About Us
Our Story
Foundry was founded in 2001 under the name Pacific Restaurant Supply. Beginning as a traditional equipment dealership, we became the local mainstay for hospitality entrepreneurs looking for service they were not getting elsewhere. Our business has always been about these relationships. In fact our clients were the inspiration behind starting a design house within the walls of our first showroom. As we began designing more and more commercial kitchens, the issue then became consistent access to quality custom stainless. This led us to acquire 304 innovations – a local fabrication shop in Port Coquitlam, BC. We expanded the design and fabrication divisions alongside developing innovative project management processes to provide our clients with consistent execution. We decided to cease selling smallwares and tabletop products in 2020 to shift our focus from supplies and devote our energy to commercial kitchen projects. In celebrating our 20 year anniversary, we re-branded in 2021 to Foundry Commercial Kitchens. Allowing us to fully embrace our passion for concept to complete high performance kitchens.
Our Purpose
We believe in forging together bold ideas, good food and great people.
Bold Ideas
We share amongst ourselves and with each of our clients an innate passion for the work we do, and the goals we want to realize. We recognize it takes boldness, grit, guts and perseverance to bring ambitions to life, and spearhead what it takes to make them happen. We truly understand and celebrate those who are bold enough to reach their goals, whatever they are. So we bring our adventurous thinking and problem-solving to the table. We are the catalyst that has the understanding to interpret, the skills to realize, and the competitive drive to exceed ambitions.
Good Food
We’re enthusiastically engaged with the entire industry, so naturally, food is at the heart of our culture. Both in and outside of our workplace. Food nourishes us in so many ways. It’s fuel, sure, but beyond needing it to survive, it’s a creative expression and exploration that engages every one of our senses. We love food when it is comforting and nostalgic as much as when it’s unexpected or experimental. This means we’re eager to set up kitchens and chefs to imagine, create and serve great food of all kinds that brings us together and bonds us.
Great People
We don’t just have client contracts or employees — we take the time to nurture true partnerships with outstanding people, which then become friendships and familial bonds. This comes naturally to us, because we’re truly passionate about “our people”. We spend the time to truly understand them and are inspired by their goals and ambitions. We’re connected with them through our shared devotion to creating something of real value that others can appreciate. We channel our mutual passion into making things that are remarkable and seeing them take off.
Our Team
We are a collection of foodservice professionals passionate about creative concept solutions. From designers, to fabricators to project coordinators. Each team member brings immense value to our process. We are united by the pursuit to help our customers open their doors and create inspiring culinary experiences.
Meet the Leadership Team
Luke Evanow
CEO
Luke has been a visionary and strategic leader at Foundry since 2003. In 2009 he acquired what is now Foundry Stainless Fabrication and in 2012 acquired Pacific Restaurant Supply. Luke continues to play an active role in the vision and strategy of Foundry. He loves getting involved in clients development and helping them deliver on their goals.
Jason Gilron
President
Jason is a veteran of the foodservice and hospitality industry, having worked in a variety of roles over the past 30 years that range from dishwasher to cook to executive chef to culinary consultant. Jason has contributed to the company’s growth since he joined the team in 2008, including key roles in business development, foodservice design & specification, project management, product curation, brand strategy, and company culture.
Foundry Gives Back
As a values based business, we believe in giving back to the community that we are part of. Foundry is proud to support and promote these incredible organizations and community initiatives. We also offer our team full pay during days they volunteer at any community organizations, as well as matching donations to charities our team members support.
Dan’s Legacy – Presenting sponsor of Chef’s in the House
Dan’s Legacy provides trauma-informed and culturally sensitive counselling and life-skills programs to youth at risk in Metro Vancouver. These young people, aged 15 to 25, are at significant risk of overdose, self-harm, homelessness and suicide.
Mission Possible – Impact Sponsor
Mission Possible supports individuals who are challenged with poverty to navigate their journey to a sustainable livelihood. They do this through supporting individuals with employment training and individual coaching in their Employment Readiness Program, and through offering supportive, transitional work opportunities in their social enterprises
Growing Chef’s – LunchLAB Program Support
Growing Chef’s, partnering with Fresh Roots, provides an in-school meal program to offer students and their families delicious, healthy, chef-prepared meals.
Kinbrace – Kinbrace Companion Circle Member
Kinbrace offers housing and integration support to people seeking refugee protection in Canada. Inspiring transformative communities where refugee claimants and Canadians flourish together.
Opportunity International – Corporate Partner
Opportunity International provides access to savings, small business loans, insurance and training to 19.5 million people working their way out of poverty in the developing world. Clients in 30 countries use these financial services to expand businesses, provide for their families, create jobs for their neighbours and build a safety net for the future.
Cities We Service
British Columbia
> Abbotsford Restaurant Equipment
> Burnaby Restaurant Equipment
> Coquitlam Restaurant Equipment
> Kamloops Restaurant Equipment
> Kelowna Restaurant Equipment
> Maple Ridge Restaurant Equipment
> Nanaimo Restaurant Equipment
> North Vancouver Restaurant Equipment
> Prince George Restaurant Equipment
> Surrey Restaurant Equipment
> Vancouver Restaurant Equipment
> Vancouver Island Restaurant Equipment
> West Vancouver Restaurant Equipment
> Whistler Restaurant Equipment
How can we help?
Your kitchen is one-of-a-kind, but it’s likely the challenges you're facing are not. Take a moment to tell us about your equipment, design or stainless needs. We are here to help.
