Cedar + Salt Restaurant
Award Winning Ucluelet Restaurant
Chef Brandon say's come kick back at Cedar and Salt and enjoy some awesome quality house made dishes. No shortcuts here, from slow cooked pit BBQ to bread made fresh in our kitchen...every bite tells a story.We are Ucluelet's restaurant and premier catering company. We are detail-oriented and strive to bring you not only a great Ucluelet dining experience but the best catering service for weddings, BBQs, corporate events, elopements, private parties, charter lunches and beachfront gatherings.
Executive Chef
Brandon Thompson
Brandon’s love for food started at a very young age. If he was not at his grandparent’s farm in Cedar, BC, he was roaming around his dad’s grocery store. As Brandon got older and his love for food grew, he started working in the butcher shop.After completing high school, Brandon made the move to Calgary where he started working in the Calgary restaurant scene. Brandon was given the opportunity to work under many great chefs and completed his Chefs apprenticeship at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.After almost two decades in Calgary and Canmore, Brandon made the move home to Vancouver Island where he now lives in Ucluelet.After spending many years studying and working under great leadership, Brandon always wanted to keep striving to the top and pursuing his passion for culinary excellence. Brandon continues to grow as a Chef and a mentor in the kitchen providing guidance and the opportunity for younger chefs and teammates to pursue their career goals.Since finding his way home to BC, Brandon has been the Executive Chef of some of Canada’s top resorts, focusing on boutique-style heli-ski lodges and rustic coastal BC sport fishing lodges. Brandon has also worked at some of the top restaurants and resorts all over Alberta and BC.
In 2019, Brandon had the opportunity to compete in the second season of the Food Network series, “Firemasters”. Participating in “Firemasters” enabled Brandon to show his competitive side and experience cooking in a televised setting.When it comes to the art of cookery, Chef Thompson likes to focus on Sea-To-Plate/Rocky Mountain cuisine focusing on the bounty of British Columbia and the Rocky Mountains.
FOOD THAT WOWS!
Passionate About Good Food
Brandon and his team are passionate about good food, and they definitely deliver on that! They catered our wedding in Tofino, and everyone was raving about how great it was. Best wedding food, and BBQ I’ve had in a long the. Brandon went out of his way to help with other planning details too, and was just a huge help and a great human being.
Polina Andreychenko
Absolutely Wonderful
Chef Brandon handled a private catering event at our place and every detail was absolutely wonderful. Top quality. Top care. Pure passion for delivering first class catering. Thanks again Chef for making our event perfect!
CGray
Passion & Top Quality
Brandon and his team are always delivering such amazing food! We've been to multiple events where Cedar + Salt were catering and we were blown away with quality. Fresh fresh fresh and tons of locally sourced dishes. Does not get any better... first class and very professional.
Brent H. & Sandra H.
Executive Chef
Brandon Thompson
Brandon’s love for food started at a very young age. If he was not at his grandparent’s farm in Cedar, BC, he was roaming around his dad’s grocery store. As Brandon got older and his love for food grew, he started working in the butcher shop.After completing high school, Brandon made the move to Calgary where he started working in the Calgary restaurant scene. Brandon was given the opportunity to work under many great chefs and completed his Chefs apprenticeship at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.After almost two decades in Calgary and Canmore, Brandon made the move home to Vancouver Island where he now lives in Ucluelet with his wife who is a school teacher and their three dogs.After spending many years studying and working under great leadership, Brandon always wanted to keep striving to the top and pursuing his passion for culinary excellence. Brandon continues to grow as a Chef and a mentor in the kitchen providing guidance and the opportunity for younger chefs and teammates to pursue their career goals.Since finding his way home to BC, Brandon has been the Executive Chef of some of Canada’s top resorts, focusing on boutique-style heli-ski lodges and rustic coastal BC sport fishing lodges. Brandon has also worked at some of the top restaurants and resorts all over Alberta and BC.
In 2019, Brandon had the opportunity to compete in the second season of the Food Network series, “Firemasters”. Participating in “Firemasters” enabled Brandon to show his competitive side and experience cooking in a televised setting.When it comes to the art of cookery, Chef Thompson likes to focus on Sea-To-Plate/Rocky Mountain cuisine focusing on the bounty of British Columbia and the Rocky Mountains.
Come Dine with Us
We look forward to welcoming you! Whether it’s brunch, lunch, dinner, or a special gathering, stop by during our open hours and enjoy a great meal with us.
Day | Brunch | Regular Menu |
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Monday | Closed | Closed |
Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Thursday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Friday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Saturday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Sunday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Catering With Passion
When hiring a catering company, you’re putting your trust in us to help you create and carry out a truly memorable experience. To that end, Cedar + Salt Restaurant was founded on the idea that a caterer should anticipate the needs of each of our clients.From your very first phone call to the time your last guest walks out the door, our friendly and knowledgeable team and event coordinators will work with you every step of the way to help you wow your guests and make your event a stunning success.
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