
CATERING
Partnering with local Farmers wherever she is in the world, Chef Deb upholds the importance of knowing and honouring where each dish first began being created: in nearby fields.
To enjoy Chef Deb’s cooking is to experience food made by a Chef who is deeply connected to her roots, communities, and who simply loves sharing the joy of a delicious meal. Opening every service with a toast to life and to the food that nourishes us is her way. Always beautifully plated and served by her exceptional team in a relaxed yet elevated way, Chef Deb leads with heart, flavour and a reverence for place, seasonality and story.
Weddings & Special Events
Intimate Dinners
Cooking Classes
Fundraisers
Office, Corporate & Retreats
Celebrations of Life
Delicious food for every occasion. Inquire about your upcoming wedding, intimate private dinner, birthday, anniversary, fundraiser, cooking class - if you are gathering and want the food beautifully handled, Chef Deb & team are here to make it happen.
Choose from on-site full service catering experiences or drop-off style. Either way, Chef Deb and her team take the utmost care in sourcing and preparing your menu to the highest standard. Cooking for all diets is a breeze for this talented team so let them know your needs, cravings and desires and watch the magic unfold.
Catering available year round on Salt Spring Island and beyond.
FAQ’S
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Menu’s range widely from $65-175+ per guest to meet the range of desires and budgets our couples have.
See below for what the “per guest” quotes include, and what else you may wish to plan for outside of what is included. -
We know how tricky it can be comparing quotes and finding the right fit for your vision and budget. Our aim is to be as transparent as possible so you can make the most informed decision.
You can expect our per guest price to include:
• your personalized menu that will be made from well sourced + local ingredients
• support from inquiry to post-event follow up from your dedicated Booking Manager
• Chef and cook(s) to prepare your menu beautifully
• on-site Chef and cook(s) to execute service
• our no-charge travel radius includes anywhere on Salt Spring Island (excluding drop-offs)
• all necessary serving dishes from our beautiful curated collection (guest dishes, cutlery and glassware not provided)
• cake cutting, if desired -
What isn’t included in the price per guest for wedding catering that you will want to plan for:
• 5% GST
• Gratuity (15% for drop-off’s, 20% for full service)
• Servers
• Dishwashers
• Plates, cutlery, utensils
• Linens, napkins
• On-site kitchen (your venue may provide one, or we can help provide a list of rentals required for off-grid locations) -
The team can support weddings from a minimum of 40 guests to a maximum of around 180 guests.
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We do not offer rentals of any kind, however included in our local services are the necessary vessels to serve the meal from (ex. family style stoneware, buffet equipment).
We do not provide tables, chairs, napkins, utensils, plates, glassware, refuse bins, tents, and so on.
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50% is required to secure your date and begin working with Chef Deb. Your final payment of 50% is due 30 days prior to your wedding day.
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Deposits and payments are always strictly non-refundable.
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Chef Deb and her team love to travel. Travel time, accommodations, expenses and staffing are charged in addition.
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We love working with our favourite seasoned vendors. Coming soon: Chef Deb’s recommended vendor guide. Until then, send us a note and we’ll be happy to share some contacts with you.
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We do not offer bar or bartending services at this time.
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Formally on my contract you will see that we can't provide leftovers of food due to provincial regulations.
So what do we do with leftovers, plate scrapings etc.? We ensure they are donated to local farmers for the piggies.
