chef Nicole Gomes

Learn to cook Beijing Bolognese with Chef Nicole Gomes

Learn to cook Beijing Bolognese with Chef Nicole Gomes. A comforting noodle dish topped with a rich ragu the recipe is a little taste of ...

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