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Gail Hall

The Recipe for Success:
A Delectable History
Gail's award-winning catering company, Gourmet Goodies,
started small, when she left a career in social services
to do what she really loved: Cook and Entertain.

In 1985, at a turning point in her career in social services, Gail Hall established Gourmet Goodies with the idea that a full-service, customized catering business focused on providing exceptional service was needed.

The idea proved to be an instant success! A passion for cooking and a mind for business enabled Gail to grow Gourmet Goodies to an award-winning catering operation with a staff of 80, making it the largest off premise catering operation in Edmonton and one of the five largest in Canada. Gail’s passion for food continues through her consulting company “Seasoned Solutions”., oferrering consulting services to the Agriculture, Food and Hospitality industries, as well as loft cooking classes and culinary tours.

Gail teaches at Metro Continuing Education, is a culinary presenter on TV and at special events such as Christmas in November at Jasper Park Lodge, and has spoken to student groups at the University of Alberta, NAIT, Grand Prairie Regional College, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and and Continuing Education for the Edmonton Public School Board.

Keynote and Speaking Topics

Setting Goals and Exploring Careers
Deciding on your career direction involves asking yourself some very important questions. What drives you as an individual? What are you passionate about? How can you turn that desire and passion into a rewarding career? What do you need to change in order for this to happen?
Once one starts to ask these questions and explore opportunities, the answers start to fall into place. Resources are all around us - from the baker in your neighborhood, to the educational opportunities offered in your community. Gail's story will portray her quest in her career as an award-winning caterer and how you can apply these principles in your career quest.

From Entrepreneur to Entrepreneurial What skills are required to start and run a business and are the skills to run a business different than working for someone else. Gail’s work philosophy requires that we all be entrepreneurial in our approach to work

Clients Have Said:

"Your presentation was an inspiration to many aspiring entrepreneurs in the School of Business. You've taught us that doing what you love is as important to success as hard work, determination, and a keen business sense." Shelby Dane, U of A School of Business

"Thank you for joining us to create a night to remember. Your insight to approaching sponsors will help us all in our fundraising quest." Mandelle Mudry, Workshop Coordinator for Fringe Theatre Adventures

"From your speech it is obvious that you have incorporated leadership qualities and skills into your daily life, especially in relation to being a successful entrepreneur. Your message will both encourage and facilitate the further development of leadership skills amongst the Conference delegates." Catherine Anley, Canada Conference 2002 Organizing Committee

"When there's a big party in the offing in Edmonton, Gail Hall's name is certain to come up. Her award-winning catering company, Gourmet Goodies, started small, when Hall left a career in social services to do what she really loved: cook and entertain congenial people." Judy Schultz and Mary Bailey in The Food Lover's Trail Guide to Alberta

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