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Hospitality industry workers look to BCHF for help

Numbers don't lie.

This year has been a fast and furious reintroduction to supporting our industry's workers.

Since January we have received a staggering 32 applications for assistance. Out of those, thanks to the careful review of our Beneficiary Liaison and Reviewing Committee, 18 families have received our support.

We have helped sick people whose conditions have taken a turn for the worse, supported them with funds that make the final stages of their lives less stressful, and helped them connect with their loved ones.

We have also helped less life-changing workers while they recover from broken bones, but still, providing them with the peace of mind they need to fully recover in order to return to the jobs they love.

Now in the second half of 2023, applications show no sign of slowing down with 3 pending applications in the queue.

Our beneficiary disbursement budget allocation is quickly approaching its limit for 2023. At this fast pace, our current fundraising efforts are not able to cope with the demand for funds required. We need your help!

How Can You Help?

• Support our upcoming fundraisers
• Magnums & More Wine Auction
• Spirit of Hospitality Lottery - our largest online lottery
• Make a donation
• Host a fundraising sales initiative

Online Charity Auction of rare wine collection “Magnums & More” will run from October 1 – 21, 2023

Trialto Wine Group will host an online auction consisting of over 25 collectible Magnums and large formats. The rare formats are a special collection procured through our winery partners, targeted to support BCHF’s charitable work and highlight Trialto's 25-years of importing special wines to Western Canada.

Keep your eyes open on social media to check the details...



This year, we will be selling tickets from October 27 to December 3 with the final draw on December 4th. In addition, for the first time, we will have an amazing Early Bird prizes that will be drawn on November 6, 13 and 20. Prizes will include amazing packages in the Okanagan, Vancouver, Vancouver Island and Whistler with the traditional Rocky Mountaineer prize.

Follow us on social media to learn more about the amazing prizes as the launch date approaches. In the meantime, we would like to thank our amazing prize donors!

The Vancouver Golf Tournament at the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club started out with some light rain but the sun eventually arrived and we are sure many had fun stories to share.

Highlights for Vancouver Tournament include:

1st place Team 3A with a score of 54 (Retrogression Win) - Troy Thibert, Rhylan Streloff, Ryan Norwood and Jordy Thibert!

LD - Ladies Karissa Bourgeault

LD - Men Jeremy Bresler

Best dressed costume (picture here)

50/50 raffle winner Dino Renaerts

We are thrilled with the success of this year’s tournament and fundraising efforts which could not have been achieved without the support of our golfers, silent auction and prize donations as we raised $20,000 at each tournament through sponsorship, silent auction prizes, and raffle ticket sales. 

The Victoria Golf Tournament at the Olympic View Golf Club was so much fun with players dressing up and enjoying the day out. Special thanks to our Board member Stephen Roughley who helped us keep the BCHF "hot dog" hole running.

Highlights for Victoria Golf Tournament include:

1st place Team Driftwood Brewery

LD - Ladies Barb Street

LD - Men Evan Holmes

Team Barbie for the best dressed

50/50 raffle winner Erin Cassels

We are thrilled with the success of this year’s tournament and fundraising efforts which could not have been achieved without the support of our golfers, silent auction and prize donations as we raised $20,000 at each tournament through sponsorship, silent auction prizes, and raffle ticket sales. 

Thank you Fairmont Pacific Rim Pop Up Patio

For every feature chef dish sold, a portion of proceeds will be donated to the BC Hospitality Foundation.

The Chefs' Table Society of BC is pleased to announce they have received funding from the Community Workforce Response Grant to support the training of 18 eligible individuals this fall at Camosun College in Victoria for the Professional Cook 1 Program.

These training spots will be offered to individuals who are facing pandemic career changes, new immigrants to Canada and people currently underemployed or in precarious employment. Classes will run at the Camosun Interurban campus in Victoria from October 10, 2023 through May 3rd, 2024 and classes are 7:30 – 2:00, Monday to Friday. Training for students, who meet the criteria, is free with support from the grant. Students will receive a knife kit, uniforms, lunch card and a bus pass along with other supports. Students need an amazing attitude, a willingness to learn and access to a computer and internet for homework.

If you know a potential student or would be interested in interviewing successful students at the end of the training period, please reach out to Shawna Gardham ed@chefstablesociety.com