What's Cookin'

The Women 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.

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.

Tamara Honiball - Chef

Tamara Honiball - Chef

Tamara Honiball's culinary creations have delighted the palates of What's Cookin' clientele since March of 2008. She began her formal training in Humber College's Culinary Arts program, graduating at the top of her class as a Red Seal Certified Chef. Subsequently, she trained in classic style under former Chef Joseph Vonlanthen, specializing in French cuisine and fine dining. By age 22, Tamara had completed her apprenticeship and gone on to reach the level of executive chef by age 25. Before taking her post as Chef at What's Cookin', Tamara put her leadership, culinary skills and talents to work as a corporate trainer for Service Inspired Restaurants (SIR Corp.), a Canadian owner and operator of 45 full-service restaurants and fine dining establishments such as reds(R) and Far Niente(R).

Ashley Brook - Catering Manager

Ashley Brook - Catering Manager

Ashley Brook has served as the ultimately organized and creative Catering Manager for What's Cookin' since May of 2008. She is a Graduate of the University of Guelph's renowned Hotel and Food Administration program. After completing more than a year as a management trainee at Alberta's Inn at Lake Louise, Ashley served as Assistant Front Office Manager at the Westin Trillium House in Collingwood, Ontario, before joining the What's Cookin' team. Ashley has always relished hosting friends and family even from a young age-a joy she brings to What's Cookin' clients when planning every detail for a perfect occasion.