​Renowned Saint Lucian Chef Ed Harris recently participated in the Harbourfront Centre’s International Iron Chef Competition in Toronto, Canada, wining the title of International Iron Chef.

The focus of the competition was on keeping it hot, spicy and sustainable. The chefs were challenged to use local, sustainable ingredients from their homelands. The competition explored global cuisine, as innovations in food production and preparation move toward a highly specialized art form.

Ed Harris was born in Saint Lucia, but currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the past decade, he has been heavily involved in the food business. Over his career, Ed worked as a Tournant, Junior Sous Chef, Banquet Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Dim Sum Chef, Expeditor and Saucier. He is now a Consultant Chef.

Chef Ed’s work is not just limited to assisting in the process of providing customers with avant garde meals. He has dedicated much of his leisure time to informing younger children about food and the business of food. Ed has also participated in events to help raise funds for several charities, and was the guest judge at the Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism (SLHTA) Chefs in Schools Cook-Off Competition held during Saint Lucia’s 36th Independence celebrations in 2014.

The Saint Lucia Tourist Board, SLHTA and Ministry of Tourism and the entire tourism fraternity extends heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Chef Ed Harris on adding yet another jewel in his crown.

The International Iron Chef Competition was held on Sep. 6 – 7.