The Grill Box:
Tuna Tataki, Candied Salmon Kebabs, Dad’s Root Beer—Miso LingCod
& Dark Cherry Brownies with Caramel Sauce for Dessert!!
Sauces, Spices & Sides by Guest Chef Spencer Watts
& quality seafood from Tide to Table
Know Your Neighbours, Expand your Flavour-hood
We’re delighted to release our third theme-box with our family at Tide to Table. We’ve partnered with a long-time friend and celebrity chef from Vancouver, Chef Spencer Watts, to celebrate fresh summer flavours for the grill, featuring BC-sourced wild seafood. Sauces, spice rubs and hand-packed prawn planks are made right here on Quadra Island and in Vancouver. Get to know your neighbours. We promise you won’t be disappointed!
Also, did you know that Dad’s Root Beer is headquartered out of Campbell River? One of our dearest friends whose also involved in producing the incredible boxes that we use manages operations right here in BC!
our friend, Chef Spencer Watts
Spencer is a larger than life character. We met when competing in the 2012 Culinary Olympics and he has absolutely blown up since then.
He has hosted several internationally aired cooking shows and won James Beard awards for two of them (the culinary equivalent of The Oscars).
His enthusiasm shines through on and off the camera. Putting this special BBQ box together with him has been a great pleasure and a wonderful way to catch up with an old friend.
— Chef Brandon Pirie
Watts in the Grill Box?
Get ready for easy, tasty grilling!! Your Grill Box includes 4 (or 5!!) delicious, simple-to-prepare courses for a gourmet seafood BBQ dinner! Extra hungry?! Add a 5th course featuring our cedar-plank BC Spot Prawns with a Persian Lime Baste.
Boxes will be delivered to your doorstep anywhere from Quadra Island to Victoria,
& across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland!
Enjoy sharing these bold summer flavours and our locally caught seafood. Grill up your box as a delicious family-style feast, or break out different courses as a couple separate meals. Delicious either way!
Cowboy Rubbed Albacore Tuna Tataki
Candied Salmon Kebabs
Dad’s Root Beer—Miso & Brown Butter Lingcod
Dark Cherry & Chocolate Brownies
Extra Hungry?! Order the Add-on Course
Spot Prawns on Cedar Plank
Get grilling
It’s BBQ season & these flavours are hot!
Thanks for your enthusiastic collaboration, Chef Spencer!
A detailed online Preparation Guide is available to make your grilling a breeze.
a stunning & performant box
Finding a balance between value, cooling performance and environmental responsibility is challenging. We’re exceptionally grateful for the ongoing exploration of options with Cris Fletcher and his talented team at Genesis Marketing and G2CNC in Campbell River. Each box has been hand-made in Campbell River by Cris and his team, from recycled cardboard.
Cris is passionate about quality, performance and delivering a product that speaks to all manner of values. If you need a partner who will work patiently, closely and iteratively with you on developing your product, Cris is your guy.
Fun Fact: Our box architect, Cris Fletcher and his family have long been operators of Dad’s Root Beer. Next time you buy some Dad’s note the Campbell River headquarters address!
Artwork & Inspiration
The artwork on the box and throughout this website, inspired by ingredients in the recipes, has been lovingly created by our dear friend and collaborator Adrian McKerracher. An inspiring friend, Adrian’s thoughtful reflections and bold creations bring us delight. We hope you enjoy discovering his rich, colorful work.