
Spot Prawn Festival 2026
Sunday, May 31, 2026
11am
False Creek Fishermen's Wharf
Tickets & Info
Event Description
Foodie Events
On Sunday May 31, 2026, join the Chefs' Table Society of British Columbia for a celebration of BC Spot Prawns
On Sunday May 31, 2026, join the Chefs' Table Society of British Columbia for a celebration of an iconic BC product at the annual Spot Prawn Festival .
Outdoor stand up event and runs rain or shine.
You have THREE ways to enjoy it:
1. FREE – access to the docks, view cooking demos and more (family-friendly)
2. $12 – 8 oz of Prawn & Seafood Chowder + a Bun– to go if you want! (family-friendly)
3. $85 – Spot Prawn Brunch – grazing stand-up style with a tasting menu of 6 delicious spot prawn dishes **19 years and old only (no pets)
This is the Chefs' Table Society's main fundraising event so it can continue to provide education, mentorship, scholarships and sustainability initiatives across the province.
P RAWN & SEAFOOD CHOWDER
We are offering the creamy delicious prawn & seafood chowder.
Ticket for the chowder with a freshly baked bun is $12 a bowl (plus tax and service) and if you want, you can take it to go!
NO LONG WAIT!!! Choose to enjoy your Prawn & Seafood Chowder in one of the following time slots:
• 11 am to 12 pm (noon)
• 12 pm (noon) to 1 pm
• 1 pm to 2 pm
• 2 pm to 3 pm
The time, clearly indicated on your ticket, should be respected! Please note that showing up early for your time will not give you earlier access and that showing up late might make you wait longer.
SPOT PRAWN FESTIVAL BRUNCH
A wonderful idea for an outing on the weekend: a brunch featuring a tasting menu with 6 delicious spot prawn dishes showcasing the many ways this delicacy can be served.
Dishes will be prepared by some of BC’s finest chefs, a nice way to sample various creations and for you to say hello to the chefs as you move between the food stations and savour samples of BC wine & beer and non-alcoholic beverages. A sweet treat will be served too.
Two services are available and our participating chefs and restaurants are:
Brunch service: 11:30 am to 1 pm
and
Brunch service :1:30 pm to 3 pm
(
Please note: 7 chefs at each brunch. The exact chefs presenting at each brunch will not be known in advance as scheduling may change to accommodate the chef’s busy schedules.
)
Ticket for the brunch is $85.00 per person (plus tax and service fee) and includes a delicious tasting menu consisting of seven spot prawn dishes, samples of wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, and a sweet treat.
Participating chefs and restaurants include:
Ben Kiely,
PICA
Bobby Milheron,
Maxine’s Café and Bar
Christopher Janowski,
Sunflower Café
David Lee,
Vancouver Aquarium
Jay Park,
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Jitin Kapoor,
Glowbal
Justin Starr,
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
Kailash Chandra,
Sula Indian Restaurant
Lina Caschetto,
Say Hey Cafe
Malindi Taylor & Alex Guido,
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar
Manu Furnier,
Casereccio Foods
Raimund Heuser,
Blue Water Café
Steve Kuan,
Torafuku
Tyler Prevette,
Folietta Ristorante & Bar
Ysmael Media/Catalino III Javier,
Halina Modern Filipino Kitchen + Bar
Beverages Partners at Brunch are:
Mogiana Coffee
Sea Cider
Strathcona Beer Company
Wize Spirits
Edna's Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Revelry Imports
Also not to be missed, our LIVE DEMO STAGE ON THE DOCK (11AM-2PM):
Join talented chefs for ½ hour cooking demonstrations as they share tips, techniques, and inspiration for cooking with BC Spot Prawns.
Demo Chefs:
Chris Irving,
Chef Chris Irving
Cheryl Chang,
Nourish
Chanthy Yen,
Touk
Vish Mayekar,
ELEM
Ying Gao,
Araxi
Benedict Lim,
The Lunch Lady
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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
False Creek Fishermen's Wharf
Gordon Food Services
Tickets always sell out and space is limited so to avoid being disappointed, don't wait, buy your tickets as soon as possible!
