All the sweat and hard work that goes into every competition, what happens behind the scenes is something truly special to witness. Cheering from the sidelines, camera in hand, capturing the intensity, the nerves, the teamwork, and those fleeting moments that make it all worth it.
From the early stages of conceptualization to seeing each dish come alive, that journey never stops inspiring me. Every plate tells a story, and that’s what makes attending the
@greatkitchenparty so meaningful. Six of Vancouver’s talented chefs took the stage this year, each vying for a spot in the Canadian Culinary Championship finals, happening in Ottawa this January 2026.
A heartfelt congratulations to Chef Jaeyoung (Jay) Park
@chefjyp of
@blvdyvr , who will be representing Vancouver! It’s been amazing watching his growth these past few months — training tirelessly alongside
@chefalexchen and the incredible
@blvdyvr team. True one team, one dream energy.
Silver & People’s Choice Award: Chef Robert Lee 🫶🏻
@robleecooking —
@glowbalrestaurant
Bronze: Chef Balavant (Bal) Ajagaonkar
@chef_bal_ —
@desilounge.yvr
And to all the incredible chefs who competed:
Chef Luke Boswell
@lukeboswell123 —
@bar_corso
Chef TJ Conwi
@tjconwi —
@onovancouver x
@rerootkitchen
María Ponce (
@mariaponcebar ) - Chupito (
@chupitococteleria )
Your creativity, effort, and heart truly shone through.
It’s a privilege to witness and capture these moments — the stories, the camaraderie, and the passion that fuel our culinary community.
