Winnipeg Chef’s Surprise Dinner Guest: John Travolta
Imagine going through a regular workday, prepping meals, greeting guests, and keeping the kitchen running—only to find out you’ve just served dinner to one of the most iconic Hollywood stars of all time. That’s exactly what happened to Dan Edwards, a chef at Tony Roma’s in Winnipeg, on July 14, 2025.
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Dan was doing what he always does—preparing and serving food—without any hint that his evening shift would become a moment he’d remember forever. It wasn’t until after the fact that he realized he had served dinner to none other than John Travolta . Yes, the John Travolta—star of Grease , Pulp Fiction , Saturday Night Fever , and a dozen more classics.
Dan’s first words after the experience? “I had no clue.” And who could blame him? Travolta kept things low-key, dining without fanfare or entourage. No dramatic entrances. No celebrity airs. Just a quiet dinner in Winnipeg.
The story has quickly become a feel-good highlight across local and national media. And really, it’s no wonder—it’s not every day that a Hollywood A-lister shows up at your table in the heart of Manitoba. Travolta is reportedly in town for the filming of November 1963 , a historical drama centered on the events leading to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Filming is scheduled on the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus and around the city.
Travolta's quiet visit and humble demeanor left an impression not just on Dan, but on everyone who’s heard the story since. In a time where celebrity culture often feels distant or staged, this candid, unscripted encounter is a refreshing reminder: stars are people too—and sometimes, they just want a good meal like the rest of us.
It’s one of those charming, unexpected tales that make life in Winnipeg that much more interesting. One moment you're plating ribs, the next, you're in a viral news story about serving John Travolta.
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