Chelsea Waterbeek is a Coast Salish woman from Katzie First Nation and the owner, CEO, planner, and cook behind PipΙ:mΜ Catering. She is also a mom, sister, auntie, and daughterβforever teachable, here to inspire and stay inspired.
PipΙ:mΜ Catering is a locally owned catering company offering seasonal dishes rooted in Indigenous culture. In HΙnΜqΜΙminΜΙmΜ, Pipa:m means frog and represents new beginnings and transformation. For Chelsea, starting her business marked a meaningful chapter of transformation in her own life.
Her passion for food began with her parents. Their recipes continue to inspire her cooking, with each dish carrying her own personal touch while honouring the flavours and memories she grew up with.
During the summer, fresh Fraser River salmon is one of PipΙ:mΜ Cateringβs signature offerings. As a fisherwoman, Chelsea catches the salmon herself, bringing it from river to table. She also incorporates traditional Coast Salish ingredients, including wild blackberries, when they are in season.
In winter, she offers salmon smoked by her partner and prepared by her, inspired by the late Charlie Savino, a respected Elder and fisherman.
Through every season, Chelsea shares her love of family, culture, and communityβoffering healing through food.