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Dining in Metro Vancouver November 20, 2025

December 2025 Foodie Events in Metro Vancouver

More than any other month, December is all about eating, drinking and being as merry as humanly possible. Here’s what’s happening around Metro Vancouver this month to do all three at once! Luxury Holiday Wine Tasting and Paint at Van Urban Collective | Vancouver Dec 7, 2025 Take a little break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and maybe come away with a pretty unique gift idea! You and I Paint is hosting a guided paint-and-sip afternoon at Belgard Kitchen in Railtown. Tickets are $110 and include a pro-led painting session, a BC wine flight, and charcuterie. All skill levels welcome! Luigi’s Italian Salsiccia (Sausage) Making Class | Vancouver Dec 9, 2025 Learn how the sausage gets made–literally!–from one of the best in the business. Luigi Bastone brings his expertise to The Italian Cultural centre in this hands-on class, making old-school homemade Italian sausages from scratch.…

Dining in Metro Vancouver October 20, 2025

November 2025 Foodie Events in Metro Vancouver

The cold weather is here and so are cozy indoor foodie activities! Hearty, warming delights, early festive markets, plus a special chance to truly brave the elements. Dive into a full Fall menu of food and drink events in Metro Vancouver…Check ‘em out below! An Autumn Evening in Richmond | Richmond Nov 1, 2025 Join the Richmond Art Gallery Associations for a five five-course Chinese banquet at Red Star Seafood, with a side of community charity! Celebrate the Gallery’s past year of exhibitions, education, and outreach with a prix fixe menu of crowd-pleasing dishes, from Sweet Corn and Pumpkin Soup to Barbecued Duck with Plum Sauce, while investing in the future of Richmond’s community hub for dialogue, inclusion, and creative exploration. Sourdough Masterclass w/ Chef Deniz | Langley City Nov 4, 2025 Get your hands flour-dusted at this interactive masterclass in sourdough bread making with Chef Deniz of…

Festivals & Events September 17, 2025

October 2025 Foodie Events in Metro Vancouver

There’s nothing like taking a cozy walk to make the most of the brisk season! If you’re on the lookout for autumn strolling routes that end with a tasty flourish, then look no further than these Metro Vancouver foodie happenings! The October calendar is filled with flavourful opportunities to wine, dine, and meet new friends, so sweater up and let’s mosey through a few potential destinations to add to your itinerary! Have a GOURD time! DelecTABLE: Burnaby’s Food Journeys, Curator’s Tour & Talk – Burnaby Oct 2 Join Burnaby Village Museum’s Curator, Jane Lemke, and Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa, for an engaging tour and discussion on the museum’s newest exhibit, DelecTABLE: Burnaby’s Food Journeys. Throughout the talk, you’ll hear all about the importance food has played throughout Burnaby’s history, and discover how the local food has changed over time with a growing international influence. Harvest Haus – Oktoberfest…

Festivals & Events August 18, 2025

September 2025 Foodie Events in Metro Vancouver

Summer might be drawing to a close, but who says you have to head indoors? There’s still plenty of good weather on the way, and these local foodie events and community festivals will have you out enjoying every last drop of sun. In addition to having plenty of ways to feast, the following calendar highlights will have you trying new things you never knew you were good at. A vegan rap battle? A K-pop dance contest? How about a home-pickling competition? Keep your mind open, and your palate ready, September is looking to be full of surprises! Kimchi & K-Food Festival | Burnaby Sept 5 – 6, 2025 20+ street food stalls, kimchi workshops, a K-pop dance contest, get ready for an incredible two days of Korean flavour and culture! Packed with iconic Korean experiences, this family-friendly festival is all about celebrating what makes the country special. Be sure to…

Burnaby July 24, 2025

August 2025 Foodie Events in Metro Vancouver

August is all about capturing that al fresco feeling! The month ahead is full of tasty ways to wander while enjoying that fresh West Coast air. Whether you’re perusing the stalls of a local farmer’s market, mingling with your fellow foodies at a community festival, or taking in the view from a rooftop garden-patio, the outdoors truly have never been greater! The sunny season might be drawing to a close soon, but that doesn’t mean you have to dwell on it while cooped up indoors. Get out there and savour every last drop of the season. Start with any of the following food-centric events, and make a few more sunny memories before fall arrives!. Vancouver Ice Cream Festival | Vancouver Until Aug 4 The Vancouver Ice Cream Festival invites you to embark on an extraordinary, self-guided journey through the city’s most irresistible ice cream and frozen dessert offerings! Follow…

