Thirsty Chef 2025 & The Drake Eatery's 11th Anniversary — The Drake Eatery & Craft Beer Parlour

Thirsty Chef is BACK—and this year’s party is one you won’t want to miss!

On Saturday, July 26th, The Drake Eatery & Craft Beer Parlour is taking over Market Square for an unforgettable afternoon of next-level food, craft beer, and local talent—all in support of a great cause.

From 12–4 pm, the courtyard comes alive with a dozen tasting stations, each pairing one of the city’s standout chefs with a top-notch indie brewery. They’re teaming up to create exclusive, one-day-only food and beer pairings you won’t find anywhere else. Add live music, good people, and the perfect summer atmosphere, and you’ve got yourself one hell of a Saturday.

This is more than a party—it’s a celebration of everything we love about Victoria: creativity, community, and supporting those who need it most.

Proceeds from Thirsty Chef go to the Victoria Cool Aid Society, helping provide housing, health care, and support services in our city.

🎟️ $50 covers all your food, a commemorative beer glass, and a donation to Cool Aid.

Beer available by the glass. $3.50 / 4oz Taster

Tickets are on sale now at The Drake Eatery or online through Eventbrite. 19+ only.

Mark your calendar, rally your crew, and grab your tickets now!

This is one summer event you’ll be talking about all year!

Food prepared and served by chefs from…

Bayview Brewing / Cool Aid / The Courtney Room / Cafe Malabar / The Drake Eatery

Hey Happy / iBali Private Chefs / My Thai Cafe / RabbitRabbit / Swans

Beer, Mead, & Cocktails from…

Backcountry / Bayview Brewing / Brassneck / Category 12 / Changing Colours