Specialties
Bessie started with inviting friends over to a one bedroom apartment to cook meals together, elbow to elbow. One chat about "where food comes from" turned into another and...
We decided to put down our roots as a farm-to-table grocery service for Albertans by Albertans. Our promise was to be as personable as possible with every customer. Just like ordering food from over the butcher counter. Smiles and love shared from beautiful fields to crowded tables.
The Bessie family has grown our chef skills--plus added rockstar teammates Anita, Chris, and Fox! We knew we needed to tell more food stories that were happening in our own backyard.
History
Established in 2019.
It wasn't easy getting here, but Bessie officially turned 1 years old. We're thankful for the farms, friends, and family that stood with us. We are so thankful for the Calgary community and have a lot of life in front of us.
Our first year was eye-opening for our young team. We made it through the joy of building something, the frustration of slow progress, and the challenge of a tragic pandemic. We ate a lot, cried a bit, and shared some food.
Meet the Business Owner: Shanika A.
Strong Farms:
Farms are the backbone of our province. With every purchase, you put more money in the hands of small producers so they can continue doing what they do best: grow natural food.
Healthy Families:
You are feeding your family the best Alberta has to offer. We work with local producers who are committed to raising animals the right way: no added hormones, raised without antibiotics, and open pastures.
Connected Communities:
With every meal you cook and new cut of meat you try, you are getting to know farmers, fishermen, and other members of the Bessie Family.