Chef Heather Bekar-Schulte is Saskatchewan farm born and raised. Her family’s mixed grain and cattle farm and massive garden taught her early to have a deep respect for the origin of food and the work it takes to get it to our plates. She received her first gourmet cookbook at age 11  and never looked back. This set in motion a lifetime love of creating food for the enjoyment of others. She began to bake, create, and cook as a full-time hobby – collecting and reading cookbooks like bedtime stories. She became the go-to girl whom friends and family would call on for a cake or dessert on every occasion. Directly after graduating high school, Heather was accepted into the culinary program at SIAST in Saskatoon. 

In June 2014, after twenty very adventurous years in the culinary industry, Heather formed her own independent family catering company, Chef de Partie Catering & Events Inc with a  commercial kitchen in downtown Saskatoon. A return to her roots and family’s prairie to plate cooking coupled with respect for good whole foods has provided a strong foundation for the success of the business. These inspired memories create, for your guests, an elevated prairie tasting experience using seasonal and local ingredients. Chef de Partie takes pride in their handcrafted menus, exemplary service, and food that weaves together both unique and classical flavors.