MEET CHEF TJ CONWI

TJ has a passion for both West Coast and Asian cuisine. His culinary curiosity began with his roots in the Philippines and has taken him as far away as kitchens in Taiwan and Chile. Organic, local and sustainable ingredients are the highlight of his dishes.

After training under French chefs at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, TJ honed his skills at The Arbutus Club and in the hotel industry, most recently as executive chef at Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites by Marriott. He was an integral member of the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel’s opening team before the 2010 Winter Olympics. TJ has executed hotel functions for hundreds of people,  elaborate galas for the Japanese, Filipino and French Consulate, and large-scale events like the BC Food & Beverage Awards and Chefs in the Hood. 

He now owns Ono Vancouver, where he uses his expertise, creativity and connections to make an impact in the food industry. His business services—event catering, private dining and ReRoot home meal replacement—all fuel his community-minded goals: 

• Fight food insecurity
• End food waste
• Ensure all children have access to healthy lunch at school

Read more about Ono Vancouver's community impact.