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An intimate, members-only supper club in Mount Pleasant where Chef Chelseah Compton serves six precision-driven courses built around seasonal wild mushrooms and Filipino-Canadian flavors. Reserve early—seats are limited and the location is revealed after booking.
An intimate, members-only supper club in Mount Pleasant where Chef Chelseah Compton serves six precision-driven courses built around seasonal wild mushrooms and Filipino-Canadian flavors. Reserve early—seats are limited and the location is revealed after booking.
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Chef Compton's Secret Supper is an intimate six-course dinner hosted in a private home kitchen in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver. Chef Chelseah Compton, a Filipino-Canadian cook who has long collaborated with Swallow Tail, composes bold, precise plates using seasonal wild mushrooms and local produce. The meal sells out on word-of-mouth: guests receive the secret Vancouver location on Main St only after booking and are welcomed into a cozy, communal dining room where conversation moves as easily as the courses. The menu reads like a study in contrast—rich and bright, comfortable and exact. Expect a Japanese carbonara of creamy rice, aioli, cured egg yolk and pancetta; crunchy croquettes stuffed with pulled pork and hoisin BBQ; scallop carpaccio with chive oil, sesame and yuzu pearls; lamb-stuffed braised onions in red-wine jus; malfatti folded with ricotta, spinach and candied tomato; and prawn parcels wrapped in phyllo with pickled mushrooms and an Asian herb salad. Each plate arrives with thoughtful plating and a punch of flavor designed to spark conversation across the table. What sets this supper apart in Vancouver’s dining scene is the private-house setting combined with Filipino-Canadian sensibility. It’s not a restaurant; it’s a hosted meal where the chef is at the pass and the staff treat you like family. The experience is members-only through Swallow Tail Supper Club—members and their invited friends dine together, names are held at the door, and location details are provided after booking. Practicalities are straightforward: allow two to three hours for the full service, alert the host to dietary restrictions when you book, and expect a convivial multi-course pace that rewards lingering. Parking on Main St and nearby side streets varies by time and is typical urban Vancouver; details and final check-in instructions arrive with your booking confirmation. Chef Compton’s Secret Supper is a standout option for travelers seeking a story-driven, small-group meal that reads as both culinary theater and home hospitality. For visitors to Vancouver, particularly food-minded travelers staying in the city, the supper provides an authentic, inward-facing view of Mount Pleasant’s dining culture—one that prioritizes seasonality, precise technique and the warmth of shared plates. Book early; seats are limited and the night moves quickly from first course to last. Arrive fifteen minutes early to catch the kitchen energy and help the team seat guests; late arrivals can disrupt service. Communal seating encourages conversation and often connects travelers with locals who live and work near Main St. Many diners leave with recipe notes, a favorite course, and recommendations for nearby bakeries and cafés to visit the following day. Check the booking link included in your confirmation for menu updates and final check-in instructions, and reserve promptly to make sure you have a seat. Enjoy the evening.
This is a Swallow Tail Supper Club members-only dinner; members and their friends are welcome. Location details are provided after booking.
The meeting point is a secret Vancouver location in Mount Pleasant; final address and check-in details are sent with your booking confirmation.
Yes—alert the host to allergies or dietary needs at booking so the chef can adapt several courses where possible.
Expect two to three hours for the full six-course service, including time to linger between courses.
Minimum age and group policies are not listed in the public description; contact the host or Swallow Tail directly for specifics.
Cancellation details are provided at booking; if you need to cancel, consult your confirmation for terms and contact Swallow Tail.
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.
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