The Epic From Farms to Forks Gala FeaturesS BC’s Top Chefs On Oct 5

The From Farms to Forks Gala, in support of Growing Chefs, is taking place on October 5, 2025 and, for a limited time, the Chef’s Favourite audience has a special rate on tickets to this exceptional culinary showcase (see below).

Hosted at A-OK Commissary inside Aritzia’s Vancouver HQ, this year’s From Farm to Forks Gala will gather 19 of BC’s favourite chefs for an unforgettable evening of farm-driven cuisine, community, and purpose. Each chef gets paired up with a local grower or food producer to feature in their dish. Expect signature bites, heartfelt storytelling, and an opportunity to fuel a better food future for Vancouver’s youth.

Look forward to enjoying good food from: Matt Gostelow (The Acorn), Greg Uyeda & Bev Tsang (Aiyaohno Cafe), Amelie Nguyen & Vincent Nguyen (Anh and Chi), Wayne Kozinko (A-OK Commissary), Lucais Syme (Autostrada), Andrea Carlson (Burdock and Co.), Nathan Lowey (Dosanko), Jennifer Hallen (East Van Roasters), Colin Uyeda (Folke), Tasha Sawyer (Growing Chefs), Jason Labahn (Honey Salt), Chef Karen McAthy, Elizabeth Starr (Liberty Bakery), Meeru Dhalwala & Shira Blustein (Lila), Claire Livia Lassam & Jordan Pires (Livia), Robert Clark (Organic Ocean), Jesse McCleery & Melanie Witt (pilgrimme), Calia Pacle ( Selene Aegean Bistro), Tret Jordan (Truffles Fine Foods).

Growing Chefs is a transformative local organization helping youth across Vancouver build skills, confidence, and food literacy. Their most renowned program is Lunch Lab, which has earned rave reviews. The initiative installs a chef in residence in a local school and they take in cohorts of students who make lunch for up to 200 of their peers, three times a week. Between educating future generations about food systems and nurturing our city’s hospitality industry, the program is a beacon for the future of hospitality in Vancouver and across the province.

📅 October 5, 2025 | 🕠 5:30 PM
📍 A-OK Commissary, Aritzia HQ | Vancouver

EARLY BIRD TICKETS: Only $200 until August 31 ($250 after)
**CHEF’S FAVOURITE EXCLUSIVE: Use code MATES10 to save an additional 10% on your purchase.