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17 10, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Tobias McDonald

October 17th, 2025|Podcast|

On this weeks episode, we chat with Certified Master Chef and Educator Tobias Mcdonald. Currently on faculty of Culinary Arts at Vancouver Community College. Tobias and I discuss his time her in Vancouver going through his apprenticeship and working with very strong mentors such as JC Felicella, Scott Jaeger and Bruno Marti. Read More …

9 10, 2025

Jamie Maw’s Grand Opening Speech

October 9th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Speech by Jamie Maw at the Grand Opening of The Commons by CTS

October 9, 2025

Welcome everyone to our wonderful new CTS Culinary Commons.

It seems almost otherworldly to realize that almost a quarter century has rushed past since the founding of the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia.

Here we are today, after recessions, Covid and other setbacks, Read More …

26 09, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Damon Campbell

September 26th, 2025|Podcast|

On this weeks episode we have Executive Chef of the Fairmont Pacific Rim, Damon Campbell. A native Vancouverite with very deep ties to our whole Culinary community. We have a great chat about the business of being a Chef at a hotel, the Culinary Teams and where technology is helping in the Read More …

21 09, 2025

Brewery and the Beast Vancouver Island 2025

September 21st, 2025|CTS News, Events|

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 Read More …

18 09, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Brodie Swanson

September 18th, 2025|Podcast|

On this weeks episode, an absolutely massive announcement from the Chefs' Table about the brand new Commons by CTS space. Also we have a long time friend of mine and of the CTS, Chef Brodie Swanson of the Haida Nation. We chat about his history, wild foods, fishing, foraging and indigenous agriculture. Read More …

4 09, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Robin Kort

September 4th, 2025|Podcast|

On this weeks podcast I am very happy to chat with an amazing Chef and incredibly knowledgeable wild foods expert, Robin Kort of Swallow Tail Culinary Adventures. We chat sustainability of our foods and our people of the industry. After this podcast please take the opportunity to join Robin and her team Read More …

30 08, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Calen McNeil

August 30th, 2025|Podcast|

On this weeks podcast we have long time restaurateur and business owner Calen McNeil from Victoria. His first venture into the hospitality business was over 25 years ago and the restaurant is still running very strong in Victoria. Zambri's is my favourite Italian restaurant around and if you are in Victoria make Read More …

21 08, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Roger Ma

August 21st, 2025|Podcast|

On this weeks podcast we have Executive Chef of Boulevard Restaurant, Roger Ma. A Vancouver native who made cooking his life. From culinary school, to the stoves at Daniel Restaurant in NYC and now running one of the best restaurants in Canada, Roger's vision for getting the best from people is a Read More …

5 08, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Shaun Layton

August 5th, 2025|Podcast|

On this weeks podcast we have the owner/ operator of Como Taperia Shaun Layton. A long time industry vet who has been part of many iconic Vancouver restaurants over the last 15- 20 years. Como, at Main and 7th and open 7 years now, has become a Vancouver go to for industry Read More …

29 07, 2025

Brewery and the Beast Vancouver 2025

July 29th, 2025|CTS News, Events|

Smoke, fire, and the irresistible aroma of sizzling meat filled the air. Sunshine, ice-cold drinks, and the best vibes in town set the stage for 17 Black Event’s Brewery and the Beast 2025—and it did not disappoint!

Chefs’ Table BC was proud to return to the VIP booth as the passed canapé provider Read More …

29 07, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast TJ Conwi

July 29th, 2025|Podcast|

On this weeks podcast we are happy to have Chef TJ Conwi of Ono Vancouver. I have never known anyone in our industry or others that have given of themselves so incredibly selflessly to help his community. I am happy that he is on the CTS board and I am proud to Read More …

26 07, 2025

False Creek Crab Fest – July 6, 2025: A Feast by the Sea to Remember

July 26th, 2025|CTS News, Events|

Sunday, July 6, 2025, under clear blue skies at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf, Vancouver’s much-loved False Creek Crab Fest returned for its third annual celebration. Chefs’ Table Society of BC took on the planning of the festival this year in support of BC Crab Fishermen’s Association and turned the waterfront into a festive hub of community, crab, Read More …

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