Catering Calgary: Delicious Food for Any Occasion

We offer Calgary catering services, award-winning menus, renowned attention to detail and 28+ years of customer-first approach.

Our repeat clients trust us with a 4.7 rating on Google, a 4.9 rating on Facebook and an A+ rating with BBB.

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About us

Simply Elegant, started in 1996 by a professional chef, Robert Vidra. His catering company has grown into Calgary’s all-around hospitality firm. Today, our culinary artistry continues with executive chef Eric Nieto and our hard-working catering team.

Over the years, we’ve delivered food and dining experiences to small and large events, including corporate functions, day-to-day breakfast and lunch catering, private parties, and weddings. We use fresh, locally grown ingredients and embrace a green philosophy.

Simply Elegant enjoys a 4.7 rating on Google, a 4.9 rating on Facebook and an A+ rating with BBB. We’re also an active member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Calgary.

Why choose Simply Elegant?

  • Supports local Calgary, AB suppliers.
  • Uses organic vegetables when available.
  • Sources Alberta produce and free-range meats.
  • Offers biodegradable disposables and reusable platters to minimize waste.
  • Recycles various materials and donates proceeds to local community groups.
  • Uses “green routing” for deliveries to reduce emissions.
  • Maintains efficient vehicles and kitchen appliances to reduce energy waste.

Customer reviews

Read how our past customers have reviewed the food and service.

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Excellent
Simply Elegant
Based on 142 reviews
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Katharine R.
We had a wonderful experience working with Simply Elegant for a special family event. From start to finish, the communication was clear, prompt, and thoughtful—something we truly appreciated throughout the planning process. Even though our group was small, the team made everything feel incredibly meaningful and memorable.

Jenn was absolutely amazing to work with. She transformed our parents’ home into a warm, elegant space with simple yet beautiful touches that captured the spirit of the evening perfectly. The food was superb—thoughtfully prepared and absolutely delicious. The chef clearly put care into every dish.

A special thank you to Raymond, who went above and beyond. He was so attentive, taking time to connect with each of us and ensuring every detail was taken care of. His presence added a personal touch that meant so much to our family.

The evening flowed beautifully, and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. I highly recommend Simply Elegant for any event, big or small. I’ll definitely be reaching out to them again in the future!
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Chantal L.
We use Simply Elegant catering for our breakfast board meetings and they never disappoint! The food is always tasty and they show up on time and come back to pick up the equipment afterwards. They are our GO TO catering company and we highly recommend them.
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Michele P.
I have had the pleasure to work with Simply Catering three times in the past few months for lunches (60-80 people) at our office and it was a great experience every time. All staff that I had contact with were helpful along the way, adapting to small changes as needed and the food itself was also very good. We will definitely be going with Simply Elegant in the future!
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Tonya B.
Simply Elegant was fantastic in helping organize and offer suggestions through out the party planning process. The food was amazing and would highly them as I know I will be using them again!
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Visit our location

We offer tastings at our office location, equipped with a professional kitchen and cozy dining area. Be it a corporate catering menu or a customized menu for a wedding you’re planning, stop by and get to know us in person.

Simply Elegant

3600 19 St NE #7
Calgary, Alberta T2E 6V2
Canada
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Ph: (403) 242-0598

Simply Elegant

#7 3600 19th Street NE
Calgary, AB T2E 6V2
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Delivery and pick-up

We have a fleet of vehicles to cater to small and large events all across Calgary and area. We deliver food and install and take down catering equipment after events.

Our catering service areas: Calgary NE, Calgary NW, Calgary SE, Calgary SW and Calgary Downtown.

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Our process

Ordering catering for your event, be it corporate, wedding or private event catering, doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are the key milestones you should expect when working with Simply Elegant.

Step 1

Contact us and tell us the basics of your event. We prefer to plan in advance but can work within a tighter timeline.

Step 2

We respond quickly and request additional information to prepare an Initial Assessment (IA) for you. We tailor menus to match your event’s spirit.

Step 3

We send you the IA that is carefully prepared to your event’s specifications. We are open to adjusting your IA, if you need to.

Step 4

Once you’re happy with the IA, we build a formal contract and share it with you. Once the contract is signed, we begin preparations for your unique catered event.

Step 5

Our vehicle fleet is dispatched and arrives on time. We set everything up, service the event (if service was requested) and take everything down at the end.

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. Read our article on catering prices in Calgary.

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.