About Savour Sidney
Celebrating Local Cuisine in Sidney, BC
Savour Sidney is a 19-day culinary celebration showcasing the vibrant dining scene in beautiful Sidney, BC. This exciting campaign invites both the community and visitors to indulge in exclusive prix fixe menus, offering a delicious way to support local businesses during the quieter months. With a launch party and event dates coming soon, there's plenty to look forward to.
Elevating Culinary Experiences
Get to Know the Team Behind the Event
In Honour of Sammi
This event was founded by a passionate group of community members who believed in the power of food to connect people and at the heart of it all was Sammi.
Sammi was one of our original founding members and a driving force behind Savour Sidney. Her creativity, warmth, and dedication helped shape this event into what it is today. She believed in the magic of shared meals, meaningful conversation, and Sidneys community spirit.
In honour of Sammi’s legacy, we are committed to using our platform to bring light to an issue close to her heart: women’s mental health. Through Savour Sidney, we aim to not only celebrate local food and culture, but also to foster awareness, compassion, and open dialogue around mental wellness.
We look forward to continuing this event in her honour, with the same love, connection, and purpose she brought to everything she did.
Born and raised in Victoria, Ashley has spent more than twenty years working in the restaurant industry in just about every role imaginable. Hospitality has shaped who she is, the people she’s met along the way, and her love for the unique energy that only food and community can create.
Today, Ashley brings that same passion into her work as a marketing strategist for restaurants, cafés, breweries, and the broader hospitality world.
Savour Sidney reflects everything Ashley loves about this industry in one place: great people, great food, and a community worth celebrating.
Gillian’s culinary journey began, as many do, working her way through high school and university, where she studied Geography, Aviation, and Communications. During her undergrad, she focused on the geography of food, exploring how cuisine connects culture, environment, and global food systems. She’s returned to the industry in various roles across breweries, taprooms, and diners, deepening her appreciation for the local food scene.
Now based in Victoria, BC, Gillian owns and operates a social media marketing company that helps businesses strengthen their online presence. She’s also the founder of Victoria Taste Buds, a platform dedicated to showcasing accessibility and inclusivity within Victoria’s vibrant culinary community.
Currently, she’s pursuing a master’s degree examining the intersection of food, tourism, culture, and food security in British Columbia.
Born and raised in Sidney, Chef Matt Jackson built his career close to home before taking his skills abroad. Guided early on by local mentor Sarah (from The Surly Mermaid and Five and Dime), Matt went on to cook in Melbourne and later in Michelin-starred kitchens in London.
When the pandemic brought him back to Vancouver Island, he opened Atelier by Matt Jackson to bring something new to his hometown, a blend of West Coast ingredients and refined, French-inspired technique. Now celebrating its third anniversary, Atelier has become a reflection of both Matt’s journey and the vibrant community that continues to support it.