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.
Sustainability & Zero-Waste Catering in Calgary
Sustainable Catering for Corporate Events, Weddings, and Private Gatherings
As a founding member of Green Economy Calgary, we are part of a nationwide network of forward-thinking businesses committed to building a greener future.
Our efforts have been recognized with a Green Economy Award for waste reduction, and we are proudly working toward carbon neutrality by 2030.
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Sustainability is woven into every decision we make – from sourcing Alberta-grown ingredients to minimizing food surplus and integrating composting and recycling at every event.
At our Calgary kitchen, we partner with Bullfrog Power, a Canadian green energy provider that supplies renewable electricity and green natural gas from wind, solar, low-impact hydro, and biogas projects.
Every event we deliver also supports cleaner energy production across the country.
Why Clients Choose Gather for Sustainable Catering
Corporate Clients
Align events with ESG goals, showcase sustainability commitments, and inspire employees and stakeholders.
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Private Event Clients
Host seamless, stylish celebrations knowing your event leaves a positive impact.
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Weddings
Create an eco-conscious wedding that reflects your love story and your values.
We combine elevated hospitality, thoughtful menu design, and proven green practices to create eco-conscious events that meet the highest standards of both style and sustainability.
A 'Zero Waste' Event
How it works
We have learned to achieve a lot of our goals through our grass roots approach to the many challenges.
Supply Chain & Repurposing Wares
We have worked very hard at building our supply chain and repurposing our many wares to achieve our zero waste platform.
Farm To Table
We have long followed a farm to table approach for our menus and we have expanded this approach to many of our everyday tools using local, logical solutions to achieve our goals.
Reusable, Certified Compostable, Recyclable
If it’s not reusable, certified compostable or recyclable we don’t use it.
Food Quantities & Ordering
We take a very experienced approach to our food quantities and ordering to ensure there is no waste.
'Leftovers'
In the case of 'leftovers' we will either pack them up in an appropriate manor for the guests or we donate them to a few different local charitable organizations.
Compostable Bins
When we show up at your event we will arrive with our own compostable bins to be strategically hidden throughout your event.​
Serving & Storing
Since all of our food equipment is compostable our team can easily dispose of all waste in these bins and at the end of the night we will collect it and dispose of it in our facility.
Beverage Service & 'Rentals'
Our beverage service and 'rentals' will be the same approach with both compost and recycling protocols in place.
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Our On-Going Commitment
We’re not stopping here. With carbon neutrality by 2030 as our goal, we’re committed to evolving our practices, supporting local producers, and leading by example in Calgary’s catering industry.
Together with our clients, we’re proving that unforgettable events and environmental responsibility can – and should – go hand in hand.
