I was in the area for an appointment today and stopped by to grab some lunch. Overall the food was…read moregood, but expect to wait in a small space during peak hours, and it's hard to find parking nearby. This place is in an industrial park and there are only a few parking spots reserved for their customers and when I went around noon they were all full. Nearby parking is reserved for other businesses, so I had to park along the street, but even a spot there is hard to find. I circled around a few times until I saw someone pull out then I had to parallel park real fast, lol. They are caterers, but they open for breakfast and lunch takeout. They do have 4 tables of 2, so can technically seat 8, but the place gets really crowded with people ordering takeout, so unless you don't mind people milling about like 4 inches away from you, you may want to take it to go as well. Even though it was super busy, staff were well organized and very pleasant. The wait was a little bit long, but I got something made to order. They have a "grab and go" section with premade sandwiches, salads and snacks, so if you're in a rush you can get those. I got the Jerk Chicken Wrap Combo ($10.95), which came with fries and coleslaw. The wrap had jerk chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese in it. It usually has mayonnaise, but I asked them to hold the mayo. The jerk sauce had a spicy kick to it. The chicken was lean pieces of breast meat, which I liked. I thought the wrap would be served hot, but it was cold. It was a good size and on its own I think would make a satisfying lunch. However, I'm glad I got the combo because the fries were great. They were like chip wagon fries. Very hot and well done. The coleslaw was vinegar based and a bit sour for my tastes, but I was happy that it wasn't mayo based. You get a good serving of fries and coleslaw in the combo. I liked that no styrofoam was used. The wrap was wrapped in paper and the fries came in a cardboard container. The coleslaw came in a plastic container. Overall, a great place to grab lunch if you're in the area. I'm a big eater and the combo was actually too much food for me; I had leftovers (not complaining). Just parking is a pain.

I am working on an event that requires catering. After asking around for recommendations, and…read moregetting quotes, settled on Grenfell. Went out to see the facility and talk thru the menu and other points. They are tucked away in an industrial park. It's an industrial kitchen and the décor is what you would expect. Met with Christine who is absolutely wonderful! She helped us identify a few details we might have missed and made some great suggestions on the food - all while keeping in mind we have a budget to stay within. Since they also serve breakfast and lunch Monday to Friday - mostly for the workers from other businesses around them, we ordered lunch while we were there. I had a grilled pulled pork and carmelized onion which was great! It was however over-shadowed by the daily special, a Brie Burger, which went beyond great to amazing! Also tried the poutine - which had a thinner than usual gravy so I had to mix it a bit - but very flavourful. Last but not least, we took Nanimo Bars to go and had them later in the day with coffee at home. Perfect. Straight Nanimo Bars with traditioinal ingredients just like mom used to make. So happy the folks at Grenfell know when *not* to mess with perfection. :-) So: For Catering: Would I recommend: At this point yes, but proof is in the pudding and I'll know more in September. Would I return: Same answer. For Lunch: Would I recommend: Yes Would I return: Yes - wish they were open on weekends though!

I was at a party that was catered by Simply Baked Catering, so I am strictly commenting on the…read moretaste and appearance of the food, not the price or customer service. Overall, I found the food to be aesthetically pleasing and ok in taste, with some items better than others. The cold appetizers included cold cuts (deli meat), cheese, crackers, bread, and fruits. Overall these were good, but the cold cuts slices were a bit big and unwieldy. However, there was a good mix of cold cuts, such as roast beef, chicken, prosciutto, salami, etc. The variety of crackers was also good, and included a gluten-free option. The hot dishes were ok. I found the chicken skewers rather bland, even with the tzatziki sauce. However, I liked that the meat was lean breast meat without any fatty or gristley pieces. The meatballs were also bland in my opinion, but again at least they did not taste fatty or greasy. I did really enjoy the mushrooms stuffed with bacon cream cheese as these were very flavourful, as were the bacon wrapped dates. I was a bit disappointed with the desserts, especially since dessert is my favourite course ;) I found the cake flavourless and the frosting, while it had a nice soft and whipped texture, was way too buttery for my tastes. The brownies were moist and the lemon squares were soft, but both were unremarkable in taste in my opinion. Nothing was bad nor offensive, and sometimes when catering for a mixed crowd, it might be better to be in the neutral zone in terms of tastes. I just personally like a bit more zing to my food.

I had the pleasure of attending an event that Michael Hauschild was the chef at. Not only were the…read moreappetizers and each of the five courses exquisitely presented, but they were absolutely delicious. In addition, Michael had wine pairings for each of the courses. I would highly recommend Michael and his team for any of your events, large or small. It truly was a 10/10 in every way!

Attended an in-house private event, and it was one of the most enjoyable experiences we've ever…read morehad. The food was spectacular the details. The wine pairing was amazing. The chefs really understood our group taken to consideration, portion sizes and pace. It was one of the best experiences we've ever had. Highly recommend.

Unfortunately they have gone to the buffet style. I find it kind of expensive to begin with. The…read morefood sat around for a period of time. It was nearly cold and stale. There were no take out containers so it had to be thrown out. The service was the usual high standards and the atmosphere was great. But I won't be returning.

Great space for a small wedding, food and service were great. I was a guest and found the place had…read morea great atmosphere for a Fall wedding.

Excellent service and delicious food! This company was a pleasure to deal with from the start. We…read morehad them cater a full turkey dinner for our 50th wedding anniversary. They arrived on time, served a wonderful meal for 70 including 2 vegan entrees, cleaned up the dishes after (for a very reasonable extra fee) and left the kitchen as they found it. The food was plentiful and take out trays were thoughtfully provided so guests could bring home the wonderful food. Our guests were universally impressed and complimented our choice of caterers.

The good was DEEE-licious! The service was excellent…read more I'm sure we all left 20 pounds heavier. Prime rib, fettuccine Alfredo, pecan crusted chicken and Caesar Salad was amazing. Just make sure you save room for Tiramisu and cheesecake that is to die for!!!

Lovely stay with the girls at the Strathmere. Such an enjoyable evening with a delicious homemade…read moredinner and kind, welcoming staff. The sauna and hot yoga were amazing, so relaxing. The perfect weekend getaway with the girls!

Strathmere venue is an amazing place to have a wedding! The staff go above and beyond and made our…read moredaughter's wedding go off without a hitch. They looked after every small detail. I highly recommend Strathmere

Great venue. I recently attended a wedding there and really enjoyed myself. The food was good…read more Staff were polite and amazing, and we were able to celebrate with the newly weds until the next day! The setup was beautiful as well. Kudos to management and team! I was highly impressed!

One of these days I actually WILL get in to try the cafe. But darn it - I'll have to try that again…read morebefore 2:30 pm! We were about 45 minutes too late for this today, as we were looking for a coffee date together. Meanwhile, I've got to say that this is a great big facility; bright and clean, except I can't speak for the cafe coz I missed it again! The garden centre is open till 5:00 but the cafe closes at 2:30. They do cater weddings, and as a result this facility is more upscale; expect to pay over $30 per person. They will provide the staff, linens, and food of your choice. I will keep trying to get to the cafe for breakfast or lunch, and re-evaluate the experience once I am able to do that.