Caterer in Kitchener

At Platters Catering & Events, we have years of experience in all types of catering. The wide range of options we offer our commercial and residential clients allows us to stand out from the crowd thanks to our friendly customer service, delicious menus and affordable price points. We always do our utmost to make sure that every aspect of our amazing catering service is as refined and elegant as possible. So, whether you are looking to create an unforgettable evening for your partner or a loved one in your life, or simply want a drop-off catering service that will help you eat healthier, then you need to contact Platters Catering & Events today.

Our commitment to catering excellence is second to none and the tailored approach we take to what we do is what differentiates us from many of our competitors who tend to stick to a one-size-fits-all approach to catering.

So, regardless of the size of your budget or your guests’ dietary requirements, you can be guaranteed that when you get in touch with us, our highly experienced team of catering specialists can cater to your needs perfectly.

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How Far in Advance Should Catering Be Booked?

Catering should be booked as soon as the event date, approximate guest count, and venue are known. Booking early provides more time to finalize the menu, dietary requirements, and serving arrangements before the event. Larger gatherings, including weddings and holiday celebrations, may require additional planning time, making early booking especially important.

The same applies to company-wide meetings, staff celebrations, and other larger corporate functions. That said, an initial guest estimate is usually enough to begin planning, with final numbers confirmed closer to the event.

What Types of Events Does Platters Catering & Events Cater?

With experience catering a wide range of events, Platters Catering & Events can help take the pressure off planning food for celebrations of many sizes and styles.

Our catering services are available for:

  • Sweet 16 celebrations
  • Graduation celebrations
  • Bridal showers
  • Baby showers
  • Holiday celebrations
  • Weddings
  • Corporate events

Corporate catering is a key part of our services, with options suited to workplace lunches, meetings, company celebrations, and other business functions.

Dedicated to making your event memorable, we can tailor your menu to your guest count, dietary requirements, and budget. For corporate events, this flexibility allows us to plan catering around the size, schedule, and requirements of your workplace gathering.

What Should You Consider When Planning a Catering Menu?

Your catering menu should reflect the needs of your event while offering options your guests can enjoy. Considering a few key details in advance can help you make suitable menu choices. These factors also help determine appropriate portions and how the meal should be served.

Important factors include:

  • Number of guests
  • Dietary requirements
  • Type of event
  • Catering budget
  • Serving style
  • Menu variety
  • Time of day

We use these details to determine your menu options, serving style, and the amount of food needed for your event.

How Are Different Dietary Requirements Accommodated?

Dietary requirements should be identified before the menu is finalized so suitable dishes can be selected. This may include accounting for food allergies, intolerances, or specific dietary preferences among guests. Providing these details in advance allows us to determine which menu options can accommodate the group’s needs. This is especially useful when coordinating corporate catering for larger teams with different dietary needs.

What Catering Menus Are Available?

Platters Catering & Events offers catering menus for everything from everyday lunches and workplace gatherings to BBQs and seasonal celebrations. Explore the options below to find a menu that fits your event, group, and time of year.

Platters Catering Menu

The Platters Catering Menu offers a broad selection for meetings, lunches, parties, and other catered events. Choose from prepared platters and crowd-friendly options that make serving a group simple.

BBQ Menu

The BBQ Menu is designed for summer gatherings, company events, and casual celebrations. It’s also the featured seasonal offering for July and August, giving you a dedicated option for warm-weather catering.

Monthly Specials

Monthly Specials give you rotating catering choices throughout the year, with themed meals built around the season. Options range from hearty winter stews and chicken dishes to tacos, Italian-inspired meals, ribs, Thanksgiving fare, and more. These rotating options can also give workplaces additional choices when planning catered lunches or seasonal staff meals.

Christmas Menus

Christmas menus make it easier to serve a festive meal at workplace parties, family gatherings, and other holiday events. Seasonal selections include holiday favourites such as turkey, salads, sides, soups, sandwiches, and desserts. Menus and availability may change from year to year, so check back for the latest holiday offerings.

The Benefits of Barbecue

There is no doubt about it, there are very few meals that match a classic barbecue. When you think of sun-soaked evenings spent outdoors with friends and family, a barbecue is often part of this picture. However, just because barbecuing is most generally associated with summer does not mean that it cannot be enjoyed at other times of the year.

At Platters Catering & Events our mouth-watering pork sandwiches, delicious beef brisket and succulent chicken and mash combos are as delectable in the depths of a cold Kitchener winter as they are in June or July. It truly is an all-year meal type that only gets better with time.

Another advantage that barbecue has over meals is its flexibility. For far too long there was a perception that BBQ was a fun food but one that couldn’t be used in serious corporate dining situations, but thankfully this is no longer the case. At Platters Catering & Events we are happy to see that our BBQ catering service continues to grow in popularity in Kitchener. That being said, we are always looking at ways of improving the dining service of those who choose us for their corporate or private catering needs.

Contact Platters Catering & Events Today

If you want to make sure that a birthday or special life occasion of a loved one is memorable, then you need to make sure that we at Platters Catering & Events are the first and only catering team you get in touch with.

Our catering expertise is second to none and we will stop at nothing in the pursuit of catering perfection for you and yours. Why settle for second best when the number one catering team in Kitchener is here and available for you to use?

Looking for a caterer in Kitchener? Contact us at (519) 836-3190.