James Barber Fundraiser for Providence Farm

Fire and Smoke Long Table Dinner The Chefs of the Cowichan Valley will come together to On Sunday November 15th  to present a long table dinner in honour of James Barber (The Urban Peasant) and in support of the food programs of Providence Farm. The theme this year is fire and smoke and will feature the…

Savoury, Spicy & Sweet Return of the James Barber Fundraiser

Cowichan Chefs Table and Providence Farm are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual James Barber Fundraiser will be hosted on Sunday, October 7th, 2012 from Noon till 4 pm at Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Road. Cowichan Chefs Table and invited BC chefs are hosting this culinary showcase in honour of the late James Barber, Canada’s Urban…

James Barber’s Cookbooks on Sale!

JAMES BARBER’S PASSION We buy cookbooks in moments of passion. We want them to bring pleasure and give pleasure, along with joy and happiness and most usually, togetherness.                                                              (James Barber, Peasant’s Choice, 1994) Bringing pleasure and giving pleasure, joy, and happiness, and most of all togetherness is what James Barber’s cookbooks gave to him and…

Cowichan Chef’s Table – James Barber Fundraiser Dinner

In support of and at Providence Farm on September 15 – 6 – 9 pm Culinary delicacies ~ local beer, wine, cider Tickets: 250.746.4204 provfarm@providence.bc.ca On Thursday, September 15th, 6 – 9 p.m., Cowichan Chef’s Table and invited BC chefs are hosting a culinary showcase in honour of the late James Barber, Canada’s Urban Peasant. The…

James Barber Benefit for Providence Farm

May 16 – The Canadian Chefs’ Congress presents a special afternoon at Providence Farm, consisting of a 6-course food and wine pairing event that will showcase the food of top chefs such as: Brad Boisvert (Amuse Bistro) Castro Boatang (House of Boatang) Robert Clark (C Restaurant) Rafael Flores and Berenice Balbuena (Rock Salt Cafe) Bill…

C Restaurant and the Canadian Chef’s Congress commemorate James Barber

C Restaurant is set to commemorate culinary icon James Barber. This Sunday, April 18, 2010 C Restaurant along with The Canadian Chef’s Congress, will host a memorial-fundraiser dedicated to Barber with proceeds being donated to his favorite charity, Providence Farm. The event, created by a team of chef’s all hand picked by Barber’s wife Christina…