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Growing Chefs Growing Chefs gives kids hands-on experience with the full food cycle, from seed to plate to compost. Learn more at www.growingchefs.ca

Chefs for Children's Urban Agriculture is a non-profit society that brings local chefs and growers into elementary schools to teach kids about food, cooking, and gardening.

Our LunchLAB kitchens are open and we’re inviting you to see them in action!Ever wonder what it’s like to volunteer at L...
10/08/2026

Our LunchLAB kitchens are open and we’re inviting you to see them in action!

Ever wonder what it’s like to volunteer at LunchLAB? Next week, our LunchLAB schools are opening up their kitchens for you to get a flavour of the LunchLAB experience! Come and enjoy a free and delicious lunch prepared by our student chef team, walk through our volunteer platform (Vome), and find answers to any questions you may have.

Event Details:
🕕Time: 11 am–1 pm
📆Dates:
- Oppenheimer: Oct 13
- Norquay: Oct 14
- Lord Roberts: Oct 15
- Xpey: Oct 16
*All attendees are required to sign in at the school office before joining us at the lunchroom.

Our open kitchen events are FREE! However, we require all attendees to RSVP so that we can plan ahead and have enough food for everyone.
register by Monday, October 12 by filling out our survey (🔗link in our bio)!

Thank you for making From Farms to Forks 2026 unforgettable 💚Our hearts are full after gathering with so many incredible...
10/05/2026

Thank you for making From Farms to Forks 2026 unforgettable 💚

Our hearts are full after gathering with so many incredible people last night at From Farms to Forks—Presented by RBC!

To everyone who joined us at the gala last night—thank you for showing up, celebrating with us, raising a glass, connecting, and supporting our mission at Growing Chefs. And to the many members of our community who couldn’t be there in person but supported the event, thank you. Every act of support helps us bring nourishing food, hands-on learning, and joyful kitchen experiences to kids across our community.

We’re currently tallying our final results and are thrilled to be so close to our $200,000 goal! If you’d like to help us cross the finish line, please consider making a tax-receiptable donation today. Your gift, no matter the size, helps bring hands-on food education to even more kids this school year! Visit the link in our bio to make your contribution today.

A Huge Thank You to this Year’s Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: RBC
Event Hosts: Aritzia
From Farm to Fork Sponsor: Artigiano
Kitchen Sponsors: Vancity and Foundry Kitchens
Pantry Sponsors: BCfresh, Connie Buna Real Estate Group, Intercity Packers, and Windset FarmsBeverage Sponsors: Adega on 45th, Artigiano, Callister Craft Soda, Davis Bay Tea Co., Dirty Laundry Vineyard, Gate 22 Winery, Haywire, Lumette, Nonny, ONES, Persephone Brewing, Sea C***r, Sheringham Distillery, Stoneboat Vineyards
Raffle Sponsor: Air Canada Foundation

And to our wonderful emcees, Fred Lee and Margaret Gallagher, our incredible gala committee, chefs, growers, and volunteers who made the evening possible, thank you for being part of this growing community 🌱

We couldn’t do it without you.

Thank you for making From Farms to Forks 2026 unforgettable 💚

Our hearts are full after gathering with so many incredible people last night at From Farms to Forks—Presented by RBC!

To everyone who joined us at the gala last night—thank you for showing up, celebrating with us, raising a glass, connecting, and supporting our mission at Growing Chefs. And to the many members of our community who couldn’t be there in person but supported the event, thank you

We couldn’t host From Farms to Forks without the incredible support of our sponsors! 💛A big thank you to Foundry Kitchen...
10/03/2026

We couldn’t host From Farms to Forks without the incredible support of our sponsors! 💛

A big thank you to Foundry Kitchens, our Kitchen Sponsor for From Farms to Forks 2026. We’re thrilled to welcome Foundry Kitchens as a new sponsor to this year’s event, their support helps bring our community together to celebrate local food, talented chefs, and the people who make our food scene so special, and helps us deliver food education programs to hundreds of local kids each year.

Thank you, Foundry Kitchens, for helping make this unforgettable evening possible! ✨

We couldn’t host From Farms to Forks without the incredible support of our sponsors! 💛A big thank you to Vancity, our Ki...
10/03/2026

We couldn’t host From Farms to Forks without the incredible support of our sponsors! 💛

A big thank you to Vancity, our Kitchen Sponsor for From Farms to Forks 2026. Their continued support helps bring our community together to celebrate local food, talented chefs, and the people who make our food scene so special, and helps us deliver food education programs to hundreds of local kids each year.

Thank you, Vancity, for helping make this unforgettable evening possible! ✨

We couldn’t host From Farms to Forks without the incredible support of our sponsors! 💛We’re so grateful to have Artigian...
10/02/2026

We couldn’t host From Farms to Forks without the incredible support of our sponsors! 💛

We’re so grateful to have Artigiano as our From Farm to Fork Sponsor for From Farms to Forks 2026! We’re thrilled to welcome Artigiano as a new sponsor to this year’s event! Their support helps bring our community together to celebrate local food, talented chefs, and the people who make our food scene so special, and helps us deliver food education programs to hundreds of local kids each year.

Thank you, Artigiano, for helping make this unforgettable evening possible! ✨

We couldn’t host From Farms to Forks without the incredible support of our sponsors! 💛We’re proud to have RBC as the Pre...
10/01/2026

We couldn’t host From Farms to Forks without the incredible support of our sponsors! 💛

We’re proud to have RBC as the Presenting Sponsor of From Farms to Forks 2026! Their support helps bring our community together to celebrate local food, talented chefs, and the people who make our food scene so special, and helps us deliver food education programs to hundreds of local kids each year.

Thank you, RBC, for helping make this unforgettable evening possible! ✨

🌟 Volunteer at From Farms to Forks—Presented by RBC🌟Come help us bring edible education to more kids! We’re looking for ...
09/02/2026

🌟 Volunteer at From Farms to Forks—Presented by RBC🌟

Come help us bring edible education to more kids! We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable volunteers with service and/or event experience to join us at From Farms to Forks 2026 🥂

This year, we have even more chefs and more plates which means we need an amazing volunteer team to help deliver a seamless event!

When: October 4, 2026
Shift Time: 3:45 pm–10 pm, which includes a break period for you to enjoy food and drink
Where: A-OK Commissary at Vancouver’s ARITZIA Head Office, 611 Alexander St, Vancouver

Check out the available volunteer roles below:

🍽️ Service Team:
- Support food and beverage service by circulating with platters of canapés and keeping on top of bussing dishes
- As a service volunteer, it’s important that you are confident in carrying a tray of full ch*****ne flutes

🍷 Beverage Team:
- Assist at beverage pairing stations, pouring drink pairings for guests
- Serving It Right certification required

Join us in making our 2026 gala an unforgettable experience 💫

Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply!

08/31/2026

In 2005, Chef Andrea Carlson, alongside Chef Gabe Meyer and Chef Merri Schwartz, piloted our very first classroom program at Champlain Heights Elementary 💚

We caught up with Andrea to hear about those early days, what inspired her to get involved, and what her connection with Growing Chefs has meant over the years.

For more than two decades, Growing Chefs has been helping kids connect to food—how it grows, how it’s prepared, and how it sustains us. What began with a handful of chefs volunteering in classrooms has grown into a leading voice for food literacy in BC, partnering with schools to give children hands-on opportunities to experience the whole food cycle, from seed to plate to compost. 🌱🥕🍎

And over the years, we’ve had plenty to celebrate, too! 🎉

Our signature kitchen party, From Farms to Forks, will be back on October 4! It’s a one-of-a-kind celebration of local food and drink from some of Vancouver’s most talented chefs (Andrea gives a special shout out to Claire from Livia and Tushar from Kavita 💞). This year, we’re raising the bar—and our fundraising goal—with a goal of raising $200,000 to support programs that provide nutritious food, learning, and connection to children, youth, and families across the Lower Mainland.

With your help, we know we can reach this goal—and surpass it!

🎟️ Get your tickets and join us in celebrating food, community, and 20+ years of Growing Chefs.

Early bird ends TONIGHT at midnight! This is your last chance to save 20% on tickets to From Farms to Forks–presented by RBC.

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/.../tic.../from-farms-to-forks--2026-3

Cinematography by Bruno Martín del Campo
Music: Ketsa

08/28/2026

For our final episode of our Meet the Chefs series, we sat down with Andrea Carlson of Burdock & Co., Harvest Community Foods, and Bar Gobo.

Andrea’s connection to Growing Chefs goes all the way back to the beginning. As a founding board member and one of the chef volunteers in our very first classroom program, she has been part of the Growing Chefs story from its earliest days.

In this episode, Andrea shares more about her Moon Menu Series—the ever-evolving menu concept at Burdock & Co. that celebrates hyper-seasonal, local cuisine and the incredible ingredients of our region. 🌱 As we wrap up our Meet the Chefs series, we’re grateful to Andrea for being part of the Growing Chefs community from the very beginning—and for helping shape the organization into what it is today.

🍽️ Grab your tickets to the kitchen party of the year! Our early bird period has been EXTENDED until August 31! Save 20% on general admission and get your ticket for $200 before the deadline—tickets go up to $250 after August 31. This year, Andrea has donated gift cards to all three of her restaurants to the From Farms to Forks auction—you don’t want to miss out 💛

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/from-farms-to-forks--2026-3

Cinematography by Bruno Martín del Campo
Music: Ketsa

08/26/2026

Meet the chefs behind From Farms to Forks—Presented by RBC!

For the next episode of our Meet the Chefs series, we’re sitting down with Amélie, co-founder of Anh and Chi and Good Thief, two vibrant Vietnamese restaurants known for their fresh flavours and thoughtful approach to food and community.

Amélie shares the story behind bringing both restaurants to life, as well as two meaningful innovations that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic: Mẹ’s Marketplace, her line of artisanal sauces and provisions, and the restaurants’ Reservation by Donation program, which Growing Chefs was a part of in Spring 2026.

While Anh and Chi and Good Thief joined us at last year’s From Farms to Forks, Amélie experienced the evening from a different perspective—as a gala guest and committee member. In this episode, she shares some of her favourite highlights from the night and what makes the event so special 🥂

On October 4, Anh and Chi and Good Thief will be part of the phenomenal lineup of Vancouver restaurants crafting special dishes and cocktails at the From Farms to Forks gala.

🍽️ Grab your tickets to the kitchen party of the year! Our early bird period has been EXTENDED until August 31! Save 20% on general admission and get your ticket for $200 before the deadline—tickets go up to $250 after August 31.

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/from-farms-to-forks--2026-3

Stay tuned for our final episode with Andrea Carlson of Burdock & Co. 👀

Cinematography by Bruno Martín del Campo
Music: Ketsa

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