July 18, 2026

2 pm- 5 pm

Bullock Lake Farm

Salt Spring Island, BC

“Bringing world-class Asian cuisine to Salt Spring Island.”

A boutique, curated celebration of Asian food featuring some of Canada’s best Asian chefs.

Featured Chefs

Haan Palcu-Chang (Salt Spring Island), Top Chef Canada Finalist and winner of Best New Restaurant in Toronto 2020

Deseree Lo (Vancouver), Top Chef Canada Runner-Up

Jian Hui Cheng (Salt Spring Island), Francis Bread and former chef-owner of Nancy Go Yaya restaurant

Patrick Kong (Vancouver), world-famous content creator and chef

Ronnie Xu (Toronto), Michelin Bib Gourmand winner with Favorites Thai BBQ

Jonathan Lee (Vancouver), Chef de cuisine at Michelin Bib Gourmand Good Thief

Thoshan Alweera (Toronto/Vancouver), “The Secret Chef” Sri Lankan Soul on a Plate

Dora Cheng (Vancouver), bartender and distiller

Early Bird and Donor Tickets Now Available:

  • 3-4 bite plate of food from each chef

  • 1 complimentary cocktail or mocktail

  • SSI Asian Food Festival tote bag and merch

  • Early access to the venue

  • Special extra perks for early-bird ticket purchases and “donor tickets”