Chef Laura | Catering Services For Special Events, Weddings, Corporate Events, and Much More. Vancouver BC

Corporate and Private Professional Chef and Catering Services

  • Home
  • Meet Laura
    • Sustainability
  • Chef Services
    • Special Events
    • Weddings
    • Corporate Events
    • Memorials
    • Cocktail Parties
    • Private Chef
    • Resources
  • Shop Products
  • Recipes
  • Contact
  • Blog

Blog

A Tisket a Tasket a Culinary Basket -   A Very Modern Culinary Gift Basket        Baskets have been used for centuries by virtually every culture and serve both useful and aesthetic functions. From early civilizations and fairy tales, to the modern world, baskets have long been utilized to transport and gather goods, especially food. Here we are in unprecedented 2020, the state of our... Read More »
The Perfect Christmas Apron! - With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to bring out those festive aprons! Christmas aprons make an adorable gift as well that your friends and family will love. The perfect apron can jazz up your kitchen experience in more ways than one, giving a good laugh or a finishing touch to your outfit as... Read More »
Warmed Hearts & Hot Drinks This Holiday Season - When I think of the holidays, I think of cozying up in my favourite nook with a hot drink and watching the snow fall. This time of year is filled with variety when it comes to picking the perfect beverage to help you relax. The tree lights twinkle, along with the soft melody of your... Read More »
Guimess Beef Stew Irish Recipes for St.Patricks Day - As appeared in: Celtic Canada celticcanada.com/st-patricks-day-menu Mid March is usually significant of two reasons for me; spring time approaching and St. Patrick’s Day. Having Irish blood run through my veins means that a good pub crawl with some traditional Irish food, live music and friends make for a perfect celebration! This year for my Irish... Read More »
Canadian Christmas Classics From Coast To Coast - As a Vancouver based catering company, we get various requests for ethnic influenced foods for weddings, events and Christmas parties. From majestic coast to coast Canada, is a mix of cuisines and traditions from all over the world. Our Christmas tables are heavily inspired by Europe, France, the U.K., and the U.S. We are a... Read More »
fruit cake The Lucky Charm - Traditional Irish Barmbrack or Barnbrack Barmbrack is a traditional Irish fruit loaf that is similar to Christmas fruitcake or wedding cake. The fruit is tea soaked. The name barnbrack or barmbrack originates from the Irish Gaelic word “bairín breac” which means speckled loaf. It is usually made around Halloween at which time one will often... Read More »
Preserved Lemons When Life Gives You Lemons…Preserve them! - The distinct flavour of lemons is widely used in our cooking and palettes. With year round access to fresh lemons, we often doesn’t consider preserving them. The other day I came across a smoking deal for a case of lemons 🍋. This was the perfect motivation to undertake preserving lemons! Some jars, some salt and... Read More »
Harvest, Thanksgiving & Holidays - From summer farmer’s markets, music and food festivals to autumn harvest, here we are, Thanksgiving and the Christmas holiday season are upon us. Harvest, the noun, came from the old English word ‘haerfest’ meaning ‘autumn’ the season. The process of gathering all a ripe crop from the fields is harvesting. Completion of harvest marks the... Read More »
Bellini ice cream - The Vancouver summer dwindles away most notably as dusk is upon us earlier. Although there are never enough hours in the day, I always panic a little because now, the days seem even shorter to fit in all I have to do. Summers are always busy for me, and a hot kitchen is a far... Read More »

(604) 916-5253

  • Sustainability
  • Resources
  • Blog

David Duchovny, Actor, X-Files

"For several years Chef Laura made me and the entire X Files crew feel like we were in a fine restaurant – even when we were dining at 2 am in the middle of the forest."

Read More

More testimonials

Contact

(604) 916-5253
400 Industrial Ave Vancouver, BC V6A 2P3 BC Buy Logo Icon

© 2021 · Chef Laura

Once Upon A Thyme

Once upon a thyme there was a little girl. She was her Mom & Dad’s princess and they cooked for her. She loved their food and wanted every meal for everyone to be delicious. So, she became a chef and created her own brand of speciality foods for the kingdom to enjoy, and they all lived happily ever after.

