How are dietary restrictions handled?

This is a common concern today, as many guests may be vegan, gluten-free, or have other dietary restrictions. We can accommodate most food restrictions and will make sure that none of your guests will go home hungry.

2026 Holiday Catering Specials

Simplify your 2026 Holiday catering with Simply Elegant. From festive family feasts to casual company gatherings, we bring Calgary’s best holiday flavours directly to you.

Holiday menus

Appetizer menu

Budget Friendly Events Anywhere

Holidays @ Waterfront Park

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Please place your order 48 hours prior to delivery/pick up date. This holiday season we are are accepting orders until 4:00pm on December 20th and open until 4:00pm on December 22nd.

Our Process

We make the process of ordering your Christmas dinner simple and elegant for you. Here’s what you should expect.

You tell us about your event. Use the Quote Button, Call us or send an email.
Allergies, dietary restrictions and life choices, Inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of ordering; be aware we can accommodate menus with gluten, nut, dairy, shellfish, pork and vegan in mind. Menu items may contain or come into contact with wheat, eggs, nuts and dairy products. Due to the nature of some allergies and intolerances, we strongly recommend asking if it is possible to order a separate plate for anyone with severe allergies. Guests with life-threatening allergies should avoid any food at the event. Simply Elegant cannot guarantee that the provided food items have not come into contact with other foods. Our menu contains lifestyle choices, outside of these we may not be able to accommodate.
We will reach out to you for a better understanding of your needs so we can build a quote. And send it back to you for review.
You approve the quote.
We send you our agreement and deposit information.
You sign the agreement and make a deposit.
We cater your Christmas dinner party.

Your Christmas catering can be as simple as dropping of your food or as complex as setting up tables, chairs, décor, centerpieces and even provide entertainment.

Save on Christmas catering

We love our customers and want to be fair and transparent. So, here’s how to save on Christmas catering.

Choose disposable dinnerware.
Skip the plated full-service dinner and do a buffet instead.
Save on cocktail hour – cheese and charcuterie can be pricey – offer some dips such as hummus and fresh pita.
Ham is absolutely delicious and a cheaper alternative to turkey.
Leftovers often make a great meal the next day.

Frequently asked questions

We’ve been catering Christmas dinners since 1996. Here are a few common questions answered.

Do you have kids’ Christmas party pricing?

We love all of our clients’ children, we can create a custom kids’ menu for your Christmas dinner party.

Allergies, dietary restrictions and life choices.

Inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of ordering; be aware we can accommodate menus with gluten, nut, dairy, shellfish, pork and vegan in mind. Menu items may contain or come into contact with wheat, eggs, nuts and dairy products. Due to the nature of some allergies and intolerances, we strongly recommend asking if it is possible to order a separate plate for anyone with severe allergies. Guests with life-threatening allergies should avoid any food at the event. Simply Elegant cannot guarantee that the provided food items have not come into contact with other foods. Our menu contains lifestyle choices, outside of these we may not be able to accommodate.

Can you help us with unique Christmas cocktail recipes?

Planning on welcoming your guests with a specialty cocktail? Talk to our catering team and we will create a custom cocktail for you to impress your guests and make you the star of your Christmas dinner.

Christmas services

Make your Christmas memorable by ordering related services. Get the full event package at a lower price. We make it happen while you enjoy the event with your friends, relatives or colleagues.

Venues

Let us handle your venue selection this holiday season. We’ll explore options, and handle venue relations.

Catering

We’ll cater your Christmas party to let you relax. Choose from packages and build custom menu options.

Planning

Simply Elegant plans and coordinates events of any size. From small family-and-friends parties to large conferences.

Decorations

Event decor makes the difference. Explore our budget decor options from packages to custom Christmas decorations.

Flowers

Seasonal flowers and permanent botanicals can light up your event space. Explore our floral design for Christmas.

Our customers speak

Excellent

Simply Elegant4.7

Based on 149 reviews

Brenda R.

After speaking with a number of other caterers, we were referred to Simply Elegant by the catering consultant at SAIT. It's great to hear other industry members make such impromtu referrals and Peter was fantastic to work with. He understood the scope of our event, our guests, and worked to make every detail a simple one. The onsite staff were efficient and very helpful. Set up and tear down was very well executed and the food was delicious. They dealt with a small prep and service area and delivered a great experience. In an industry with mandatory auto gratuities, Simply Elegant leaves that up to the client based on service received. This is a group that deserves over and above.

Michelle C.

Excellent service for a small gathering. Showed up on time and catered to our needs. Staff was able to go with the flow when needed - food was excellent and house was left spotless. Can't thank you enough - such a great experience.

Melody H.

We had a very small family celebration for our son’s graduation in our backyard. The meal Simply Elegant provided was superb. And I mean that. Working with them setting it up was easy! When Chef Jeremy arrived, with a completely professional preparation of food to be cooked in my kitchen, I was able to relax and enjoyed the evening. The steak - it was so tender! My son said he could have used his spoon to cut it. Highly recommend them.

David M.

Our family Christmas dinner, catered by Simply Elegant, was excellent! It was one of the best I’ve had - in terms of quality of food and creative recipes (sorry to any family members reading this who may have cooked a Christmas dinner in the past!). Our group was small but Simply Elegant was prompt in responding to our requests. I’m not one prone to writing a gushy review, but Simply Elegant deserves one! Thank you for making our dinner special.

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!

Michelle B.

Simply Elegant saved the day for me when I needed a last minute catering for a small dinner. They honoured my budget, we're able to prepare a lovely meal for our group on very short notice and the service, delivery and clean up was great. Not to mention the food was delicious!! I would definitely use them again.

Linda H.

I recently worked with Simply Elegant to plan an event hosted for family and friends. The team was professional, caring and did everything possible to please. Everyone enjoyed the amazing food, service and decor. I would highly recommend this outstanding skillful team for your event. I will definitely be calling on them again. Thank you everyone at Simply Elegant for making our event a great success!

Jeff M.

I had Simply Elegant cater an event for my family June 2022. They were professional, and provided excellent service, and a very tasty menu. Overall very very happy, and would not hesitate to recommend them.