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