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Sunday, May 31, 2026
11am
False Creek Fishermen's Wharf
0 interested
Spot Prawn Festival 2026
Tickets & Info
Event Description
Foodie Events
On Sunday May 31, 2026, join the Chefs' Table Society of British Columbia for a celebration of BC Spot Prawns
On Sunday May 31, 2026, join the Chefs' Table Society of British Columbia for a celebration of an iconic BC product at the annual Spot Prawn Festival .
Outdoor stand up event and runs rain or shine.
You have THREE ways to enjoy it:
1. FREE – access to the docks, view cooking demos and more (family-friendly)
2. $12 – 8 oz of Prawn & Seafood Chowder + a Bun– to go if you want! (family-friendly)
3. $85 – Spot Prawn Brunch – grazing stand-up style with a tasting menu of 6 delicious spot prawn dishes **19 years and old only (no pets)
This is the Chefs' Table Society's main fundraising event so it can continue to provide education, mentorship, scholarships and sustainability initiatives across the province.
P RAWN & SEAFOOD CHOWDER
We are offering the creamy delicious prawn & seafood chowder.
Ticket for the chowder with a freshly baked bun is $12 a bowl (plus tax and service) and if you want, you can take it to go!
NO LONG WAIT!!! Choose to enjoy your Prawn & Seafood Chowder in one of the following time slots:
• 11 am to 12 pm (noon)
• 12 pm (noon) to 1 pm
• 1 pm to 2 pm
• 2 pm to 3 pm
The time, clearly indicated on your ticket, should be respected! Please note that showing up early for your time will not give you earlier access and that showing up late might make you wait longer.
SPOT PRAWN FESTIVAL BRUNCH
A wonderful idea for an outing on the weekend: a brunch featuring a tasting menu with 6 delicious spot prawn dishes showcasing the many ways this delicacy can be served.
Dishes will be prepared by some of BC’s finest chefs, a nice way to sample various creations and for you to say hello to the chefs as you move between the food stations and savour samples of BC wine & beer and non-alcoholic beverages. A sweet treat will be served too.
Two services are available and our participating chefs and restaurants are:
Brunch service: 11:30 am to 1 pm
and
Brunch service :1:30 pm to 3 pm
(
Please note: 7 chefs at each brunch. The exact chefs presenting at each brunch will not be known in advance as scheduling may change to accommodate the chef’s busy schedules.
)
Ticket for the brunch is $85.00 per person (plus tax and service fee) and includes a delicious tasting menu consisting of seven spot prawn dishes, samples of wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, and a sweet treat.
Participating chefs and restaurants include:
Ben Kiely,
PICA
Bobby Milheron,
Maxine’s Café and Bar
Christopher Janowski,
Sunflower Café
David Lee,
Vancouver Aquarium
Jay Park,
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Jitin Kapoor,
Glowbal
Justin Starr,
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
Kailash Chandra,
Sula Indian Restaurant
Lina Caschetto,
Say Hey Cafe
Malindi Taylor & Alex Guido,
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar
Manu Furnier,
Casereccio Foods
Raimund Heuser,
Blue Water Café
Steve Kuan,
Torafuku
Tyler Prevette,
Folietta Ristorante & Bar
Ysmael Media/Catalino III Javier,
Halina Modern Filipino Kitchen + Bar
Beverages Partners at Brunch are:
Mogiana Coffee
Sea Cider
Strathcona Beer Company
Wize Spirits
Edna's Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Revelry Imports
Also not to be missed, our LIVE DEMO STAGE ON THE DOCK (11AM-2PM):
Join talented chefs for ½ hour cooking demonstrations as they share tips, techniques, and inspiration for cooking with BC Spot Prawns.
Demo Chefs:
Chris Irving,
Chef Chris Irving
Cheryl Chang,
Nourish
Chanthy Yen,
Touk
Vish Mayekar,
ELEM
Ying Gao,
Araxi
Benedict Lim,
The Lunch Lady
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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
False Creek Fishermen's Wharf
Gordon Food Services
Tickets always sell out and space is limited so to avoid being disappointed, don't wait, buy your tickets as soon as possible!
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