Meet Denise

Meet Denise, Aleda's Home Chef!

Denise is a dynamic and accomplished businesswoman, community leader, wife, mother, and grandmother. Her extensive resume reflects her dedication and success in various fields.

Denise is deeply committed to her community, volunteering at Rady Children’s Hospital as a member and past president of the Del Mar Auxiliary. She is also an active Rotarian with the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary, having previously served in Las Vegas.

As the proprietor of the award-winning Addy’s Bistro, Denise has made a significant mark in the culinary world. She also runs Callander Farms, a family business established in 2017. Callander Farms specializes in preservative-free, farm-fresh jams, featuring both family recipes and new creations by Denise. The farm is named after her family’s farm in Prineville, Oregon, in honor of her father.

Callander Farms is a certified women-owned small business in California and is FDA certified.

Awards and Recognitions:

• 50 Women that Mean Business by the San Diego Business Journal
• 2023 Honorary Member Award from Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary
• 2018 Best in Division for Orange Vanilla Bean Marmalade at the Del Mar Fair
• 2022 Small Business of the Year by the Poway Chamber of Commerce for Addy’s Bistro
• 2023 Customer Commitment Award by the Poway Chamber of Commerce for Addy’s Bistro

Denise’s passion for her work and her community shines through in everything she does.