Wild Salmon Celebration: October 27-29

Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia (CTS) is excited to announce a collaborative event with the BC Salmon Marketing Council and 10 restaurant across BC in celebration of the rich heritage of wild BC salmon and to promote sustainable fisheries. From October 27th to 29th, 2023, 10 renowned restaurants across British Columbia will feature their delectable salmon dishes that showcase the region’s iconic seafood.

BC’s wild salmon is a culinary treasure and a cornerstone of the province’s culinary culture. This provincial celebration aims to honor the legacy of wild salmon and local fishers while raising awareness about the importance of sustainable fishing practices to protect this valuable resource for future generations.

Participating restaurants from various regions of British Columbia will craft exclusive salmon dishes that highlight the versatility and flavour of wild BC salmon. These special dishes will be available throughout the three-day event, offering diners a unique opportunity to savor a wide range of salmon dishes, from traditional to innovative.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Chefs’ Table Society of BC to celebrate wild BC salmon across the province,” said Lisa Simonson, a representative from the BC Salmon Marketing Council. “This event highlights the intersection of culinary excellence and environmental stewardship, emphasizing the importance of serving sustainable BC products.”

From October 27th to 29th, 2023, visit one of the participating restaurants to indulge in a culinary journey celebrating the flavours of wild BC salmon while supporting sustainable fishing practices.

Some of the 2023 participating chefs and restaurants include:

Ken Nakano Aura, Victoria
Hiran Perera The Barley Merchant, Langley
Joel Labute Araxi, Whistler
Stacy Johnston Poplar Grove, Penticton
Kristian Eligh Marilena, Victoria
Lucais Syme Autostrada, Vancouver
Jonah Joffe Bar Bravo, Vancouver
Chris Andraza Lift Bar & Grill, Vancouver
Angus An Maenam, Vancouver
Jennifer Dodd Old Vines Restaurant, Kelowna 

This project is supported by the BC Government’s Buy BC Partnership Program; delivered by MNP LLP with funding from the Government of British Columbia.

About The Chefs’ Table Society of BC
The Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia (CTS) is a province-wide collaborative that fosters essential dialogue between culinary professionals. We support innovative, sustainable programs that inspire, educate and nurture cooks, producers and regional food industries. We promote standards of excellence that strengthen our regional cuisines. To ensure a valued legacy for all professional cooks, the Society is working to establish the CTS Culinary Centre. @chefstablebc

About the BC Salmon Marketing Council
The BC Salmon Marketing Council is a non-profit, generic marketing organization for wild BC salmon. Formed in 1991 by the commercial salmon fishermen in British Columbia, Canada to represent the harvesters and processors of commercially-caught wild BC salmon. It is funded by BC commercial fishermen and government sources to fulfill its official mandate: benefit and promote the BC wild salmon industry; conduct research and educational programs for the development and promotion of commercially harvested wild BC salmon, and; communicate to national and international markets the quality, availability and value of wild BC salmon. The BCSMC is the ONLY marketing program that represents all BC wild salmon – all five species, all runs, all gear types, all products. As consumers face a myriad of salmon choices, we help promote wild BC salmon as a great choice for healthy, nutritious, delicious and sustainable salmon. Find them on Instagram @gowildbcsalmon