Festivals & Events June 12, 2025

July 2025 Foodie Events in Metro Vancouver

Summer is in full swing on the West Coast, and with it plenty of opportunities to get outside and sample the flavours of the season! From cultural festivals full of traditional cooking, to live music shows that happen to showcase incredible chefs and mixologists from across the region. And every weekend in just about every community, Farmers Markets are bustling with freshest, most local groceries you can find. Steveston Salmon Festival | Richmond July 1, 2025 Richmond’s largest event returns for its 78th anniversary! Join the fun at “Canada’s biggest little birthday party” in Steveston, with the Salmon Festival parade, musical entertainment, historical and cultural programs and displays, and lots of food, including the famous Salmon Bake and festival chow mein. Carnaval del Sol | Vancouver July 11 – 13, 2025 Revel in all the colours and tastes of Latin American culture at Carnaval del Sol 2025. Over 15…

Festivals & Events May 21, 2025

June 2025 Foodie Events in Metro Vancouver

We’ve officially (almost) stepped into summer! What is it about snacking in the fresh air that just makes food so much better? Indulging in a double scoop in the park, savouring a BBQ skewer while patrolling the food aisles at a night market, it’s one of the best ways to mark the sunny season. Maybe it’s the fact that everyone is out and about, flaunting their food preference (*thinking emoji*). If you’ve ever been to a cultural festival and wandered by someone digging into their yakitori, and thought, I want THAT, it’s a special type of satisfaction once you finally get it. This month’s foodie events are full of moments like that. So venture out and see what people are having—chances are you’ll likely be somebody’s muse for their next sudden craving! Surrey Urban Farmers Market | Surrey From June 7, 2025 Every Saturday, rain or shine from 10 am…

Festivals & Events April 15, 2025

May 2025 Foodie Events in Metro Vancouver

You can always count on May to bring a gorgeous flourish of flavour to the calendar. The whole month is like a bridge between spring and summer, and when the seasons overlap, our local ingredients start reaching their full potential. Berries are ripening, spot prawns are arriving, and outdoor markets are reopening their food stalls. With the forecast looking decidedly tasty, there are plenty of upcoming ways to pamper your palate around Metro Vancouver. These are just a few of the upcoming foodie events that you should keep at the top of your menu! Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea at Notch8 — Vancouver Until May 25 Cherry blossom season is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Vancouver, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than with a spring-focused afternoon tea? The indulgent menu is full of pastries, scones, and sandwiches made in-house by Hotel Vancouver’s…

Where to Eat in Metro Vancouver March 21, 2025

April 2025 Foodie Events in Metro Vancouver

Spring arrives with plenty of reason to come out of your burrow and take in the new scents of the season. Across Metro Vancouver, hungry foodies are ready to explore outdoor food festivals, dig into picnic baskets, and enjoy the fresh ingredients coming into full flavour. There’s a lot to get through on this month’s menu, so leave your coat at home, and let’s head out into the sunny (fingers crossed), sweet, and savoury forecast! Food Truck Wars – Surrey Apr 11-13 Surrey’s BIGGEST street food showdown returns! Catch a wide variety of Greater Vancouver’s most exciting local food trucks all in one place. Visitors can try the delicious offerings at each one and vote on their favourites. It’s a friendly culinary competition where hungry diners decide on the top dog. Hot Chefs & Cool Jazz Gala – Vancouver April 11 With 20 of BC’s top chefs getting…

