You asked and we listened! With Gobble Up’s growth in popularity over the last few years, we’ve heard from both vendors and fans alike that this should be a two-day show! Modeled after our Preview Night at our big Winter Show, First Bite Night will be a great way for you to come and shop with our vendors without having to wade through the Saturday crowds.
You can taste, shop, check every food lover off your holiday shopping list, catch some fun cooking demos with some of our favorite food & beverage vendors, walk the show with a specialty mocktail from our beverage vendors, AND enter to win some incredible FREE raffle prizes from local establishments–all for just $8! All the donations from these raffles will be reserved for our First Bite Night attendees, so you won’t want to miss this event. Make it a date night or a family night, get inspired for cooking during the holidays and support the amazing handmade products being grown and produced in the PNW! Get your tickets today!
join us at this year's first bite night!
This exclusive event will only be available to the first 800 fans who register to attend.
Your first bite Night ticket will entitle you to the following:
- Early access to all your favorite vendors
- A chance to beat the crowds and shop while inventory is fresh
- Sweet and savory food options available from our delicious lineup of food vendors
- Many opportunities to win some incredible FREE raffle prizes that have been donated by our favorite local foodie businesses.
- The only time all weekend when you can catch some fun cooking demos from some of our favorite food and beverage vendors!
So make it a date night, a girls' night out, get a group of friends together, or just treat yourself!
Please Note:
- Swag bags will NOT be handed out at First Bite Night. Swag bags will still only be given to the first 100 fans through the door on Saturday.
- We expect this event to sell out quickly, so register today!
cooking demos
Learn some fun food skills with these local connoisseurs!
5:30-5:50 PM
Calabrian Chili Crisp, with chili royale
We will be making a seasonal ice cream at the table, with our chili crisp ribboned in. (Think vanilla/apple/rosemary, with calabrian chili crisp). People love the sweet/spicy/crispy contrast and the fun flavors that you would never think of going together! We would also follow that sweet bite with a savory bite so that tasters can get a full range experience of our chili crisp oils!
6:00-6:20 PM
Sibeiho Sambals!
Join Chef Holly for a lively cooking demo that blends bold, flavorful Singaporean classics with the freshest seasonal ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. Watch as she showcases creative ways to incorporate Sibeiho’s award-winning sambals into quick, wholesome dishes that are vibrant, aromatic, and effortless to make. Perfect for adding a spicy, savory kick to your everyday meals, these recipes bring Singapore’s rich culinary traditions to your own kitchen with healthy, flavor-packed ease.
6:30-6:50 PM
Sugarless Chocolate Mousse, with The Unsweetened Tooth
Join Jude, owner of The Unsweetened Tooth to make a delicious and delectable chocolate mouse that is sugar free! When Jude was diagnosed with diabetes she learned all about incorporating delicious treats into her life without the refined sugar and she really always blows us away with how good everything is. You'd never know!
7:00-7:20 PM
Hand Painting and Stencils customization on macarons, with patisserie de zee
Get ready for a sweet experience! 🎉 During our live demo, you’ll see firsthand how a fully customized macaron comes to life—personalized with any design, message, or image you can dream up, perfect for making your special occasions unforgettable. We’ll also be showcasing the art of hand-painting macarons right before your eyes, a unique activity that not only sparks creativity but also keeps guests entertained at parties. And the best part? Everyone gets to enjoy their own delicious, edible masterpiece!
Raffle Donors
Win prizes from all these fantastic local businesses, just by attending First Bite Night! You can enter to win these FREE raffles all night long -- but you must be present to win!
