ABOUT
Our team is comprised of a group of creatives who share a passion for the local restaurant and chef community.
Our mission is to provide an intimate look into the lives of
chefs working in Vancouver's best kitchens.
Christian Alvarez
Founder & PHOTOGRAPHER
Christian Alvarez is a culinary graduate, passionate gastronomic and founder of the Vancouver Chefs Official brand.
His photography series, Line on the Line, has allowed Vancouverites to get an up close and personal look at many of Vancouver’s best chefs. In addition, his chef collaborative pop up dinners have become highly sought after, garnering a reputation for attention to detail, the unexpected and pop culture overtone.
POP UP EVENTS
Check out our chef-collaborative pop up dinners.
THE WORLD IS YOURS - THE SCARFACE DINNER - POP UP no. 05
Tasting Menu inspired by Brian De Palma's 80s cult classic.
CHEFS: PHIL SCARFONE (Nightingale), SCOTT KORZAK (Autostrada), AARON SURMAN (Lucky's Doughnuts), GUS STIEFFENHOFER-BRANDSON (Published)
Wine Sponsorship from A Sunday In August Winery and cocktail pairings from Kevin Bromlee of Barcardi
Additional sponsorship from Two Rivers Meats
Fable Kitchen Restaurant
THE TUPAC AND BIGGIE TRIBUTE DINNER - POP UP no. 4
Tasting Menu inspired by music from two of hip hop's all-time greats.
CHEFS: MIKEY ROBBINS (AnnaLena), EVA CHIN (Boulevard), DAN MCGEE (Au Comptoir)
Wine Sponsorship from The Hatch Wines.
Cocktail pairings by Soap.
Soap Cocktail Bar
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM DINNER - POP UP no. 3
Tasting Menu inspired by the work of Van Gogh, Dali, Warhol, Banksy and more.
CHEFS: SEAN REEVE (The Mackenzie Room), IAN MCHALE (Wildebeest) , BRIAN LUPTAK (Acorn), JEREMY KERSHE (Fable)
Wine Sponsorship from The Hatch Wines.
Mak N Ming Restaurant
THE PULP FICTION DINNER - POP UP no. 2
Tasting Menu inspired by Quentin's iconic masterpiece.
CHEFS: SEAN REEVE (The Mackenzie Room), PHIL SCARFONE (Nightingale), JUSTIN ELL (Crowbar), DOUG STEPHEN (Merchants, DL Chicken)
Cocktail pairings from Crowbar.
Crowbar Restauranrt
THE MJ - THRILLER ALBUM DINNER - POP UP no. 1
Tasting Menu inspired by songs from Michael's legendary record.
CHEFS: TREVOR BIRD (Fable), MAKOTO ONO MakNMing), SEAN REEVE (The Mackenzie Room), AMANDA CHENG (MakNMing), MARK SINGSON
Wine Sponsorship from Le Vieux Pin & La Stella Wines.
Mak N Ming Restaurant
LIFE ON THE LINE
Using photography as our medium, we take you behind the kitchen door and share the many faces of Vancouver's most ambitious chefs. Check out our Instagram for their personal stories and more photos.
