Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2015
• Invested on: February 12, 2016

For her contributions to the dissemination and evolution of Quebec’s culinary culture, notably through her teaching and writing.

For nearly 50 years, Rollande Desbois has helped develop the culinary arts. Trained in Europe, she brought a modern culinary flair back to Canada. Through her writings and teaching, notably at the Institut du tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec, she showed that it was possible to be innovative while preserving traditions. An inspiration to many chefs, she also co-founded the Alliance des femmes professionnelles des métiers de bouche, and remains in demand as a mentor.