Indigenous Caterers in British Columbia

By Indigenous Tourism British Columbia June 7, 2023

Support Indigenous enterprise at your next board meeting or upcoming staff holiday party. From buffet-style dining to bagged lunches, bring Indigenous food experiences to your team or organization. Support reconciliation through food and support local Indigenous restaurants, cafes, and caterers.

Indigenous Caterers for Your Feast

Indigenous food trucks, restaurants, hotels, and cultural centres share an experience of food that is inseparable from caring for the wellness of all things.

Traditional Indigenous diets depend on the health of the land, water, plants, animals, and people. Indigenous ways of caring for, collecting, preparing, and sharing food are all unique to the land they come from.

Indigenous restaurateurs and caterers share these connections and bring thought to food at small and big tables in BC.

Food, Story, Culture

Expand your knowledge of Indigenous cuisine beyond bannock and into the hands of Indigenous chefs and storytellers.

Seek out an Indigenous catering service provider for your next event, retreat, or meeting. Multi-course menus that support Indigenous business owners and food systems are available for formal occasions, fundraisers, and weddings.

Wedding, Holiday, and Corporate Catering

Support Indigenous restaurants, cafes, and caterers for your next quiet meeting or lavish event, board meeting or upcoming staff holiday party. From buffet-style dining to bagged lunches, bring Indigenous food experiences to your team or organization and contribute to reconciliation through food.

Indigenous Tourism BC is honoured to share this list of Indigenous businesses in BC who are reclaiming culture through food and story:

Indigenous Catering Options:

Salishan Catering

? Vancouver
Salishan Catering is an Indigenous-owned business based in Vancouver, BC, committed to sharing authentic and vibrant flavors of Indigenous cuisine. By using locally sourced ingredients, they infuse their dishes with a taste of the rich cultural heritage of the Salish people. The business serves a broad range of events, showcasing a unique blend of traditional methods and contemporary style in their menus. Salishan Catering invites you to experience a culinary journey that honors Indigenous roots and local bounty.

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Tawnshi Charcuterie

? Vancouver
Tawnshi Charcuterie is a Red River Métis and Gitksan owned charcuterie business specializing in crafting uniques blends of Indigenous flavours and ingredients. Tawnshi (which means means hello in Michif, the language of the Métis) celebrates Indigenous culture through food and conversation, creating a special culinary experience for all kinds of special occasions and events.

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Songhees Foodtruck & Catering

? Victoria
From galas & fundraisers to gourmet boxed lunches, dynamic receptions, parties, & weddings, their talented team is always happy to create custom menus with seasonally inspired ingredients and locally grown goods that are sure to impress! Indoors in a private home or an outdoor festival open to the public, the Songhees team will wow your guests with west coast cuisine & traditional indigenous flavours. Menus are tailored to accommodate each event’s personal style and needs.

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Salmon n' Bannock Bistro

? Vancouver
Looking for a unique cuisine to share with your colleagues? Want to share a bit of the West Coast with a potential business partner? Invite them to a meal they’ll never forget. Our selection of Fish and Game Meats will wow them. Have your meeting catered or sit down in our dining room and let us take care of the rest.

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Thunderbird Cafe (Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre)

? Whistler
The SLCC’s in-house Catering Department specializes in local seafood, free range game meat and, of course, bannock, baked fresh daily. We use traditional ingredients that are prepared and presented with a modern flair. All-inclusive menu packaging allows us to work with you in seamless ease from menu planning to on-site event execution. In the spirit of First Nations’ traditions, our intention is to provide a gathering place where the focus is honouring your special event with a fantastic feast.

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Mr. Bannock

? North Vancouver
Enjoy classic Indian tacos and other modern fare featuring traditional ingredients and cooking methods. Mr. Bannock offers live cooking demos, customizable food and beverage menus for parties and meetings, and on-site catering. Bring Indigenous food to your next event with their mobile food truck.

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Kekuli Cafe

? Merritt | West Kelowna| Kamloops
Kekuli Cafe offers catering from their fast-casual Indigenous menu, including dessert bannock and fresh-roasted Spirit Bear Coffee, and the franchise’s famous golden bannock. Bannock is the showstopper in an array of desserts, Indian tacos, and fresh sandwiches and salads. Choose from fare that features Indigenous ingredients like Saskatoon berries, wild sockeye salmon, or venison for your next meeting or event. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

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Cedar Feast House Catering Ltd.

? Vancouver, BC
Chef Theresa founded her catering company, Cedar Feast House Catering, Ltd, fuelled by the belief that “food is medicine”. Theresa and her team are committed to delivering nourishing and soul-uplifting Indigenous cuisine, prioritizing excellent customer service and infusing all their creations with love, aligning with Chef Theresa’s core belief that food is indeed medicine.

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Indigenous Food and Reconciliation

Indigenous food trucks, restaurants, hotels, and cultural centres share an experience of food that is inseparable from caring for the wellness of all things.

Traditional Indigenous diets depend on the health of the land, water, plants, animals, and people. This reciprocal relationship was interrupted in the past when Indigenous peoples were removed from their lands and denied the ability to harvest or consume traditional foods. Indigenous ways of caring for, collecting, preparing, and sharing food are all unique to the land they come from. Indigenous restaurateurs and caterers share these connections and bring thought to food at small and big tables in BC.