
Kate Boushel
Partner, Beverage & Education Director, Barroco Group
Kate’s passion for local flavours, spirits, and cocktails, as well as her natural inclination toward the art of hospitality, have guided her way through the world of bars and restaurants. For well over a decade, she has worked with many industry leaders and earned numerous national and global accolades, including Bartender of the Year at Les Lauriers de la Gastronomie Québécoise, and Top 10 nominee for International Bartender of the Year at the 2022 Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Spirited Awards®. In her role as Partner and Beverage & Education Director for the Barroco Group, she strives to lead by example, help build a stronger and healthier hospitality community.