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The Lazy Gourmet

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Celebrating over 40 years of Extraordinary Hospitality and West Coast Style For more information about The Lazy Gourmet, please visit www.lazygourmet.ca.

Founded in 1979 by Susan Mendelson, The Lazy Gourmet is one of Vancouver’s first catering companies. It specializes in truly contagious hospitality while showcasing the finest local ingredients and outstanding quality our region has to offer. Services encompass everything from morning baking, event planning, to fully produced sit down dinners for 800 and more.

10/19/2026

Catering is what we do. Hospitality is what defines us.

For more than 45 years, The Lazy Gourmet has created chef-driven experiences across Vancouver, from intimate dinners at home to events serving thousands.

Made for the people we serve, one gathering at a time.

10/16/2026

🍫 The finishing touch that turns dessert into an occasion.

We're sharing Susan Mendelson's fudge sauce recipe so you can bring a little piece of The Lazy Gourmet home.

Save this one for your next dessert at home.

10/14/2026

What makes a salad worth remembering?

Something crisp, something sweet, something sharp, and a dressing chosen to match. It's the details that turn a side dish into the reason people ask for the recipe.

Simple, and done with care.

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving.

Grateful for the tables we get to be part of, and for the people who gather around them. Wishing you a warm, delicious weekend with the people you love.

10/09/2026

The first bite sets the tone for the evening.

Our appetizers are designed to start the conversation, with a few small details that make each one worth pausing for.

Remembered long after the last tray.

10/08/2026

Everyone in the room counts.

Guests, hosts, and the staff serving them. Susan Mendelson shares why a party feels effortless when all of them are enjoying themselves.

Watch to hear the secret to an unforgettable event.

10/02/2026

Fresh, local, and rooted in the West Coast.

Our seasonal menus feature long-time client favourites alongside new items, built on sustainable ingredients and shaped around your event by our planners.

Let's build a menu around your next event.

09/30/2026

Every celebration deserves a centrepiece.

From birthdays and weddings to milestone moments and just-because gatherings, a beautiful cake has a way of bringing people together.

Thoughtfully crafted, carefully finished, and made to be shared, because some of life's sweetest memories begin around the table.

09/28/2026

A legacy is never built alone.

Nearly 50 years after founding The Lazy Gourmet, Susan reflects on the challenges, relationships, and shared commitment behind the journey.

Different decades. Countless celebrations. One enduring belief: exceptional hospitality begins with people.

Watch Susan share the story in her own words.

Address

1545 West 3rd Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V6J1N5

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.lazygourmet.ca/

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