Vancouver

On October 8, 2025, 300 guests enjoyed a wonderful culinary gathering where they savoured the dishes of six competing chefs. They came together to elevate and celebrate Vancouver’s incredible culinary talent and to ensure deserving youth in BC have equitable access to music education and sport opportunities. The winner was Jaeyoung (Jay) Park from Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, who paired his dish with Tantalus 2023 Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, BC.

Jay will compete at the Canadian Culinary Championship, which will be held in Ottawa on January 30th and 31st, 2026. Click here for more information.

The 2025 Winners

Silver: Robert Lee from Glowbal
paired with Truck 59 Ciderhouse X The Hatch, Baptism by Firetruck Cider, Okanagan Valley, BC

Gold: Jaeyoung (Jay) Park from Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
paired with Tantalus 2023 Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, BC

Bronze: Balavant (Bal) Ajagaonkar from Desi Indian Lounge
paired with Unsworth Vineyard Charme de I'lle, Non Vintage, Pinot Gris -Pinot Noir - Pinot Auxerrois - Sauvignette - Amiel, Vancouver Island, BC

Culinary Report

Click here to see our previous culinary winners