"Upscale Gourmet Comfort Food For Any Occasion"

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Chef Assu

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Food has always been a passion of Chef Assu. Culinary experimentation has been a hobby of hers for over two decades. However, it was not until she left the corporate world behind in Vancouver and moved to Campbell River that she had the opportunity to truly put her passion to the test.

In 2017 while Chef Assu was a stay-at-home mother of

In 2017 while Chef Assu was a stay-at-home mother of three young children she created and implemented a volunteer based meal program for the We Wai Kai Nation called EATS for Elders, personally volunteering 30 hours per month to make 150 meals which were provided on a bi-monthly basis for a period of 3 years to seniors residing on the Quinsam and Cape Mudge Indian Reserves. This volunteer program was extremely successful and allowed Chef Assu to transition from being a stay-at-home mother and part time volunteer to the full time operation of her culinary business.

Chef Assu is Food Safe Certified, possesses a City of Campbell River Business Licence and has a Commercial Insurance Policy through Lloyd's Underwriters.

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Our goal is to ensure that our clients are completely satisfied and are excited to continue using the services of The Good Wife Gourmet so we encourage our clients to keep in touch with us. We love to receive feedback and photographs from events we are privileged to prepare food at. Just scroll down to our Contact Us section and let us

Please check back often to find our latest creations and view weekly updates in our "Culinary Trials - This Week's Favourite" section.

Also, please be sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram under #goodwifegourmet where Chef Assu posts weekly photographs of personal meals she prepares for her family and friends while she is "recipe testing" from the comfort of her home, and also photographs of the food we freshly prepare for our clients at their venues and events.

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How It Works

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How It Works

The Good Wife Gourmet provides Personal Chef Services and Event Servers at your venue of choice, (all with current Food Safe Certificates), where our team prepares your course selections according to your timing requirements, live, on site allowing you a stressless day so that you and your guests can enjoy an elevated dining experience. We offer customized menus for anniversaries, birthdays, corporate events, engagements, galas, holiday parties, showers and weddings and have experience with groups ranging from 10 - 400 people. We also offer drop off lunch catering services including salads, sandwiches & soups.

Our ethnically diverse team is able to prepare a large variety of items including upscale comfort foods, canapés, baked goods, desserts, dairy free items, low carb options, gluten free, keto and beyond.

We pride ourselves on the fact that all of our dishes are made with premium grade fresh ingredients and fresh herbs whenever seasonally available. We do not use fillers and we even make our own spice blends and salad dressings from scratch!

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Personal Chef Services

A Glance at Some of the Courses We Make

At The Good Wife Gourmet we don't post a set list of available menu items because each client has unique tastes, as such we prefer to work with each client to create a personalized custom menu. We specialize in the art of walk around service of canapés, informal tapas events and buffets. Inquire to view our most recent selection of canapés. See "Chef Assu's Photo Gallery" for more courses.

Caesar Salad & Cheese Crisps

Crisp organic romaine lettuce tossed in our signature Greek yogurt, fresh grated Parmesan & fresh squeezed lime juice dressing served with oven baked aged cheddar, Parmesan & wood smoked bacon crisps (jalapeño optional)

Red Potato & Wood Smoked Bacon Salad

Red potatoes, loads of wood smoked bacon, green bell pepper, celery, yellow onions, grainy Dijon, mayonnaise, fresh herbs & spices

Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup

Sautéed butternut squash, sweet potatoes and onions blended with Fuji apples, chicken stock, honey, fresh cracked pepper, sea salt, cinnamon, mace, nutmeg & heavy cream

Creamy Tomato Parmesan Soup

San Marzano tomatoes (San Marzano tomatoes have relatively few seeds and are sweeter and much less acidic than other tomato varieties), your choice of chicken or vegetable stock, fresh crushed garlic, onions, fresh herbs and cream then blended to an almost smooth texture, topped with freshly grated Grana Padano Parmesan and a twist of fresh cracked pepper

Seafood Chowder

Local sockeye salmon, halibut, ling cod, snapper, yellow eye & spot prawns with wood smoked bacon, onions, fresh crushed garlic, seafood stock, milk, heavy cream, lemon zest, herbs & spices

Egg Salad Sandwiches

Free run eggs, mayonnaise, scallions, Hungarian paprika, sea salt & fresh cracked pepper, served on medium rye bread

Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Oven roasted shredded free run chicken, celery, onions, red seedless grapes, diced pecans, mayonnaise, Dijon, our secret sauce, fresh dill & herbs, sea salt & fresh cracked pepper, served on brown bread

