Kitchen 49

Great Food with a Greater Purpose

Kitchen 49 is the culinary social enterprise of the Red Deer Food Bank, creating great food and memorable experiences while helping support food security in our community.

From professional catering and food trucks to hands-on culinary classes and freshly prepared food, Kitchen 49 offers a variety of ways to enjoy, learn and connect through food.

What makes Kitchen 49 different is the purpose behind everything we do. Revenue generated through our services and programs goes directly back into supporting the Red Deer Food Bank and its work in our community.

When you choose Kitchen 49, you're choosing great food, local experiences and a meaningful way to give back.

 

Bring People Together Through Food.
Catering

Catering

From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, the Kitchen 49 culinary team is ready to make your event memorable with delicious, professionally prepared food.

Our experienced Red Seal Chefs offer a variety of catering options and can work with you to create a menu that fits your event, guests and budget. Best of all, when you choose Kitchen 49, your event helps support the programs and services of the Red Deer Food Bank.

Weddings

Celebrate your special day with a menu made for you. Our culinary team can create a customized dining experience that reflects your tastes, traditions and vision for your wedding.

Looking for something a little different? Our food trucks can also be booked for outdoor weddings!

Funerals & Memorials

During a difficult time, let us take care of the food. Kitchen 49 offers thoughtful and dependable catering for funerals, memorials and celebrations of life, allowing you to focus on family and those who matter most.

Cultural & Community Events

Food is an important part of culture, tradition and community. Our culinary team enjoys exploring different cuisines and working with clients to develop menus inspired by the traditions and flavours being celebrated.

Corporate Events & Employee Meals

From staff appreciation lunches and business meetings to conferences and company celebrations, Kitchen 49 makes feeding your team easy.

Great food for your guests. Meaningful support for your community

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Take Kitchen 49 on the road!
Food Trucks
Food Trucks

Our food trucks bring their own unique style, flavours and personality to community events, festivals, private gatherings and celebrations throughout Central Alberta.

The Brisket Boys Smoker Trailer

Inspired by classic barbecue and the unmistakable flavour of the smoker, Brisket Boys is all about slow cooking, smoke and hearty BBQ-style food.

Totally Chill Ice Cream Truck

Fun, nostalgic and made for warm days and special occasions. Totally Chill is all about cool treats, sweet flavours and bringing a little extra fun wherever it goes.

The Food Dude

Bold, casual and built around comfort food. The Food Dude serves up the kind of satisfying, crowd-pleasing food that belongs at festivals, celebrations and community events.

Three unique concepts. One great cause. Every booking helps support the Red Deer Food Bank.


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Cook. Learn. Create.
Classes & Rentals

Kitchen 49's fully equipped teaching kitchen is a welcoming and versatile space designed for learning, cooking and bringing people together.

Private Culinary Classes

Looking for a unique group experience? Book a private culinary class for your team, friends, family or special occasion. Choose from one of our available class packages and enjoy a hands-on experience led by the Kitchen 49 culinary team.

Kitchen Rentals

Our teaching kitchen is also available for private rental, including group cooking, batch production and other culinary uses. Rentals include access to our commercial kitchen equipment, cookware and utensils.

As an AHS-certified commercial kitchen, a person with recognized food safety certification must be present during kitchen use.

Rental Pricing

Full Day: $150 (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
Hourly: $40/hour (2-hour minimum
Pricing and availability may vary depending on the date, time and requirements of your booking.

Class Package

Want to know more about Kitchen 49?

Our Kitchen 49 team would love to answer any of our questions!
Email: chef@reddeerfoodbank.com
or Phone: 587-377-2433