Chris Woolf  first took an interest in cooking at the young age of 15, when he began his career at the 'Walthem Forest Technical College'  in London England, where he was born.

Chris spent two years attending college before being hired at the 'DeBeers Diamond Trading Company' to work in their private dining rooms. There he completed his apprenticeship in French cuisine and food service. Three years later Chris found himself working in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, alongside the well respected Jean-Marie Lacroix, who was then the chef of 'The Church Restaurant'.  Chris stayed for another four years before traveling to Goderich to work with chef Ben Merritt at ''The Benmiller Inn'.

In 1983 he returned to Stratford where he was employed at 'Rundles Restaurant'  as sous-chef with Chef Neil Baxter for two years.  During the off season Chris taught at the newly established 'Stratford Chefs School.  At this time Chris had an opportunity to purchase the landmark establishment 'Lone Fish Restaurant'.  The restaurant was decorated with a 50s style decor and art by a local artist. The nickname 'Woolfy's'  was suggested as the name and it fit perfectly.

Today's Woolfy's is located minutes from the Town of St. Marys at the corner of Highway #7 and Perth road 118 [see map].  It was established in March 1994 and was previously known as 'The Wildwood Inn'  serving 11 motel rooms and a breakfast, lunch dining room.

Chris and Mary renovated the interior and exterior of the restaurant in early 1999 and changed the name to 'Woolfy's at Wildwood'.