31 Best Caterers in Ottawa

“This is a great café! Not only is the coffee always fresh, but the consistent, gourmet-level of their sandwiches, dinners and desserts is exceptional. Their soups are all delicious and they often have gluten-free items - including soups. The friendly staff make you feel like your an old friend. Highly recommend Café Deluxe.“

“les croissants...les meilleurs j'habite Wendover et je viens à Vanier pour les chercher encore congelés et c fantastique...un service tellement agréable de tous...MERCI“

“We recently had a large corporate function and hired FoodWorks to cater the event. Tim was incredibly helpful right from the first communication and was able to adapt to our ever changing needs (and budget) from beginning to end. The plan was to get the food delivered while the main part of the event was under way. Tim and crew were able to come in, silently deploy the food and refreshments, and make their way out without anyone being the wiser! It was so smooth that barely anyone noticed. Tim and his crew were kind, courteous, and very professional. It all proceeded like clockwork! We're already planning to use FoodWorks for next year's event and would highly recommend them for any function requiring catering.“

“One word-Delicioso! I drove 25 minutes to try out the food and I will definitely drive 25 minutes again very soon for more deliciousness!“

“Got a custom box for my friends birthday party and it was a hit! Amazing customer service and I felt that they went above and beyond! Thank you again for helping make my friends birthday!!“

“5 stars ! excellente nourriture et super service!“

“Excellent food prepared by the chef for our 2 year old bday party !“

“I ordered the grilled chicken, it was fantastic. Fresh, amazing spices & charcoal flavour, and was ready 20 minutes after I placed the call. Highly recommended!“

“Great cooking classes, fresh food and awesome chefs to teach and give you tips!“

“Amazing food and service! Moishe was amazing to talk to about our vision and worked with us to accommodate several dietary restrictions and small changes. We had so much positive feedback from guests and vendors about the catering team at our wedding. The food was amazing, the catering team was professional and well organized, and everything went off without a hitch! We highly recommend Culinary Conspiracy!“

“Thyme & Again catered our August 2025 wedding! Cannot recommend them enough. Our guests were highly satisfied with the quality and freshness of the food. We were so happy with their attention to detail and beautiful presentation. The food was warm and service was impeccable, including bar service. We worked with Sandra who was beyond amazing, organized, and met all of our needs. Many thanks to the entire team! Do not hesitate to book them for a special event or wedding!“

“I have used Goodies for decades and they continue to do fine catering. I was a bit worried when ownership changed but all is good. I hosted a shower last weekend and lo and behold Conrad did the delivery. Instructions were clear, food excellent and all those little details (like providing the lighter for heating the serving dishes) were attended too. It is reasonable, friendly and efficient.“

“Most scrumptious treats youll ever find😍 all homemade and with lots of love 😁 definitely place to get all your specials treats from 😱😁🤤🤤“

“If you want a meal that feels like a trip back home, this is it. I came across this place last year and decided to try it, as I was looking for an African restaurant with good food and this one is close to where I live. I was pregnant at the time and oh, I was absolutely obsessed with their okra sauce. I ordered every meal with it, nothing else could hit the spot! Everything is cooked so fresh and you can almost taste the care that went in preparing the meals. Yes, it might be a bit more than your average takeout, but for a true taste of home that's this delicious, it is worth every single penny. I tell all my friends they HAVE to try it. If you're looking for authentic African soul food in Ottawa stop searching and just order or better still you can dine-in.“

“Highly recommend!
Purchased the holiday dinner with jerk turkey, callaloo, macaroni and cheese and stuffing. It was delicious!! The cranberry sorrel compote had a brilliant flavour profile that I really enjoyed, the callaloo was authentic trini style but could have been a bit thicker, the jerk turkey was moist and flavorful, and the portion size was good. The macaroni and cheese was rich and tasty but I didn't taste any particular caribbean flavours. We also ordered a side of rum butter which we ate with cake and waffles - it was delicious.

