Growing Chefs! Ontario: THANK YOU for a hugely successful inaugural SOUPer Bowl!
THANK YOU for a hugely successful inaugural SOUPer Bowl!Our first annual SOUPer Bowl was a hit!
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On October 9th, we hosted our very first SOUPer Bowl — and it was a SOUPer success! Guests gathered at the the Grove for a cozy afternoon celebrating local chefs, local artisans, local food, and community collaboration.
The friendly competition featured creative soups from talented the talented Chefs at Growing Chefs!, in beautiful bowls created by the potters at Clayworx: Ceramic Arts Learning Centre, using delicious, fresh ingredients harvested by the fine folks at Urban Roots London. Attendees sampled, voted, and helped crown our very first WINNER of the SOUPer Bowl “Best In Soup” Award…
Growing Chefs!’ own Natilio Meijia with his Lentil Coconut Curry soup!
The event not only highlighted the incredible culinary talent in our community but also supported all three non-profits. A heartfelt thank you to all the chefs, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees who made this inaugural event such a warm and memorable night. We can’t wait to do it again next year!
Remember to Save the Date for SOUPer Bowl II: Thursday October 8, 2026!
In the meantime, our three hosts have lots going on in the lead-up to next year’s event:
Clayworx SOUPer Bowl Experience
Thursday, February 26th 2026
6:00pm – 9:00pm
$125 per person
Urban Roots London Educational Farm Tour
Thursday, August 26th 2026
$125 per person
Growing Chefs! Ontario Culinary Experience
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
6:00pm – 9:00pm
$125 per person
We can’t wait to host you again next year! Thank you for making this event a SOUPer success!
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