Looking for a way to spend your evening that’s full of great food, local wine, and a chance to support a cause that’s close to home? Flourish, Vancouver Community College’s (VCC) signature fundraising event, is back and shaping up to be a highlight of the year.
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the VCC Broadway campus (1120 E. 7th Ave), this annual event brings together a stellar lineup of alumni chefs, local industry leaders, and the community for a celebration of food, philanthropy, and of course – Vancouver’s incredible culinary scene.
Tickets start from $175 and are available online now. This year, Flourish will feature 13 gourmet food sampling stations, including a great line-up of VCC alumni chefs and VCC’s team of distinguished chef instructors, such as:
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A Star-Studded Lineup
Starri Chow, executive chef of Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel since 2010
Shahni Arshad, culinary director, Supper Club YVR
Tret Jordan, culinary director, Truffles Fine Foods
Edison Antejos, Showcase Restaurant at Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
Kishore Rangan, Culinary Director Sodexo Live! and Vancouver Convention Centre
Hamid Salimian, VCC Culinary Arts instructor since 2013; VCC’s Chef’s Table
Tobias MacDonald, VCC Culinary Arts instructor since 2012; Certified Master Chef
Montgomery Lau, VCC Culinary Arts instructor; former executive chef of Bacchus
Karen Gin, VCC Culinary Arts instructor since 2012
Sonny Ho, department head, VCC Asian Culinary Arts
Leanne Bentley & Esther Kosa, instructors, VCC Baking & Pastry Arts
Bill Chan & Stacy Bestard, instructors, Employment Access & Skills Development
Ronnie Nugent, instructor, VCC Culinary Arts
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An Evening to Remember
Each chef will be assisted by VCC students from culinary and hospitality programs, providing them an opportunity to further their education experience. VCC is known as Western Canada’s largest culinary school. In addition to tasting exclusive dishes, guests will also have the chance to sip wines from BC’s Naramata Bench Winery Association and ciders from Vancouver Island’s Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse.
During the evening, guests will enjoy a variety of activations highlighting VCC’s diverse programs, including:
- a look at automotive technology through the Driver Simulator with Auto Service Technology;
- experience the art of collision repair with Auto Collision and Refinishing’s state-of-the-art Automotive Refinishing VR Simulator;
- and explore and shop VCC’s Design Marketplace by students in the Digital Graphic Design, Fashion, and Jewellery Art & Design programs.
Flourish has once again tapped Man About Town Fred Lee to emcee the event. Flourish is made possible through the generous support of sponsors and community partners, including RBC, Bird Construction, PCI Developments, and Low Tide Properties.
Learn more about Flourish online, or follow them on Instagram to stay up to date with this event and many more.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Vancouver Community College (VCC) Broadway Campus, 1120 E. 7th Ave, Vancouver
🎟️ Tickets: Starting at $175
🔗 More Info & Tickets: VCC Flourish Event Website
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