Putting the Spotlight on Spot Prawns: Fairmont Waterfront Celebrates Spot Prawn Season

PUTTING THE SPOTLIGHT ON SPOT PRAWNS:
FAIRMONT WATERFRONT CELEBRATES SPOT PRAWN SEASON

-The series demonstrates the property’s ongoing commitment to
sustainable, West Coast dining-

Fairmont Waterfront is delighted to unveil a series of curated experiences in celebration of one of British Columbia’s most anticipated culinary traditions—spot prawn season.

Beginning May 20, 2025, Fairmont Waterfront’s ARC Restaurant will present three distinctive activations to celebrate the season: a Province to Plate feature menu, an immersive Spot Prawn Boil dining experience, and a live cooking demonstration at the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia’s annual Spot Prawn Festival.

The series further demonstrates Fairmont Waterfront’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, all the while showcasing the very best from the West Coast.

“At ARC Restaurant, we are thrilled to celebrate the arrival of spot prawn season, a culinary tradition that highlights the very best of British Columbia’s sustainable seafood,” says Chef Adam Middleton, Executive Chef of ARC Restaurant at Fairmont Waterfront. “With each carefully curated experience, we are proud to showcase the region’s exceptional, fresh produce while supporting local fisheries and sustainable practices.”

Province to Plate Menu
For the first time, ARC Restaurant’s signature Province to Plate menu will spotlight B.C. spot prawns, launching Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Known for celebrating the finest local ingredients, this curated menu showcases the freshest seasonal produce British Columbia has to offer.

Throughout spot prawn season, guests can indulge in coastal-inspired dishes such as creamy spot prawn chowder and a flavourful spot prawn boil, featuring prawns gently steeped in aromatic broth, served with buttered asparagus and sunchokes.

All spot prawns served throughout the season at Fairmont Waterfront are sourced in partnership with Ocean Wise, underscoring Waterfront’s continued leadership in sustainable hospitality.

Reserve your table: http://arcdining.com

Spot Prawn Boil
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, ARC Restaurant will host an immersive Spot Prawn Boil dining experience, a refined culinary event held at the restaurant’s signature Chef’s Bench.

The menu will feature freshly caught B.C. spot prawns, delicately simmered in a fragrant spiced broth, alongside local B.C. wine pairings. With sweeping oceanfront views, this thoughtfully designed evening will delight the senses and celebrate the flavours of the West Coast. This multi-course feast is priced at $163pp.

Reservations for this experience are limited, early booking is therefore recommended: https://www.arcdining.com/store/event/spot-prawn-boil-dinner/

Spot Prawn Festival
The Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia’s renowned Spot Prawn Festival returns to False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf on Granville Island for its eighteenth year on Sunday, May 25, 2025, celebrating spot prawns as a fresh, sustainable, and locally sourced delicacy.

This year, Chef Adam Middleton, Executive Chef of ARC Restaurant, joins a lineup of twelve acclaimed Vancouver chefs, each serving up a unique spot prawn dish to be enjoyed by festival attendees throughout the event.

Chef Adam will showcase a comforting Spot Prawn Mac & Cheese—featuring B.C. spot prawns in a rich bisque, with mascarpone and toasted sourdough crumbs—a dish sure to be a standout.

Book your visit: https://spotprawnfestival.com/

About Fairmont Waterfront
Experience pure coastal luxury and West Coast wellness at Fairmont Waterfront, where breathtaking harbour and mountain views meet a seamless blend of urban sophistication and natural wonder. Centrally located in downtown Vancouver, steps from Canada Place, Gastown, and the Stanley Park Seawall, the hotel offers an authentic gateway to a city surrounded by wilderness. Discover the rooftop garden, one of Vancouver’s first green roofs, and its honeybee apiary, with ingredients featured in ARC Restaurant + Bar’s Province to Plate menu. Recharge with wellness activities like poolside meditation, sound bathing, and polar plunges, or relax by the heated rooftop pool. Consistently ranked among Vancouver’s top luxury hotels, Fairmont Waterfront celebrates the unique harmony of city life and nature that defines Vancouver.