“One of the world’s top experts on culinary tourism . . . As an authority when it comes to defining the food scene of a place, his scope of work is vast.”

“Destination British Columbia engaged Eric Pateman Consulting Corp. to identify key culinary tourism marketing gaps in the province . . . The end result was a clear, well thought-out road map, identifying our strengths and positioning our weaknesses as an opportunity for growth and collaboration. [Eric] provided Destination BC with a deep understanding of where we need to focus, and what we’ll need to ensure future successes.”

“Eric’s passion for culinary tourism and exceeding his clients’ expectations is unparalleled.”

“Turtle Island spent last year working with renowned chef and hospitality consultant Eric Pateman. During his recent visits to the island, Chef Pateman was in the kitchen and bar with the food and beverage teams focusing on showcasing a taste of place by introducing new cooking techniques, including fire cooking and sous vide, to better showcase the incredible bounty of the sea and gardens. [. . .]

Chef Pateman was also keen to introduce and celebrate more Fijian flavours into the menu. People travel for a unique taste of place and the staff at Turtle Island are instrumental in sharing family traditions, recipes and flavours. . . With a focus on ingredient-driven cuisine, and the stories of the farmers, fishers and foragers, Turtle Island is continuing to curate a menu that showcases a true taste of place and will continue to be the number one resort in Fiji and the best place to experience an authentic culinary experience, thanks to the hard work and influence of Chef Pateman.”

“Eric Pateman — a forward thinker, often outside of the box, with creativity to burn. I have done business with Eric, and greatly admire his ethical approach to all that he does.”

“I consider Eric one one most visionary and entrepreneurial business people I know.”

“I worked with Eric on the Canadian Culinary Tourism Strategy Framework for the Canadian Ministry of Tourism. I was impressed with his professionalism and the extent of knowledge and relationships he has when it comes to Canadian cuisine — everyone from farmers to chefs to industry associations. His role as the leader of culinary tourism in Canada (and globally), and well as an ambassador for the country promoting and highlighting our culinary offerings, is impressive. His contributions to the report allowed us to produce a clear, well thought-out strategy, identifying Canada’s significant opportunity (and challenges) in the global culinary tourism market. I look forward to working with Eric on more projects as he is inspiring, and brings knowledge, passion and energy.”

“Visionary! Eric is a leader in bringing the full experience to the customer. Always on the lookout for the latest and greatest. His focus and determination are admirable qualities that build the bottom line.”

“We had the honour of hosting Eric Pateman as a keynote speaker at the 39th Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Abu Dhabi 2022, a gathering of thousands of chefs from almost 100 countries. His speech on bridging cultures and building communities through food, showcasing Indigenous engagement strategies, struck a chord for our international delegates. Eric speaks from a business perspective and also as a culinary professional, with a message that respects cultures and traditions. A truly inspiring speaker that left our audience with a lot of food for thought.”

“I have listened to many presentations and have attended various seminars and training in North America and Asia since 2000. Eric is the best speaker I have ever heard. I was hanging on to every word he was saying. He answered questions with a clarity and simplicity that made the students engaged and genuinely interested. It is not easy to make a real connection with an online presentation, but Eric made the audience feel comfortable and involved. He shared his thoughts and experience on how he started his career, citing many ups and downs being in the hospitality industry, how technology helps in utilizing limited resources, modern and sustainable farming methods, culinary tourism in Africa, and even gender issues. The presentation was free flowing and organic. Thank you Eric for being so gracious and generous with your time.”

“We have worked with Eric and the team for a series of seminars directed to the people in the tourism industry in Cyprus. Their knowledge and professionalism were incomparable. Although Covid did not allow for face-to-face interaction, the webinars were a great success. The participants were very pleased and motivated to improve their products and services. Highly recommended!”