Bringing people together, one delicious bite at a time

  • From slow-smoked meats to seasonal sides, Forklore serves up handcrafted meals that feel like a Sunday dinner — even at a pop-up.

Legendary meals for weddings, birthdays, and everything in between

  • We tailor every Forklore catering menu with the same care we’d use to feed our own family — inspired by family, rooted in flavour, and meant to be shared.

Catch Forklore on the move across Ottawa and beyond

  • We’re serving handheld favourites and fresh flavours at local markets — always changing, always delicious.

Violets On Main — Where It All Began

  • Our roots are in Merrickville, where we first started baking, grilling, and building community. Stop by Violets On Main Village Bakery for fresh bread, sweet treats, and a taste of home.

Epic Catering

Elevated comfort food, custom menus, and unforgettable bites — tailored for your next gathering.

Made to Travel

Markets, backyards, small towns — Forklore rolls wherever hungry hearts gather.

Forklore Originals

Every dish has a backstory. Our signature creations blend whimsy, smoke, and bold flavour.

Local & Lovingly Made

We use seasonal ingredients and local suppliers to craft honest food that hits close to home.

The Bakery

Visit the bakery for fresh bread, sweet treats, and magic by the slice.

Tell Us Your Dream Menu

Got a vision? Let’s make it delicious. From backyard BBQ to black-tie bites, we’ll cook it up.

Pulled pork and praise — see what people are saying

From backyard parties to bustling markets, we love hearing how our food brings people together. These stories keep us cooking.

  • Forklore sandwiches are the best!! Super fresh, super creative, and full of flavour.Every bite hits. You can tell there’s real love behind these!! Don’t sleep on this spot!

    Karyann

  • Best BBQ sandwiches I’ve ever had. My new favourite summer hobby is tracking down Forklore for a delicious sandwich.

    Terry

  • Forklore’s pulled pork is literal perfection. Juicy, mouthwatering, with the perfect blend of zest, tang and spice. From the bread, toppings and sauces you can taste the freshness in every bite. Everything they make is crafted with freshness, creativity and care. They are passionate about what they do and it really shines through their food!

    Amy

  • The food is very tasty! But the highlight for me is being able to chat and visit with such a lovely couple!

    Val