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.
Cocktail Party Catering
Our cocktail catering menu is designed to offer variety, flexibility, and a high-end guest experience. From light, refined bites to more substantial small plates, each item is crafted to be visually striking, easy to enjoy, and full of flavour.
Elevated Cocktail Catering
Create a memorable cocktail experience with event catering designed for connection, energy, and exceptional food. Gather delivers chef-driven, made-from-scratch canapés and small plates using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, supported by professional staffing, bar service, and seamless execution.
From curated passed canapés to interactive food stations, our cocktail catering is designed to impress and keep guests engaged.
COCKTAIL MENU
Sweet Potato Taquito
Queso Oaxaca, Ancho Chili, Salsa Verde | GF
Garden (Vegetable & Plant-Based)
Mushroom Flatbread
Fresh Mushrooms, Fontina Cheese,
White Truffle Oil | VEG
Carrot Falafel
Leffer's Organic Carrots, Baba Ghanoush, Citrus Labneh | GF, DF Available, VF Available
Deviled Eggs
Man's Organic Eggs, White Truffle Oil, Chive | GF, DF
Brie & Peach Flatbread
Triple Cream Brie, Fresh Peach, Caramelized Onion | Seasonal Availability | VEG
Thai Corn Cakes
Fresh Corn, Curry, Cucumber & Cilantro Relish | GF, DF, VEG
Tomato Focaccia
Oven-Dried Tomato, House Made Focaccia, Baba Ghanoush, Arugula | DF, VF
Eggplant Polpette
Eggplant "Meatballs", Tomato And Calabrian Pomodoro, Grana Padano | GF, VEG
Lemon Arancini
Lemon & Mascarpone Risotto Fritter, Japanese Breadcrumb | VEG
Endive
Citrus, Olive, Stilton Cheese, Almond Praline | GF, DF Available, VEG
Miso Mushroom
Glazed Shiitake Mushroom, Scallion Pancake, Sesame | DF, VF
Mushroom Nigiri
Soy & Mirin Compressed Shiitake Mushroom, Garlic Aioli | GF | DF | VF
Red Curry Dumpling
Fresh Mushrooms, Coconut Red Curry, Basil, Ponzu Dipping Sauce | GF | DF | VF
Sea
Thai Prawn Cake
Red Curry, Lime Leaf, Ginger Scallion
Pistou | GF, DF
Prawn Aguachile
Marinated Prawns, Cucumber, Cilantro, Lime | GF, DF
Crab Cake
Dungeness Crab, Remoulade, Fresh Dill | DF
Lobster Profiterole
Atlantic Lobster, Lemon Horseradish Aioli, Fresh Herbs
Salmon Gravlax Nigiri
Citrus Cured Salmon, Sushi Rice, Wasabi Mayo, Pickled Serrano | GF, DF
Smoked Salmon Crumpets
Semolina Crumpets, Hot Smoked Salmon, Red Onion Jam
Tuna Tartare
Sesame, Jalapeno, Cucumber, Sweet Potato Crisp | GF, DF
Tuna Tostada
Seared Albacore Tuna, Avocado Crema, Chipotle, Corn Chip | GF
Land
Steak Bite
Curry And Coconut Marinated AB Beef, Satay Sauce, Cilantro | GF, DF
Bison Slider
Alberta Bison, Sylvan Star Smoked Gouda, European Bacon, House Made Ketchup | GF Available
Italian Meatball
Traditional Pork Meatball, Tomato And Calabrian Pomodoro, Grana Padano
Beef Carpaccio
Rare AAA Tenderloin, Pine Nut Aioli, Arugula, Pita Chip, Grana Padano
Yorkshire Puddings
House Made Puddings, Braised Alberta Beef, Horseradish Cream
Vietnamese Meatball
Crispy Rice, Lemongrass And Herb Pork, Sesame Sriracha Aioli | GF, DF
Harissa Lamb Kebab
Alberta Lamb, Apricot Glaze, Red Onion, Mint Yogurt | GF, DF Available
Miso Chicken
Maple And Sake Marinated Chicken, Scallion, Miso Glaze, Sesame | GF, DF
Chicken Waldorf
Smoked Chicken, Apple, Celery, Dijon Dressing, Profiterole
Stationary
Artisanal Cheese
Selection Of Local & International Cheese, Grapes, Dried Fruit, Baguette & Crackers | VEG, GF
Charcuterie
Selection Of Local & International Cured & Dried Meat, Cornichon, Mustards, Baguette & Crackers | GF, DF
Crudités
Selection Of Fresh Cut Vegetables With Roasted Red Pepper Bean Dip | GF, DF, VF
Mediterranean Mezze
Assorted Grilled & Fresh Vegetables, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tzatziki, Marinated Olives, Baked Cumin Pita Chips, Gluten Free Crackers | GF, DF, VF
Fresh Fruit
Selection Of Fresh Cut Fruit & Berries | GF, DF, VF
Prawn Cocktail
Lemon & Coriander Poached Prawn & Sesame Orange Cocktail Sauce | GF, DF
Beef Tenderloin
Sliced Medium Rare AAA Alberta Striploin, Roasted Red Pepper, Cornichon, Salsa Verde, Local Mustard, Caramelized Onion, Creamed Horseradish, Assorted Buns
Kettle Chips & Dip
House Made Organic Alberta Potato Chips With Caramelized Onion Dip
Popcorn
Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn | GF, DF, VF
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
Sweets
Lemongrass Panna Cotta
Preserved Peach, Toasted Coconut | GF
Banana Coconut Parfait
Coconut Whip, Caramelized Banana, Coconut Crumb | GF | DF | VF
Lemon Meringue Tartlets
Dark Chocolate & Salted Caramel Tartlets
Dark Chocolate Truffles
Cocoa & Espresso Dusted | GF
French Macrons
Assorted Flavours | GF
Orange Blossom Panna Cotta
Pistachio, Honey | GF
Mexican Chocolate Pot De Creme
Dark Chocolate, Coconut, Cinnamon & Ancho Chili | GF | DF | VF
Spiced Pumpkin Tartlets
Strawberry Cream Puffs
Seasonal Availability
Carrot Cake
Chai And Cream Cheese Icing
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 cocktail catering is best suited for events focused on guest experience, interaction, and elevated food presentation.
Flexible cocktail 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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