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Spot Prawn Festival 2025 – May 25, 2025 – False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf, Vancouver
Savour the Best of BC Seafood at Vancouver’s Signature Culinary Festival
🌟 Event Highlights
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📍 Where: False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf, Vancouver
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📅 When: Sunday, May 25, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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🍤 Enjoy:
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Free dockside access and live cooking demos
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$10 Spot Prawn Bisque by Organic Ocean
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$79 Spot Prawn Brunch with 6 chef-crafted dishes, drinks, and dessert (19+ only)
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🎟️ Tip: Tickets sell out fast—secure yours early!
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👨🍳 Featuring top chefs from Glowbal, Dachi, Homer St. Café, ARC, Say Hey Café & more
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🛍️ Buy live BC spot prawns direct from local fishermen
Join thousands of food lovers and seafood enthusiasts at the Spot Prawn Festival 2025 on Sunday, May 25, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf in Vancouver. Hosted by the Chefs' Table Society of British Columbia, this annual celebration is one of Vancouver’s most anticipated culinary events, honouring the sustainability and flavour of one of BC’s most prized local ingredients — the wild BC Spot Prawn.
Whether you're a serious seafood fan or simply curious about local flavours, this is the place to enjoy world-class food, meet celebrated chefs, and participate in a fun, family-friendly waterfront experience.
🍤 What to Expect at the 2025 Spot Prawn Festival
✅ Three Ways to Experience the Festival
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FREE Admission – Access the docks, watch live chef demos, enjoy the lively atmosphere, and learn more about BC’s seafood industry. Great for families!
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$10 Spot Prawn Bisque – Enjoy a creamy 8 oz bowl of prawn bisque with a fresh bun, prepared by Organic Ocean. Take it to go or enjoy on-site.
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$79 Spot Prawn Brunch (19+ Only) – Indulge in a tasting-style brunch of six gourmet spot prawn dishes, prepared by BC’s top chefs, plus BC wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and dessert.
👨🍳 Brunch Experience – Meet BC’s Top Culinary Talent
Dine grazing-style during one of two brunch sessions:
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11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
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1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Each brunch service includes a curated menu of six spot prawn creations crafted by renowned chefs, such as:
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Felix Zhou – Personas Patio
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Robert Lee – Glowbal
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Antonio Martin – Haven Kitchen
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Lina Caschetto – Say Hey Café
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Bobby Milheron – Tableau Bistro & Homer St. Café
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Jiwon Se – Dachi
(Note: Exact chef lineup may vary per service.)
🍲 Prawn Bisque – No Long Lines!
The delicious spot prawn bisque is offered with timed ticketing to avoid long waits. Choose from the following timeslots:
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Each bowl is freshly served with a warm bun — perfect for enjoying dockside or on the go.
🎤 Cooking Demos on the Dock (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Enjoy live cooking demonstrations from some of Vancouver’s most skilled chefs. Learn how to prepare spot prawns at home with tips and tricks from:
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Ned Bell – Hatch Hospitality
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Sean Murray – Pan Pacific Hotel
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Amelie Nguyen – Me’s Marketplace (by Anh and Chi)
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Welbert Choi – FISH
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Tyler Uguccioni – Notch8 at Fairmont
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Jonah Joffe – Bar Bravo
🛍️ Buy Live BC Spot Prawns!
Bring cash and head to the docks to buy live BC spot prawns straight from the source! This is one of the few opportunities to purchase fresh, sustainable spot prawns directly from local fishermen.
💡 About the Festival
The Spot Prawn Festival is the main fundraising event for the Chefs' Table Society of BC, supporting culinary education, scholarships, sustainability efforts, and mentorship programs across the province. Your participation directly contributes to the growth of BC’s food and hospitality community.
This event is outdoors, rain or shine, and fun for all ages (except the brunch area, which is 19+). Pets are not permitted.
📍 Event Details
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Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
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Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Location: False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf, 1505 West 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC
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Admission: Free (Food tickets sold separately)
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Website: https://spotprawnfestival.com
🎟️ Tickets for bisque and brunch often sell out — reserve yours early!
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