FROM FARMS TO FORKS 2025

 

CELEBRATE 15 YEARS OF FROM FARMS TO FORKS AND 20 YEARS OF GROWING CHEFS

Save the Date for our 15th annual From Farms to Forks gala and help us celebrate Growing Chefs’ 20th Anniversary! This signature kitchen party unites local chefs, growers, and producers to curate unforgettable tasting plates and beverage pairings, all in support of Growing Chefs. 

We’re super excited about the lineup of culinary stars and sponsors for this year's event and we’re just getting started. We’ll have more chefs, restaurants, and sponsors to announce in the coming weeks.

Save the Date! October 5th, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Where: A-OK Commissary at Vancouver’s ARITZIA Head Office

Tickets on Sale: June 2025

Support B.C. Kids and their Families

We aim to raise $100,000 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!

 

From Local Farms to Extraordinary Flavours—A Food Celebration for Good!

OUR 2025 emcees

We're delighted to welcome back Fred Lee and Margaret Gallagher as our esteemed co-emcees.

exclusive venue

This year’s gala will be held at ARITZIA’s in-house café and bistro, A-OK Commissary. Experience the open kitchen and get a glimpse of the incredible talent from our chef lineup, and indulge in a remarkable dining experience.

top restaurants & chefs

The Acorn — Matt Gostelow
Aiyaohno Cafe — Greg Uyeda & Bev Tsang
Anh and Chi / Good Thief — Amelie Nguyen
A-OK Commissary — Wayne Kozinko
Autostrada — Lucais Syme
Bar Gobo
Burdock and Co. — Andrea Carlson
CinCin — Gizelle Pare
CinCin — EddieMuñoz
Dosanko — Nathan Lowey
Folke — Colin Uyeda
Lila — Meeru Dhalwala & Shira Blustein
Organic Ocean — Robert Clark
pilgrimme — Jesse McCleery & Melanie Witt
Truffles Fine Foods — Tret Jordan

Live music

Our unforgettable evening will be accompanied by live music from Josephine Choi and The Leo Raymundo Jazz Trio.

 
 

partner with us

 

Become a From Farms to Forks Sponsor:
Sponsorship Package
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 experinces! Contact, Barb at barb@growingchefs.ca to donate to our auction.

 
 
 

THank you to our SPONSORs & Gala Committee

From farms to forks is supported by our local community of chefs, restaurants, and sponsors.

Our Hosts: ARITZIA

Gala Sponsors: Connie Buna Personal Real Estate Corporation

In-Kind Sponsors: House of Knives

Beverage Sponsors: Persephone Brewing, Rewind Beer Co., Sea Cider, and Sheringham Distillery 

2025 FROM FARMS TO FORKS GALA Committee:

Peter Blitz

Sophia Cheng

Leann Froese

Fred Lee

Shnane Liem

Jennifer Lloyd

Katharine Manson

Amelie Nguyen

Michelle Sproule

Sheri Weichel

Norrie Zaplatynsky