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.
VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER AT HOME MENU
We've teamed up with City & Country Urban Winery to provide you with a virtual dinner and wine pairing experience. Chef Newell, owner of Gather Catering, Chris Fodor, winemaker at City & Country, and Matt Dawson, Sommelier at City & Country have come together to provide you with an overview on the food and wine you'll be enjoying. A tour of the winery is also included as an added bonus! A video link to this virtual experience is included with every purchase.
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FOUR-COURSE DINNER
$65 per person
CITY & COUNTRY WINE PAIRING
$45 | for 3 half bottles | serves 2 people
Full bottles also available
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Order by Thursday Feb.11 by 2pm for delivery or pick-up on Saturday Feb.13 or Sunday Feb. 14. Delivery charges extra. Pick-up is available at City & Country Winery | 544 38a Ave SE | between 1-3pm on Saturday and Sunday. To order call 403.454.8933 or email info@gathercatering.ca​
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VALENTINE'S DAY MENU
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APPETIZER
BEEF CARPACCIO
rare 'AAA' Alberta tenderloin, pine nut aioli, arugula, pita chip,
shaved parmigiano reggiano
Suggested Pairing ~ 2017 PINOT GRIS
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STARTER
ROASTED PEPPER & TOMATO CAPRESE SALAD
cherry tomatoes, roasted sweet peppers, arugula, capers,
fresh mozzarella, basil oil, white balsamic vinaigrette
Suggested Pairing ~ 2017 PINOT GRIS
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MAIN
CIOPPINO
prawns, bay scallops, haddock, mussels, tomato white wine fennel broth,
fresh herbs, housemade grilled focaccia
Suggested Pairing ~ 2017 SIMILKAMEEN ROSE
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PEPPERCORN CRUSTED FILET MIGNON
European bacon wrapped, cognac demi-glace, smoked mashed potatoes,
garlic sautéed broccolini
Suggested Pairing ~ 2017 OKANAGAN MERLOT
SWEET
BUTTERMILK ESPRESSO CASSATA CAKE
ricotta orange cream, dark chocolate ganache, fresh navel & blood oranges,
pistachio praline, gold flake
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ADD-ONS
GIN PALOMA COCKTAIL
gin, grapefruit & lime juice, soda, honey, salt
$12 for 1, $20 for 2
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GRAPEFRUIT PALOMA MOCKTAIL
grapefruit & lime juice, soda, honey, salt
$7 for 1, $12 for 2
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WINE
paired by City & Country Winery
​2017 PINOT GRIS | $25
Newly released for Valentine's Day! Crisp & dry with notes of pear, lime & fresh cut apple. A touch of lemon zest on the finish, rounding out the pallet.
2017 SIMILKAMEEN ROSÉ | $25
A bright & beautiful single vineyard blend. A balanced unoaked richness with notes of summer cherries & a splash of citrus. Named the rosé for red wine drinkers.
2017 OKANAGAN MERLOT | $29
Concentrated & complex with notes of black fruit, red plum & raspberry compote. Beautifully balanced with lush tannins & a hint of spice on the finish. Made from organically sourced fruit.
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HALF BOTTLE TASTING PACK | $45
Our three most popular Wines: 2017 Pinot Gris, 2017 Similkameen Rosé & 2017 Okanagan Merlot
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We can accommodate dietary restrictions upon request.
Please notify us of any dietary restrictions when ordering or contact us and we would be happy to work with you to ensure your order is right for you.
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Call 403.454.8933 or email info@gathercatering.ca
CATERING & EVENT PROCEDURES AND PRECAUTIONS
FEBRUARY 2021
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Throughout the initial phases of our reopening, we are fully dedicated to facilitating all of your special occasions through our strict set of service guidelines and protocols. Below are the steps we're taking to ensure the safety of your delivered meals and catered events, beyond our usual strict AHS processes;
DROP-OFF
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All of our delicious meals are properly prepared and safely packed for ease of use. All types of meals are available for drop-offs; individually packed breakfast, lunch or dinners, family style and cocktail appetizers.
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By using only two of our most trusted suppliers, keeping a small core of staff and receiving all our deliveries outside we are able to maintain the highest safety controls within our work facility.
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In our facility our food is packed in airtight containers and put into a paper delivery bag. From there, one of our team members will deliver to your doorstep and text you upon delivery.
FULL SERVICE EVENTS (All full service events have been paused as of Nov.1, 2020 to help limit the spread of COVID and as per AHS guidelines)
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Employees will disinfect before entering your home and will wear a mask and gloves.
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Before and after every after every catered event, we do a full sanitation of all work spaces.
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Food Service Equipment: Plates, cutlery, glassware will be washed, sanitized and wrapped according to AHS restaurant bylaws.
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Regular cutlery, glasses and plates, are not to be reused for refill.
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Kitchen/Food prep area to be made inaccessible to the guests.
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Hand washing and hand sanitizing stations for outdoor events.
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Disposable/compostable serving ware is recommended.
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PLATED/FAMILY STYLE/COCKTAIL (All plated/family style/cocktail events paused as of Nov.1, 2020 to help limit the spread of COVID and as per AHS guidelines)
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Passed appetizers on trays in individual small serving vessels (Chinese spoon, bamboo teardrops, skewers, etc.). Guests will select the items they would like and servers will hand the items to them (Dim Sum Style)
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Appetizer platters provided (family style) with a selection of all of the items for each family grouping/table
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Dinner service options include individually plated small plates or individually plated courses, all served to each individual by dedicated servers.
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Family-style (larger platters of each item for guests to share) dinner service would be an option if it is being served to dedicated family pods.
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Allow 6 feet of separation between tables.
Be Safe – Eat Well
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Please refer to the following documents supplied by the Alberta Government.
Download link; Workplace Guidance for Business - https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/covid-19-general-relaunch-guidance.pdf
Download link; Guidance For Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs and Bars https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/5d8d3adb-8fe4-417e-9545-b1e49b0a720a/resource/6f567a6a-3bf1-4bc5-9da8-b51bc32a0131/download/covid-19-relaunch-guidance-restaurants-cafes-pubs-and-bars.pdf