"When I stop to think about what has contributed most to our business success - the answer is very clear - it is the people I work with .
I have been incredibly fortunate to have met, hired, and worked side by side with some amazing individuals. They have all contributed their creative talents, energy, tenacity, stubbornness, and humour over the years.
Some of these people have been working with Thyme & Again since the very beginning in 1991 when we had a 400 square foot kitchen, a fridge and a mixer.
Being able to rely on each other for continued support enabled us to grow the company - through trust, encouragement and the freedom to be creative has resulted in a very dynamic and fun working environment -- a wonderful community of people with a common goal -- and it is this community that has contributed most to our continued success."

Sheila Whyte

Sheila Whyte,  owner of Thyme & Again Creative Catering and Take Home Foods, is an innovative leader and trend-setter in Ottawa's food and catering industry.

Since her start-up in 1991, she has created an impressive catering company, housing a take-home food shop, in-house bakery, retail shop, and thriving eatery - one of Ottawa's leading destinations for people who enjoy exceptional service and delicious food!

Using her dynamic hands-on approach in a highly demanding business, Sheila relies on humour and creative problem solving to lead and motivate her talented and creative team.

Thyme & Again has catered thousands of events, including high profile events such as the opening of the Ottawa International Airport (2000 guests), National Gallery of Canada galas, Cirque du Soleil-VIP tent and many more.

As a local authority in contemporary and elegant catering, entertaining and event management, she is regularly consulted on her expertise and featured in the Ottawa Citizen Food Section, CBC Radio and Television and other local media.

Thyme & Again was also listed as one of the top 2000 companies in Canada in Who's Who in Canadian Business.  Sheila's strong commitment and support of the arts and charitable/community organizations has continued to grow along with her company.

As the main sponsor for four consecutive years of An Evening with Abigail (cancer research fundraiser), Sheila has helped to raise over $100,000 per event. She received the Ottawa Arts Council Award for Small Business Contributions to the Arts and is the recipient of two awards from the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation.

Other significant corporate sponsorships include: The Ottawa International Jazz Festival, The Community Foundation of Ottawa, Bluesfest, Ottawa Art Gallery and The West End Studio Tours.

Sheila's highly supportive family will continue to be her first priority and one of her greatest achievements.

For more information on our food shop, please contact us at
(613) 722-6277 or visit us at 1255 Wellington Street West.

For more information on our catering services, please contact us at
(613) 722-0093.