I am very grateful to have had authentic caribbean main dishes to supplement my Christmas dinner this year. It saved us a lot of time and effort, and we truly enjoyed the flavours and meal. Chef Reesa is an absolutely wonderful chef and her responses to my online questions were quick. Will definitely order again!“

“First time here, Panini and soup was unreal. Like everyone else it's a little hard to find. When you go in the lobby your auto instinct is to take the elevators to the right, but no go left and you will see the sign and the stairs right beside. Busy place to do you know it's good.“

“Recieved a gift pack of assorted jellys for Christmas and the Garlic Jelly is absolute perfection. We love a good charcuterie and cheese board and these jellys are the perfect match.“

“Just grabbed a coffee at this cafe and I'm stoked! The staff including the chef are super friendly. I could not resist the smell of food so the chef suggested his special sandwich “Sujuk” must try, and it was legit. Highly recommend 😃“

“fun place to work at with amazing staff with amazing food !! and good prices !! we have fun but also Professional !! come on down to see our frozen meals hot lunches and so much more !“

“Thyme and Again has lots of great things, I personally mostly enjoy the baked goods. The sandwhiches are a bit expensive. But the lemon squares, Nanaimo bars, and the raspberry chocolate tarts are amazing. Some of my favourite desserts in Ottawa.“

“This has become one of my go-to spots in town for Jamaican food. Top tier service and the food actually amazed me. Coming from Toronto, there are few places I’ll trust for their Jamaican cuisine but Reggae Rooster impressed me and I’ll definitely be back.“

“Second seasonal family meal (1 Christmas and 1 Thanksgiving). Delicious, fresh, easy to heat and serve. Impressed with the flavours, the generous portions and the overall originality of each dish. I can see why they’ve been a staple in our neighbourhood for so long.“

“I love this store!!! The staff are knowledgeable and very helpful. I must go there every time we are in Ottawa!!!“

“Professional & helpful -- hired for a wedding and showed up on time + did a great job!“

“Chicken Shawarma I had tonight was amazing. @foodtruckfoodie“

“The latest experience was that I ordered an Easter meal for loved ones. They enjoyed it so much two people are actually going to have him cater dinners at their homes. The food is excellent. The story behind Chef Ric and his mission is inspirational and extraordinary. He has made a difference. So is this team? Thank you“

“Wonderful at letting me know what is going on in my city!“

“I didn't think it could get any better but it did the new digs at Brodhead are aussom“

“We will forever be looking for reasons to hire Essence for catering again. Jason and Tanya and their team catered our (COVID) wedding, and we cannot stop gushing over the experience of working with them, nor have we fully stopped salivating over the memory of the food. Following our first call and brief consult with Jason, he came up with a menu that so perfectly fit our tastes and reflected the style of our wedding that we had almost no choice but to tell them yes! Their experience in this industry shines through in their interactions during planning. While they were always receptive to our requests, they also did not hesitate to provide suggestions not only for the food but for the schedule and flow of the event entirely. When COVID restrictions threw a wrench into our plans, Jason and Tanya suggested a way to tweak the menu and the courses, which definitely made a difference in our guests' positive experience. Their staff were lovely and professional. They were also quickly able to accommodate when our Grandparents unexpectedly decided that they wanted to stick around past the ceremony, and even made us our favorite cocktail as a late night treat (Tanya, when you appeared with a second one for us on the dance floor I could have hugged you). They are true professionals and we felt zero worry placing our trust in them for both the menu and logistics. And the food was fantastic- we've had lots of positive feedback from our guests both on the quality and the uniqueness (without being off-putting for the pickier eaters among our guests) of the menu. We felt the price was (very!) fair for the quality of the food, the creativity, intricacy and labour behind the small plates courses and for their attentiveness and care during planning. If you’re looking for a wedding (or event) food experience that is elevated beyond the standard fare, look no further. Thank you Jason and Tanya for everything that you did to make sure that the food service was not on our list of stresses and for making our wedding day so memorable!“

“Ordered Marcello’s on Uber Eats, and it was delicious.

I had the Philly cheese steak and it was a generous portion, fresh ingredients, and overall well balanced.

My colleague had the poutine too and said it was so good.

With the delivery and everything it came under $20 per person.“