We booked Thyme and Again for the food service at our wedding at the Museum of Nature…read more From our first meeting with Bridget Mclean we knew we had made the right choice. Throughout the process she and her staff went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was a success. Always quick to answer questions, and often offering advice and help beyond what I expected from a caterer. They genuinely care about your wedding. And that's without even getting into the food itself! We requested a vegetarian only food service for our wedding, and received nothing but amazing compliments and praise about the food selection (often from those who were most skeptical that vegetarian food could be enjoyed by all). I would HIGHLY recommend T&A for any event!!!

Excellent service when the fam and I popped in before closing. They did not have many cake…read moreslices/baked goods/prepared items left before closing, but we ended up grabbing a couple salted caramel cheesecake bites, a chocolate chip cookie and a london fog. Service was excellent and friendly. Patio seating was quaint and relaxing. Cheesecakes were delish.

Fantastic food. Well coordinated party at my home. Nice experience. My favs were the tuna tartare…read moreon rice cakes, and the mushroom arancini balls. Well cooked.

We had a small 50-person wedding where we wanted the emphasis to be on fantastic food.... and we…read morecould not have chosen better than Jason and his team. Service was exceptionally attentive, presentation very attractive and the food amazing.   Even a few weeks after the wedding, people were still raving about the food and how delicious it was.  Some are asking for the recipes and the amazing choice of interesting ingredients that satisfied the taste buds of our friends (including vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians and the plain picky eaters). The Sumac salmon was especially a hit.  Interactions with Jason and Tanya were pleasant, timely and professional. We may just decide to get married all over again, to have Jason cater the next one!   We could not be more pleased or recommend them more highly

What an experience from start to finish!  Aram and I had the pleasure of booking culinary…read moreconspiracy for our wedding day.  Moishe and Derek met with us for the first time to craft a customized menu with delectable tastings including plenty of options for dietary restrictions (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free).  We had my wife's parents join us for the first visit only to have Moishe and Derek act extremely professional yet making us laugh over some of the variances in opinion across the table.   Culinary Conspiracy had the unfortunate first encounter and partnership with a rental/labour vendor that introduced us.  This vendor did no show up on the day leaving both CC and us short staffed and in the dark as far as next steps.  Moishe and Derek being the reputable and honourable men that they are delivered above and beyond expectations.  They pulled through with extra rentals that the other vendor failed to deliver.  The meal they provided for our 100+ guest was plated beautifully, hot and seasoned exquisitely.  They were faced with many challenges including space between tables for servers to navigate, a venue without a kitchen and a vendor partner that did not show up all of which they overcame.   Derek is an absolute work horse.  This man and his team pulled through helping move tables, setup stations and coordinate the bar.  Throughout the day he constantly checked on the wedding party insuring we had food and drinks and were not left out because we were across the field taking pictures.   We had CC also provide a late night snack of poutine and smoked meat.  Wow was this a hit, from the moment we had these stations open up we had guests coming to us saying how deliciously crispy the fries were and how tender and flavourful the smoked meat was.  Whenever I passed the station I would see repeat guests in the line which made it obvious these folks were doing something right.  Moishe put together these fluffy, velvety, chocolate peanut butter cupcakes that our guests were talking about for weeks after the wedding.   We cannot express our gratitude enough in this review to Moishe, Derek and their team.  You all pulled through for us on our very memorable day not just with the amazing food but with your hard work, professionalism, attention to detail and heart.   Simon & Aram Vogelsang

Good food, but their catering business features hidden fees…read more I was planning on having culinary conspiracy cater my wedding. When we met with the chef initially, we were impressed. He seemed genuinely excited to create a custom menu that would cater to our needs. They sent us an estimate for the cost. One of the things we asked for was that we be able to provide our own alcohol, and they said that this was fine, we would just have to pay for the bartender's wages. The bartender's wages were included in the quote, and there was no alcohol included, so we were sure that they understood what we wanted. So we signed up for a tasting, which we had to pay for, since we hadn't signed a contract yet. This was fine. We got to the tasting, and the food was delicious. After requesting a few minor changes to our quote, we were ready to sign a contract. So they sent us a contract, and all of a sudden, they told us that if we wanted to bring our own alcohol, we would have to pay a corkage fee: $10 per bottle of wine, $15 per bottle of spirit, and $12.50 per case of beer, pop, water (!), or juice. This would completely negate the savings that we would get from bringing our own alcohol. There was no need for this, as we were already paying for the bartender and the rentals, and they kept this fee hidden from us until we were about to sign. So we asked them to waive the corkage fees, or, if they couldn't do that, to remove the bartender from the quote, as we could always find our own bartender. All of a sudden they weren't interested in working for us anymore. Fortunately, they returned the money we had paid for the tasting, so at least they only wasted our time, and not our money! Don't trust that their quotes are accurate, they will try to add more fees.

