OUR ROOTS

Hi. it’s MIA & AMANDA, the founders of r&F. we’re passionate about good food shared with great people.

Long before Revelstoke became known for skiing & APRES, biking, and adventure, it was a place where people relied on the land — growing hearty crops, foraging from the forests, and sharing meals as a way to build community.

The valley’s fertile soils and four distinct seasons made it possible to grow food even in the rugged interior. Revelstoke’s earliest families planted orchards, tended vegetable farms, and raised livestock to nourish their families.

Over time, the town became a gathering place for diverse food traditions; with flavors carried in by railway workers, immigrants, and travelers passing through.

Today, that same spirit of resilience and creativity lives on in Revelstoke’s food culture — from small farms and backyard growers to local chefs and makers. Food here is more than fuel: it’s a way of connecting, celebrating, and honoring the land we call home.

OUR MISSION & VALUES

OUR MISSION & VALUES

To celebrate revelstoke’s culinary creativity, by bringing together local chefs, producers & the community to showcase locally inspired food.

THE REVEL & FEAST VALUES:

  • CELEBRATING FOOD

    Putting local food & businesses at the center of everything that we do.

  • Land stewardship

    Embedding circular economy principles and sustainable innovation into the festival.

  • Indigenous Perspectives

    Honour Indigenous knowledge, stories & traditions, and develop practices rooted in respect and reciprocity.

  • Agri-Tourism

    Bridging the gap between agriculture and tourism by creating experiences that connect visitors with local farming culture, food production, and the value of supporting rural economies.

  • Food Security

    Developing learning opportunities that support local food systems and enhance access to sustainable and nutritious food sources.

  • Community

    Making eating local accessible to Revelstokians & our visitors, and offering meaningful opportunities to connect over food.

  • CONNECTION

    Creating opportunities for people to connect to their own food stories, their community & the local food culture.

amanda cockburn

My food story begins in the kitchens of many places. Shaped by an international childhood & and nourished by the deep, comforting roots of French Canadian cuisine (the sweetest sugar pies, rich soups, piled-high smoked meat).

Wherever I was in the world, food became my connection to place, the common language that connects me to people and culture. A delicious meal is never just about ingredients; it’s about the connection shared between the people gathered around the table. Food is a love language - an invitation to share stories, to celebrate traditions, and to create community — and it is this spirit that inspires Revel & Feast.

My food story has now evolved into what I can pass on to my kids - slowing down to enjoy a meal together, and building memories around our favourite foods and places.

MIA KNOBLER

As a kid, I grew up surrounded by all types of cuisine. My parents loved experimenting in the kitchen, growing food, and traveling with my sisters and I. Tasting and creating new foods are some of my favourite joys in life!

Food has always been part of my work life too: I’ve spent years in restaurants, most memorably eight years at a pizzeria where the food was out of this world. That experience sealed the deal, my favourite cuisine is definitely Italian food!

These days, I continue to explore, cook, and taste my way through life—always excited to try something new, and never saying no to a good slice of ‘za. 🍕

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE BOUNTIES OF OUR LAND.