Is this dinner suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, a vegetarian-friendly menu is available upon request—simply notify the organizers in advance.

Do I need to bring my own drinks?

Yes, this is a BYOB event, so please bring your favorite wine, beer, or non-alcoholic beverages.

Where is the dinner held?

The supper club takes place in a cozy home kitchen in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood; exact location details are provided after booking.

Are the mushrooms truly wild-foraged?

Yes, chefs feature freshly foraged wild mushrooms from local forests around Vancouver.

Can I bring friends who are not members?

Members of Swallow Tail Supper Club and their invited guests are welcome to attend.

Is this a sit-down dinner or buffet-style?

This is a sit-down, multi-course dinner designed to be enjoyed leisurely with storytelling.

Wild Mushroom Dinner with Swallow Tail Adventures in Vancouver | Events | Food Tour

In the heart of Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood, Swallow Tail Adventures elevates the wild mushroom harvest into a rare culinary event. The Wild Mushroom Dinner at the Swallow Tail Supper Club invites guests to experience a six-course menu that showcases the full range of fall’s fungal bounty. This intimate gathering takes place within a warm, home kitchen setting where chefs recount foraging tales, connecting diners directly to the forests and fields that supply their plates.

Vancouver, renowned for its temperate rainforests and rich Pacific Northwest ecology, is a prime location for mushrooms like cauliflower, chanterelles, prince, and lobster mushrooms. These species thrive amid moss-coated old-growth trees and the damp forest floor, providing a unique seasonal flavor that Swallow Tail captures expertly.

What sets this dinner apart is the combination of narrative and nuance — each dish comes with a story about where and how the mushrooms were harvested and why certain fungi are prized for their texture and taste. This blend of education and indulgence creates a memorable experience for both outdoor enthusiasts and food lovers.

The event is BYOB, encouraging guests to bring their favorite beverages to complement the menu, while enjoying the cozy camaraderie of fellow diners. For those interested in sustainable foraging and seasonal eating, Swallow Tail’s supper club offers an authentic taste of Vancouver’s natural heritage.

As a members-only dinner, it fosters tight-knit community while underscoring the importance of wild food knowledge in a city known for its outdoor lifestyle. If you’re looking for a unique, locally grounded evening that celebrates outdoor adventure through culinary art, Swallow Tail Adventures’ Wild Mushroom Dinner is an unmatched opportunity to savor the forest’s subtle wonders.

About Swallow Tail Adventures

Swallow Tail Adventures is a Mayne Island, British Columbia–based experiential food and foraging company that offers guided walks, hands-on harvesting, and intimate supper-club dinners. Founded to showcase coastal BC’s edible landscapes, the company curates seasonal experiences that connect participants with wild foods, sustainable harvesting practices, and local chefs.

Offerings include multi-course pop-up dinners, mushroom and seaweed foraging walks, a spring and summer foraging class, and chef-led tasting events. Signature experiences listed publicly are Carnivoria in the Garden, Spring + Summer Foraging Class, Wild Mushroom Trip Whistler, Seaweed Harvesting 101, Wild Mushroom Dinner, Wild Mushroom Education Field Trip, Chef Jefferson Alvarez's Dinner, and Sea Foraging Experience. Events occur on Mayne Island and nearby Gulf Islands, with select trips on Whistler and Galiano Island where noted.

Guides and chefs on Swallow Tail Adventures focus on identification, ethical harvesting, preservation techniques, and simple cooking methods. Many experiences include tastings, PDF plant guides, or discussions led by foraging chefs and myco-guides. Participants are encouraged to bring beverages for supper-club events.

Swallow Tail Adventures has been featured on The Adventure Collective, and the company emphasizes small-group, educational, and culinary-focused outings. Prospective guests can expect outdoor walks of varying lengths, seasonal menus based on local harvests, and instruction aimed at safe, sustainable enjoyment of BC’s coastal and forest ecosystems.

Many experiences include take-home PDF guides, hands-on cooking demonstrations, and guided tastings; bookings are typically small-group and scheduled seasonally to match local harvest windows and ecological best practices. Participants receive practical safety and storage tips for foraging success.