Local Food With Purpose

Kitchen 49 is a social enterprise of the Red Deer Food Bank.

Every dollar earned through catering, classes, and our food trucks goes directly back into funding our food hub, pantry, and food recovery programs, helping us feed more families in Central Alberta.

From catering and special events to cooking classes, kitchen rentals, and our three food trucks, every service we provide has a purpose. Every booking, every class registration, and every purchase made at one of our food trucks directly supports the work of the Red Deer Food Bank and helps ensure individuals and families in Central Alberta have access to nutritious food and vital support services.

When you choose Kitchen 49, you're not just enjoying a great meal or experience, you're making a meaningful investment in your community.

The Pantry

Three jars of Kitchen 49 spice rubs on a wooden cutting board with various spices, herbs, and coffee beans.

Small-batch spice blends and pantry staples crafted through the Kitchen 49 program. Available for pick-up only. All proceeds from our spice blends go directly back into the Red Deer Food Bank's programs. Buying from us helps fund the Food Hub, the Pantry, and food recovery across Central Alberta.

RDFB.ca is our Kitchen 49 booking site, run by the Red Deer Food Bank.

Food Trucks

A blue food truck with the sign 'The Food Dude' on the side, featuring an open service window and a small counter with condiments and drinks. A person wearing a mask and coat stands nearby.

Our Food Trucks have a variety of options including ice cream, burgers, poutines, and fried foods such as cinnamon donuts, smoked meats & brisket. All proceeds from our food trucks go directly back into the Red Deer Food Bank's programs. Buying from us helps us fund the Food Hub, the Pantry, and food recovery across Central Alberta.

Cooking Classes

People in a kitchen preparing cookies, all wearing aprons, with cookie sheets and baking supplies on the counter.

Hands-on culinary experiences hosted at the Red Deer Food Bank. Each class is led by our chef and includes a full menu of dishes to prepare and enjoy. All proceeds from our cooking classes go directly back into the Red Deer Food Bank's programs. Buying from us helps fund the Food Hub, the Pantry, and food recovery across Central Alberta.

RDFB.ca is our Kitchen 49 booking site, run by the Red Deer Food Bank.

Catering

Four chefs standing in a commercial kitchen, smiling, with copper pots hanging on the wall behind them.

No matter the type of event, our culinary team of Red Seal Chefs wants to help you plan and cater delicious and nourishing meals for your guests. All proceeds from our catering go directly back into the Red Deer Food Bank's programs. Buying from us funds the Food Hub, the Pantry, and food recovery across Central Alberta.

Gather, cook, and connect.

Our private cooking classes are the perfect way to bring teams, families, and friends together for a fun and interactive culinary experience.

Work side-by-side to create a delicious meal, learn new skills from our chefs, and enjoy great food and great company in our professional teaching kitchen.

All proceeds from our catering go directly back into the Red Deer Food Bank's programs. Buying from us fund the Food Hub, the Pantry, and food recovery across Central Alberta.

A clean, modern kitchenette or classroom lab with two long white countertops, each with black faucets and small sinks, and four washing stations with soap bottles. There are kitchen appliances or lab equipment on the far side, a flat screen TV on the back wall, and a wooden floor with white walls. The room has windows and bright ceiling lighting.

Kitchen Rental

Our teaching kitchen is available to rent for parties, cooking classes, corporate cooking, and batch cooking. The kitchen is AHS certified and does require a food safety certified person to be present.

All proceeds from our rentals go directly back into the Red Deer Food Bank's programs. Buying from us funds the Food Hub, the Pantry, and food recovery across Central Alberta.

Interested in booking the kitchen? Contact us to discuss availability and find the rental option that best fits your needs.

Have questions about our culinary services?

Whether you're interested in catering, booking one of our food trucks, registering for a cooking class, or renting our commercial kitchen, Chef William would be happy to help. Contact us today to discuss your needs and learn how Kitchen 49 can bring great food and memorable experiences to your next event. All proceeds from our catering, classes and product sales go directly back into the Red Deer Food Bank's programs. Buying from us funds the Food Hub, the Pantry, and food recovery across Central Alberta.

Chef William Ruehr

chef@reddeerfoodbank.com

403-342-5355