Spencer Watts

Spencer Watts pioneered the sustainable seafood movement on the Sunshine Coast and opened his first restaurant "Spence on the Coast," bringing his love and passion for seafood to locals. He joined the Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts team as head chef of the Painted Boat Resort and Spa in 2010, bringing with him a vision of sustainability, and a willingness to push culinary boundaries. He also started his first television series with the local cable channel, which eventually led to the creation of almost 100 episodes of prime time television. A fast favorite with viewers, the shows Spencer has hosted have twice won the Oscars of food television: the James Beard Award.