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

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

Support B.C. Kids and Their Families

We aim to raise $150,000 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!

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

OUR 2026 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.

Local Farms, Foods, and Chefs

At From Farms to Forks, industry-leading chefs partner with local farms and producers to create fresh, mouthwatering bites

Live music

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

2025 PARTICIPATING FARMERS & PRODUCERS

Athiana Acres
Berrymobile
Cedar Isle Farms
Cropthorne
East Van Roasters
Emerald Earth
Fanny Bay Oysters
Fresh Roots
Gathered Farm & Florals
Gathering Sage Farm
Glorious Organics 
Hannah Brook Farm
Hazelmere Organics
Helmer’s Organic Farm 
Hop Creek Farms

The Chefs and Restaurants Behind Last Year’s Unforgettable Event

The Acorn — Matt Gostelow
Aiyaohno Cafe — Greg Uyeda and Bev Tsang
Anh and Chi x Good Thief — Vincent Nguyen and Jonathan Lee
A-OK Commissary — Wayne Kozinko
Autostrada — Lucais Syme
Burdock and Co. — Andrea Carlson
Dosanko — Nathan Lowey
East Van Roasters — Jennifer Hallen
Folke — Colin Uyeda and Pricilla Deo
Growing Chefs — Tasha Sawyer
Honey Salt — Jason Labahn, Johann Caner, and Natalia Primiceri
Maia Farms — Chef Karen McAthy
Liberty Bakery — Elizabeth Starr, Harry Ruiz, Peter Wan
Lila — Meeru Dhalwala and Shira Blustein
Livia — Claire Livia Lassam and Jordan Pires
Organic Ocean — Robert Clark
pilgrimme — Jesse McCleery and Melanie Witt
Selene Aegean Bistro — Calia Pacle
Tommy’s Whole Grain — Tommy Aird
Truffles Fine Foods — Tret Jordan

We’re finalizing our 2026 Chef and Farmer lineup. Be on the lookout for our 2026 lineup!

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