I had the opportunity to chat with Chef Lucais Syme, a local, very well known Chef and restaurateur here in Vancouver. The food and restaurants he has built over the years has made Lucais a legend in our community and Canada. His steadfast dedication to using the best quality local ingredients he Read More …
I am very happy to share my latest podcast with Ali Finn of Cream Pony in North Vancouver and soon to be open Main st. We chat all things about opening a foodservice place in Vancouver, the good and bad, the highs and lows. We chat about working with family and how Read More …
Chowder Cup 2026, the inaugural chowder competition where eight local BC Culinary talents showcase local BC sustainable seafood on Thursday, February 5, 2026 for the title.
On this episode we have a legend of the Vancouver Restaurant scene, Quang Dang. Originally from Alberta, Quang came to Vancouver to pursue his career and his accomplishments are many. From Diva at the Met to C Restaurant, West, the Bocuse D'or and so many more great accomplishments. Quang has a reputation Read More …
Hello everyone, on this weeks podcast I am very happy to be joined by Chef Tushar Tondvalkar of Kavita Restaurant. On the show we get a great understanding of a recent immigrants journey as a cook in the United States, south east Asia and Canada. Kavita was one of my favourite restaurant Read More …
On this weeks podcast we are presenting an introduction to the Restaurant Culture Shift Toolkit. This FREE resource is available on the Chefs' Table Society of BC website. It's geared towards small independent foodservice businesses, and can save hours and hours of work. The whole idea is to make your culture better Read More …
We’re pleased to announce the enhancement of the Chefs’ Table Society Advisory Council.
As Chefs’ Table Society (CTS) continues to grow its impact, we are formally augmenting our existing ex-officio directors, Sid Cross and Jamie Maw, by evolving and strengthening our Advisory Council. This enhancement reflects both where CTS has been—and where we are going next.
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On this weeks podcast we have longtime Chef and owner of La Quercia in Vancouver and La Bettolina (seasonal) in Halfmoon Bay. There are very few Chefs who put ingredients and technique ahead of ego in our Culinary world and Adam is definitely one of those Chefs. That stoic and unrelenting pursuit Read More …
Welcome back to Mise en Place, after our restful Holiday break and very happy to share our latest podcast with Chef Sean Cousins and his life and business partner Sandra Dowsett. I met Sean when I first started at C Restaurant in 2002. Sean was running Raincity Grill for Harry Kambolis and Read More …
Event Recap : Whole Grain Talk with Tommy
Hosted at The Commons by CTS
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 · 5:30 PM
We were thrilled to host an intimate whole grain discussion at The Commons by CTS on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 at 5:30 PM, led by Tommy Aird from Tommy’s Whole Grain. The evening brought together pastry and baking professionals to explore whole Read More …
Vancouver, BC — The Chefs’ Table Society is thrilled to announce the return of one of Vancouver’s most anticipated and beloved culinary competitions: The Chowder Cup, taking place on February 5, 2026 as a part of Dine Out Vancouver.
This high-energy event will see eight talented chefs go head-to-head in an all-out sustainable seafood chowder brawl, competing for Read More …
This week’s episode perfect for ending the old year or kicking off the new one depending on when you tune in. This episode features two of the key operators behind a true Vancouver institution: Chef Raymond Mah and front of house manager Richard Mah from the Northern Café.
A beloved diner since 1949 Read More …
Chefs’ Table Society is recruiting passionate aspiring cooks for a fully funded Professional Cook 1 cohort at Camosun College starting January 12.
This program is ideal for people who love cooking and are looking to build a career in restaurant kitchens or non-traditional culinary roles such as community food programs, health care, senior living, and more. To be eligible, candidates must Read More …
On this weeks episode we invited long time front of house industry veteran and now media creator, James Grass to the podcast. After learning the trade of hospitality from some of the best in BC, James started his own business, showing what he learned so well. That slowly morphed into his early Read More …
A Vancouver born native, Chef David Speight fell in love with our industry as most of us have, out of need and then finding purpose and meaning in the cooking and hospitality. After cooking and running some larger restaurant operations, he was presented with the opportunity to run the behemoth that is Read More …
