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Judges

Amuse is an all-inclusive tasting event with a little friendly competition thrown in.  Our talented Presenters participate in the best bite, best sip and best pairing competition and vie for both People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice.

2023 Judges

Introducing our 2023 Judges!

Kimberly Hundertmark

Festival producer curating wine and culinary experiences in BC and Ontario. Okanagan Wine Festivals, Chef Meets BC Grape, Niagara Grape and Wine Festival

Robyn Sigurdson

Robyn’s Okanagan grown passion for culinary and pastry excellence began 15 years ago with highly regarded restaurants, Burrowing Owl Winery, Fresco and Manteo. Robyn is a recognized culinary leader within the RauDZ Creative Concepts Group, as former Chef de Cuisine at RauDZ Regional Table and now the Chef & Manager of Sunny’s A Modern Diner.

Laurence Rich

Owner of FleuRich Creations, a Kelowna floral and lifestyle boutique. Through florals, food and wine, Laurence is committed to bringing people together and elevating the everyday life.

Prior Years Judges

Lisa Kadane judging 2020 Amuse Kelowna

LISA KADANE

KENNY TAI

Amy Rosen

Chef Michael Allemeier, RSE | CCC | CMC

Elizabeth Chorney Booth

Twyla Campbell

Twyla Campbell

Website

@wanderwoman10

Cinda Chavich

Website

@tastereporter

Mark Pennington

@ChocolateMark

John Placko

John Placko

Shelly Boetccher

Shelley Boettcher

Roslyne Buchanan

Roslyne Buchanan

Leslie Mirza

Lesley Mirza

Bernard Casavant

Bernard Casavant

Dan Clapson

Dan Clapson

Past Judges

Erin Ireland

Erin Ireland

Jackie Kai Ellis

Jackie Kai Ellis

Michelle Lucas Larving

Michelle Larving

Vikram Vij

Vikram

Nikki Bayley

Nikki Bayley

Jennifer Cockrall-King

Jennifer Cockrall-King

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