Passions Gala 2026

The 23rd annual Passions Gala returns November 25th to bring you more amazing five-star cuisine from some of Vancouver's top chefs.

Funds raised at this event allows the Dr. Peter Centre to continue providing nourishing meals to the 2% of the population sidelined by society, and facing complex social and health issues.

The presence and generosity of all involved—from sponsors to chefs, bars, donors, attendees and event staff—helps transform lives, providing hope and belonging to those who have had doors closed to them elsewhere⁠.

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Thanks to generous attendees like you, Passions 2025 raised over $200,000 for our vital Food and Nutrition Program.
 

2026’s All-Star Lineup

Restaurants & Chefs

Acorn · Matt Gostelow
Anh and Chi · Vincent Nguyen
Bar Bravo · Jonathan Merrill
Boards of Vancouver · Nikki Bayley
C Market Coffee
Casa Molina · Javier Blanc
Dachi Restaurant · Jiwon Seo
Fanny Bay Oysters · Malindi Taylor
Fiorino · Joshua Horrocks
iDen & Quanjude Beijing Duck House · Felix Shum
Les Faux Bourgeois · Brent Thornton
Lila · Meeru Dhalwala
Niwa Restaurant · Darren Gee
PiDGiN · Shin Nagamori
Provence Marinaside · Jean-Francis Quaglia
Sushi Hil · Hilary Nguy
Touk · Chanthy Yen
UCHU Cevicheria & Raw Bar · Ricardo Valverde
Wildlight Kitchen + Bar · Timothy Hui

Bars & Drink Partners

AMA
Copperpenny Distilling Co
El Tequileño
Good Thief
June Bar
Keefer Bar
Phantom Creek

Passions 2026 committee: Amelie Nguyen (Chair), Trudy Tran, Ryna Olonan, Stephen Clarke, Juno Kim, Diana Claxton, Carmen Huo, Rachel Taylor, and Angel Clemente

 

About Passions

The history of Passions dates back to 2002, to a small charity cooking class at Barbara-Jo's Books to Cooks. In 2004, the event was moved to the Dr. Peter Centre and titled Passions. Organized by Vancouver food media personality Nathan Fong, the inaugural event featured nine chefs, and 100 attendees and raised $7,000. 22 years on, this most recent Passions featured 26 restaurants and bars, 92 silent and live auction items, and 227 attendees. Since its inception, this annual culinary fundraising gala has raised over $3 million.

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In Support of the Dr. Peter Centre

 The Dr. Peter Centre manages a Day Health program, a 24-hour licensed care residence with specialized nursing care, and an enhanced supportive housing program, to provide comprehensive, stigma-free care for people living with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance use, and homelessness.

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS