Must-try Local Restaurants for Office Catering in Vancouver

Secretly the best food city in Canada, dining in Vancouver is a whole new experience. The coexistence of cultural influences, local ingredients, and modern elements shape Vancouver’s distinct food scene. From microbreweries to food trucks, local seafood to Asian fusion, everything is high quality, fresh, and widely accessible.

Vancouver’s food culture and dining scene move fast, but we’ve got you covered! Foodee experts have put together a guide for 7 must-try local restaurants ready to cater to your office needs.

1. Las Tortas

Las Tortas’ Authentic Mexican Sandwiches

Las Tortas is a unique Vancouver gem offering an experience of Mexican flavour with their quesadillas, burritos, tamales, huaraches, enchiladas, tacos, soups, and desserts – all cooked with homemade recipes! They offer a variety of freshly grilled Mexican dishes and fresh made Mexican Sandwiches, all made with real Mexican cheese (oaxaca & panela) – nutritious and delicious!

• Cuisine: Mexican; Sandwiches
• Customizable Meals
• Offers: Lunch & Dinner
• Healthy & Comfort Food
• Cost: $$
• Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Options

2. Field and Social

Field & Social’s Kale Caesar Salad. Photo credit: Sophia Hsin

Field & Social is a healthy local favourite. They are known for their salads that focus on nutrition, quality ingredients, as well as supporting local farmers. Their produce is prepared fresh every morning, all dressings are made in-house, and served in sustainable packaging. They have a large selection of beautifully crafted bowls – which all can be customized just for you!

• Cuisine: Canadian; Salads
• Customizable Meals
• Offers: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Healthy Eats
• Cost: $$
• Vegan, Vegetarian, Keto, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Options

3. Finch’s Teahouse

Finch’s Teahouse – the Continental Baguette

Finch’s Teahouse offers fresh, healthy, delicious, and beautiful food. They serve amazing baguettes as well as homemade cookies – all made in small batches to maintain quality. Finch’s Teahouse only uses the best ingredients, even the chocolate is made locally so it’s fresh! Don’t worry about waste either, all their meals are provided with sustainable, minimum packaging.

• Cuisine: Canadian
• Customizable Meals
• Offers: Breakfast & Lunch
• Healthy & Comfort Food
• Cost: $$
• Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Options

4. Peaked Pies

Peaked pies – “GET PEAKED” add on – mashed potato, green peas & gravy!

Peaked Pies specialize in gourmet Australian meat pies, savory pies, sweet pies, and breakfast pies! The owners, Kerri & Alex, wanted to create a place for Australians to be able to get a taste of home while abroad. They take price in distinguished quality and customer service, all while having fun!

• Cuisine: Australian
• Offers: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Comfort Food
• Cost: $
• Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Options

5. Daddy’s Kitchen

Daddy’s Kitchen – Poke Bowl & Bubble Tea

Daddy’s Kitchen serves unique meals inspired by Hawaiian and Japanese cuisines. They are known for their delicious sushi and poke bowls made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. They even serve bubble tea and have a separate vegan menu!

• Cuisine: Hawaiian-inspired Japanese; Poke; Sushi
• Customizable Meals
• Offers: Lunch
• Healthy & Comfort Food
• Cost: $-$$
• Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Options

6. Gobble

Gobble’s Smoked Tofu Bowl

Gobble serves healthy build-your-own, American-style comfort meals. They focus on protein and vegetables (with vegan options), with the choice of a main, two sides, and sauce. It’s that simple! Many of their meals are also seasonal, aligning with produce offered in autumn and winter in order to support local farmers. Plus all of their packaging is sustainable – making them planet friendly too!

• Cuisine: American
• Customizable Meals
• Offers: Lunch
• Healthy & Comfort Food
• Cost: $$
• Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Options

7. Heritage Asian Eatery

Heritage Asian Eatery’s assortment of mouth-watering dishes.

Heritage Asian Eatery serves Far-East flavours with a modern twist, prepared with fresh locally sourced ingredients. Their meals are inspired by classic Asian comfort food with familiar ingredients, yet with unexpected characteristics for an exciting experience! Chef Felix Zhou even won the 2017 Chinese Restaurant Award for his delicious Pork Belly Bao!

• Cuisine: Far East Flavours
• Customizable Meals
• Offers: Lunch & Dinner
• Comfort Food
• Cost: $-$$
• Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Options