Host of Wild Kitchen and Vancouver Island-based chef, culinary educator, and food & lifestyle photographer — blending culinary artistry with storytelling across multiple mediums.
From the kitchen to the lens to the studio — every venture is driven by one belief: food is the greatest adventure life has to offer.
A visual journey through food, people, and the moments in between — shot with the same precision I bring to the kitchen.
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Where an ancient craft meets a modern kitchen. Learn to bake sourdough with community, confidence, and a bit of flour on your hands.
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Where culinary craft meets wild adventure. A content series exploring food in its most raw, adventurous, and inspiring forms.
Watch Now →Host of Wild Kitchen and Vancouver Island-based chef, culinary educator, and food & lifestyle photographer — blending culinary artistry with storytelling across multiple mediums.
What started with a single sourdough loaf has grown into a multi-faceted creative career — one that connects people with the joy of cooking, the beauty of food, and the thrill of exploration.
It all began when Desh baked his first sourdough loaf in his condo — hooked by the taste, smell, and texture. A neighbour's simple suggestion turned into a workshop, and a community was born.
Where culinary craft meets untamed adventure. The Wild Kitchen Show follows Chef Desh into the wild — cooking, exploring, and bringing food stories to life on screen.
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Desh Fernando is a phenomenal teacher and makes learning an ancient art fun and educational while helping build confidence in the process. $25 is really a bargain for all that you get — he's right there with you in your kitchen!
Whether you're looking to book a workshop, collaborate on a shoot, or bring the Wild Kitchen Show to your event — Desh would love to hear from you.
