From Charlie is built on the belief that food brings people home

—to themselves, and to each other.

From Charlie is a west coast food project rooted in the belief that a good meal is never just a meal—it’s an offering, a gathering place, a way to make meaning.

Founded by Charlie Friesen, a chef, baker, and writer raised in a big, boisterous family, From Charlie draws on traditions of abundance and togetherness. Whether she’s catering a wedding in Whistler or hosting a private dinner in Vancouver, Charlie’s approach is always the same: ingredient-led and lovingly prepared.

Her cooking is inspired by the landscapes she calls home—the forests, the shorelines, the backyard gardens—and shaped by seasonal rhythms. A trained sourdough baker, Charlie often anchors her meals around bread: warm, crackling loaves that invite people to slow down and connect.

From Charlie offers catering for weddings, corporate events, and intimate dinner parties. We think of ourselves less as service providers and more as co-hosts: the kind who set the tone, smooth the edges, and make sure your guests feel genuinely welcomed.

We bring people together through food—beautiful, generous, and unfussy—and we believe in the power of shared meals to nourish far more than just hunger.

Based in Vancouver and the Sea to Sky, and available wherever you gather.

We’re also open to collaborations, recipe development, and food-focused consulting.

Get in touch @foodfromcharlie@gmail.com

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An assortment of gourmet snacks on a wooden table, including challah bread, a bowl of popcorn, mussels on a silver platter, colorful carrots, beet hummus, grapes, and olives.
A plate of chips with prosciutto and grated cheese, and a tray of canapés with anchovies and creamy topping, displayed on a wooden table.
A tray of buratta with sliced peaches, tomatoes, and a central cheese spread, on a table with a teal wavy pattern. A hand holding a glass of pink beverage is visible.
Plates of sliced sourdough bread, whipped butter, and scallops with corn butter and peas on a wooden table.
Decorated cake with passion fruit, rhubarb, flowers on white plate.
Braided bread loaf with butter and cream cheese spreads on a lace-covered table, with a small red glass jar nearby.
Colorful vegetable platter with yellow and orange carrots, red bell peppers, radishes, snap peas, cucumber slices, and broccolini, arranged around a bowl of hummus, garnished with herbs.
A person holds a decorated cake with layers of olive oil, pistachio dacquoise, and yuzu curd. The cake is topped with candied sumo citrus, vanilla bean buttercream, flowers, and candles.
Plated appetizers featuring cheddar, blue cheese, quince, pistachio bites, and smoky paprika chips with ahi tuna, crème fraîche, and chive, displayed on a table.
Decorative table setting with floral arrangements and plated desserts in a modern dining area.
Appetizers on silver tray, potato chips topped with cream mixture and herbs, with sliced bread.
A dessert table with a tart topped with whipped cream, orange slices, and a sparkler. Several lit candles are on the tart. There are drink glasses and bottles in the background. Handwritten notes are visible on the table.