A little About
Chef Colleen Hiscock
Chef Colleen Hiscock says that almost everyone in Canada has eaten her food. Colleen is a 30-year, career food scientist specializing in meat, poultry, and seafood processing. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Memorial University in Biochemistry (Food Science), a certificate in haute cuisine, and an interprovincial Red Seal chef designation in the culinary field. She is the proud owner of Java Jack’s Gourmet Fine Foods and Sunny Gold Foods based in Conception Bay South, NL.
Colleen brings a unique blend of culinary artistry and scientific expertise to the food industry. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry (Food Science) from Memorial University, a culinary certificate in haute cuisine from George Brown College, a Six Sigma Black Belt from Maple Leaf Foods, and an Interprovincial Red Seal in culinary arts, she possesses a comprehensive understanding of food from its molecular structure to its final presentation.
Until May 2024, Colleen co-owned Java Jack’s Restaurant and Gallery in Rocky Harbour for eight years. During this time, she expanded the business to include a bed and breakfast and launched the popular Supper Club, featuring curated five-course meals for intimate groups. She also developed the Java Jack’s Gourmet Fine Foods line, offering artisanal preserves, convenient bakery mixes and holiday gift boxes. These products are available at Sobeys stores across Atlantic Canada, gift retailers in Newfoundland, and online at www.chefcolleen.ca/shop.
Colleen’s debut cookbook, “Like Magic!,” reflects her passion for demystifying the science of cooking, empowering readers to achieve consistent culinary success.
Through her consulting firm, Bon Appetit Development Inc., she leverages her expertise to assist agricultural and food businesses in commercializing farm-to-table products, optimizing production processes, and adding value to residual waste materials. She focuses on streamlining operations, enhancing quality, and reducing costs.
Recently, Colleen launched the Sunny Gold Foods brand, dedicated to providing high-quality everyday food products. In collaboration with Portugal Cove Agrifoods Processing and FJ Waddens, she reintroduced Sunny Gold Sweet Mustard Pickles, a beloved Newfoundland favorite, now available province-wide. Check out Sunny Gold website
Residing in Conception Bay South, a short commute from St. John’s, NL, Colleen enjoys an active lifestyle, engaging in hiking, biking, swimming, paddleboarding, and pickleball.
