Amelia HallVancouver’s food culture emphasizes sustainability, embracing locally sourced produce and capitalizing on its coastal location. This translates into abundant seafood, fresh fruits, and vibrant leafy vegetables prevalent in the city’s culinary scene.
That said, if you’re planning a Vancouver wedding or party, we highly recommend hiring the best catering the city has to offer, especially if you want to impress your guests with true West Coast flavours.
We narrowed down the best catering services in Vancouver to help you take some load off the planning process––and spend a day doing rounds of tasting tests to fill your stomach!
| How much does hiring a catering service in Vancouver cost? Catering services in Vancouver costs roughly $35 to $60 per person. On average, you’ll be spending around $2,300 to $3,500 to feed at least 50 guests. Caterers will usually charge you based on the number of guests, location, menu options, and additional services you might request, such as bartending, venue decor, and other third-party rentals. |
1. Yo-Bones BBQ Catering
Address: 3475 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5L5
Contact Details: 778-882-2376
Operating Hours: Tue – Sun: 4 PM – 9 PM
Yo-Bones BBQ Catering, a locally owned and operated catering company, has been delighting the lower mainland with its expertly smoked BBQ dishes and full-service event support for over 30 years. With a reputation for quality, flexibility, and professional service, Yo-Bones is a go-to choice for a variety of events, from weddings and galas to corporate socials and casual gatherings.
Yo-Bones specializes in smoking meats to tender perfection, offering flavorful dishes like their famous baby back ribs and creamy mac & cheese. Their use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients ensures top-notch taste and quality.
Flexibility is a key strength, as Yo-Bones allows clients to create custom menus or adapt existing ones to suit specific tastes and dietary needs. This level of personalization makes their services accessible to diverse audiences.
The company goes beyond catering by assisting with rentals, decorations, and even entertainment recommendations. This comprehensive support simplifies event planning and helps ensure a seamless experience.
Their professionally trained team ensures food safety and efficient service. The guideline of one server per 20-25 guests helps events run smoothly, and clients can trust that all staff are well-qualified.
Yo-Bones provides clear details on costs, booking terms, and cancellation policies, which helps clients understand what to expect upfront. Their willingness to accommodate minor guest count changes up to 48 hours before the event is an added benefit.
For smaller events or casual gatherings, Yo-Bones offers takeaway and delivery services, providing flexibility for clients who don’t require full-service catering.
The company’s comprehensive liability insurance ensures compliance with venue requirements and provides peace of mind to clients.
Pros
- High-Quality BBQ Cuisine
- Customized Menu Options
- Event Coordination Services
- Certified Staff with Clear Guidelines
- Transparent Policies
- Takeaway and Delivery Options
- Insurance Coverage
Cons
- Advanced Booking is Recommended
Customer Reviews
Very responsive and easy to communicate with
“We had Rick cater our wedding and it was the best decision we could have made! He was our favourite vendor by far! He is such a nice guy, he’s also very responsive and easy to communicate with and his food is so good! We had burger skewers for an appetizer, brisket, glazed chicken a bunch of sides for dinner and a pie bar for dessert! All of our guests couldn’t stop talking about how good it all was. Thank you so much Rick for making our day a breeze, you exceeded our expectations!”
Kind and went above and beyond for our company event
“I have nothing but good things to say about Rick and his amazing team. They are all super hard working, kind and went above and beyond for our company event. They helped out wherever they could!! The food was amazing and everyone who attended gave great feedback! They think of everything, even the little details like a framed menu with our company logo and pictures related to the business. Very reliable team – cant recommend enough! Thank you again!”
2. Savoury City Catering
Address: 3925 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E5, Canada (Google Maps)
Contact Details: +16048758484
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Donna Wadsworth had two passions: food and travel. After working for the Windemere Hotel in India and multiple restaurants in Toronto like Iguana and Caledon Inn, she came to Vancouver in 2003 to open Savoury City Foods.
Her catering business has since won several awards such as Rocky Mountain Bride’s Top Vancouver Wedding Caterer and the Georgia Straight Best of Vancouver’s Best Caterer.
Donna’s culinary experience and catering expertise have led Savoury City Catering to be one the most sought-after vendors for small to large weddings.
Their catering services feature barbeque stations, dessert bars, al fresco spreads, buffet spreads, plated dining, and canapes for small events. They specialize in weddings, but they also cater to corporate events, private dinners, bridal and baby showers.