Sockeye Salmon Sandwiches

St. Jean's sockeye blended with mayonnaise, Dijon, finely diced red onion, celery, capers, fresh dill, fresh parsley, fresh squeezed lemon juice, sea salt & pepper, served on white bread

Fruit Bruschetta

Toasted French baguette with peppercorn chèvre, diced strawberry & nectarine salsa, rosemary balsamic reduction & fresh basil shreds

Meatballs in Marinara

Meatballs with diced onions, herbed breadcrumbs, fresh crushed garlic, free run eggs, house sauce, minced fresh parsley, sea salt & pepper, served dipped in marinara sauce, topped with fresh grated Parmesan, served in a bite sized spoon

Apricot, Sriracha & Ginger Glazed Meatballs

Baked turkey meatballs with herbed breadcrumbs, green onions, hoisin sauce, free run eggs, fresh crushed garlic, grated ginger root, sesame oil, sea salt & fresh cracked pepper, served in a sticky apricot jam, soy sauce, fresh squeezed lime juice, Sriracha, fresh crushed garlic, ginger root & sesame oil sauce, served in a bite sized spoon

Thai Red Curry Devilled Eggs

Free run eggs blended with mayonnaise, mild Thai red curry paste, sea salt & poppy seeds topped with fresh dill clippings, paprika sprinkle & lime zest (topped with tobiko upon request)

Spot Prawn Ceviche

Spot prawn segments, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion, cilantro, Serrano chili, a medley of fresh squeezed lemon, lime & navel orange juice, sea salt & fresh cracked pepper served in bite sized corn tortilla scoops (salmon can be substituted for prawns)

Charcuterie Board

An assortment of Tuscany ham, mild pepperoni bites, garlic roast beef, various salamis and pâté served with dill pickles, cornichons, various olives, artisanal crackers and a variety of cheeses including aged cheddar, boursin, mild gouda, jalapeño havarti and Parmesan (blue and others cheese varietals available upon request) with almonds, pecans, locally produced fruit jellies, grainy Dijon and seasonal fruit garnish

Fancy Corn on the Cob

Chilliwack corn with the husk pulled back and tied in a knot, barbecue seared, brushed with our signature basil & red wine vinaigrette (not pesto), sprinkled with fresh grated Parmesan (please note this item is subject to seasonal availability)

Caprese Chicken

Free run chicken breast sliced in half, brushed with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkled with our blend of Italian herbs, then oven baked, topped with bocconcini cheese, our signature basil & red wine vinaigrette (not pesto), vine ripened tomato slice, shredded fresh basil & finished with rosemary garlic balsamic drizzle

Maple Balsamic Chicken

Oven baked, juicy free run chicken drumsticks in our pure maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, honey, extra virgin olive oil, grainy Dijon, fresh squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, rosemary & thyme marinade

Lavender Chicken

Oven baked free run bone-in, skin-on chicken in an extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, dried Cortes Island lavender, honey, sea salt & thyme marinade

Tequila Lime Zest Salmon

Local sockeye salmon or Atlantic salmon in an extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lime juice, lime zest, tequila, honey, fresh crushed garlic, Serrano chili, diced parsley & cilantro marinade, topped with thinly sliced lime, barbecued to a perfect medium-well

Lemon Maple Salmon

Local sockeye salmon or Atlantic salmon in an extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, balsamic vinegar, grainy Dijon, fresh crushed garlic, seas salt & fresh cracked pepper marinade, topped with thinly sliced lemon, barbecued to a perfect medium well

Pork Back Ribs

A full rack of of pork back ribs rubbed with seasoning salt & fresh cracked pepper, oven steam baked for 3 hours with fresh rosemary sprigs, then coated with our signature barbecue sauce and barbecued until sticky

Beef Tenderloin & Red Wine Sauce

AAA Alberta beef tenderloin rubbed with kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper, pan seared until well browned, then oven baked until medium rare, topped with red wine sauce composed of butter, finely chopped shallots, beef stock, Josh Cabernet Sauvignon, fresh thyme sprigs, brown sugar & fresh cracked pepper

Apple Cranberry Crisp

Warm oven baked Fuji apple chunks, local crimson queen cranberries & diced pecans topped with a buttery crisp layer of oats & brown sugar, served with optional vanilla ice cream

Lavender Honey Posset

Cortes Island lavender steeped in warm heavy cream & honey, blended with tea, fresh squeezed lemon & lime juice, chilled overnight, topped with dehydrated lavender flowers

