Celebration of Life Catering in Calgary

Honouring a life well lived deserves care, thoughtfulness, and ease.

At Gather Catering, we provide compassionate, professional Celebration of Life catering in Calgary, allowing families and loved ones to focus on connection, remembrance, and being present while we take care of the details.

Whether you are hosting an intimate gathering at home, a memorial at a community hall, or a larger reception at a venue, our experienced team supports you with calm guidance, seamless service, and beautifully prepared food that brings people together during a meaningful moment.

Flexible Menus, Guided by What You Want

We begin by listening to what matters most to you. From there, we help you shape a menu that suits your gathering, your guests, and the tone you wish to create.

Our Celebration of Life catering can include:

Light fare, shareable platters, and canapés
Custom menus that reflect your loved ones favourite dishes
Stationary boards, tea sandwiches, and plated options
Sweet selections and dessert tables
Dietary accommodations, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly options

Menus are always flexible and can be adjusted to reflect personal preferences, cultural considerations, and dietary needs.

Thoughtful Support, Every Step of the Way

In addition to the menu, our team provides steady, professional support to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day of your event.

We can assist with:

Drop-off catering or full-service event staffing
Beverage service, including coffee, tea, infused water, and bar coordination
Rentals such as tables, linens, flatware, glassware, and decor
Personal touches including signage, menus, floral accents, or memory tables

Our goal is to reduce stress, manage logistics with care, and create a calm, welcoming environment for your gathering.

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE SAMPLE MENU

CANAPÉS

MUSHROOM FLATBREAD
roasted Alberta mushrooms, fontina cheese, white truffle oil

LEMON ARANCINI
lemon & mascarpone risotto fritter, Japanese breadcrumb

CARROT FALAFEL
Leffers’ organic carrots, baba ganoush, citrus labneh | GF | VF available

THAI PRAWN CAKE
red curry, lime leaf, ginger scallion pistou | GF | DF

SMOKED SALMON CRUMPETS
house made crumpets, hot smoked salmon, red onion jam

YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS
house made puddings, braised Alberta beef, horseradish cream

CHICKEN WALDORF
smoked Alberta chicken, apple, celery, Dijon dressing, profiterole

BISON SLIDER
Alberta bison, Sylvan Star smoked gouda, European bacon, sesame bun, house made ketchup | GF w/o bun |

PLATTERS & STATIONARY

ARTISINAL CHEESE BOARD

selection of artisanal local & international cheese, grapes, dried fruit, baguette, crackers

| GF crackers available

CHARCUTERIE BOARD

selection of local & international cured & dried meat, cornichons, mustards, baguette, crackers | DF | GF crackers available

PRAWN COCKTAIL

lemon & coriander poached prawn, sesame orange cocktail sauce | GF | DF contains sesame

TEA SANDWICH PLATTERS

HAM & CHEESE

fontina cheese, caramelized onion, arugula, red pepper aioli,ciabatta.

ROASTED VEGTABLE

herb roasted vegetables, chèvre, arugula, baguette

SALMON WRAPS

smoked salmon, lemon cream cheese, cucumbers, pickled onions

SWEETS

SWEETSCAPE

dark chocolate & salted caramel tartlet, lemon meringue tartlet, spiced pumpkin tartlet, banana coconut parfait, panna cotta, Mexican chocolate pot de creme, macaron

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GF = gluten free | DF = dairy free | VF = vegan

plated or buffet dinners available | dietary considerations accommodated separately | does not include rentals, staff, delivery, set-up, coordination fee or GST

Here to Support You

If you are planning a Celebration of Life and would like gentle guidance on menus, pricing, or logistics, our team is here to help.

Contact Gather Catering to begin the conversation.