About Us

Creative Gourmet was started by selling their delectable squares at a Farmers Market in a small city in Alberta.  By connecting with the community their catering service was soon in demand.

Successfully Catering from 2 people and up including Cocktail Parties and Wedding Receptions for over 400 people. 

Now living in Hammonds Plains, with a separate Production Kitchen in their home, Creative Gourmet, is ready to start building their clientele.  

Local Businesses Serving our Creative Gourmet:

Picture5229 St. Margaret's Bay Road, Upper Tantallon

Mariposa
Natural Market

Now Stocking:

Vegetable Wraps
Quinoa Salad
Beef Lasagnes
Curry Chicken
Pot Pies
Picture
5110 St. Margaret's Bay Road, Upper Tantallon
Rebel Space
Indoor Playground and Cafe

Now Serving:

Banana Bread
Decorative Cupcakes
Pumpkin Squares
Beef Lasagne
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Business Atributes:
  • Incorporated Since 2006
  • Inspected Production Kitchen by Dept. of Agriculture for Food Establishment Permit
  • Registered Public Water Supply with Province of Nova Scotia
  • All Kitchen Employees have Current Food Handlers Certificates
  • Chef Alliance Member Since 2011
  • St. Margarets Bay Chamber of Commerce Member Since 2013
  • Hammonds Plains and Area Business Association Member Since 2013



A Little about Lyle and Laura Kennedy . . . .  .

PictureChef Lyle Kennedy
*  Started cooking in his family's cafeteria style restaurant at age of 13
*  Enrolled in Chefs Apprenticeship in Grade 10 through High school
*  Transferred apprenticeship to Calgary, Alberta under
Culinary Team Canada Member Chef Yoshi Chubachi in 1998
*  Gold Medal in Culinary Arts Competition in 1999
*  Participated in Culinary Exchange to Paris, France in 2000
*  Finished Apprenticeship and became Certified in 2001 at age of 21.
*  Held Chef Saucier Positions in Fine Dining Establishments
*  Banquet and Sous Chef Positions in Alberta Hotels.
*  Dietary Manager in Long Term Care Facility
*  Established Corporation named Creative Gourmet Inc. in 2006 with his wife Laura
*  Father of two girls, enjoys Halifax living with easy access to local produce and proteins. 
PictureLaura with Her Cheesecake!

*  Laura has been working as a Flight Attendant since 1998
*  Bilingual in French, Current with First Aid and CPR.
*  Completed her Land Administration Certificate
*  Held Administrative Positions  in Oil and Gas, Mortgage and CMHC Offices.
*  Worked as a Server along side Lyle in Hotels and Fine Dining Restaurant
*  Creates Beautiful Custom Decorative Cakes for Creative Gourmet Inc.
*  Runs our Service Front End Staff for Creative Gourmet Inc.