Cranberry Orange Zest Bars

The perfect light semi-sweet dessert, a blend between cookie and cake, with flour, free run eggs, a little bit of sugar, pure vanilla extract, orange zest, local crimson queen cranberries (pecans added upon request)

Dessert by Darion

One of our team members, Darion, bakes the best cheesecakes to ever grace the face of this earth, all of which are made with natural ingredients such as real vanilla bean, real chocolate ganache, Philadelphia cream cheese, liqueurs, etc. and they are impeccably decorated...she even loves to create custom cakes upon request, perfect for any occasion

References

We at The Good Wife Gourmet believe that our success level is measured by the level of satisfaction of our clientele. Our references are therefore our accolades. We are thankful to have such an extensive clientele and have the utmost gratitude for their continued support and lovely references.

Denise Mitchell Interiors

We were genuinely thrilled by both the quality of the food, the service, and the professionalism of Amber and her team for our holiday/year end party this year. I would highly recommend her services and was very pleased with her willingness to work on customizing the menu for all of our staff - no matter what the specialty needs.

We look forward to working with The Good Wife Gourmet again!

~ Denise Mitchell

Janice Sewell

Amber, you and your assistant Darion did an OUTSTANDING job of both events, but the early birthday dinner was over the top. Dealing with you was so easy, and when changing it up you were so accommodating! You definitely know how to cater to your clients and your food is sooo good! All 22 guests will be talking about you for a long time. You really are the grill master and the marinade on those ribeye was amazing! Would highly recommend you and your team!

Thank you Amber Assu!

~ Janice Sewell

Steve Marshall Auto Group

I first used Amber for family functions.

Through my business we hired Amber for smaller functions in the beginning but in the past year our numbers have grown. Just recently she prepared a meal for 250 guests at our Annual Christmas Party.

The food was well planned out and there was a lot of options for my staff. The food was delicious, hot and she stayed on budget. I will continue to work with The Good Wife Gourmet, she's my first choice when it comes to catering!

~ Karl Ebdrup

Brenda & Rick Schmidt

We had the pleasure of hiring Amber and her staff to cater a party of 85 guests at our home.

The food was not only delicious, it was not the usual fare. Items such as the fried cheese were to die for, one guest said "whose idea was that" as he was on his way back for seconds!

When The Good Wife Gourmet finished the evening they left the kitchen as if they have never been there! As party host, this was totally amazing and much appreciated.

We will definitely hire them again.

~ Brenda & Rick Schmidt

*Due to a limited number of alphabetical characters per region of text, excerpts of references have been used and full reference letters are available for review upon request

We are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions whenever reasonably possible. Please advise us of any dietary restrictions prior to finalizing your menu. Payment: We accept cash, Etransfer & company cheques.

Mon.	11:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
Tue.	11:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
Wed.	11:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
Thu.	11:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
Fri.	11:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
Sat.	10:00 a.m. – 02:00 p.m.
Sun.	Closed

"Upscale Gourmet Comfort Food For Any Occasion"

"Upscale Gourmet Comfort Food For Any Occasion"

About Us

Chef Assu

Stay Connected

Stay Connected

Stay Connected

Stay Connected

Stay Connected

How It Works

Stay Connected

How It Works

Culinary Trials - This Week's Favourite:

Personal Chef Services

A Glance at Some of the Courses We Make

Caesar Salad & Cheese Crisps

Red Potato & Wood Smoked Bacon Salad

Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup

Creamy Tomato Parmesan Soup

Seafood Chowder

Egg Salad Sandwiches

Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Sockeye Salmon Sandwiches

Fruit Bruschetta

Meatballs in Marinara

Apricot, Sriracha & Ginger Glazed Meatballs

Thai Red Curry Devilled Eggs

Spot Prawn Ceviche

Charcuterie Board

Fancy Corn on the Cob

Caprese Chicken

Maple Balsamic Chicken

Lavender Chicken

Tequila Lime Zest Salmon

Lemon Maple Salmon

Pork Back Ribs

Beef Tenderloin & Red Wine Sauce

Apple Cranberry Crisp

Lavender Honey Posset

Cranberry Orange Zest Bars

Dessert by Darion

Consultation

References

Denise Mitchell Interiors

Janice Sewell

Steve Marshall Auto Group

Brenda & Rick Schmidt

Chef Assu's Photo Gallery

Dessert by Darion Photo Gallery

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