Our 5-Star Team.

Raised in Hong Kong and Vancouver, Chef Edward Cheng has more than 17 years of experience cooking at some of the world’s most revered restaurants. He received his formal culinary training at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts before returning to his native Hong Kong, where he landed a role at the three-Michelin-starred L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon. He went on to work at the acclaimed 2-Michelin Star Spoon by Alain Ducasse, which later became Rech by Alain Ducasse, recipient of 1-Michelin Star and Four Stars from Forbes Travel Guide, at the InterContinental Hong Kong, the first international outpost for what is widely considered Paris’s most famous seafood restaurant. Along the way, he has cultivated a deep understanding of and appreciation for Mediterranean—particularly French—cooking styles and methods. For Chef Edward, inspiration abounds beyond the kitchen at farmers markets and art galleries, resulting in inventive dishes that combine impeccable flavor. He is also the owner of the renowned Vancouver restaurant, Missing Chopstick, where his unique insights into food and restaurant operations have been well recognized. In his view, a memorable dining experience is more than a meal—it lies in the relationship between the chef and the diner, one that he strives to nurture during every service.