Dana Shortt

Dana Shortt built a business around her love of food. She is the owner-operator of a specialty food store and catering business called “Dana Shortt Gourmet” on Erb Street in Uptown Waterloo.

Dana received her formal culinary training at George Brown College. Along with her Culinary Management Diploma, she also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel and Food Administration from the University of Guelph. Before starting her own business, Dana worked for several of Toronto's top catering companies. She has also taught and assisted cooking classes at venues such as The Upstairs at Loblaws Cooking School, and Dish Cooking Studio.

Dana has received numerous awards throughout the last decade for Culinary Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Retailing and Catering. She is a member of the International Caterers Association, the Women’s Culinary Network and the K-W Chamber of Commerce.

Watch for Dana’s column, Shortt Stories, every two weeks in the Waterloo Chronicle.