2026 was the inaugural Chowder Cup by Chefs’ Table Society
The 2026 Chefs’ Table Society Chowder Cup made a spectacular entrance onto Vancouver’s culinary calendar, serving up an evening of exceptional chowder, spirited competition, and a heartfelt commitment to sustainable seafood. The inaugural event brought together chefs, seafood champions, and enthusiastic guests to celebrate the flavours of our coast and the creativity of our culinary community.
Winner of Chowder Cup Judges Choice 2026
Heat Laliberte of Friendship Catering
BC Crab & Smoked Tomato Chowder
Black Pepper Lardons, Herb Creme Fraiche & Frybread Dipper
People’s Choice 2026
was won by Michelle Garcia and the team at Wildlight
Best Pairing 2026
was awarded to Four Winds Brewing
Left: Four Winds Team, Right: Wildlight Team
List of All the Amazing Chef & BC Craft Brewer Partners
Chef Will Lew & Chef Sharon Chan, MAMA in the Kitchen paired with Smugglers Trail Cask
Spencer Moores, Cahoots paired with The Parkside Brewery
Alexandra Sandoval, Maxine’s Café & Bar paired with R&B Brewing
Michelle Garcia, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar paired with Strange Fellows Brewing
Saroonan Chandrasekaran, Fourwinds Brewing paired with Fourwinds Brewing
Alex Guido, Fanny Bay Oyster Bar paired with Black Kettle Brewing
Heat Laliberte, Friendship Catering paired with Strathcona Beer Co.
Jonah Joffe, Bravo Vancouver paired with Sea Cider
The competition was sponsored by:
Product Sponsors
BC Dairy
FreshPoint Foodservice
