About the Chef's Burrow
H e l l o ! B o n j o u r ! C i a o !
I am holistic Chef & Culinary Artist, Chef Amber Napier. Sole owner and operator of 'The Chef's Burrow' private chef service here in The City of Festivals, Edmonton, & St. Albert as well as Sturgeon County.
I have a deep appreciation for whole & natural foods. As well as the important role they play in our longevity and quality of life. In my experience, food is medicine. All clichés aside, you are, in fact, what you eat. What we choose to fuel our bodies with has a direct link to our everyday health, overall wellness and is forever programming our genetic code with every bite. Food has the potential to harm us or heal us. Not so long ago, I had my own struggles with the 'food' provided by the modern world. I had to overcome years of unstructured eating, educate myself on food & nutrition, and consciously heal my body and brain to a functioning state.
I am adamant in using only the best & highest quality ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible. The education I've received firsthand from passionate red seal chefs, as well as my own self study over many years, not to mention my own unique journey in the healing power of nutrition led me to create 'The Chef's Burrow', a private chef service with a emphasis on high quality ingredients, local support and amazing dishes.
Vision
Mission
To express passion through food. Providing nutrient dense and delicious meals for individuals and families - all the while providing an elevated and unforgettable culinary experience unique to anything else.
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Values & Goals
Est. 2022 in 'The Forest City', London Ontario
Re - Established. 2024 in 'The City of Festivals', Edmonton Alberta
Year 1 ( 2022 - 2023 )
The first year consisted of establishing a business plan, cultivating a brand and serving our executive clientele in North London, Ontario. It was bitter sweet in September 2023, when Chef Napier packed up and moved across the country.
Year 2 ( 2023 - 2024 )
Purchasing her first home in Bon Accord, Alberta in April 2024, Chef Amber Napier finally found her home base and was at last able to start focusing on the re-launch of 'The Chefs Burrow' for Fall 2024. We've also added a new service for the #YEG Alberta re-launch, clients can now enjoy our elevated Charcuterie Catering, with options of regular/traditional or our breakfast option.
Year 3 ( 2024 - 2025 )
Year three 'The Chefs Burrow' will be launching our charity initiative to increase our community involvement and to give back to what matters most to us. Starting May 2025 5% of all profit made by 'The Chefs Burrow' will be donated to local food banks, breakfast programs and other low income food initiatives.
We will also be bringing on a young and talented sous chef for the fall of 2025 as well as a social media and marketing manager.
Year 5 ( 2026 - 2027 )
To purchase 300 acres of land, cultivating a large food forest with several greenhouses of different varieties. Allowing guests to reconnect with their food, from plough to plate, - cultivating a connection to the natural world and one's life purpose. A truly one-of-a-kind place, complete with mature food forests, tropical greenhouses, a 100% sustainable format, and breathtaking conservation and encouragement of the natural wildlife. We will have events, guest chefs, and the best culinary experience in North America. This same land will allow us the space to create youth summer camps geared towards culinary arts, gardening, and nutritional education. These camps and programs will be developed in such a way that they model the Maria Montessori way of education, with an emphasis on hands-on practical application and a whole lot of foodie FUN.
Help Chef Napier turn her dream into a reality!
Culinary A r t i s t ❤️
A little about my personal food journey...
After two years of reinventing my relationship with food, I began to see profound changes. At age 20, for the first time in my life, I experienced stable, high levels of energy that lasted all day. Poor digestion was no longer an issue, and each night I was enjoying deep, reinvigorating sleep with full adrenal health to show for it.
Plus, I was finally able to burn off the 70 pounds of excess fat I had held onto since my last year of grade school, which further boosted my confidence and improved my overall health.
My newfound vitality also awakened intangible gifts such as a profound sense of joy, enthusiasm, and inner peace, no matter the circumstances. I acted upon an inextinguishable spark of inspiration, and it completely transformed my life.
Fast forward 9 years. It's been just over a decade since I first decided to educate myself on nutrition and gut health. My passion for good food is endless and though I will continue to learn and grow throughout this lifetime, it's time for me to share my knowledge and talent with the world.
The only way I can express my gratitude for this gift is to pass it on. Through The Chef's Burrow, my goal is to help others tastefully enjoy their food, feeling empowered through their culinary experiences.
Help Chef Napier achieve her goals; help employ the best local female chef and the most talented servers in your area; and keep our culinary talent well compensated with a top living wage and benefits and on Canadian soil. As well as our goals within the community to bring food education, nutrition education, and a passion for food cultivation to the next generation.
#NoFarmersNoFood #Homesteading #GrowYourOwnFood
Slainte Mhath, Fellow Foodies! 