About Us
From customized catering to our cozy Windsor kitchen, Chefs Scott Geddes and Kelly Taylor keep doing what they love: feeding people, sharing laughs, and creating food worth talking about.
Cocoa Pesto Food Shoppe opened in spring 2022 in Windsor, Nova Scotia. We make everyday food with care—fresh, seasonal, and ready when you are.
Owner-chef Scott Geddes sets the vision. Chef Kelly Taylor keeps the line calm and the flavours honest. It’s a simple approach that works: cook in small batches, use regional ingredients, and let the food speak for itself.
Dine in our cozy space, call ahead for pickup, or grab something from the case—ready-made dinners, soups, salads, dressings, and fresh baking. The menu changes with what looks best today, so there’s usually something new to try (and the favourites don’t stay on the shelf for long).
Think restaurant polish with market ease. Friendly faces, straightforward service, and food that feels like home—without the dishes.
Meet the Chefs
The heart of Cocoa Pesto is a duo that balances creativity with calm—Chefs Scott Geddes and Kelly Taylor.
Chef Scott Geddes
Culinary Visionary & Founder
With more than two decades of experience and a knack for turning comfort food into memorable dishes, Scott is the creative force behind Cocoa Pesto Catering and Cocoa Pesto Food Shoppe.
He launched Cocoa Pesto Catering in 2003 on a simple belief—great food brings people together. Today in Windsor, he leads with energy, humour, and local flavour, crafting meals that make people smile before the first bite.
Chef Kelly Taylor
Culinary Expert & Behind-the-Scenes Creator
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of Canada (2000), Kelly brings refined technique and steady leadership to both the Food Shoppe and Catering teams.
From fine-dining kitchens to university operations, she blends creativity with precision—keeping service smooth, flavours balanced, and every plate thoughtfully prepared.
Our Food
Fresh, local, and made with love — that’s the short version. We keep our menu playful, seasonal, and full of dishes that feel like home, because food should be as joyful as the people you share it with.
Our Community
We like to think of Cocoa Pesto as more than a kitchen — it’s a community table that keeps getting bigger. From local suppliers and growers to our loyal guests who’ve been with us since the early days at The Woodshire, every dish tells a little story about Nova Scotia.
We’re proud to call Windsor home, and even prouder to serve the neighbours, friends, and visitors who make this place special. Whether you’re picking up dinner or planning a party, you’re part of our Cocoa Pesto family — and there’s always room for one more seat at the table.
Catering — Where It All Began
Before the Food Shoppe, there was the kitchen that started it all. Since 2003, Cocoa Pesto Catering has been serving up custom menus and unforgettable events across Nova Scotia — from backyard barbecues to elegant weddings.
Led by Chef Scott Geddes and Chef Kelly Taylor, our catering team brings creativity, professionalism, and a sense of fun to every event. Whether you’re planning a cozy dinner for ten or a celebration for two hundred, we’ll make it delicious, stress-free, and just a little bit legendary.