All-in-One Party Shop
Whether you are planning a small dinner party for 12 or a lavish wedding for 500 guests, All in One Party Shop can help you create a memorable event. Their staff work with decorators, event planners, caterers, businesses and individuals to bring together specially selected ideas that will impress your guests.
Telephone: 250 338-6678
Location: 2342 Rosewall Crescent, Courtenay, BC
Website: www.allin1partyshop.com
Email: allin1partyshop@shaw.ca

Amys Asian Food
A delight for the senses, Amys has everything from spices to ready to eat food.
Telephone: 250.286.0595
Location: 480 13th Ave, Campbell River

Beyond the Kitchen Door
Beyond the Kitchen Door is a cook's paradise with an unsurpassed selection of name-brand kitchenware for novice cooks, professional chefs and everyone in between. Discover a world of great gadgets, gourmet foods, quality tools, cookware, dishware and much more.
Telephone: 250 338-4404
Location: 274B 5th Street, Courtenay, BC
Email: beyondthekitchendoor@shaw.ca

Butchers Block
From local pork to fresh smoked pepperoni, and everything in between. The only place to go for quality custom meat.
Telephone: 250.338.1412
Location: 319 4th street, Courtenay BC

Campbell River Restaurant Supply
This warehouse style store offers restaurant quality ingredients, dishes and equipment. Worth the drive to Campbell River.
Telephone: 1-800-663-2298
Location: 851-13th Avenue Campbell River, BC
Email: crrs@telus.net

Coombs Old Country Market
Spend a day shopping for international foods, imported gifts and in-store baked goods. There is also a restaurant, a deli and fresh produce, all under the roof of the recently renovated market.
Telephone: 250 248-6272
Location: Coombs, BC
Website: www.oldcountrymarket.com
Email: ocm@bcsupernet.com

Gourmet Warehouse
The gourmet warehouse features hard to find and quality ingredients, often priced far below similar products found at other food shops. Open 7 days a week.
Telephone: 1-604-253-3022
Location: 1340 East Hastings, Vancouver
Website: www.gourmetwarehouse.ca
Email: service@gourmetwarehouse.ca

Krylea Creative Solutions
Event Designers Daniel & Christina Leaman are a full service special event decorating company for weddings, private parties, seasonal events and corporate functions. Canopies, complete venue transformations, custom ceiling work, venue lighting & backdrops, full floral services and customized floor plans.
Telephone: 250 338 1210
Location:Courtenay BC
Website: www.kcsevents.com
Email: kcsonline@gmail.com

Natural Pastures Cheese
Truly a destination if you love cheese in any way….. locally made with wonderful flavours.
Telephone: 250.334.4422
Location: 635 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay
www.naturalpastures.com

Rhodos Coffee Roasting
A local small scale roasting company in the heart of the Valley
Telephone: 250.338.5592
Location: 364 8th Street Unit 106 Courtenay, BC
www.rhodoscoffee.com

Runges Fine Foods & Delicatessen
A selection of imported deli products and gourmet ingredients
from Europe.
Telephone: 250 338-8621
Location: 307 4th St, Courtenay, BC


Favorite Books

Culinary Artistry
By Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page
An insightful look into the restaurant business with a great ingredient pairing section.

The Good Stuff
By Helen Witty
Covers everything from sausage making, baked items and unique sauces.


Favorite Websites

Epicurious
www.epicurious.com
Recipes, information and a lot more…..

BBC Food
www.bbc.co.uk/food/in_season
Seasonal food listings and recipes - comparable to B.C. produce and climate.

BC Specialty Food Directory
www.ssfpa.net/bcsfd
Web-based resource for local food suppliers.

Martha Stewart
www.marthastewart.com
A source of table decorating advice and recipes for every occasion.


Web Site Photo Credits

McKinnon Photography
Award winning photographer, Karen McKinnon, of McKinnon Photography is known in the Comox Valley for her ability to capture the beauty and spirit of her clients, whether photographing weddings, children or families.
Telephone: 250 890-9222
Location: Courtenay / Comox BC
Website: www.mckinnonphotography.com
Email: info@mckinnonphotography.com

Christine Buchholz Photography
Telephone: 250-926-0559