Ned Bell is a well-known Canadian culinary talent who has forged a path as a chef, sustainable seafood advocate, keynote speaker and educator. As one of the country’s leading chefs, he uses his voice, outgoing personality, and indomitable spirit to stand up for the world’s lakes, oceans, rivers, in addition to hyper-local farming sustainability through brand ambassador roles.

Based in British Columbia and born in the Okanagan, Ned is the co-owner of Hatch Hospitality, Creative Advisor for the Centre for Food Wine and Tourism at Okanagan College set to open in the spring of 2027, Culinary Director at Planetary Health, Buy BC Champion, Board Member and Co-Chair of Sustainability at the Chefs Table Society, and as culinary and restaurant consultant at Hatch Hospitality Inc.