Savoury City is a preferred vendor at venues like the Museum of Anthropology, UBC Botanical Gardens, and the Rocky Mountaineer.
Pros
- Best for weddings
- Best for weddings
Cons
- Long waitlist
- Complaints about last-minute cancellations
Customer Reviews
Satisfying food
“Savoury City just nailed it! I needed to organize an event for 95 of our clients the past Friday, so I got in contact with them and Matias and Sarah helped me to make it happen! We ordered their “Afternoon Tea” menu + coffee and soft drinks. It was delivered perfectly on time, with trays, pates, cuttlery, thongs, cups etc. They help me to set it all up on the tables and left us with a couple of framed menus to put around. We received veggie plates, different types of sandwiches, fruit plates, and several more with desserts. All our guests were happy and satisfied with the food so I would definitely recommend them. Thank you!!”
-Ms. Irene Parilla, Google Review
Staff are a joy to work with
“Savoury City catered our backyard summer wedding and did such a fantastic job! From start to finish, Donna was a joy to work with, and always made us feel at ease. We had so many compliments from guests about how incredible the food was. Our canapés and family style menu included a range of signature Savoury City dishes, along with a few special requests from my husband and I.They totally nailed everything. It was also very handy that the Savoury team could provide bartending services. They did a great job with that too.”
-Ms. Sarah Armstrong, Google Review
3. Louis Gervais Fine Foods and Catering
Address: 850 Harbourside Dr, North Vancouver, BC V7P 0A3, Canada (Google Maps)
Contact Details: +16049047720
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Montreal native Chef Louis Gervais honed his culinary skills alongside Quebec’s top chefs before relocating to Vancouver where his career blossomed at the Sutton Place Hotel.
In 1998, he realized his dream of owning a catering business, founding Louis Gervais Fine Foods and Catering. Leveraging his hotel industry background, he delighted countless Vancouverites with his culinary creations.
His specialty is wedding catering, serving menus ranging from plated dinners to buffet spreads. The cuisine his catering business usually serves is French—with the option to customize the menu items according to seasonal ingredients or your preferred cuisines.
There are gluten-free, vegetarian, and nut-free options also available.
In case you want to serve free-flowing drinks during your event, Louis can secure a bottomless stall for an additional charge of about $3 per head (although rates may change depending on your chosen drink).
Pros
- Specializes in wedding catering
- Offers a wide range of menu options and cuisines
Cons
- Pricey tasting sessions
- Complaints about scheduling conflicts
Customer Reviews
Lots of menu options
“Louis Gervais catered our wedding in August 2022. We considered several options for catering and did multiple menu tastings. We found the menu tasting offered by Louis Gervais was on another level, both in the quality of the food and the customer service from their entire team. After that it was an easy choice. The meals and the hors d’oeuvres at the wedding were a highlight for everyone. We highly recommend Louis Gervais FFC to anyone looking for a great event caterer.”
- Mr. Ryan Williamson, Google Review
Flavourful food
“Louis Gervais catered our daughter’s wedding on November 4, 2023 and we received many compliments on the food. Some said it was the best tasting food that they have ever had at a wedding.
We agreed. The appetizers and buffet dinner were very flavourful.”
-Ms. Lisa Noort, Google Review
4. Supper Club
Contact Details: +17788703463
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Supper Club’s menus feature famed dishes from around the world. There’s seared foie gras, A5 Japanese wagyu beef, Tuscan croutons, and more in their arsenal—giving clients the freedom to get creative and personal with their food options.
They cater to weddings, private dinners, corporate events, and birthdays. They also offer a fondue catering service where you and your guests can enjoy free-flowing cheese or chocolate fondue until the event is over.
Supper Club offers diverse serving styles including buffets, plated dinners, canapés, and family-style options. They also provide bartending services, including champagne towers and cocktails.
Once your menu, date, and location are confirmed, Supper Club manages rentals, decor, and third-party vendors—addressing all event needs discussed during the chef’s consultation.
If you enjoy their cooking, Supper Club can also be hired for regular meal prep and deliveries.
