Culinary Insights

Hey there, I’m Dipesh! Join me as I take you through a day in my life as the Catering Chef at urban element! BUT FIRST…COFFEE! On a typical day, I wake up around 6:00 AM, make a latte, put on a...

  1. LOCALLY-SOURCED, DELICIOUS FOOD We’re proud to partner with local farmers and producers in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. By sourcing our ingredients as locally as possible and following the seasons, we're able to ensure that the culinary creations we offer...

At Urban Element, we’re passionate about food and entertaining, and we offer a variety of in-home catering formats to help you relax and enjoy your next family visit!

 Over the years, we’ve seen culinary wedding trends come and go, but one thing remains – the menu on your special day should not only taste good, but also reflect who you are as a couple, and meet the dietary needs of you and your guests. Here are 5 ideas for how to personalize your wedding menu:

We asked our in-house chefs to share practical tips that have saved them time and time again so that you can channel your inner chef and streamline your home cooking. 

Nothing brings people together like food, so when it comes to your next team-building event, we recommend inviting your team into the kitchen. Not only is culinary team-building fun, but it’s also a very effective way to bond your team,...

Planning a wedding can be fun, exciting, and let's be honest – overwhelming! Over the past two decades, we've had the privilege of planning and catering weddings for many special couples. We've seen trends come and go, developed partnerships with...

This fall on Instagram, we featured six passionate local farmers and producers who we source our ingredients from to create the freshest, tastiest, seasonal menus for our clients. In case you missed it, take a moment to visit our Instagram...

Hi everyone, I’m Félix, urban element's resident pastry chef. Welcome to the UE pastry kitchen! On a typical day, I arrive at the urban element production kitchen at 7:00 a.m. just after I drop my fiancé Liam off at his...