about gather
Gather Catering is the passionate pursuit of husband and wife duo Camilla Sherret and Newell Orfei.
Bringing experience and a personal love of food to all events – we create menus from scratch with locally-sourced ingredients. Our boutique catering company has a strong, inventive, proven team of chefs, cooks and professional servers.
Everything is designed to reflect your taste, vision and budget with just a splash of that little something extra.
Our mission is to coordinate your event so you and your guests can effortlessly gather, eat and connect.
about gather
Gather Catering is the passionate pursuit of husband and wife duo Camilla Sherret and Newell Orfei.
Bringing experience and a personal love of food to all events – we create menus from scratch with locally-sourced ingredients. Our boutique catering company has a strong, inventive, proven team of chefs, cooks and professional servers.
Everything is designed to reflect your taste, vision and budget with just a splash of that little something extra.
Our mission is to coordinate your event so you and your guests can effortlessly gather, eat and connect.
Gather Catering Dinner Party Experience
Effortless Hosting, Exceptional Dining
At Gather Catering, we take pride in delivering exceptional service and exquisite menus tailored to make your dinner party unforgettable. Whether you prefer family-style dining, elegant plated meals, or a more casual buffet, our team is dedicated to creating a flawless experience from start to finish. With us at the helm, you can relax and enjoy the company of your guests while we take care of every detail.
Tailored for Every Occasion
Every dinner party is unique, and so are our menus. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, we’ll customize your dining experience to ensure that it meets your specific vision. From sourcing the freshest ingredients to providing exceptional service, our attention to detail is what makes us one of Calgary’s top catering services.
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WINTER DINNER PARTY MENU ITEMS
PASSED APPETIZERS
MUSHROOM FLATBREAD |
roasted Alberta mushrooms, fontina cheese, white truffle oil
LEMON ARANCINI |
lemon & mascarpone risotto fritter, Japanese breadcrumb
CARROT FALAFEL | GF, VF available |
Leffers’ organic carrots, baba ganoush, citrus labneh
THAI PRAWN CAKE | GF, DF |
red curry, lime leaf, ginger scallion pistou
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 | GF w/o bun |
Alberta bison, Sylvan Star smoked gouda, European bacon, sesame bun, house made ketchup
STARTERS
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP | GF, VF available
Greidanus honey, brown butter, sage, nutmeg, crème fraiche
SHAVED WINTER SALAD | GF, VF
Leffers’ organic carrots, chioggia beets, fennel, endive, dried cranberry, pumpkin seeds, orange & rosemary vinaigrette
POACHED PEAR SALAD | GF, VF available
white wine & ginger poached pears, Deepwater Farms greens, toasted walnuts, Fairwinds Farm goat gouda, balsamic vinaigrette
MAINS
FREE RUN ALBERTA CHICKEN | GF, DF
Assam tea-brined chicken, confit thigh, harissa beet emulsion, sesame crumb
BRAISED ALBERTA BEEF SHORT RIB | GF, DF available
red wine braise, molasses glaze, sesame crumb
BUCKWHEAT CRUSTED HADDOCK
Oceanwise haddock, Mari Bakeshop sourdough, caperberry gremolata, lemon aioli
CAULIFLOWER & CHEVRE TORTELLONI | VF available
charred cauliflower, pumpkin seed tapenade, fresh rosemary
SIDES
ROOT VEGETABLE AGRO DOLCE | GF, VF
Molnar’s Farm Walla Walla onions, Leffers’ organic carrots, Greidanus honey, lemon, chili
CONFIT POTATO FONDANT | GF, DF available
Phoenix Farms Columba potatoes, cold-pressed canola, herb butter
BRAISED FENNEL & LEEKS | GF, VF available
Amiable Organics fennel & leeks, Castelvetrano olives, parmigiano reggiano, fresh herbs
ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES | GF, DF, VF available
Busy Bea organic Jazzy fingerlings, VDG Salumi prosciutto, lemon, sumac & parsley gremolata
SWEETS
POUND CAKE
brown butter & butternut squash cake, maple pecan crumble, orange chantilly
CROSTATA
ginger, cranberry & pear Italian-style pie, vanilla ice-cream, fresh mint
RICE PUDDING | GF, VF available
chai-spiced rice pudding, dark rum, brûlée crust, ginger biscuit
SWEETSCAPE | Chef's Selection of 3 Mini Confections
3 pieces per person | served family style
dark chocolate & salted caramel tartlets, lemon meringue tartlets, spiced pumpkin tartlets, dark chocolate truffles, banana cream parfaits, mini carrot cakes, a variety of panna cottas, Mexican
chocolate pot de cremes, macarons
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GF = gluten free | DF = dairy free | VF = vegan | VEG = vegetarian
available as a plated or buffet dinner | dietary considerations accommodated separately | does not include rentals, staff, delivery, set-up, coordination fee or GST