Arriving in Kingston, Ontario,
Canada in 1969, Bert Ponte moved to Ottawa in the early '70s. He
started working for the prestigious Ottawa Hunt Club for a few
years & then the International Airport. During his time at the
Airport he enjoyed preparing foods for the airlines and for
important charter flights including the recently deceased Canadian
Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau.
Bert Ponte finally came back to Kingston in November 1981. After
the birth of his daughter, he accepted a position as a Sous-Chef
at the Ramada Inn Hotel in Kingston. Well there he was selected as
employee of the month on numerous occasions. By July 1982 he had
proven himself to be a great asset to the company. It was with
great confidence and many recommendations that Bert became the
replacement as the Executive Chef. After years of hard work and
success with the hotel and with the support of a great teacher,
Steven Edwards, he started taking on outside catering jobs.
In 1992 he was awarded the Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises contract
and in 1993 Bert was ready to venture out on his own.
Today along with his partner and wife Diane (who is always ready
to assist with menus, ideas and her very own decorations to help
those special moments become special memories) They enjoy
continued success and relationships with Kingston 1000 Islands
Cruises and Rideau Acres.
Bert and Diane would like to thank all their clients that support
them year after year and are always ready to assist past clients &
welcome new ones.
