The Spot Prawn Festival is made possible due to the generosity of our sponsors, who have been with us since the beginning and some new friends we made along the way:
Pacific Prawn Fishermen Association (PPFA) and their fishermen
Iāll admit that for years I didnāt know how Brussels sprouts grow.
Because Iād worked with āregularā cabbage for years, I assumed these āmicro cabbagesā (as one of my more pretentious chefs had called them) grew generally the same way. I assumed they popped out of the ground in a gorgeous array of leaves and were plucked from the center when Read More ...
Chef/restauranteur, longtime CTS Board Member (currently CTS Marketing Co-Chair) and Mise En Place Podcast host, Robert Belcham represented Chefsā Table Society of British Columbia as a panelist at the 3rd annual Taste of Place Summit in Markham, Ontario, on May 13-14, 2025. Hosted by the Culinary Tourism Alliance, the Summit gathered North American tourism professionals to advance Read More ...
Apprentice of the Year 2024 Competition showcasing eleven local BC Culinary talents was hosted by Chefsā Table Society of BC on Friday, November 15 at Vancouver Community College. The winners of the 2024 competition were an all-female line up for the second time since the competition began in 1982.
Chefs' Table Society board members, Cheryl Chang, Peter Warszycki, Johnny Bridge, and Dez Lo attended the Presidents' Gala hosted by BC Chef Association at the Vancouver Club on Friday, March 14. The 55th annual fundraiser an awesome showcase of support for National Culinary Team Canada as they gear up for the IKA Culinary Olympics in Germany. A well organized, Read More ...
Itās quite a feat to surprise a Chef.
We all have our favorite proteins that we know our guests will eat and are cost effective to serve. We have our favorite techniques and although we are a curious bunch, things tend to follow along the same line. Especially regarding sustainable seafood. Halibut in March, Spot Prawns and Wild BC Salmon in Read More ...
Executive Director Shawna Gardham and Board member Robert Belcham traveled to Kelowna in March for a couple of important reasons. It was the Western Canadian Culinary Federation Conference, and they wanted to show support for this great organization and to spread the word about the Restaurant Culture Shift grant program and COOKSCAMP 2025.
Apprentice of the Year 2024 Competition showcasing eleven local BC Culinary talents was hosted by Chefsā Table Society of BC on Friday, November 15 at Vancouver Community College. The winners of the 2024 competition were an all-female line up for the second time since the competition began in 1982.
"If these young people are the face of our culinary future, then that future is very bright indeed,ā said John Bishop about the quality and passion of the inaugural group of Bishop Scholarship recipients.
Just an hour before, John had arrived at North Arm Farms in Pemberton for Cooks Camp, and after brief introductions, and as low clouds encircled towering Mt. Read More ...
Chefs' Table Society of British Columbia (CTS), in collaboration with BC Salmon Marketing Council, is proud to present a celebration with 10 restaurants across BC honouring the rich heritage of wild BC salmon and to promote sustainable fisheries. From August 9th to 11th, 2024, 10 renowned restaurants across British Columbia will feature their delectable salmon dishes that showcase Read More ...
Contributed by Sustainability Co-Chair, Stacy Johnston
As Chefs, Iām sure weāre all very aware of the issues facing our planet right now. Whether itās the effects of global warming on the products we know and love, or the effects of economic downturn weāre feeling from the farmer all the way to the consumer. Thereās lots to worry about. I know I, Read More ...
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Leading with Purpose Chefs' Table Society of BC (CTS) started out 20 years ago with a mission of promoting sustainability for our local food systems and promoting local food champions. In recent years, CTS has expanded our definition of what sustainability means to include the sustainability of the people that make our industry vibrant and resilient. Read More ... |
The Chefsā Table Society of BCĀ (CTS) andĀ Pacific Prawn Fishermenās AssociationĀ (PPFA) are thrilled to announce that the āWildly PopularāĀ Spot Prawn FestivalĀ is returning Sunday, May 26, 2024 tot Fishermenās Wharf on False Creek.
Chefsā Table Society President, Chef Johnny Bridge, who has done his share of spot prawn fishing on the coast, states, āEvery year, I eagerly anticipate the spot Read More ...
TheĀ Chefs' Table Society of BCĀ and theĀ Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area presented The 10th Annual Curry Cup on Monday, March 11, 2024 in support of Mount Pleasant Community Centre Lunch Program.
CONGRATS to the 2024 Curry Cup Winner
Katy Cheung, Kyumin Kim - Burdock & Co
People's Choice was awarded Read More ...