Growing Chefs! Ontario: Meet the hands behind your harvest – RSVP Now for Our Nov. 2 Industry Networking Event

Hosted by Londonlicious and Growing Chefs! Ontario, Meet the Growers is a free open house and trade show connecting restaurants directly with local farmers, growers, producers, and suppliers from across our region.

As a FeastON-certified organization, Londonlicious is committed to celebrating venues that prioritize Ontario-grown ingredients while building stronger relationships between hospitality businesses and the agricultural community that supports them.

Meet the Growers connects Ontario farmers, producers and specialty food businesses with London’s chefs, restaurant owners and culinary buyers for direct sourcing conversations. Discover products, discuss wholesale availability and delivery, and build the relationships that make our food community more resilient.

Event Details

Who: Hosted by Londonlicious / Growing Chefs! Ontario
What: Meet the Growers, Producers, Farmers & Suppliers Open House / Trade Show
Where: Growing Chefs! at The Grove, 900 King Street, London, ON
When:Monday, November 2 | 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Cost: Free to attend and participate
☕ Complimentary coffee, tea, and water station provided

Why Attend?

This event offers restaurants and food-service operators the opportunity to:

🍅 Connect directly with local growers, farmers, and food suppliers,
📋 Review product lists, pricing, and seasonal offerings,
🧀 Sample local products and ingredients,
🤝 Build relationships with potential new suppliers for your restaurant or Londonlicious menu.

Participating producers will arrive prepared to showcase their products, discuss pricing, and introduce restaurants to the ingredients and partnerships available right here in our region.

Whether you’re planning your next seasonal menu, exploring new sourcing opportunities, or participating in an upcoming Londonlicious festival, this event is designed to help you discover your next great local supplier.

RSVP Today

Space is limited, and advance registration is encouraged.

Local suppliers can RSVP using this hyperlink

Local restaurants can RSVP using this hyperlink

Event Contact

Jennifer Wyant (she/​her)
Executive Administrator
Growing Chefs! Ontario & Londonlicious
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📞 519−679−4769

About Growing Chefs! Ontario

Founded in 2008, Growing Chefs! Ontario is a London-based registered charity that connects chefs, growers, educators, and community members through hands-on food education initiatives for children, youth, and families.

Growing Chefs! Ontario is also the proud presenter of Londonlicious, London’s bi-annual culinary festival celebrating the city’s diverse restaurant scene through curated prix-fixe menus, special events, and local ingredient storytelling.

Learn more:
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Location Information

The Grove at Western Fair District
900 King Street, London, ON
(Located across from the casino)

Please enter through the new main entrance, pass through the second set of doors into the main hallway, and turn right.

Free parking is available onsite.