Kristine St-Pierre

The Chef’s Table is a farm-to-table feast with menus curated by Canadian chefs and musical entertainment. Presented by the Ontario Festival of Small Halls, this year’s series will run for one weekend in June, two weekends in August and one weekend in September, in collaboration with the National Arts Centre’s Resident Chefs Program.

Chef Ian Carswell (black tartan kitchen) Ian’s path to becoming Chef/Owner of black tartan kitchen started in a family diner in North Bay and took him as far as Helsinki, Finland where he worked at the 2 Michelin Starred “Chez Dominique” ranked 21st in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2009.

Chef Kenton Leier (NAC) Executive chef Kenton Leier brings enthusiasm, passion, and creativity to the kitchens at Canada’s National Arts Centre. His culinary philosophy relies on the use of sustainable and locally sourced ingredients of the highest quality, and letting their inherent qualities stand out in his dishes.

Music: Kristine St-Pierre Soulful folk with a country kick. Kristine St-Pierre sings about love, detours, and betting on yourself. The ‘chansonnière au coeur voyageur’ weaves together a rich blend of folk, roots and country music, captivating listeners in English and French. She received a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for her album La promesse and she was named Francophone artist of the year by the Country Music Association of Ontario in 2025.