Capping off the summer season this year, Chefs’ Table Society of BC hosted a booth at this year’s Brewery and the Beast Vancouver Island 2025! CTS Sustainability Chair, Chef Chris Andraza led the team, serving a pork belly and scallop brochette with apple cider chutney. Guests lined up throughout the day to consume over 800 portions!

Attendees had the chance to chat with CTSBC members about the upcoming opening of the Culinary Commons, and there were even a few CooksCamp reunions! A huge thank you goes out to the rest of the culinary team, CTS Membership Chair Chef Peter Warszycki, CTS Executive Director Shawna Gardham, and a student volunteer, Andrew from Camosun College.

CTS Eduction Chair, Chef TJ Conwi of Ono Vancouvermembers had a food station and the Chicken Bus and

COOKSCAMP Steering Commitee member Chef Antonio Martin of Haven Langley had a food station too.

Longstanding CTS volunteers Cheri, Kenza, Judah and Taryn sold 50/50 tickets to the fun crowd raisings funds for CTS Scholarships.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all CTS members, patrons, and sponsors who made this day another legendary success. Special appreciation to Two Rivers Meats and Sysco for their generous in-kind donations and unwavering support. And huge thanks to 17 Black Events for putting on another stellar event!

Here’s to another successful BATB Vancouver Island! We can’t wait to see you again next year!