Pros
- Best for small parties or events
- Offers a fondue catering service
Cons
- Not suitable for large gatherings
- Pricey services
Customer Reviews
Delicious dishes for the family
“We enjoyed an amazing catered meal for our friends backyard wedding (M&J). All the food was plated so well and served family style (see pics for details!). Would certainly recommend as they just come in cook all these delicious dishes in your own kitchen and serve them. The only drawback for ourselves is that we live out the province. Definitely recommend them for your events.”
-Ms. Lillian Tse, Google Review
Quick to handle last-minute changes
“We worked with Supper Club YVR a couple times for our clients’ private events. We can’t say enough great things about their services and food! They’re incredibly easy to work with, always quick to handle last-minute changes. We had a few unexpected alternations to guests dietary requirements and they handled these adjustments with grace and efficiency. And let’s not forget about the food – It was absolutely delicious! The variety they offered was impressive and our clients couldn’t stop raving about how delicious everything was. One more thing that impressed us was they left our kitchen spotless clean after the event. Highly recommend!”
-Origo Club, Google Review
5. Edge Catering
Address: 1927 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1T5, Canada (Google Maps)
Contact Details: +16048767226
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sunday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Edge Catering founder Judy Reeves spent a huge portion of her life travelling all over the world in search of culinary knowledge and connections to start her own business. She put up Edge Catering in 2004 as the brainchild of her passions for food and travel.
Today, Edge Catering boasts a large team of chefs, catering managers, event planners, and events specialists who all help meet their clients’ needs and tastes. They mostly cater to weddings, but Edge Catering is also a preferred vendor for corporate events.
Their catering services include buffet-style dining, plated dinners, live chef stations, canapes, small plates, grazing tables, dessert bars, and butler-style dining.
Butler-style dining is one of their specialties and differs from plated dinners in the sense that you and your guests will be personally attended to by the Edge team throughout a 3 or 4-course meal.
Pros
- Offers butler-style service
- Partnered with several venue and event vendors
Cons
- Pricey tasting fees and general services
Customer Reviews
Reliable caterers
“Edge Catering are the most reliable and professional catering company I have came across in my 10 years of DJing events/weddings. The food is always top-notch and tastes great. Their service and friendliness as a team comes into play at every event. I highly recommended them. You will not be disappointed!”
-Mr. Matt Vanstone, Google Review
Supportive caterers
“My partner and I recently had the pleasure of working with Amanda and the Edge team. They provided bar and buffet service for our wedding reception. The experience was fantastic!
Amanda supported us early on with menu planning, venue layout, and supported our event ideas like welcoming all of our guests with sparkling wine as they entered the rooftop patio for cocktail hour. We did a tasting of our menu a couple of months before the party and Edge was accommodating to tweak the menu.”
-Mr. Erin Quon, Google Review
6. The Lazy Gourmet
Address: 1545 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1J8, Canada (Google Maps)
Contact Details: +16047342507
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Lazy Gourmet is far from lazy. Spearheaded by founders Susan Mendelson and Deborah Roitberg, it began as a gourmet take-out shop in 1979.
Initially managing all tasks themselves, they later transformed the venture into a fully staffed buffet or plated dinner catering service specializing in West Coast flavours.
Their menu features locally grown and organic produce like apples, mushrooms, and seafood in their menu items.
Moreover, they offer customized menus to accommodate dietary preferences and can arrange cocktail or dessert bars upon request, or manage third-party vendors.
Over 40 years later, Susan still enjoys cooking but now leads a team of chefs and catering managers at The Lazy Gourmet.
They can cater for weddings, corporate events, private dinners, birthdays, and large-scale events such as balls and national celebrations. Notably, they worked in prestigious events like the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, the PGA Tour, and the Dalai Lama Conference.
Pros
- Best for large events
- Specializes in Canadian West Coast cuisine
Cons
- Complaints about small portion sizes
- Complaints about customer service
Customer Reviews
Seamless planning process
“Such an easy process to use the Lazy Gourmet for our recent corporate event from start to finish. (Not that we had hundreds of mouths to feed. However, this catering service is a dream for situations where we were looking after 60+ people)”
-Ms. Kathy Woo, Google Review
Trusted catering brand in Vancouver
“We have loved and used the Lazy Gourmet for over 10 years! With the loss of events and catering came an amazing opportunity to try their cooking class! A beautiful box with a 3 course meal came fully ready for us to roll up our sleeves.”
-Ms. Eryne Ordel, Google Review
