Welcome To Okanagan Culinary Club
Celebrating The People, Places, And Stories Behind The Okanagan Food Scene.
Okanagan Culinary Club was created with one simple goal: to help people discover incredible local restaurants while celebrating the chefs, owners, and teams who make our food community so special.
What started as a passion for sharing amazing places to eat has grown into a community of thousands of locals who trust us to help them discover what's happening across the Okanagan.
Now we're building something even bigger—a true culinary community connecting food lovers and local businesses throughout the valley.
How It Started
Okanagan Culinary Club began as a simple way to share local restaurant recommendations, driven by a deep love for the valley's vibrant food scene. What started as sharing a few favorite spots quickly grew into a trusted platform where thousands of locals discover their next favorite meal, save ideas for a night out, and find meaningful ways to support local businesses. We believe that people genuinely want to support local chefs and producers—they just need an easier way to discover where to go. OCC was built to bridge that gap, turning discovery into an adventure and ensuring the hardest part of your night out is simply deciding which incredible spot to visit first.
Making It Easier To Discover Local.
Our mission is simple:
To connect the Okanagan community with incredible food experiences while helping local restaurants get the recognition they deserve.
Every restaurant has a story worth sharing, every chef has a vision, every dining room represents a team creating memorable experiences, and every local favourite deserves to be celebrated. We believe that by bridging the gap between discovery and the dining table, we can foster a resilient and thriving culinary ecosystem that benefits everyone in the valley.
Meet The Founder
Hailey Middlebrook
Founder & Creator Of Okanagan Culinary Club
Hailey Middlebrook believes some of the best experiences happen around a table. She loves connecting people with local restaurants, wineries, cafés, and stories behind the food.
What started as a passion project has grown into a community of thousands and is evolving into a full culinary platform dedicated to the Okanagan Valley way of life.
What We Believe
Local Deserves To Be Celebrated
Local restaurants and businesses are a vital part of what makes the Okanagan special.
Every Restaurant Has A Story
Memorable dining is about people, passion, creativity, and hospitality.
Discovering Food Should Be Exciting
Finding somewhere new to eat should feel like an adventure.
Community Comes First
OCC exists because of people who love supporting local and discovering new experiences.
Growing Together
20,000+
Community members across social platforms
10,000+
Weekly Bite subscribers
173,000+
Monthly content views
Hundreds
Local businesses featured and shared
We're Here To Help Local Restaurants Shine.
Okanagan Culinary Club partners with restaurants that want to share their story and connect with more people. We offer a true culinary platform focused on highlighting the talent and vision that makes our valley special through editorial features, newsletter placements, social media storytelling, and exclusive community exposure.