About Catered Art

Originally just an idea in a young chef’s mind, Catered Art operated as a very small boutique catering company for more than ten years before growing into the company it is today. Incorporated since 2009 and now boasting a full roster of professional staff, servers, apprentices and students, Catered Art is proud to operate amongst the best catering companies in Vancouver and be a leader in our community for cooking with heart.

Using our state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, talented staff and Executive Chef’s 25+ years of experience in the industry, Catered Art has grown into the thriving business it is today. We invite you to come and join us: at the market, at an event, in the kitchen, and at the table. Let’s cook, eat, and enjoy our food, together.

Faces Behind The Food

We are a talented team of professionals and a full-service catering company based in Kitsilano, Vancouver, B.C. At Catered Art, we are proud to serve creative, beautifully presented meals with the best of our region’s locally and seasonally sourced foods.

We are passionate about food and active in our community. We would be happy to consult with you regarding your event, which would include personalized menu and portion guidelines, as well as recommendations regarding staffing, rentals, flowers, decor, and a review of our policies and procedures. We do accommodate special dietary needs and can discuss this with you in a consultation. Our staff is covered by liability insurance. Catered Art collects a 50 percent deposit ahead of your event to secure the date of your event.

Mark Halyk

With more than 25 years of experience in professional kitchens, President and Executive Chef Mark Halyk created Catered Art with a lifelong dream of running his own company. Starting small, with just a few clients in Vancouver’s Kerrisdale area, Chef Mark became known as a talented chef who could pull off any type of special event or party. In 2007, Chef Mark set his sights on growing his company, gathering a team of professionals into what Catered Art is today: a thriving, successful catering company in the competitive market of Vancouver, B.C.

Trained at George Brown College Chef School in Toronto, Ontario, Mark became interested in cooking as a teenager. After working for many years at the flagship Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto, he worked at various restaurants and golf courses in B.C. before he created Catered Art.

Daniel Bruckner

Catered Art’s longtime employee and sous chef, Daniel Bruckner, has 15 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa, Ontario, Daniel worked in Switzerland, as well as with several restaurants and catering companies in Vancouver, B.C., before joining Catered Art. As a busy father to his son Zepherin, Daniel enjoys getting outdoors when he is not in the kitchen.

Laura Barker

With impeccable attention to detail and an eye for stylish flair, Pastry Chef Laura Barker, Catered Art’s resident pastry chef, takes special care with all of our special event cakes and desserts.

Her high level of skill and talent for beautiful decorations made of sugar and flour consistently impress our clients and guests. Trained at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in Baking and Pastry Arts, Laura has extensive experience working in special events and the food and beverage service industry in Vancouver.

Jennifer Halyk

A lifetime food fanatic with an organizational bent, Catred Art Director Jennifer joined her husband, Chef Mark Halyk, in operations for the company in 2008. Beginning with the bookkeeping and eventually taking on all administration, client liaison and marketing, Jennifer also manages advertising and promotions for Catered Art. Trained as a journalist, Jennifer holds degrees from UBC in Vancouver, B.C. and Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario.