Chef Eric Hanson is a celebrated Canadian chef known for his globally inspired, technically precise, and boldly creative cuisine. With over a decade of experience cooking across four continents, his approach is rooted in international technique and local expression.
Currently, Chef Hanson leads the kitchen at Bar Trove in Edmonton, Alberta—a European-inspired small plates restaurant with a seafood-forward menu. His leadership at Bar Trove reflects his passion for coastal cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and refined yet approachable dining experiences.
Chef Hanson’s career highlights include serving as executive chef at Edmonton’s Prairie Noodle Shop and previously at Niche, which was named one of Canada’s Best New Restaurants by enRoute Magazine in 2012. His innovative style and dedication to culinary excellence have earned him national recognition.
A participant in Iron Chef Canada and an inductee into the Canadian Culinary Hall of Fame, Chef Hanson brings prestige and experience to every kitchen he touches. As Consulting Chef at Summerhill Pyramid Winery in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, he crafts menus that celebrate organic, seasonal ingredients and align with the winery’s biodynamic ethos.