Catie's Hot Dilled Beans

Catie's Hot Dilled Beans Catie's is an artisan food company. We produce pickles, pepper jellies, salsa and fruit jams & preserves, pickled eggs and seasonal fresh bean dips.

We are located in a beautiful forested property a few minutes from Qualicum Beach and feature the Pickle Shop and an Art Gallery.

Late-season green beans grown just a few kilometers from our kitchen. Thank you, Keenu’s Farm
10/05/2026

Late-season green beans grown just a few kilometers from our kitchen.
Thank you, Keenu’s Farm

The vibrant Jimmy Nardello heirloom pepper season has officially arrived in our kitchen.This connection was originally "...
09/18/2026

The vibrant Jimmy Nardello heirloom pepper season has officially arrived in our kitchen.

This connection was originally "cultivated" right over the market tables at the QB Farmers Market, where Jon and Erin from Fierce Love Farm first introduced me to these divine peppers and shared their incredible history.

The story behind them is beautiful—the seeds were originally carried across the ocean from southern Italy in 1887 by a mother named Angela Nardello to preserve her family’s heritage.We deeply cherish our local farms and growers who do the hard work of keeping these unique heritage varieties alive on Vancouver Island. The raw harvest is on the counter, and it is a privilege to carry their story forward into our kitchen.

Our kitchen lead, Makayla, is an incredibly talented home baker, and the judges at the Lighthouse Country Fall Fair agre...
09/13/2026

Our kitchen lead, Makayla, is an incredibly talented home baker, and the judges at the Lighthouse Country Fall Fair agree.
She entered her traditional Linzer cookies into the Baking Section, and we are so proud to share that she took home a well-deserved 1st place blue ribbon.
The Fall Fair is such a special part of our local tradition, and it’s wonderful to see one of our own recognized for her personal craft. Swipe to the next slide to get a closer look at her cookie perfection!
Please join us in congratulating Makayla in the comments below.

People often ask us what the secret is to a perfectly crisp pickle. 🥒🥒While a good brine matters, a huge part of it come...
09/04/2026

People often ask us what the secret is to a perfectly crisp pickle. 🥒🥒

While a good brine matters, a huge part of it comes down to how the jar is packed.

Swipe through to see how we hand-fit every cucumber and tuck the fresh dill sprigs tightly into place. Packing them snugly keeps the vegetables fully submerged in the brine so they stay crisp and flavorful from the top of the jar all the way to the bottom.

No factory machines—just steady hands and a lot of patience right here in Qualicum Beach.

If you're looking to stock your pantry or need a local addition to your weekend platters, our shop is always open Thurs-Sat 9-5 and the Pickle Shack QB Farmers Market every Saturday.

Drop your kitchen questions below, or stop by for a chat if you're in the neighborhood!

Thank you, Parksville, for another unforgettable summer under the evening sun! Now that Craig Street has quietly transfo...
08/27/2026

Thank you, Parksville, for another unforgettable summer under the evening sun!

Now that Craig Street has quietly transformed back into its regular daytime rhythm after our final Tuesday night together, we want to send a simple, heartfelt thank you to Market Coordinator Rosalynn, the incredible team of volunteers, and the Parksville Chamber for their tireless work making this massive weekly street takeover seamless.

A special thank you goes out to the permanent downtown Craig Street businesses who graciously share their storefronts, sidewalks, and neighborhood spirit with all of us every single week. To our amazing fellow vendors—it has been a true honor to stand alongside you all season.

What we will miss the most is the beautiful, raw essence of these summer nights. Seeing folks show up straight from a day at the beach with sand on their feet, neighbors stopping by after a long shift at work, and little ones running around with melting ice cream on their faces. Meeting visitors from far and wide who make the Pickle Shack a returning tradition each season is the ultimate reward for everything we do.

Thank you for a fabulous season! 😊

08/17/2026

Thank you, Victoria, for an unforgettable weekend!

To everyone who showed up and lined up at the Pickle Shack to share a love for small-batch craftsmanship, we are completely grateful for your incredible welcome.

A sincere thank you to the founders of Picklefest™ and their hard-working event team for organizing such a wonderful celebration, and to Phillips Brewing Co. for providing the perfect backyard venue. It was a true pleasure to stand alongside so many fantastic makers in the community.

Victoria, we can’t wait to see you at the gates again next summer! 🥒🍻

Did you know we offer a full lineup of classic, mild, and tangy favourites? While our signature dills get plenty of atte...
08/13/2026

Did you know we offer a full lineup of classic, mild, and tangy favourites?

While our signature dills get plenty of attention, we absolutely love creating traditional, old-fashioned flavour profiles built for pure, crisp crunch and bright savory accents.

A few of the classics:
🥒 Mom’s Original Recipe Dill Pickles
(Our #1 Island favourite)
🥦Pickled Cauliflower
(Tangy, ultra-crunchy bread-and-butter style)
🧅 Bread & Butter Pickles
(Thick-cut, tangy, and deeply crunchy)
🫜 Pickled Beets
(A bright-flavoured, old-fashioned classic)
🧄 Pickled Garlic Scapes
(Mildly savory and perfectly crisp)
🍷 Artisan Balsamic Figs
(Rich, deep, and elegant)

Whether you are building an elegant weekend entertaining board or packing a family picnic basket under the summer sun, we have something delicious for every palate.

Victoria ticket holders, get your market bags ready! We are loading up all of these artisan favourites for Picklefest™ this Saturday. See you bright and early at Phillips Brewing Co.

VIP Exclusive! 🥚✨We are officially slicing and serving our fresh Pickled Eggs live on-site for the early VIP ticket hold...
08/10/2026

VIP Exclusive! 🥚✨
We are officially slicing and serving our fresh Pickled Eggs live on-site for the early VIP ticket holders at Picklefest™!

We source our premium eggs directly from Springford Farm, pickling them in small batches with jalapeño, fresh herbs, and whole spices. The result is a beautifully tender egg white with a remarkably rich, velvety, and creamy yolk that completely redefines traditional preservation.

How to enjoy them:
These are built for pure culinary fun. Slice them thick over fresh backyard summer salad greens, balance them onto rustic whole-grain crackers with fresh dill for an effortless patio appetizer, or simply enjoy them whole alongside an ice-cold craft b**r at Phillips Brewing Co..

Victoria ticket holders, the countdown is on!
Come find the Pickle Shack early on August 15th to grab a fresh slice before we sell out! 🥒🍻

Freshly sliced and built for summer flavor! 🌶️☀️The kitchen counters are covered in a beautiful mountain of deep green e...
08/07/2026

Freshly sliced and built for summer flavor! 🌶️☀️The kitchen counters are covered in a beautiful mountain of deep green emeralds this week!
We are processing a ultra-vibrant run of our Pickled Jalapeños specifically for the upcoming Victoria crowd Picklefest™
For us, small-batch food craftsmanship is all about honoring the natural, crisp snap of the harvest. Every single jar delivers a clean, beautifully balanced heat that instantly wakes up your favorite summer dishes and adds a splash of vibrant color to the table.
How to enjoy them: These are made for casual backyard fun. They are the perfect punchy partner beside a jar of Catie's Salsa on a chip platter, tucked into a hot grilled cheddar burger, layered high onto a weekend nacho plate, or floated right on top of a refreshing afternoon Caesar.Victoria ticket holders, the countdown is sitting at just 8 days! Come track down the Pickle Shack at Phillips Brewing Co. on August 15th to stock your summer pantry shelves!

Crafted by hand. Never rushed. There is a simple reason our signature Hot Dilled Beans have earned a legendary reputatio...
08/06/2026

Crafted by hand. Never rushed.

There is a simple reason our signature Hot Dilled Beans have earned a legendary reputation across Vancouver Island over the decades. It comes down to real-food preservation, local fields, and uncompromised kitchen craftsmanship. Every single jar that comes off our counter is built with intention.
We start with a hand-selected bed of aromatic garlic cloves and fiery chili flakes, pairing them with a bold, dill-forward flavour profile that includes our secret mix of whole spices. Each crisp green bean is then packed tightly by weight into the glass.
While our local retail shelves are currently waiting on the next warehouse cure, we have tucked away an exclusive, private reserve of freshly cured cases specifically for the big tour stop at Phillips Brewing Co. on August 15th for the sold event Picklefest™!
How to enjoy them: No complicated recipes required. These fiery spears are best enjoyed ice-cold, snapped straight out of the jar while walking the festival grounds, or stood tall to elevate your weekend backyard Caesar. Ticket holders, come find the Pickle Shack early to secure your jars of these tasty morsels before the crates are cleared out! 🥒🍻

Address

2005 Dorman Road
Qualicum Beach, BC

Opening Hours

Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12509275194

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