FROM FARMS TO FORKS 2026
You’re Invited to FROM FARMS TO FORKS!
You’re invited to our signature kitchen party, a one-of-a-kind celebration of local food, drink, and community. Join us as some of B.C.’s most celebrated chefs team up with local growers and food producers to craft unforgettable tasting plates and seasonal pairings. With live music, heartfelt storytelling, and a vibrant atmosphere, it's a night that feeds the soul—and supports food education for kids across the Lower Mainland.
When: October 4th, 2026, 5:30 pm
Where: A-OK Commissary at Vancouver’s ARITZIA Head Office, 611 Alexander St, Vancouver
Support B.C. Kids and Their Families
We aim to raise $200,000 to support our programs that provide nutritious food, learning, and connection to children, youth, and families in the Lower Mainland. With your help, we are confident we can reach this goal and surpass it!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Gala and raffle tickets are now available for purchase! Purchase early to take advantage of early bird savings and prizes!
From Local Farms to Extraordinary Flavours!
exclusive venue
Enjoy the open kitchen and experience the talent of our chef lineup first-hand while you indulge in a remarkable dining experience.
Local Farms, Foods, and Chefs
At From Farms to Forks, industry-leading chefs partner with local farms and food producers to create fresh, mouthwatering bites.
A JAZZY EVENING
Josephine Choi and the Raymundo Trio reinterpret jazz standards, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to hear some soul and R&B too.
Your FAVOURITE Hosts ARE BACK
Fred Lee and Margaret Gallagher will return as our esteemed hosts!
TOP CHEFS PARTNERED WITH LOCAL FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS
2026 PARTICIPATING FARMERS & FOOD PRODUCERS
Klippers Organic Acres
Legends Haul
Maia Farms
MYCA Farms
Sharing Farm
Snowy Mountain Farm
Sole Food Street Farms
Solstedt Organics
Stones Throw Organics
UBC Farm
Vive Le Veg
Your Wildest Foods
B.C. Cranberries
Berrymobile
Cedar Isle Farms
Cropthorne
Emerald Earth
Fanny Bay Oysters
F.I.S.H.
Gathered Farm & Florals
Glorious Organics
Hannah Brook Farm
Hazelmere Organics
Helmer’s Organic Farm
our 2026 Chef LINEUP
Aiyaohno Cafe — Greg Uyeda & Bev Tsang
Anh and Chi — Amelie & Vincent Nguyen
A-OK Commissary — Wayne Kozinko & Tony Sotomayor
Burdock & Co. — Andrea Carlson
Dachi — Jiwon Seo
Dosanko — Nathan Lowey
Folke — Colin Uyeda & Pricilla Deo
Honey Salt — Johann Caner
Kavita — Tushar Tondvalkar
LaSalle College — Julian Bond
Liberty — Elizabeth Starr & Harry Ruiz
Lift Bar & Grill — Chris Andraza
Lila — Meeru Dhalwala & Shira Blustein
Livia — Claire Livia Lassam
Maia Farms — Karen McAthy
Nammos — Adrian Nate & Arish Dastoor
Nero Tondo — Devon Latte
Selene Aegean Bistro — Calia Pacle
The Acorn — Matt Gostelow
The Great Canadian Baking Show — Bruno Feldeisen
Tommy’s Whole Grain — Tommy Aird
Truffles Fine Foods — Tret Jordan
OUR PANTRY SPONSORS
OUR BEVERAGE SPONSORS
Become a Sponsor:
We offer a number of sponsorship tiers and opportunities to fit your needs.
Questions about sponsorship? Contact Afton at afton@growingchefs.ca
Donate a Product or Service to our Auction:
Our auction offers the best in local products, services, and experiences! Contact Barb at barb@growingchefs.ca to donate to our auction.