On Sat. Aug 16 our friends in Rockcliffe Park suggested we go to Edpicuria to get sandwiches for…read moreour drive back to Toronto. My husband got a very nice Roast Beef with Ancho & Chimichurri sandwich and He got me a Herbed Egg Salad sandwich. Both cost $9.25. I must say the egg sandwich was not a quality sandwich. The egg was very thin and the lettuce very sparce and the top was a DRY thick other half of the bun. ...very disappointing and over priced. Thought this comment might help improve with this item that you sell. Thanks, Shannon

My work is awesome when it comes to buying high quality catered meals and Epicuria DID NOT…read moredisappoint!! I had the Mexican inspired steak bowl and it was to die for. This business knows their flavours! The steak was cooked medium rare with char marks. The couscous was flavourful and cooked properly the coleslaw still had a crunch. The chipotle sauce was banger ! Can't wait to eat their food again!!

Landwaterfork is a catering company started by Justin Faubert. Full disclosure - I play basketball…read morewith him - which is how I got to know him. He put together an incredible spread for our "Jersey Shore" themed Christmas party. It had a customized menu, incredible snacks, and he served it all up with great professionalism. Justin also left us signature spices. If you're looking for cut-above catering or in-home multi-course meals at very reasonable prices I highly recommend him.

From the owner: Landwaterfork Foods Inc. is a Ottawa, Ont. based, private chef service and sustainability…read moreconsulting company, whose goal is to provide high quality, professional, personalized service for every client. Whether it's an intimate dinner for that special someone, a party for a group of friends and colleagues or maybe even a weekend brunch with family. When it comes time for your special event, a custom menu will be created with your preferences in mind. Local and seasonal products are used whenever possible.

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!

Tulips and Maple catered the after funeral reception for my parents at Watson's Mill. I don't live…read morein the Ottawa area, so I had to do the planning from a distance. Tristah, the Coordinator I worked with, was excellent. We discussed items on the menu, the number of guests and beverages (alcohol and non alcohol) for the event. She coordinated a call with Watson's Mill about two weeks prior to the event to ensure we were all on the same page. The Service Staff were excellent - polite, friendly and professional. They took control of what needed to be done the moment they arrived and I had little to do. That was nice given the number of out-of-town guest at the funeral - and I had to get to the cemetery. I liked that during lunch, they came around asking if anyone needed anything. I nice touch. I had no worries. The quality and quantity of the food was perfect. In particular the roast beef sandwiches, potato salad and desserts were delicious and a hit. (I didn't get any dessert because guests went up for seconds). The wines served were VQA Ontario wines and Ontario beers. The American and British Columbian guests never had Ontario wines and were impressed. I would drink the Chardonnay if it was available in Texas. Overall, my experience with Tulips and Maple was a A+. I definitely recommend them and would use them again when in Ottawa.

Don't use boxed salad mix and improve your wraps. I've never had a lunch this bad. Truly not…read moreedible.

Some friends got married over the long weekend, and Bytown Catering were the ones catering for the…read morewedding dinner. I had never heard of them before and I'm not knowledgeable in the world of catering. I have been to few weddings though so I had an idea of what to expect. Bytown Catering exceeded my expectations as a guest. (I cannot speak for the Bride & Groom!) It was a buffet, we would get up to get a plate and were served by the staff. They were super friendly and polite! Very impressed with the service! There was not shortage of food and it was very delicious. There was beef, chicken, cheese tortellini with rosé sauce, potates and vegetables. The chicken was a bit dry, but otherwise the beef was AMAZING! The cheese tortellini with the rosé sauce was very good as well. Potatoes and vegetables cooked perfectly. I was disappointed in the salads, both the rice and the pasta salad felt undercooked, the rice and the pasta were hard to chew on, but the flavors were good. The desserts were SO GOOD! I don't know if they bake their cakes themselves but I wish I could have one for my birthday every year. There was black forest cake (I didn't try that one), blueberry shortcake and strawberry shortcake. Along with cream caramel. The shortcakes were sooo delicious (I'm still dreaming about them)! They were soft and creamy and the fruits tasted fresh. They didn't taste too sweet nor too bland, just perfect! There was also platters of fruits, but who cares about fruits when there's cake?! If I'm ever to get married in Ottawa in the future, I would consider Bytown Catering before any other companies. Very great staff and service, and delicious food!

Food is ok but the service is horrendous. Hired them for my wedding this july at the horticulture…read morebuilding and they basically starved my guests. Canapés and cocktails were scheduled for 1pm; they came out at 6pm with dinner. Not only that, the staff was unprofessional and racist. At the end of the night, instead of advising guests that service was over, they started snatching glassware out of people's hands. Can it get more dehumanizing than that? This doesn't even cover half of the issues we encountered but will hopefully serve as a warning for anyone considering this provider.

So ++ pleased with the cleaning. VERY CLEAN! Love the buffet/salad bar. I walk 5KM daily to have…read moremy fav salad. Totally worth the walk. Fairly priced, great food. Very aware ownership and staff...definite pride in ownership here. Best to go right at lunch for best product like all buffets.

Marcello's is a wonderful deli in Little Italy. I would have never guessed it is a franchise…read more How I wish Marcello's would take over for the cafeteria's in Tunney's Pasture! This has become my destination of choice for breakfast. I love their fresh made deli breakfast sandwiches. They serve a great selection of coffee, bakery items, deli sandwiches and a buffet. Their variety of fresh, home-made food gives one the sense of pride in the service they provide. Marcello's Market & Deli also provides catering services for the office. Paid metered parking on Preston St. Located just south of the Queensway.