About Us
Amazing Food for an Amazing Cause
FoodWorks Ottawa is a social enterprise that employs at-risk youth to assist in the development of outstanding food and service. Our customers benefit from chef prepared, high quality, from-scratch catering that is not only delicious, but packed with protein, vitamins and nutrients.
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Youth participants are able to gain valuable skills and training, working under the supervision of Executive Chef Dana Wong, gaining real world cooking experience that they can translate into a fulfilling culinary career. All of FoodWorks Ottawa’s proceeds go toward supporting Operation Come Home’s mission of preventing homeless youth from becoming homeless adults.
Services
Catering
We offer an à la carte menu and custom orders with a variety of gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options. We cater weddings, conferences, meetings, lunches, and much more! Visit our catering page to view our menu and get in touch with the team.
Bayview Yards Café
FoodWorks operates the FoodWorks Café located at Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Rd. Serving hot soups, sandwiches, salads, drinks, & more, the FoodWorks café is a great place to stop by for good eats on the go. We're open Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Our Story
FoodWorks was founded in 2014 to offer skills training and mentorship to youth who wanted to enter the culinary industry. Initially offering meal delivery, FoodWorks expanded to catering services in 2016 to allow more opportunities for youth to develop cooking skills. In 2021, FoodWorks celebrated the grand opening of our storefront on Gladstone Avenue. We are excited to continue following our passion for success!
2014​
FoodWorks starts as a social enterprise to offer employment opportunities and training to youth by preparing and delivering meals to seniors and vulnerable populations via bicycle.
2016​
FoodWorks moves into Centretown United Church to have more space as it expands and begins to offer catering services
2021​
FoodWorks moves into it's own storefront to have more space and begins offering take home products.
2018​
As demand for catering grows, FoodWorks transitions into exclusively offering catering services and purchases a new FoodWorks Van
2022​
FoodWorks opens the FoodWorks Cafe at Bayview Yards offering dine-in and take-out soup, sandwiches, salads, and more.
Today​
FoodWorks continues to support amazing youth, offer take home products, and turnkey catering services.
Our Supporters
Alva Foundation
