Chef Craig Wong

Chef Craig Wong blends his Jamaican-Chinese heritage with world class training in Michelin starred kitchens across France and Europe, including Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée and The Fat Duck.

Born in Toronto, he refined his craft at L’Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon before opening Patois in 2014, acclaimed for Chinese family style dining with Caribbean flair. In 2023, he launched JunePlum, a hub for community gatherings and his viral patties, followed by AYLA in 2025, a modern Asian restaurant inspired by Hong Kong cinema. He is also a partner at Dubai’s Ting Irie, the city’s first Jamaican restaurant.

Craig’s global reach includes co-hosting Cook Like A Chef and joining MasterChef Canada as a judge in Fall 2025. Featured in Eater, Vogue, The New Yorker, Bon Appétit, with collaborations with Nike, Adidas, and the Raptors, plus awards like the Amex Business Leadership Award and multiple “Best New Restaurant” listings, he’s recognized as one of Toronto’s top chefs and a global tastemaker