It’s a great month to be a foodie.
From Dine Out Vancouver to special Lunar New Year offerings across the city, it’s a great time to check out what makes Vancouver’s culinary scene so special.
Don’t know where to start? Here’s our list of 12 food events happening in Vancouver this February you need to check out.
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Food events happening in Vancouver this February
Coast Restaurant
About: Staring February 1, Coast is extending its happy hour to the weekend! Now available Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30am to 5:3pm, you can enjoy an all-day happy hour menu featuring delicious bites and drinks. Highlights include feature oysters for just $1.50, Tiger Prawn Cocktail, Hamachi Crudo, and more!
Pair your food with $5 wine, $6 Prosecco, and $6 Moscow Mules.
Address: 1054 Alberni Street, Vancouver
Valentine’s Chocolate Making Workshop
About: Chocolate is always a great gift idea, and ahead of Valentine’s Day, the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is hosting a chocolate making workshop.
Spend the day learning the art of crafting a heart-shaped chocolate box filled with handmade chocolate truffle bonbons. You’ll also master the delicate skill of making chocolate paste roses.
Address: 1505 W 2nd Avenue #101, Vancouver
Date: February 8, 2025
Time: 10am to 2pm
Tickets: $185
About: Not feeling the cold weather? Warm up après-ski style with Honey Salt’s special menu now available daily from 3pm to close. For just $39, dive into a rich and indulgent Cheese Fondue Bread Bowl, featuring a blend of aged cheddar and Gruyère cheese, served with sourdough, apples, grapes, new potatoes, crispy mushrooms, and savoury pork sausage.
Address: 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
About: Halal Expo Vancouver is taking place on Friday, February 7th and Saturday, February 8th at the Cloverdale Agriplex. From the creators of BC Halal Food Fest, this new expo looks to showcase Halal lifestyle brands, products, and an array of services.
The event will showcase 120+ exhibitors, including packaged food and beverage companies, health and wellness brands, suppliers, and much more. Some vendors that will be at the event include Dunes Bean & Leaf, Candy Cottage, and The Waffle Co. to name just a few.
Date: February 7 and 8, 2025
Address: Cloverdale Agriplex – 17763 62 Avenue, Surrey
Time: 8am to 6pm
Tickets: From $9.99
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About: Now in its 23rd year, Dine Out Vancouver is a festival that brings together hundreds of chefs, more than 300 restaurants, wineries, craft breweries, suppliers and more!
The festival runs from January 22nd to February 9th, 2025, and participating restaurants will have multi-course dinner menus ranging from $20 to $65.
Date: January 22 to February 13, 2025
Address: Various locations
About: The second event in the exciting Sommelier Showdown series is taking place at Five Sails this winter, featuring renowned sommeliers Nick Bertoia (L’Abattoir, Published on Main, Bar Susu) and Randy Chafe (Fairmont Hotels, The Vancouver Club). The two will go head-to-head in a battle to pair their wines with a spectacular four-course dinner crafted by Five Sails Culinary Director Alex Kim.
Kim recently claimed the crown as the nation’s top chef at the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship in Ottawa. He qualified for the competition alongside nine other chefs after winning one of Canada’s Great Kitchen Party regional competitions held across the country.
Address: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Date: February 18, 2025
Tickets: $225 per person
About: Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a Lunar New Year-inspired afternoon tea experience at Notch8 at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Indulge in a curated selection of exquisite teas paired with a variety of sweet and savory treats inspired by traditional flavors and festive delights.
Date: Now until February 23, 2025
Address: Notch8 Restaurant & Bar – 900 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Tickets: $72 per adult and $40 per child
Lunar New Year menu at Glowbal Restaurant
About: Chef Robert Lee has put together a special menu that features Amuse Bouche, Seared Scallops & Pork Belly, Dry-Aged Whole Duck Crown, and Mango Creme Brûlée. This menu is $88 per person, and is now available until February 11th.
Date: January 27th to February 11th, 2025
Address: 590 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
D/6
About: It’s time for the big game! Watch every play, pass, and touchdown on a massive screen that puts you right in the heart of the action. Fuel up with a delicious lineup of signature game day eats, including Chicken Wings, Nacho Boxes, or go big with the Touchdown Packages, featuring food and drink specials!
There will be exciting giveaways throughout the event, including authentic NFL jerseys, coolers filled with Molson beer, and gift cards. The party starts at 1pm, with the big game beginning at 3:30pm.
Address: 1054 Alberni Street, Vancouver
Date: February 9, 2025
Time: 1pm
Tickets: Starting at $6.62
Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival
About: The 15th annual Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival (formerly Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival) returns from January 18th to February 14th, 2025.
This is the ultimate opportunity to explore some of the city’s best hot chocolate spots and discover new cafes. The 2025 festival features 125 vendors and 180 drink flavours!
Date: January 18 to February 14, 2025
Address: Various locations
B House Restaurant Lunar New Year specials
About: Chef/Owner Hung Nguyen has put together special features that’s available all day from January 28th until February 13th. Enjoy features like Spicy Peanut Butter Beef Soup, Red Sticky Rice with Pork Belly and more!
Date: January 28th to February 13th, 2025
Address: 2270 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
About: Five Sails is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a special afternoon tea experience. Come enjoy Mandarin Cake, Fried Taro, Candied Pecans, and much more!
The afternoon tea is $75 per person.
Date: January 25 to February 28, 2025
Address: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver