Business Name: Von Slick’s

Location: Manitoba

Speciality: Compounded, finishing butter

On a recent trip to France one of my bucket list destinations was an exclusive French butter shop. My friends and I drooled over the flavour varieties and how impressive the creations were. While we were thrilled to try out a selection of butters, we were disappointed that the shop didn’t package the butter for international travellers. We weren’t willing to risk Customs regulations on dairy, so didn’t bring any butter home with us. I mentioned this little let down to the ladies at The Gift Designers, after returning home, and they immediately mentioned how they’d sampled Von Slick’s at a recent expo. The TGD crew had rave reviews and Samara was particularly proud that the company had its start near her Manitoba home. In my own research I discovered that Von Slick’s was born out of one of the owner’s time as a Chef in France. So these butters are giving French vibes and bringing indulgent quality to your kitchen in Calgary.

If you’ve ever had a spoonful of perfectly melted butter on a grilled steak or a roasted vegetable dish and thought, “This is next level,” then you understand the magic of finishing butters. These aren’t your everyday grocery store spreads—they're rich, flavour-packed, chef-level enhancements that bring restaurant-quality flair right into your kitchen. And when it comes to finishing butters with real personality and Canadian roots, Von Slick’s Finishing Butter is in a class of its own.

What started as a small project to elevate home cooking has grown into a beloved brand across Canada, now gracing the tables of food lovers from coast to coast—including right here in Calgary. What makes Von Slick’s so special? It's the commitment to small-batch production, local ingredients wherever possible, and bold flavour pairings that transform even simple dishes into gourmet experiences.

Von Slick’s offers a wide range of flavours, each thoughtfully created to complement different types of meals. Whether you’re cooking meat, fish, vegetables, or even breakfast dishes, there’s a butter for that.

Some of the standout flavour options include:

• Roasted Red Pepper – Great on beef or pork, corn on the cob topped baked potatoes, or red pepper chicken
• Garlic Confit – Great on steaks, or make the world’s best garlic cheese toast.
• Mushroom Duxelles – Traditional and rich, tarragon and herb, try in Beef Wellington
• Olive Tapenade – Complex flavours, balanced olive & herb, rosemary & thyme, use for effortless pastas.
• Wild Blueberry – Fresh & Light taste, Melt and use as a dip, try on fresh pastries!
• Salted Caramel – Perfect for Breakfast, perhaps as a French Toast Topper

The beauty of finishing butter is in its simplicity. Just cook your dish as usual, then add a small slice of Von Slick’s butter at the end—while the food is still hot—to melt and blend in those gourmet flavours. Because the flavours are concentrated, a little goes a long way.

Supporting Von Slick’s means supporting a proudly Canadian company that’s committed to craftsmanship and culinary joy. Whether you're a serious home cook or someone who just wants to elevate your weeknight meals without fuss, these finishing butters deliver flavour, convenience, and a touch of luxury.

From local news features, to a Dragon’s Den appearance, and a slew of National awards it’s not hard to see that these products are top notch! You can find Von Slick’s online or at specialty retailers around Calgary (and across Canada) —no passport required.