about Empanadas
about Empanadas
about Empanadas
our story
Artisan Empanadas by Scorpion Chef was born from a love of craft, tradition, and a passion for bringing authentic Argentine and Latin American flavors to Vancouver Island, BC. Based in Victoria, award-winning Executive Chef Marcelo Anastasi and his wife Nancy hand-fold every generous 7 oz empanada using time-honored techniques rooted in Italian, Spanish, and Argentinian heritage. Using fresh, locally sourced Cowichan Valley ingredients and carefully balanced spices, every empanada is crafted in small batches, never mass produced. Whether you find us at the Duncan, Cedar, Sidney, or Esquimalt farmer's markets, or order frozen empanadas online for home, Scorpion Chef delivers a true artisan experience to Vancouver Island's food lovers. This is not factory food. This is a chef's personal labor of love, made with heart and a deep desire to share a little pocket of joy with every single bite.
The BC Markets Market Association just dropped a fantastic deep dive. Read it here
Artisan Empanadas by Scorpion Chef was born from a love of craft, tradition, and a passion for bringing authentic Argentine and Latin American flavors to Vancouver Island, BC. Based in Victoria, award-winning Executive Chef Marcelo Anastasi and his wife Nancy hand-fold every generous 7 oz empanada using time-honored techniques rooted in Italian, Spanish, and Argentinian heritage. Using fresh, locally sourced Cowichan Valley ingredients and carefully balanced spices, every empanada is crafted in small batches, never mass produced. Whether you find us at the Duncan, Cedar, Sidney, or Esquimalt farmer's markets, or order frozen empanadas online for home, Scorpion Chef delivers a true artisan experience to Vancouver Island's food lovers. This is not factory food. This is a chef's personal labor of love, made with heart and a deep desire to share a little pocket of joy with every single bite.
The BC Markets Market Association just dropped a fantastic deep dive. Read it here
Artisan Empanadas by Scorpion Chef was born from a love of craft, tradition, and a passion for bringing authentic Argentine and Latin American flavors to Vancouver Island, BC. Based in Victoria, award-winning Executive Chef Marcelo Anastasi and his wife Nancy hand-fold every generous 7 oz empanada using time-honored techniques rooted in Italian, Spanish, and Argentinian heritage. Using fresh, locally sourced Cowichan Valley ingredients and carefully balanced spices, every empanada is crafted in small batches, never mass produced. Whether you find us at the Duncan, Cedar, Sidney, or Esquimalt farmer's markets, or order frozen empanadas online for home, Scorpion Chef delivers a true artisan experience to Vancouver Island's food lovers. This is not factory food. This is a chef's personal labor of love, made with heart and a deep desire to share a little pocket of joy with every single bite.
The BC Markets Market Association just dropped a fantastic deep dive. Read it here
Traditional Beef
A hand-folded Argentine-style pastry filled with organic ground beef, sweet caramelized onions, smoky Spanish paprika, roasted cumin, and oregano. Traditional recipe crafted with love and perfected over generations.
Traditional Beef
A hand-folded Argentine-style pastry filled with organic ground beef, sweet caramelized onions, smoky Spanish paprika, roasted cumin, and oregano. Traditional recipe crafted with love and perfected over generations.
Traditional Beef
A hand-folded Argentine-style pastry filled with organic ground beef, sweet caramelized onions, smoky Spanish paprika, roasted cumin, and oregano. Traditional recipe crafted with love and perfected over generations.
Breakfast Chorizo
A spicy morning kick in every bite. Hand-folded Argentine-style pastry packed with spiced chorizo, eggs, melted cheese, and jalapeños, crafted fresh by Chef Marcelo using local Cowichan Valley ingredients. Ready to bake at home or enjoy hot from the truck.
Breakfast Chorizo
A spicy morning kick in every bite. Hand-folded Argentine-style pastry packed with spiced chorizo, eggs, melted cheese, and jalapeños, crafted fresh by Chef Marcelo using local Cowichan Valley ingredients. Ready to bake at home or enjoy hot from the truck.
Breakfast Chorizo
A spicy morning kick in every bite. Hand-folded Argentine-style pastry packed with spiced chorizo, eggs, melted cheese, and jalapeños, crafted fresh by Chef Marcelo using local Cowichan Valley ingredients. Ready to bake at home or enjoy hot from the truck.
GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN
Bright and zesty! Hand-folded Argentine-style pastry filled with tender grilled lemon chicken, caramelized onions, cracked pepper, a touch of smoky paprika, and fresh herbs. Chef Marcelo's take on a classic, light, flavourful, and made fresh daily.
GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN
Bright and zesty! Hand-folded Argentine-style pastry filled with tender grilled lemon chicken, caramelized onions, cracked pepper, a touch of smoky paprika, and fresh herbs. Chef Marcelo's take on a classic, light, flavourful, and made fresh daily.
GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN
Bright and zesty! Hand-folded Argentine-style pastry filled with tender grilled lemon chicken, caramelized onions, cracked pepper, a touch of smoky paprika, and fresh herbs. Chef Marcelo's take on a classic, light, flavourful, and made fresh daily.
5 INSPIRED VEGGIES
A celebration of fresh, local vegetables in every bite. Hand-folded pastry packed with roasted corn, caramelized onions, creamy mashed potatoes, roasted eggplant, and salted spinach with warming spices. 100% vegan and perfect for plant-based lovers, crafted by Chef Marcelo using Cowichan Valley produce.
5 INSPIRED VEGGIES
A celebration of fresh, local vegetables in every bite. Hand-folded pastry packed with roasted corn, caramelized onions, creamy mashed potatoes, roasted eggplant, and salted spinach with warming spices. 100% vegan and perfect for plant-based lovers, crafted by Chef Marcelo using Cowichan Valley produce.
5 INSPIRED VEGGIES
A celebration of fresh, local vegetables in every bite. Hand-folded pastry packed with roasted corn, caramelized onions, creamy mashed potatoes, roasted eggplant, and salted spinach with warming spices. 100% vegan and perfect for plant-based lovers, crafted by Chef Marcelo using Cowichan Valley produce.