What we do in a nutshell #
At 2 Guys with Knives we are passionate about supporting our community with ready-to-eat gluten free, customizable and fitness based meals delivered weekly to individual homes, offices and select retail environments within the Lower Mainland.
Simply heat, eat & enjoy!
Our Mission #
A nutritional experience as unique as you are
A personal and supportive approach is essential when it comes to fuelling your body.
There’s only one amazing YOU and your dietary regime should reflect your incredible individuality.
It’s with this motto in mind that we are proud to offer meals from a variety of dietary backgrounds which can be customized to suit your personal needs, goals & preferences.
Gone are the days of cookie cutter meals and IN are the days of customizable diversity! Can I get an AMEN up in here?
Our Beliefs #
Support Support Support
Guess what!? We are each client’s personal cheerleaders! The honour of supporting each member of our community is what gets us jumping out of bed in the morning. Nutrition can seem overwhelming and we’re here to take that stress out of the equation. Ain’t no mountain too high – we’ll be there with our pom poms each step of the way.
Flavour + Science
It takes two to tango and food is no exception! For a healthy lifestyle to be both successful and sustainable, you need to love what you’re eating. Each menu item we create is built on a foundation of balanced fitness nutrition with a diverse flavour profile to ensure your goals and tastebuds are besties at each bite.
Quality Matters
The famous phrase “you are what you eat” is #truth. Product quality and sourcing integrity are the backbone of each menu item we unveil. We utilize local organic products wherever possible, consistently hovering at 90% organic on all produce. Holler if you hear me! Our seafood is wild ocean wise and our meat proteins are sourced antibiotic and hormone free. If you’re a beef connoisseur you’ll be happy to know that our steak cuts are AAA grade. How’s that for a Triple Yum?!
Sustainability
The world is our playground and we are passionate about exploring innovative ways to reduce our carbon foot print. One of the ways we are currently doing this is by developing a new plant-based packaging system which will improve product shelf life and reduce plastic in our environment. We are very excited to roll this out soon.
Our Values #
We are aspirational but accessible
- Nutritiously decadent meals packed in artful expression (You eat with your eyes)
- Approachable and friendly
- Everyone can find something for their needs, taste or preference.
- We keep affordable prices as we believe sound nutrition should be available for everyone
- Appealing to different generations and lifestyles.
- Set ourselves apart from competitors with our taste, creativity and culture.
Our relationships are everything
- Our clients are our friends
- We focus on genuine interactions amongst our employees and our clients, where everyone is treated equally with value and appreciation.
- By being kind and respectful we build trust with every interaction.
- We protect the “2 guys with knives” experience with high quality standards, integrity & exceptional customer service.
- Always help others. We stay actively involved in the community supporting local organizations and businesses as much as possible.
- Lightheartedness: fun, playful, friendly, educational, down-to-earth.
We use creative problem solving
- Find a way
- Solution focused
- Listen to understand
- Caring, every detail matters
- Patient and Empathetic. Problems are opportunities
- Constant communication is key
- Open Door Policy – there are always ways we can improve our processes and we welcome all feedback. Collaborative input is how we ensure we are always growing as a team and a company in a positive direction.
Fitness nutrition is our passion
- We use a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative ideas to create exciting meals for our all our clients.
- We take nutrition seriously, while keeping a fun atmosphere in the forefront. From organizing customer ‘surprise and delights’ to creating whimsical names for our dishes, we not only infuse flavours but we infuse joy in everything we do.
- We pride ourselves on our attention to detail because we believe you eat with your eyes first, accordingly we work as a team to ensure everything we deliver is artfully crafted and meticulously packaged.
Who are the 2 Guys? #
Sergio Pereira, chef extraordinaire, embarked on his adventure to Canada in 2006. He arrived a fresh graduate from the culinary institute of Brazil with a passion in his blood and only a few words of English in his back pocket. New country, new language, endless possibilities.
Since his arrival and achievement of Canadian citizenship he has grown from a leader within corporate culinary to a master of nutritional decadence, pairing his diverse knowledge of world cuisine with Patrick’s healthful twists of fitness nutrition.
Patrick, the resident fit guru is a Canadian fitness mongrel through and through. As a competitive athlete, sport has taken Patrick adventure chasing through Europe, Australia and the Canadian Rockies, landing him in Vancouver in 2010 where he certified with CANFIT-PRO as a personal training specialist, metabolic nutritionist and obstacle course race guru.
Patrick’s functional approach towards movement and body awareness balances sound nutritional components with Sergio’s flavourful twists to meet the needs of all levels of activity and varied dietary backgrounds.
Together, we are the 2 Guys with Knives!
Our Journey #
In 2012, in the cozy space of our home kitchen, the vision of 2 Guys with Knives was born. The organic roots of our story stem from personal training clients and co-workers who would comment in jest “can’t you just cook for us! You’re cooking for yourselves each week anyway!”
Fast forward many years and shots of espresso later, to the current date, and we greet you with excited and thankful hearts from our custom-built facility in South Vancouver.
Each day brings new opportunities for learning and growth which we welcome with a hair flip and a couple of high kicks. Thank you for being on this journey with us 🙂
Where we’re going #
We are always innovating and adapting towards new opportunities for growth and expansion.
This is one thing that makes working at 2 Guys with Knives so exciting – there’s always opportunities to grow and learn as the company evolves.
Currently we are developing a shipping model involving a completely new insulated packaging system which will extend our product shelf life and allow us to expand service throughout Western Canada. Cool stuff, huh?
