Chowder Cup 2026

Vancouver’s Ultimate Seafood Showdown Is Back

Get ready, Vancouver — the Chowder Cup returns February 5, 2026 at Heritage Hall, bringing together eight of the city’s top chefs, sustainably sourced BC seafood, and thoughtfully paired BC craft beverages for one unforgettable night.

Each chef will go head-to-head with a signature seafood chowder, expertly matched with a complementary local beer or cider sourced from BC’s craft brewing community — because great chowder deserves an equally great pairing.

Expect bold flavours, friendly rivalry, and a lively celebration of BC’s food and drink culture. Best of all, you get to taste, sip, and vote for the coveted People’s Choice Award.

Whether you’re a seafood lover, a craft beer or cider fan, or just looking for a fun night out, this is a culinary showdown you won’t want to miss.

Competing Chefs:

• Chef Will Lew & Chef Sharon Chan, MAMA in the Kitchen paired with Smugglers Trail Cask
• Spencer Moores, Cahootspaired with The Parkside Brewery
• Alexandra Sandoval, Maxine’s Café & Bar paired with R&B Brewing
• Michelle Garcia, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar paired with Strange Fellows Brewing
• Saroonan Chandrasekaran, Four Winds Brewing paired with Four Winds Brewing
• Alex Guido,Fanny Bay Oyster Bar paired with Black Kettle Brewing
• Heat Laliberte, Friendship Catering paired with Strathcona Beer Co.
• Jonah Joffe, Bravo Vancouver paired with Sea Cider

Tickets are limited — grab yours now and be part of the action.