Debbie and David
CATLING
Debbie and David have been happily married since 1991 and share a deep passion for food. Debbie is a Chef, while David is a passionate wine lover. Together, they have built multiple successful business ventures in the food industry across Edmonton and Calgary. Their longest-standing and most beloved venture is Yum Bakery, which they purchased in 2009 at the Calgary Farmers Market. Debbie and David are dedicated to feeding families, including their own seven children – four girls and three boys in that order – 10 grandchildren – the families of their staff, and the families of their customers. With a strong commitment to quality and passion for their craft, Debbie and David are beloved figures in the local food community.
Ariga and Katy
AGOES
Katy is the second daughter of David and Debbie, and she inherited her parents’ love for food. In 2017, Katy married Ariga and the couple brought their extensive restaurant management experience to Yum Bakery in September 2018. Katy and Ariga met while living in Vancouver and share a passion for food, travel, and their growing family. With three children, Katy and Ariga keep busy spending time outdoors with their kids, keeping them active and tiring them out.
Samantha
TIPPE
Samantha Tippe is the Executive Pastry Chef at Yum Bakery, with a strong passion for the art of baking. Samantha began her culinary journey by completing her cooking journeyman at NAIT, but quickly discovered that her true passion was in the baking world. While pursuing a business degree, she honed her baking skills and started her career at Duchess Bakeshop in Edmonton. In 2012, Samantha and her spouse relocated to Calgary, where she joined the Yum Bakery team and has been an integral part of the bakery ever since. Samantha’s favourite aspects of the bakery are laminating doughs, decorating, and creating artisan breads. In 2015, Samantha and her spouse welcomed their son Braeden into the world. They have since settled in the charming town of Cochrane and enjoy the small-town life.
Chantiesa
COURTRIGHT
Chantiesa is the Executive Sous Pastry Chef at Yum Bakery, specializing in baking artisan breads, mixing, and shaping doughs. Chantiesa graduated from the Baking and Pastry Arts program at SAIT in 2013 and has since called Yum Bakery home, where she completed her apprenticeship and received her Red Seal certification. With a reputation for being a jack-of-all-trades, Chantiesa has honed her skills and discovered her true passion lies in bread making. When not in the bakery, Chantiesa spends quality time at home with her husband Willie and daughter Amelia.
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