Who we are

We Don’t Cook. We Nourish.

We Don’t Cook is a chef led practice built on care, intention, and real food.

I believe food is the foundation of energy, clarity, and vitality. I cook to support how you live and feel, using beautiful ingredients, and menus meant to nourish rather than overwhelm.

Whenever possible, I source locally and work with high quality seasonal ingredients. I am mindful about how food is prepared, avoiding industrial seed oils and instead cooking with traditional fats like olive oil and beef tallow when it makes sense. To me, how food is cooked matters just as much as what is on the plate.

My approach is shaped by classical Italian training and time spent studying in Florence, Italy, where food is simple, seasonal, and made with respect for the ingredients and the people eating it.

I also understand that everyone eats differently. Menus can be adapted to support gluten free, dairy free, or refined sugar free needs, always with the same care, flavor, and attention to detail.

We Don’t Cook exists to nourish you from the inside out so you can feel supported, and energized, in your everyday life..

Private chef and catering service, Edmonton, Calgary, Sherwood Park, Jaida Lewis

Catering & Private Chef Services

Experience restaurant quality cuisine in the comfort of your home or event space. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner, a festive holiday celebration, or a corporate gathering, We Don’t Cook brings refined flavours, personalized service, and stress free entertaining straight to your table.

Catering for Every Occasion

  • Holiday Parties: Impress your guests with seasonal favorites, beautifully plated and stress-free.

  • Corporate Events: Professional catering for meetings, staff celebrations, and client dinners.

  • Private Gatherings: Birthdays, anniversaries, and intimate celebrations we handle it all with style and flavour.

  • Meal Planning for Athletes: Nutrient dense, performance focused meals designed to fuel your training and recovery. Our chef-crafted menus balance protein, complex carbs, and essential micronutrients perfect for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone pursuing a healthy, active lifestyle.

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