  • Garlic powder
  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Parsley
  • White pepper
  • Sea salt
  • Thyme
  • Chives
  • Lemon zest
  • Dill seed
  • Mustard powder

Vegan, Gluten Free, No Additives Directions for 8 (8 oz.)

Mother Harissa

The Mother of all spices. Harissa is a Tunisian flavour staple. It is a sweet and smoky. This little blend is a powerful explosion of flavour that will add a bold layer of taste to your meals.

  • Chilies
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Cumin Seeds
  • Coriander Seeds
  • Sea Salt
  • Garlic Powder
  • Caraway Seeds

Vegan, Gluten Free, No Additives Directions for 8 (8 oz.) servings 50 grams

Greek Goddess

This mix of aromatic spices and herbs will transport your senses to the Mediterranean. Aphrodite your night with flavour. Use on fish, poultry, lamb, beef, veggies or pasta.

  • Dried Oregano
  • Garlic Powder
  • Kosher Salt
  • Onion Flakes
  • Dried Basil
  • Dried Dill Weed
  • Dried Parsley
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Dried Marjoram
  • Dried Thyme
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Ground Nutmeg

Vegan, Gluten Free, No Additives Directions for 8 (8 oz.)

Montreal Steak Spice

This classic Canadian spice dates back to 1940 from Schwartz’s Deli to a broilerman named Morris in the city where I was born. Say no more we won’t mess with a good thing! Use on steaks and just about anything else.

  • Granulated Onion
  • Black Peppercorns
  • Granulated Garlic
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Sea Salt
  • Chili Flakes
  • Mustard Seeds
  • Coriander Seeds
  • Dill Seeds

Vegan, Gluten Free, No Additives Directions for 8 (8 oz.)

Hot Chicks

All it takes, are a few hot chicks to ruffle the roost! This spice combo gives your meals a little more than just a subtle boost.

  • Garlic Powder
  • Cumin
  • Coriander
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Sea Salt
  • Black Pepper

Vegan, Gluten Free, No Additives 50 grams

Don't Be a Jerk

Jerk seasoning is inspired by Caribbean flavours with subtle layers of heat. The spicy, sweet mix can be used on fish, chicken, meats, vegetables & rice dishes. Be kind to each other and eat jerk—don’t be one!

  • Onion Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Thyme
  • Organic Cane Sugar
  • Allspice
  • Parsley
  • Paprika
  • Hot Pepper Flakes
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Clove
  • Cumin
  • Ginger

Veg Out

With everything that’s going on who doesn’t want to “Veg Out”, chill, eat good food yet make conscious choices. This spice embodies good vibes. Use it on anything: Tofu, roasted roots, soups, salads and dressings.

  • Coconut Sugar
  • Sea Salt
  • Black Pepper, Ground
  • Dried Garlic
  • Parsley Flakes
  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Thyme
  • Lemon Zest

Vegan, Gluten Free, No Additives

This Little Piggy

This little piggy spice mix will make you go wee, wee, wee all the way home to cook your favorite dish! It is designed to compliment pork dishes but, it is wonderful on all meats, poultry, vegetables or tofu.

  • Sea salt
  • Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Garlic
  • Onion Powder
  • Chili Powder
  • Brown Sugar
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Black Pepper
  • White Pepper

Vegan, Gluten Free, No Additives 8 (8 oz.) servings

Go Fish

Go Fish the Wet / West coast. These waters offer a huge variety of fresh seafood. Be sure to play by Ocean Wise the rules. This spice mix will enhance the flavor of any fish dish. This spicy mix plays well with vegetables too.

  • Sea Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Dillweed
  • Garlic Powder
  • Paprika
  • Ground Ginger
  • Lemon or lime zest

Vegan, Gluten Free, No Additives 50 g packet with Tin

A Little Lamb

Mary had a little lamb, which really was a treat. She made a special blend one day, which made it good to eat. That made her taste buds laugh and play, laugh and play, laugh and play …That lamb was surely gone!

  • Spanish paprika
  • Thyme
  • Basil
  • Cumin
  • Mint
  • Dry Mustard