Chris Lewer is an international holistic chef, former restaurateur, speaker, and cultural explorer. Chris’s passions for food, travel and culture have taken him on a journey spanning the globe. His background of recipes and cooking style comes from his unique first hand knowledge gained by immersing himself in kitchens and cultures around the world.

Chris’s nutritional and educational journey began in his family’s restaurant in New Jersey but at 21 he found himself studying Ayurveda Nutrition in both North and South India, traveling Europe and working in kitchens in Istanbul, diving deep in Italian cuisine (his specialty) while exploring Italy and its coastlines, engaging the colorful nourishment of Central American dishes, learning the culinary herbs and spices of Thai and Indonesian flavors. During these culinary explorations around the world Chris had taken over his family’s restaurant as co-owner/head chef and soon opened an equally successful second restaurant. After a decade of ownership, it was time to move on from the restaurants and Chris transplanted himself in Vancouver to join Ashley and Body By Design Holistic Wellness to step out of the kitchen and share his knowledge.

Chris approaches his recipes and teaching with a functional and accessible style to highlight the connection between food, health and happiness.