Building a local and sustainable food system
on Vancouver Island, our fundraising activities generate microloans that enable local farmers to grow more food and connect with local merchants.

Meet Our Members

Meet Our Members

We are a like-minded community of chefs, restauranteurs, food artisans,and farmers, working towards shared goals.

Food Fest Fundraiser

Food Fest Fundraiser

Food Fest is our annual fundraiser where proceeds from the delicious foods and beverages help support local farms.

Where our Proceeds Go

Where our Proceeds Go

Our funds go to growers, harvesters and processors to invest in equipment and materials that allows them to increase the supply of food in the region.

Get Involved

Get Involved

We are always looking for new members and volunteers willing to contribute and help achieve our goals.

Welcome to the Island Chefs Collaborative

The Island Chefs Collaborative (icc) are a liked-minded community of chefs and food and beverage professionals with a common interest in regional food security, the preservation of farmland and the development of local food systems. We invite you to take part in our annual fundraiser — Food Fest — where you get to eat delicious food and help fund local farms with every ticket sold.