He likes the ranch pigs. He loves the Saskatchewan Roughriders. And cooking is his passion. It has almost been six months since Chef Jason started working at Echo Valley Ranch – and by now he has become a valuable member of the EVR family. This is why, his birthday was a good reason to get together and celebrate as a team.
It would have been perfect…if he had gotten rich on his birthday. And it wasn’t for lack of trying. Because Jason and the rest of the EVR team gave it their all. Last Wednesday, gold panning was Chef Jason’s birthday activity of choice. However, even after an introductory lesson by our wilderness guide Daryl, the big gold nuggets where nowhere to be found. But everyone had lots of fun nevertheless. At night, the EVR team organised a big birthday bash – and for once our chef did not have to cook himself.
And it would not have been a real birthday party without presents, birthday cake and the obligatory birthday call from Jason`s mom – and maybe a glass of wine or two. It is no wonder that the party turned out great. Because let’s face it: everybody likes Jason. For many different reasons…
From Saskatchewan to Echo Valley
Our guests know it already: Jason is an excellent chef. He insists on doing everything from scratch using fresh, organic ingredients. In addition, he maintains a close relationship with the ranch pigs. Every night after dinner, he personally brings the kitchen leftovers down to the pig pen. A belly rub or some cuddles are, of course, included in the service 
But how did Jason become a chef? Growing up in Saskatchewan, he worked his first job as a dishwasher in a restaurant. Jason ended up having so much fun working in the kitchen that he decided to pursue cooking as his career. After attending culinary school in Calgary, Jason has worked in numerous resorts and restaurants all over the world. Lucky for us that he now found his way to Echo Valley Ranch.
Chef Jason at work.
A toast to the chef (standing): the entire EVR team celebrates Jason’s birthday .
...of course, there needs to be cake.
B-day party fun: Yalaporn (l.) and Mihoko with chef Jason.
