It’s a new month, and we’ve got a fresh lineup of foodie events to tell you about.
From celebrating the arrival of spring to award-winning menus, food enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to this month.
Here’s our list of 15 food events happening in Vancouver this March you need to check out.
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Food events happening in Vancouver this March
Alex Kim’s award-winning tasting menu at Five Sails
Five Sails
About: Alex Kim, the Culinary Director of Glowbal Restaurant Group’s Five Sails, struck gold and claimed the crown as the nation’s top chef at the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship in Ottawa earlier this year.
Now until March 19th, Chef Alex Kim is hosting a tasting menu showcasing the dishes that earned him the title of Canada’s Top Chef.
Date: Now until March 19, 2025
Location: Five Sails – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Tickets: $155 per person
About: Get ready to discover all the delicious cuisine Burnaby has to offer. The city’s top restaurants open their doors (and kitchens) for what promises to be a memorable dining experience.
Restaurants will offer special menus, combos, and deals at set prices ranging from $10 to $60.
Date: March 1 to 31, 2025
Location: Restaurants across Burnaby
About: Launched in 2021, Tri-Local’s Taste of the Tri-Cities is an annual food and drink festival designed to highlight the amazing restaurants, eateries, pubs, breweries, distilleries and cafes in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.
About: From March 2 to 9, the fourth annual Vancouver Cocktail Week brings together people all across the hospitality industry to celebrate all things cocktail.
Signature events include Sunday Cocktail Brunch at ARC Restaurant and the Black & White Gala at Rosewood Hotel Georgia.
Date: March 2 to 9, 2025
Location: Various locations across Vancouver
Time: Various times
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About: Ramadan Fest BC is happening at the Cloverdale Agriplex in Surrey from Wednesday, March 5th to Sunday, March 9th, 2025. This family-friendly event is organized by Salaam Events, who hosts the BC Halal Food Fest each year in the summer, and recently put on the inaugural Halal Expo.
Attendees will get to discover delicious food offerings, local artisan vendors, light displays, and much more!
Date: March 5 to 9, 2025
Address: Cloverdale Agriplex – 17763 62 Avenue, Surrey
Time: 4pm to 3am
Admission: Starting at $5
About: Back for its second year, Atlas Steaks’s Women in Wine experience spotlights wines from British Columbia including La Vieux Pin’s Ava and Unsworth Pinot Noir hailing from Vancouver Island.
To celebrate women in hospitality, $10 from each Women in Wine dinner will be donated to a scholarship fund via WORTH Association. WORTH: For Women of Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality has a mission to advance women in the industry and help move the dial for equality.
Date: February 26 to April 13, 2025
Location: Atlas Steak (Burnaby, Langley, Kamloops, West Edmonton Mall)
Price: $155 per person
“Paint Your Own Pottery” experience at Mereon Bistro
About: In collaboration with Bella Ceramica, a pottery studio in West Vancouver, Mereon is hosting a a “Paint Your Own Pottery” experience over the spring break. Each guest will receive a mug to paint while enjoying a delicious brunch.
Date: March 26 and 27, 2025
Location: Mereon – 1479 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver
Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm
Price: $49 for adults, $38 for kids
Five-course sake dinner at The Sandbar
About: Enjoy an exclusive five-course sake dinner curated by Master Sushi Chef Tsutomu Hoshi that blends traditional Japanese flavours with fresh West Coast ingredients.
Dishes include Sockeye Salmon Oshi Sushi, Butter Poached Lobster, and Braised “Char Sui” Shortrib, each complemented by exceptional sake
Date: March 26, 2025
Location: The Sandbar – 1535 Johnston Street, Creekhouse #102, Vancouver
Time: 6:30pm
Price: $139 per person
Five Sails
About: Celebrate the season with an unforgettable afternoon tea. Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere as we blend traditional flavours with refined culinary artistry. Indulge in a delightful selection of savoury bites, delicate pastries and refreshing high quality teas!
Date: Saturdays and Sundays
Location: Five Sails – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Time: 11:30am to 3:30pm
Price: $75 per person
About: Led by PICA’s Lead Chef Instructor, Ben Kiely, this event will take guests on a culinary journey through Italy. The rustic five-course menu celebrates the regional cuisines of Italy, from the trattorias of Rome to the villages of Tuscany and Piemonte.
Date: March 5, 2025
Location: Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts – 1505 W 2nd Avenue #101, Vancouver
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Price: $129 per person
“Veneto A Morsi” feature menu at Italian Kitchen
About: Italian Kitchen is rolling out a new feature menu titled “Veneto A Morsi”. It explores the rich traditions of Northeast Italy with dishes like Housemade Candele with Whole Duck Ragu, Raviolone all’uovo con Baccala’ Mantecato e Asparagi Bianchi, and Rotolo di Coniglio alla Cacciatora
Date: March 10 to April 10, 2025
Location: Italian Kitchen – 860 Burrard Street, Vancouver
About: This is for all your lobster lovers out there. Held every Sunday and Monday night, Lobster Nights at Coast gives guests a chance to enjoy a three-course menu for $75, Each guest gets their choice of one appetizer, one entrée, and a decadent dessert.
Dishes include Lobster Bisque, Grilled Lobster Provencal, and a decadent Warm Banana & Coconut Butter Cake.
Date: Available every day in March
Location: Coast – 1054 Alberni Street, Vancouver
Cost: $75 per person
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar spring menu
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market
About: Launching March 20, Fanny Bay’s new spring menu features a fresh selection of dishes that highlight the best of the season’s ingredients. Guests can look forward to dishes such as Geoduck Aquachile with Aji Amarillo and pickled peppers, Tuna Tataki with BC Kelp “wakame” salad, and Grilled Octopus with chorizo and fregola.
Date: Launching March 20, 2025
Location: Fanny Bay Oyster Bar – 762 Cambie Street, Vancouver
About: Talk about bang for your buck! B House’s Quick Pick Lunch menu has been extended throughout March, and features six delicious options for just $15! Available Monday to Thursday from 11:30am to 3pm, enjoy delicious items like Pork Belly Bowl, Yellow Fin Tuna Poke Bowl, and Papaya Salad with Lemongrass Chicken
Date: Monday to Thursday throughout March
Location: B House – 2270 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Time: 11:30am to 3pm
Southern Hospitality Fridays at BC Kitchen
About: BC Kitchen is changing things up this March with some Southern charm as part of Southern Hospitality Fridays. For just $21.95, guests can enjoy a delicious Fried Chicken Dinner featuring crispy buttermilk fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, gravy, and honey chive cornbread.
Guests can also enjoy several Buffalo Trace cocktails to keep the party going all night long.
Date: Fridays throughout March
Location: BC Kitchen – 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver