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
Jason Worsley has spent close to 30 years in commercial stainless and fabrication, building a career that spans the shop floor, layout and design, and sales. He joined Foundry Kitchens nearly a year ago and now leads the stainless division as General Manager, bringing an end-to-end perspective that connects kitchen planning to construction. Jason is … Read more
Carved from rainforest and framed by North Shore Mountains, Capilano Golf and Country Club is a West Coast landmark. A private, Stanley Thompson-designed course with treelined fairways, sculpted bunkers, and long views over Vancouver. For members, the experience goes beyond 18 holes. The clubhouse is part of the lifestyle: a place to prepare, reconnect, and … Read more
Foundry Kitchens is strengthening its Canadian operation by investing in expertise and capacity, countering the industry’s shift toward lower-touch, transactional models. This fully integrated approach ensures clients benefit from cohesive design, precise fabrication, and seamless delivery, resulting in greater project efficiency and quality. This focus is reshaping how Foundry grows. The team expansion across fabrication, … Read more
Matt has spent the past 25 years in the commercial kitchen world, working at the intersection of restaurant equipment, custom stainless steel, and the real-world problem-solving it takes to get kitchens built properly. He joined Foundry more than a year ago and works in sales as a Projects and Accounts Manager. In his role, Matt … Read more
Commercial kitchens seem simple on paper. In practice, they rarely are. Matt Hample, a Projects and Accounts Manager at Foundry Kitchens with 25 years in restaurant equipment and custom stainless, puts it plainly: “With everything GCs manage on a job, the kitchen scope can be easy to underestimate. It’s a specialty with its own rules.” … Read more
Vancouver’s dining scene reached another milestone this October as Sumibiyaki Arashi earned its first Michelin star, while Published on Main successfully maintained its standing among the city’s top restaurants. Both kitchens share a common foundation: each was designed and built by Foundry Kitchens, whose craftsmanship continues to support Vancouver’s most celebrated culinary teams. For Foundry, … Read more
