Catering Calgary weddings, corporate events and private parties

Award-winning menus. Renown attention to detail. 25+ years of stand-out catering services in Calgary.

Professional chef putting a final touch on a meal

All-events catering

Simply Elegant is catering Calgary’s private parties, well-run conferences, unforgettable weddings and every occasion.

Ice cream cones at a social catered event

Social

A Table for Every Occasion.
Consistent and delicious small group catering for 25 years. Home parties, backyard gatherings, friends and family get-togethers.

Plated salad on a wedding catering menu

Weddings

Your wedding. Your vision.
Wedding catering is made exquisite by our detail-oriented catering team. Cocktails, buffets and anything in between.

A plate of appetizers at a corporate event catering

Corporate

A to Z Corporate Catering.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet catering for companies large and small. With attention to budget, details and outcomes.

Catering by occasion in Calgary

Occasions

Catering for any Occasion.
Find catering options for holidays throughout the year. Be it Calgary Stampede or Christmas catering. We’ve got you covered.

All-occasions catering

Check our occasion-based catering options. Be it a Mother's day, Thanksgiving or Calgary Stampede dinner, we've got you covered. 25+ years of catering Calgary corporate events, weddings and private parties.

Christmas Catering

Christmas

2022 menu

Plan your Christmas turkey dinner with family and friends. Let Simply Elegant be a part of your holiday season this year.

Calgary Stampede

Calgary Stampede

New 2023 menu

It’s time to plan your Calgary Stampede 2023. Get your staff and clients out for face-to-face fun and networking.

Mother's Day Dinner Catering

Mother's day

2022 menu

Order a three-course Mother’s Day dinner online at $29.95 per person with either a pick-up or delivery option.

Easter Dinner Catering

Easter

New 2023 menu

Order a four-course Easter dinner online starting at $63.65/person with either a pick-up or delivery option.

St. Valentine's Day Dinner

St. Valentines

New 2023 menu

Choose to either order a Valentine’s Day dinner for two at Waterfront Park or pick-up/delivery.

Pumpkin and a leaf Thanksgiving dinner theme

Thanksgiving

2022 menu

Book your family and friends' Thanksgiving turkey dinner early this year. The delibery option is available.

Looking for a caterer?

Talk to us about your event requirements. We have catering packages but can also create an entire menu for your unique event. Simply Elegant has been catering Calgary events since 1996.

Resources

Helpful resources about catering Calgary events, weddings and private parties.

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the catering cost in Calgary?

The price of catering (like the price of a car, for example) depends on a great number of things. It includes things like your party size, date and time of the event, service staff requirements, etc. Check our Menus and let us know if you’d like to customize them.

Where can I find the catering menu?

All of our menus are posted online and are updated regularly. Make sure to check our Menus section.

Do you offer tastings?

Yes, once we send you a quote and you like what you see, we can certainly sit down to discuss the details and have a tasting at the same time.

Do you require a deposit?

Yes for large events, we require a 35% non-refundable deposit to secure all services for you.

Do you have pricing for children’s meals?

Yes, children under 3 eat for free and children between the ages of 3 and 8 get 50% off their meals.

When do I need to place my catering order?

We usually require 48-hour notice for orders; however, we will always try to help out on short notice as long as we have the resources available.

What are my payment options?

Our preferred method of payment is Electronic Fund Transfer or cheques, but we also accept all major credit cards.

Do you offer gluten-free options?

Yes, we can prepare most food items gluten-free, please ask us about this when placing your order.

Do you charge for cake cutting?

No, we don’t charge a cake-cutting fee, only for the rentals of plates and forks.

Do you charge gratuity?

No, we don’t pre-charge gratuity. We leave that to our client’s discretion.

Are the menus posted on the website customizable?

Yes, all menus are ideas and suggestions only and can easily be changed to your liking.

Are chaffing dishes included?

Depends, on casual events; hot food comes in tinfoil and cold food on disposable platters. Quality events are presented a whole lot nicer.

Do you supply servers and bartenders?

Yes, servers are $35/hr and bartenders are $35/hr for a minimum of 4 hours including travel time.