David Speight

Dining options at UBC residences emphasize plant-based meals as chef makes switch

CBC interviewed UBC’s executive chef and culinary director David Speight who has transformed campus food at the university and introduced menus boasting locally sourced ingredients.

Jan 14, 2019

UBC Autumn Salad with citrus dressing.

On the frontlines of a food revolution at UBC

Having led some of B.C.’s top restaurant kitchens, Chef David Speight could easily be garnering accolades for his culinary skills in any number of establishments in Canada.

Jan 9, 2019

University meal plans: Love ‘em, but pay for ‘em

David Speight, the chef in charge of campus dining-hall services at UBC, was interviewed for a Globe and Mail article about university meal plans. He discussed how meal plans help […]

Nov 5, 2018