Commercial kitchen design asks a lot of a project team. A kitchen may occupy a limited footprint on the plan, but it carries a dense mix of equipment, services, clearances, workflow, custom stainless, ventilation, storage, staff movement, and operational decisions. For architects and designers, the kitchen must also fit within the space’s overall design intent. … Read more
Oriana Vanderboon helps keep Foundry Kitchens moving in the same direction. As vice-president, she works across teams to bring structure to the way projects move through the business. Her role touches sales, design, project management, fabrication and delivery, with a focus on making the work clearer, more connected and easier to manage. Before joining Foundry, … Read more
Expanding into a new country means the kitchen model must travel. Equipment preferences, custom stainless details, service flow, and lessons from previous openings all carry forward. So does the discipline to hold the schedule and the standard, even when the site, the construction team, and the trade network are unfamiliar. Cactus Club Cafe had built … Read more
Brian Zuzartee brings a chef’s perspective to his role as a sales associate at Foundry Kitchens. Before joining the team nearly three years ago, he spent more than two decades in professional kitchens, including restaurant openings, regional operations and chef leadership roles across Canada. Today, Brian helps clients think through equipment, workflow, budget and functionality, … Read more
Inside the Fan Tent washrooms at the PNE Amphitheatre, four communal stainless-steel sinks wrap around structural columns. Each is three-sided, custom-fabricated, and built for heavy public use. Foundry designed, fabricated, and installed the project, subcontracted through Towne Millwork, with coordination across EllisDon and the site team. While the overall project concept was clear, the transition … Read more
Time Out Market brings Vancouver’s culinary talent to one destination. Opened in May 2026 at Oakridge Park, it anchors a major redevelopment that blends retail, housing, parks, and culture. Inside, the space features 18 independent kiosks, three bars, a coffee concept, and essential back-of-house support, all delivered within an active construction environment. Foundry supported the … Read more
Since 2019, Mitch Webb has worked at Foundry Kitchens and brings over a decade of experience in commercial kitchen installation. As Install Services Lead, he manages Foundry’s install team while coordinating with project managers, the shop, equipment delivery, trades, and contractors to keep projects moving smoothly from planning through installation. With years of hands-on experience … Read more
At Marine Drive Golf Club, the walk-in cooler was more than just a renovation detail. It was a key factor in improving kitchen efficiency, workflow, and storage capacity in the new space. The club’s existing cold storage setup was no longer working well for the kitchen. Capacity was limited, and storage was spread across two … Read more
The 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards gathered chefs, owners, operators and hospitality teams who drive culinary innovation in Vancouver and beyond. For Foundry Kitchens, this year’s awards carried a special kind of pride. Foundry served as a Silver sponsor for the May 4th awards program, with Brian Zuzartee, sales associate at Foundry, attending and presenting … Read more
Dara Nel-McIntosh has been with Foundry Kitchens for nearly seven years and has worked in commercial kitchen design since 2013. With a background in architectural technology, which covers building systems, construction methods, and materials, and experience in both design and project coordination, she brings a practical mindset to every project, with a close eye on … Read more
