What's Cookin'

The Faces Behind the Food

Let us introduce you to the What's Cookin' team…

Jo Fillery - Proprietor

Jo FilleryA self-professed foodie at heart, Jo Fillery opened her signature red doors to What's Cookin', in the Heart of the Village of Erin, just over ten years ago. Jo's considerable culinary skills and know-how, honed during her 30 years in the hospitality industry, inform and inspire the creative menus, cooking workshops, customized catering, premier kitchen wares and foodstuffs offered by this eclectic niche shop.

Jo Fillery's passion for food and entrepreneurial spirit first began when she partnered with her brother, Mike Cuttle, to run Jake's Boathouse Restaurant in Brampton, and later in Burlington. She was further guided by the mentorship of award-winning innkeeper and friend, Wolfgang Stichnothe (Inn at Christie's Mill, Millcroft Inn). Through determination and hard work, Jo has built her own business that thrives on creating delicious meals and successful parties-for both individual and corporate clientele.

Owen and Amanda Vulpe - Chef and Catering Manager

Owen and Amanda, a husband and wife team joined the What's Cookin' team in 2011, and we couldn't be happier to have them on board to help us bring the best in food to you!

Owen, a certified red seal chef, is at home in the What's Cookin' kitchen, where he creates inspired and seasonal menus to satisfy your pallette. He has worked with some of the most talented chefs in the Greater Toronto Area including Mark McEwan (North 44) and Chef Anthony Walsh (Oliver and Bonacini Group).

Amanda, our catering manager, delights in building a food experience that you and your guests will be sure to remember, for events big or small. Amanda honed her hospitality skills at the world renowned Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, where fine food and premium hospitality abounds!

Whole Food Philosophy

Fresh Green OnionsWhat distinguishes Jo Fillery and What's Cookin' is her hand-made, whole food philosophy. She is also a proponent of the 100 Mile Diet—a local foods movement encouraging individuals and communities to consume locally raised and produced food which tastes better and benefits the environment, local economies and ultimately, one's health. Consequently, "local" and "organic" have become the hallmarks for all of What's Cookin' creations: oven-ready entrees, soups, salads, desserts and more. Jo has also created a complete range of catering options for special events of all types and sizes. Driven to unequalled customer service, Jo and her team consistently deliver thoughtfully planned occasions infused with fabulous food.

Jo Fillery and her family have made Erin, Ontario their home since 1987. She is passionate about the Heart of Erin and the surrounding Hills of Headwaters. A strong community supporter, Jo has sought out and developed key relationships with local farmers and foodie entrepreneurs to offer her customers the region's best in culinary delights.