In Kelowna, Canada's first and only UNESCO City of Gastronomy, the dining scene reflects the Okanagan's culinary DNA and offers a true taste of place, thanks to an array of fresh, locally grown ingredients. When paired with the unique talent of local chefs, who often collaborate on innovative menus and concepts, Kelowna allows meeting and event planners to curate memorable—and flavourful—moments for those attending business events in the region.  


Curate Exceptional Off-Site Dining Experiences

Dinner in the Vineyard at Quails' Gate Estate Winery
Vineyard dinner at Quails' Gate Estate Winery. 

Curating memorable dining experiences is a breeze in the Okanagan. Quails' Gate Estate Winery, established in 1989 and home to one of the Okanagan's original homesteads, delivers memorable culinary adventure for groups, including dining among the growing vines with expansive views of Okanagan Lake and surrounding mountains. Thanks to the culinary vision of Chef Roger Sleiman, who has been with the winery for nearly two decades and was recently inducted into the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame, Quails' Gate delivers seasonal menus that showcase local ingredients and award-winning wines. The winery can accommodate groups of up to 200, though configurations may vary between indoor and outdoor spaces.  

Quails' Gate and several of the more than 40 wineries in the region have restaurants onsite, including CedarCreek Estate Winery, which took home its third win as WineAlign's Winery of the Year in 2022. The winery's onsite restaurant, Home Block, is led by Executive Chef Neil Taylor, who sources ingredients from CedarCreek's own gardens and from local farmers, foragers, and ranchers. The winery can host receptions for up to 100 guests, wine-paired dinners for up to 60 guests, or intimate experiences for 10 people or fewer in the private dining room. 

Wineries aside, there are numerous other unique off-site spaces to host your receptions or banquets. For instance, the lakeside Kelowna Yacht Club features floor-to-ceiling glass walls offering exceptional views of Okanagan Lake and the valley. The club's catering menu includes selections for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus all the breaks in between if you're using the meeting space. During the off-season, the Members' Lounge may be available to host seated dinners for groups of 180 or fewer. With several other spaces, the Kelowna Yacht Club can comfortably host dining events for up to 80 people. Local wines and craft beers are staples at the club, with locally produced non-alcoholic beverages like Farming Karma Soda and MotherLove Kombucha also available. 

 

Meet, Dine, and Stay

Group Dining at OAK + CRU Domes
Group dining at OAK + CRU Social Kitchen & Wine Bar, in the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort

The host hotel you choose for your event can also offer an array of culinary experiences, whether onsite or nearby.

In the heart of downtown, delegates can enjoy a cup of locally roasted coffee on their morning walk, savour local wine, craft beer, or spirits before the evening’s events, or have dinner with a colleague on a free night. Hotels like the Prestige Beach House, with its prime location across from City Park and Hot Sands Beach, or The Royal Anne, a boutique hotel located on Kelowna’s main street, Bernard Avenue, are both geared toward small meetings and offer excellent access to all the downtown businesses, including cafes, breweries, distilleries, wineries, and restaurants.

The city's largest resort, Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre, is situated along the downtown waterfront, just steps from the Kelowna Yacht Club. The full-service hotel—with more than 33,000 sq. ft. of meeting and function space that can accommodate groups of up to 1,500—offers dining experiences at its onsite restaurant, OAK + CRU Social Kitchen & Wine Bar. The hotel's private wine cellar features more than 300 bottles of local wine, so delegates will not have to travel far from the hotel to taste the Okanagan's local flavours. Small groups can also be hosted in the room for an intimate, wine-paired culinary event.
 

June 2025 M&C FAM Tour - Eldorado Rooftop
Private event dessert spread on the rooftop at Eldorado Resort

Moving beyond downtown, several other meeting facilities also offer on-site dining options. Eldorado Resort—comprised of Hotel Eldorado and Manteo—is home to Lakeside Dining and Maestro's Mediterranean Restaurant and Terrace, both of which have indoor and outdoor spaces. At Hotel Eldorado, you can also take advantage of The Whisky Room, with onsite ambassadors to guide you through their wide selection. If you're planning for 50 people or fewer, inquire about using the Eldorado Rooftop for a welcome reception or stand-up function—the lake views will wow your delegates!

In West Kelowna, The Cove Lakeside Resort can welcome smaller groups of up to 160. On-site, delegates can dine at The Landing Kitchen + Bar, where the culinary team serves up its "favourite globally inspired dishes made with locally sourced foods." During the warmer months, they can take advantage of the restaurant's seasonal patio, where they will not only dine on the best of the Okanagan but also enjoy spectacular lake views.


Take Advantage of Local Catering

The Okanagan Table - Long Table Set upPhoto: The Okanagan Table

Speaking of locally crafted, Kelowna's catering options will bring the best of the Okanagan to your event.

The Okanagan Table—part of the RauDZ Creative Concepts group, co-owned by renowned Chef Rod Butters and restaurateur Audrey Surrao, both inductees in the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame—can create customized farm-to-table menus using fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. The team can bring the food to your event, or you can also host your small group in its physical space in downtown Kelowna. Private hands-on or demonstration cooking classes can also be arranged at the venue if you want another fun off-site activity.

Headed up by long-time local Chef Ross Derrick—another BC Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee—Broken Anchor Kitchen delivers farm-fresh menus for events of every size and style. The team is skilled at crafting multi-course menus that will wow your attendees and can add some fun to your delegates' experience thanks to Broken Anchor's mobile pizza kitchen.

Relvas Catering, owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo Chef Adam Relvas (named 2018 Chef of the Year by the Okanagan Chef's Association) and Lindsay Relvas, offers full-service options for corporate events and private functions. From inventive canapés and buffet spreads to elegantly plated dinners, every detail is designed to delight guests and create a memorable, seamless dining experience.

If you are looking for lunch options or snacks to serve during breaks, look no further than Bliss Bakery & Bistro, Sandrine French Pastry & Chocolate, or Sprout Bread. Each offers delicious coffee, pastries, and light lunches made with homegrown produce and ingredients.

Some of the other local catering options include:


Let the Local Experts Help You Plan

There’s no limit to the variety of ways you can leverage Kelowna’s culinary experts to create memorable (and flavourful) meetings and events in the Okanagan. With so many options to choose from, where do you begin? Talk to the team at Tourism Kelowna to find the perfect pairing for your next business event.