Metro Vancouver Communities January 28, 2025

Foodie Events in February

February has arrived with a bit of a chill, but there are so many tasty ways to keep your temperature up! Start by stopping by any of the Dine Out Vancouver events happening this month, or maybe book a romantic dinner with someone special for Valentine’s Day. However you decide to fill your calendar, consider these delicious events where you can dig into the local culinary scene, sample the wares of renowned chefs, and meet like-minded foodies along the way! From dumplings to hot chocolate, you’re in for a hearty month ahead. Let’s see what’s on the menu! *feature image: Honolulu Coffee for the 2025 Hot Chocolate Festival Dine Out East Van Dumpling Fest – Vancouver Feb 5 Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in Mount Pleasant, Commercial Drive, & beyond to taste different kinds of dumplings on this dinner tour. Coquitlam Craft & Ales Festival 2025…

Metro Vancouver Guides May 16, 2024

Whisk Your Taste Buds Away: Cooking Classes & Wine Workshops in Metro Vancouver

You can learn practically anything from the internet these days. However, interactive classes are way more fun and immersive than learning from a YouTube video. What’s more, you get to taste the fruits of your labour while you learn. Get set to impress at your next dinner party or dazzle your date with skills learned at these fun adult cooking classes and wine workshops. Don your apron and dive into a world of flavour. Class is now in session! By Mithalee Rawat Posh Pantry – Burnaby On weekends, Posh Pantry offers hands-on cooking classes tailored for those with a passion for food. Their lineup includes professional chefs and seasoned home cooks, all geared towards equipping you with impressive kitchen skills. This summer, you have the opportunity to learn firsthand from an authentic Italian mamma how to handcraft gnocchi or ravioli. If West Coast seafood is more your style, a former…

Festivals & Events December 21, 2023

January Foodie Events in Metro Vancouver

The holidays may be over, but the good times keep rolling with food and drink events in Metro Vancouver. Check ‘em out here. Festival of Lights at VanDusen, Vancouver – until January 7 Savour tasty treats from a variety of food vendors as you wander through VanDusen Botanical Garden’s 15 acres adorned with over a million twinkling lights. The first week of January is your last chance to catch this dazzling display. 5251 Oak Street Vancouver Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival, Metro Vancouver – January 13 – Feb 14 It’s still chilly out there, so why not treat yourself to a cup of hot cocoa? Last year, close to three dozen cafes, bakeries and chocolatiers throughout Metro Vancouver participated in the Hot Chocolate Festival, offering extra special gourmet cups of hot chocolate on their menus featuring ingredients like white chocolate, Belgian chocolate, and cookie crumbs. Watch out for the official list…

Festivals & Events October 23, 2023

November Foodie Events in Metro Vancouver

The cold weather is here and so are cozy indoor activities and hearty, warming delights at food and drink events in Metro Vancouver. Check ‘em out here. North Shore Craft Beer Week, November 2 – 14 This week has the cure for what ales you (pun intended!) Sample suds from the finest craft breweries on Vancouver’s North Shore which kicks off with an amazing evening at their launch party on November 2nd in the Historic Shipyards District with food trucks, live entertainment, prizes and games! DJs and all day happy hours to dim sum and Pacman, North Shore breweries (and a local cidery and distillery) are offering their best and most inventive drinks, food, and live entertainment in their taprooms from November 3rd to 14th. Check festival for brewery event schedule, how to collect points for prizes with the BC Ale Trail, and for event and ticket information for the…

Festivals & Events August 23, 2023

September Foodie Events In Metro Vancouver

There are lots of food and drink events to *fall* for this month in Metro Vancouver. Check ‘em out here. Shipyards Food Tour, September 1 Starting with a scenic SeaBus ride from Vancouver’s Waterfront Station to Vancouver’s North Shore, experience the vibrant foodie scene in North Vancouver’s award-winning Shipyard’s District in a guided tour featuring local delicacies, BC craft beer and cider, Okanagan wine, and the history of the area. Runs from 2 PM – 4:30 PM, book in advance. 125 Victory Ship Way (tour starts at Waterfront Station in Vancouver) North Vancouver Charcuterie on the Pier, September 2 Showcasing the seaside community around White Rock Pier, Charcuterie on the Pier attempts to break the Guinness World Record with a 500 foot long charcuterie board, with net proceeds benefiting the food bank and local charities. Running from 2 PM – 8 PM. Three tiers of ticket available, check site for…