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.
Dinner Party Catering
Our dinner party menu is designed to create an elevated dining experience in the comfort of your home or chosen venue.
Elevated Dinner Experiences
Create a memorable dining experience with event catering designed around exceptional food, thoughtful service, and effortless hosting. Gather delivers chef-driven, made-from-scratch menus using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, supported by professional staffing, bar service, and seamless execution.
From elegant plated dinners to relaxed family-style service or beautifully presented buffets, our dinner party catering can be tailored to the atmosphere, guest experience, and style of your event.
DINNER PARTY MENU
GF - gluten free | DF - dairy free | VF - vegan friendly
Passed Appetizers
Mushroom Flatbread
Fresh Mushrooms, Fontina Cheese,
White Truffle Oil | VEG
Brie & Peach Flatbread
Triple Cream Brie, Fresh Peach, Caramelized Onion | Seasonal Availability | VEG
Lemon Arancini
Lemon & Mascarpone Risotto Fritter, Japanese Breadcrumb | VEG
Carrot Falafel
Leffer's Organic Carrots, Baba Ghanoush, Citrus Labneh | GF, DF Available, VF Available
Tomato Focaccia
Oven-Dried Tomato, House Made Focaccia, Baba Ghanoush, Arugula | DF, VF
Thai Prawn Cake
Red Curry, Lime Leaf, Ginger Scallion
Pistou | GF, DF
Smoked Salmon Crumpets
Semolina Crumpets, Hot Smoked Salmon, Red Onion Jam
Yorkshire Puddings
House Made Puddings, Braised Alberta Beef, Horseradish Cream
Chicken Waldorf
Smoked Chicken, Apple, Celery, Dijon Dressing, Profiterole
Salads
Seasonal Greens
Heirloom Greens, Toasted Sunflower Seed, Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette, a Selection of Fresh and Pickled Seasonal Vegetables | GF | VF
Roasted Eggplant Panzanella
House Made Focaccia, Roasted Eggplant, Sweet Peppers, Capers, Olives, Pine Nuts, Arugula, Lemon Ricotta, Grana Padano, Balsamic Vinaigrette | DF Available
Winter Salad
Batavia Lettuce, Fennel, Ambrosia Apple, Red Endive, Orange, Candied Walnut, Dried Cranberry, Rosemary Vinaigrette | GF | DF | VF
Beet & Kale
Harissa Roasted Sudo Farms Beets, Marinated Kale, Citrus Labneh, Crispy Shallot, Candied Pumpkin Seeds, Sherry Vinaigrette | GF | VF Available
Warm Carrot
Leffers Organic Carrots, Tahini Cream, Dukkah, Fresh Herbs, Urfa Chili Vinaigrette | GF | DF | VF
Quinoa
Roasted Sweet Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Caramelized Onion, Dried Cranberries, Maple Dijon Vinaigrette | GF | DF | VF
Winter Caesar Salad
Heirloom Greens, Fennel, Radicchio, Pickled Shallots, Pink Peppercorn, Rosemary Panko Crumb, Caesar Dressing, Grana Padano Crisps
Mains
Beef Short Rib
AAA Alberta Beef, 12 Hour Braise, Cognac Jus | GF | DF Available
Beef Tenderloin
Alberta Bison, Sylvan Star Smoked Gouda, European Bacon, House Made Ketchup | GF Available
Roasted Chicken Breast
Skin-on Alberta Chicken, Citrus Confit, Pumpkin Seed Tapenade | GF | DF
Steelhead Trout
Citrus Cured Alberta Trout, Sunflower Seed Crust, Cider & Dijon Sauce | GF | DF
Icelandic Haddock
Potato & Parmesan Crust, White Wine & Leek Cream | GF | DF Available
Root Vegetable Wellington
Roasted Sweet Potato, Cauliflower, Carrot, Walla Walla Onion, Wild Mushroom Duxelle, Red Wine & Mushroom Jus | VF
Wild Mushroom Steak
Savoy Cabbage, Wild Mushroom Duxelle, Garlic, Thyme, Fermented Black Bean Jus | GF | VF
Accompaniments
Smoked Pomme Puree
Agria Potato, Applewood Smoke, Cultured Cream | GF | DF Available
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Yellow & Violet Queen Fingerling Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Lemon, Fresh Herbs | GF | VF
Sweet Potatoes & Parsnips
Roasted Shallots, Brussels Sprouts, Capers, Rosemary, Lemon Vinaigrette GF | DF
Carrot & Beet Agrodolce
Leffers' Organic Carrots, Golden Beets, Red Onion, Preserved Lemon & Greidanus Honey Vinaigrette | GF | DF
Brussels Sprouts
Caramelized Onion, Proscuitto, Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Cranberries, Maple Syrup | GF | VF Available
Charred Broccoli
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon, Crushed Peppercorns | GF | DF | VF
Cauliflower & Cashew Tagine
Roasted Red Pepper, Ginger, Ras al Hanout
| GF | VF
Ricotta & Spinach Conchiglioni
House Made Lemon Ricotta, Nutmeg, Pomodoro Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella
Sweets
Chocolate Espresso Layer Cake
Orange Vanilla Cream, Chocolate Ganache, Fresh Orange, Pumpkin Seed Praline
Cranberry Upside Down Cake
Ginger, Orange, Chai Spiced "Soft Serve" Foam
Churros
Cinnamon Sugar,
Pumpkin & Caramel Latte
Orange Blossom
Panna Cotta
Orange Blossom Essence, Cardamom, Candied Cranberry | GF
Mexican Chocolate Pot De Creme
Dark Chocolate, Coconut, Cinnamon & Ancho Chili | GF | DF | VF
Brown Butter Hazelnut Cake
Sea Salt Dulce de Leche, Dark Rum Pears
Pavlova
Ginger & White Chocolate Mascarpone, Mandarin Orange, Triple Sec Chantilly
Small Plates
Truffled Mushroom Risotto
Roasted Mushroom, Parmesan, White Truffle Oil, Arugula | VEG, GF
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Sea Scallops, European Bacon, Tomato Jam, Creamy Polenta | GF
White Cheddar Fritter
Pickled Jalapeno, Charred Scallion Cream, Apple Jam | VEG
Potato & Leek Tortellini
Buttermilk Sauce, Creamed Leeks, Potato Crumb | VEG
Panzanella Salad
Heirloom Tomato, Cucumber, Grilled Focaccia, Basil | VEG, DF
Cioppino
Prawns, PEI Mussels, Cod, Tomato & Fennel Broth, Grilled Focaccia | DF
Steak "Frites"
Grilled AB Flatiron Steak, Crisp Nugget Potatoes, Maitre D’Hotel Butter | GF
Warm Carrot Salad
Roasted Carrots, Tahini Cream, Urfa Biber Vinaigrette, Sunflower Seed Dukkah | GF, DF, VF
Action Stations
A taste of what’s possible — our Action Stations are always evolving, with a wide range of options and new, inspired concepts continually being added to the menu.
Chef Action
Taco Station
Izakaya Station
Italian Station
Raw Bar
• Chicken Al Pastor | Grilled Pineapple, Salsa Verde, Pickled Red Onion
• Wild Mushroom and Black Bean Birria | Cotija Cheese, Salsa Roja, Pickled Red Onion
• Yucatecan Ceviche | Haddock, Shrimp, Grapefruit, Lime, Red Onion, Tomato, Jalapeno, Cilantro
• Fresh Totopos | Lime Crema, Salsa Roja, Salsa Verde
• Miso Alberta Chicken Yakitori, AAA Flatiron Teriyaki Beef
• Salmon Gravlax Nigiri, Compressed Beet Nigiri, Miso Shitake Nigiri
• Cucumber Avocado Maki
• Edamame | Sesame, Maldon Salt
• Lemon Arancini
• Truffled Mushroom Flatbread
•"Polpete" Italian Meatbals
• Eggplant "polpete" Italian Meatballs
• Vegetable, Charcuterie & Cheese Antipasto
• House Focaccia, Artisinal Crackers GF Available
• Fresh Shucked Oysters| Tabasco, lemon, apple mignonette
• Cured salmon rilette
• Coriander and Lemon Poached Prawns | Orange sesame cocktail sauce
• Scallop Crudo | Creme Fraiche, Mint Pesto, Pistachio Crumb
• Accompaniments | Artisanal Crackers, French Baguette, Cucumber Slices (GF available)
Details &
Considerations
To help ensure a smooth planning process and the best possible experience, here are a few important details to consider:
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Full-service events are best suited for budgets starting at $2,000, while drop-off catering begins at $750, before GST.
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Pricing excludes rentals, staffing, delivery, set-up, coordination fees, and applicable taxes.
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Final guest count and menu selections are required a minimum of 14 days prior to your event.
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Dietary requirements can be accommodated upon request and will be quoted accordingly.
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Menu offerings and pricing may vary based on availability and seasonality.
Who This Is Ideal For
Our dinner party catering is best suited for events focused on guest experience, interaction, and elevated food presentation.
Flexible dinner party catering options, including drop-off catering and full-service catering for your event needs, with dietary-friendly and inclusive menus offering gluten free, dairy free, and vegan-friendly options.
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