About us
The people behind the food.
OohButter is founded and led by Imke Bekker. Dedicated to quality, small batch cooking, and big flavour.
Founder & Head Chef
Imke Bekker
Imke's path to food wasn't a straight line — and that's exactly what makes her so good at it. With a background spanning political science, banking and over seven years in hospitality, she brings a sharpness to OohButter that goes well beyond the kitchen.
She has trained chefs, managed teams, designed culinary programmes and overseen everything from food costing to event coordination. She knows how a kitchen runs, how a business runs, and how to make sure clients feel looked after at every step.
Her food philosophy is simple: be solutions-focused, lead with quality and never cut corners. That applies to the food on your plate and the experience around it.
Our story
How it all started.
OohButter started with a simple passion for creating honest, beautiful food that brings people together.
The name came naturally — inspired by that exact moment when rich, velvety butter turns a good dish into something unforgettable.
Today, OohButter serves Toronto with weekly meal prep and bespoke event catering. Quality is kept high and the experience personal.
What we stand for
Our values
Real ingredients
Seasonal, local produce wherever possible. We know where our food comes from and we think you should too.
Made from scratch
Every sauce, marinade and side — prepared by hand. Always. No shortcuts, no exceptions.
Personal service
You deal directly with Imke. No middlemen, no account managers. Just a straight conversation with the person making your food.
Excellence by default
From the first enquiry to the last bite, we hold ourselves to a high standard — because you deserve nothing less.
Let's cook together.
Whether it's weekly meals or a special event — we'd love to hear from you.