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<\/p>\nCurry Cup finale heats up<\/p>\n
Cassandra Anderton \/ Lodestar Media – Mar 20, 2026 \/ 10:00 pm | Story: 604803<\/p>\n
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Which Vancouver chef will claim the 2026 Curry Cup?<\/p>\n
This is it folks. One last round.<\/p>\n
After more than a decade of bringing Vancouver\u2019s culinary community together, the Curry Cup is closing out with a final competition that promises serious heat, big talent\u00a0and a whole lot of heart.<\/p>\n
On March 30, the 2026 Curry Cup \u2014\u00a0Tournament of Champions takes over Main Street\u2019s Heritage Hall, bringing back past winners for one last battle. Think bold flavours, bragging rights\u00a0and a room full of chefs who know exactly how to bring it.<\/p>\n
Hosted by the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia<\/a> alongside the Mount Pleasant BIA, the Curry Cup has always been rooted in something simple but powerful. Family meal.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ever worked in a restaurant, you know. That pre- or post-service meal that feeds the team and keeps everyone going. Often built around curry, always built around care. Over the years, that tradition turned into one of Vancouver\u2019s most meaningful and fun culinary competitions.<\/p>\n Now it all comes full circle.<\/p>\n A Champion of Champions Lineup<\/p>\n This is not a casual cook-off. This is a greatest hits lineup of chefs who have already proven they can win.<\/p>\n Returning to compete:<\/p>\n
Expect dishes that go far beyond comfort food. This is where technique, culture\u00a0and personal story all land on the same plate.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n More than just curry<\/p>\n What makes the Curry Cup special is not just the food. It’s the feeling in the room.<\/p>\n This event has always been about community over competition. Chefs showing up for each other. The industry is taking a moment to celebrate itself. That energy is part of why this finale matters.<\/p>\n \u201cThis final Curry Cup is both a celebration and a tribute,\u201d says Neil Wyles of the Mount Pleasant BIA. \u201cWhat started as a fun way to honour family meals became something much bigger for Vancouver\u2019s restaurant community.\u201d<\/p>\n The judging panel reflects that legacy. Taryn Wa, the very first Curry Cup winner, returns alongside chef Meeru Dhalwala, Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung, food writer Tim Pawsey, and CBC\u2019s Margaret Gallagher. Fred Lee is back as host, keeping the energy high all night.<\/p>\n Guests also get a say, with voting open for the People\u2019s Choice award.<\/p>\n Come hungry and quench your thirst<\/p>\n Alongside the competition, there will be plenty to sip and snack on.<\/p>\n B.C. wine, craft beer, cider\u00a0and non-alcoholic pours will be flowing, with partners including Main Street Brewing, Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse<\/a>, Edna\u2019s Cocktails, and Revelry Wine Imports. Fresh Start Foods will be serving something sweet to round it all out.<\/p>\n Yours truly will be there pouring Sea Cider and sneaking in some bites so be sure to come say hi and sample some traditional, or non-alcoholic cider. It\u2019s a night where you come for the food and stay for the conversations.<\/p>\n Even better, proceeds support the Mount Pleasant Community Centre\u2019s Food Security Program, helping provide meals to local families.<\/p>\n 2026 Curry Cup<\/p>\n When: Monday, March 30, 2026, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St., Vancouver<\/p>\n
\n\tDixie Sunthareswaran, 2025 winner;
\n\tBalvant Ajgaonkar of Desi Lounge, People\u2019s Choice 2025;
\n\tKaty Cheung of Burdock & Co, 2024 winner;
\n\tCurtis Luk and Laura Messinger of Farmhouse on 10th, 2023 winners;
\n\tRaj Jaganathan of Rogers Arena, 2022 winner;
\n\tFelix Zhou of Personas, 2017 winner; and
\n\tRoger Ma of Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, 2016 winner.\u00a0
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