Our story
Rooted in Alberta. Inspired by the people around our table.
Meet our peopleOur story · Our philosophy
From the kitchen
Opened in 2017, Fence & Post is a Canadian restaurant shaped by respect for ingredients, community, and land. We cook with the seasons, celebrating Alberta and Canada’s produce while preserving each ingredient’s character. Simplicity and refinement bring a fresh perspective to familiar flavours. Sustainability informs our care for the people behind our food, the environment, and our shared planet.
In your glass
Small producers. Thoughtful choices. Something delicious to discover. Our evolving wine and beer selection is chosen to complement the food, with a team ready to help you find your next favourite.
Explore the drinksGood food begins with good people
Poplar Bluff · Mans Organics · Vital Green Farms · Fairwinds Farm
A few of the growers and producers celebrated by our kitchen.
The people behind the table
Chef-owner Chris Hartman, restaurant manager Tailleur Oulton, and sous chef Max Hoogveld lead a team devoted to thoughtful, memorable dining. Our setting balances ease with elegance. Whether preparing a dish or pouring wine, we focus on quality, keep things simple, and bring a deep affection for our community to the table.
Chef
Chris began working in kitchens at 14, then studied cooking and baking at Ottawa’s Cordon Bleu. An opportunity in France led to seven years in hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants around the world.
Back in Calgary, he became chef at the Bears Den, where working with local growers sparked a lasting passion. He continued that work at Farm restaurant. Fence & Post brings together his travels, two decades of kitchen experience, and a love of Alberta’s ingredients.
Wine Director
Brandie’s hospitality experience spans more than 20 years. Work across Canada and travels abroad have fed her curiosity about wine, taking her to new places to learn and taste.
That spirit of discovery shapes her approach to the list: keeping it fresh, seeking out distinctive wines, and celebrating smaller producers.
