Desh Fernando is a Vancouver Island-based chef, sourdough educator, food & lifestyle photographer, and adventure cooking creator — blending culinary artistry with storytelling across every medium.
From the kitchen to the lens to the studio — every venture is driven by one belief: food is the greatest adventure life has to offer.
A visual journey through food, people, and the moments in between — shot with the same precision I bring to the kitchen.
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Where an ancient craft meets a modern kitchen. Learn to bake sourdough with community, confidence, and a bit of flour on your hands.
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The story of a chef's evolution — from how the adventure began, to where it continues to take him around the world.
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Where culinary craft meets wild adventure. A content series exploring food in its most raw, adventurous, and inspiring forms.
Watch Now →Desh Fernando is a Vancouver Island-based chef, photographer, and storyteller whose passion for food goes far beyond the plate. Inspired by adventure and driven by curiosity, Desh has built a culinary world that spans teaching sourdough in condos, capturing breathtaking food photography, and hosting a wild adventure cooking show.
What started with a single sourdough loaf has grown into a multi-faceted creative career — one that connects people with the joy of cooking, the beauty of food, and the thrill of exploration.
It all began when Desh baked his first sourdough loaf in his condo — hooked by the taste, smell, and texture. A neighbour's simple suggestion turned into a workshop, and a community was born.
Where culinary craft meets untamed adventure. The Wild Kitchen Show follows Chef Desh into the wild — cooking, exploring, and bringing food stories to life on screen.
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Desh Fernando is a phenomenal teacher and makes learning an ancient art fun and educational while helping build confidence in the process. $25 is really a bargain for all that you get — he's right there with you in your kitchen!
Whether you're looking to book a workshop, collaborate on a shoot, or bring the Wild Kitchen Show to your event — Desh would love to hear from you.