FoodWorks Ottawa

FoodWorks Ottawa We recruit youth via OCH Ottawa and teach kitchen skills under the supervision of a red seal chef. Please send us an inbox.

FoodWorks is a social enterprise via Operation Come Home that delivers fresh, healthy, prepared meals three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). These meals are brought to you for only $8 a meal, including delivery. FoodWorks employs at risk youth and puts them under the supervision and mentorship of a world class chef- currently, Chef Bruce Wood. We teach viable, real world kitchen skill

s and cooking so our youth can gain employment upon completion of the program. These high quality meals are then delivered to lucky subscribers 3 days a week. The food is prepared in a certified inspected kitchen at Centertown United Church. About Operation Come Home:
Operation Come Home is an employment, education, and support center for homeless and at-risk youth ages 16 to 30. Their programs focus on what works and what matters to youth, as well as encourages personal growth of everyone as an individual. Are you a chef who would like to teach us a new skill or pitch in at our kitchen? Are you a food business owner or manager who would like to hire from our program?

The golden perfection of our homemade Focaccia bread! 🍞. Who else loves Focaccia? 😋
05/14/2024

The golden perfection of our homemade Focaccia bread! 🍞. Who else loves Focaccia? 😋

Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our exquisite wedding tastings! ✨ If you've got a wedding on the horizon...
05/10/2024

Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our exquisite wedding tastings! ✨ If you've got a wedding on the horizon and are looking for a caterer that combines mouth-watering cuisine with a passion for youth development, look no further than FoodWorks! Reach out today to learn more about our amazing wedding menu and let us bring an extraordinary culinary experience to your special day. 💍🥂

Last week, our talented youth staff whipped up these mouthwatering cinnamon buns for our café.
05/07/2024

Last week, our talented youth staff whipped up these mouthwatering cinnamon buns for our café.

Thank you Leiah for the kind words! Have you ordered catering from FoodWorks recently? consider leaving us a google revi...
04/25/2024

Thank you Leiah for the kind words! Have you ordered catering from FoodWorks recently? consider leaving us a google review! Reviews help us bring in more customers and supports our mission to provide supportive employment to our youth employees.

Check out Sous Chef Ashlea's happy accident! She unknowingly arranged her workstation into the perfect social media-wort...
04/19/2024

Check out Sous Chef Ashlea's happy accident! She unknowingly arranged her workstation into the perfect social media-worthy photo! Prepping our fresh fruit platters has never been more visually appealing. Remember, reserve our services for your summer events to serve these delectable delicacies to your attendees!

🚨Caution! Our staff are armed with torches and not afraid to use them...🚨for our desserts, of course! We made delicious ...
04/16/2024

🚨Caution! Our staff are armed with torches and not afraid to use them...🚨for our desserts, of course! We made delicious celiac-friendly lemon tarts for a wedding tasting last week, and our youth definitely had fun handling fire! These tarts are exclusive to our wedding menu and perfect for spring and summer weddings.

Take a look at that! Our youth employees cooked and packaged breakfast pastries for an early-morning event yesterday, an...
04/11/2024

Take a look at that! Our youth employees cooked and packaged breakfast pastries for an early-morning event yesterday, and we're definitely jealous of our customers. Remember, we deliver between 6 AM and 10 PM, and pick-up orders can be arranged between 8 AM and 5 PM- so get your orders in today!

When you ask the team to pull out the bacon tray, of course they can't help but make it a bit fun! Not pictured are the ...
04/08/2024

When you ask the team to pull out the bacon tray, of course they can't help but make it a bit fun! Not pictured are the four to six times they pointed at the bacon tray. Candid photos are a thing of the past with this bunch!

Who says April showers bring May flowers? Mother Nature has surprised us with another snow day! But fear not, soup lover...
04/05/2024

Who says April showers bring May flowers? Mother Nature has surprised us with another snow day! But fear not, soup lovers! We've got your back (and your taste buds!) with our stock of cozy soups to keep you warm during this unexpected third winter.

Spring is (mostly) here, summer is coming, and it's a perfect time for a fruit platter! We offer two sizes, large- servi...
03/29/2024

Spring is (mostly) here, summer is coming, and it's a perfect time for a fruit platter! We offer two sizes, large- serving 15-20 and small- serving 8-10
A fantastic addition to your catering spread.

It's no secret that our White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are our customers' favourite 😉 Cooked to perfection, fresh bef...
03/27/2024

It's no secret that our White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are our customers' favourite 😉 Cooked to perfection, fresh before your event, and sure to impress your guests!

Beep beep! With Ashlea behind the wheel, you know we'll deliver your catering on time! As our customers have said, FoodW...
03/25/2024

Beep beep! With Ashlea behind the wheel, you know we'll deliver your catering on time! As our customers have said, FoodWorks has always proven itself to be prompt, professional, and accommodating.

Check out the incredible pizzas crafted by Mark at Flatbread Pizza co. Even if you couldn't catch him at farmers markets...
03/21/2024

Check out the incredible pizzas crafted by Mark at Flatbread Pizza co. Even if you couldn't catch him at farmers markets, don't fret - you can find his delicious creations at our store located at 571 Gladstone Ave.!

Struggling to find affordable catering options? Feeling overwhelmed with coordinating rentals, bar service, or servers? ...
03/19/2024

Struggling to find affordable catering options? Feeling overwhelmed with coordinating rentals, bar service, or servers? Let us handle everything for you! Simply submit a catering request through our website, and our dedicated coordinator, Cecil, will take care of the rest.

Sit back, relax, and trust that we'll not only meet but exceed your expectations while staying within your budget!

Join us in making a positive impact while enjoying exceptional catering service.

Thank you Jay for your kind words!Have you used FoodWorks as a caterer? Leave us a Google review! Your review can help u...
03/15/2024

Thank you Jay for your kind words!

Have you used FoodWorks as a caterer? Leave us a Google review! Your review can help us reach even more people and make a positive impact in our community.

We have lots of vendors in stock, and you might recognize a some of them from your local farmer's markets! As a communit...
03/13/2024

We have lots of vendors in stock, and you might recognize a some of them from your local farmer's markets! As a community-based social enterprise, we only select vendors from the Ottawa Valley to feature in our storefront. It creates a cycle of giving that benefits all community members. Interested in seeing all we have to offer? Find us at 571 Gladstone Ave. Tuesday to Saturday!

Book now for summer catering!
03/11/2024

Book now for summer catering!

Didn't get a chance to try the Mac n' Cheese at our pop-up with ? Not to worry, we've made more! Now available in-store ...
03/08/2024

Didn't get a chance to try the Mac n' Cheese at our pop-up with ? Not to worry, we've made more! Now available in-store for frozen takeout! Come visit us at 571 Gladstone Ave Tue-Sat 10-3.

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150 Gloucester
Ottawa, ON
K2P0A6

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Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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FoodWorks is a social enterprise catering company under the Operation Come Home umbrella. We are dedicated to providing fresh and delicious chef quality catering services and meals for our local community.

FoodWorks is an investment into the future of at-risk youth. Our goal is to build and develop an inspiring and sustainable continuum of services to those who are at risk of losing their autonomy.

We understand that catering can be costly and add up quickly. FoodWorks offers affordable catering options to support a great cause.

FoodWorks employs youth recruited from Operation Come Home who are then placed under the supervision and mentorship of a world class Chef Bruce Wood. We teach viable, real world kitchen skills and cooking so our youth can gain employment upon completion of the program.