By Valerie Winger
Dani Thompson opened Granny Dani’s Home Cookin’ & Catering earlier this year at 11 1 Avenue in Fox Creek. It’s a takeout and delivery operation, and Thompson says things have been going well since opening in March. She now has two staff helping her out.
Thompson moved to the Fox Creek area from Saskatchewan to be closer to where her husband works. She’s spent close to 20 years in the restaurant industry — cooking, serving, bartending, managing, catering — at all kinds of places, from higher-end event venues to owning her own catering company in Saskatchewan.
“I grew up a farm girl, always cooking with my grandmas and aunties, and have always wanted to share those meals with other people,” Thompson said.
That means everything is made from scratch using family recipes. The menu includes Ukrainian and Polish dishes, comfort food staples, soups, frozen meals, baking, ice cream cakes, and homemade ice cream sandwiches. Pre-ordered lunches are available, and the business serves a hot and ready home-cooked meal every night from 5 to 8 p.m. and is closed only on Saturdays. Daily specials and pricing are posted on Facebook.
Pre-ordered lunches can be brought out to worksites or delivered in town. Thompson also does catering for larger orders. Meals, including dessert, generally range from $20 to $30, and the portions are on the generous side.
Thompson is also setting up a few bistro tables out front for anyone who wants to eat outside.
The business has been drawing good reviews. It seems to be working well for shift workers and seniors who want a hot homemade meal without cooking it themselves.
Customers can reach Granny Dani’s on Facebook, stop by 11 1 Avenue in Fox Creek, or call 780-622-5408.