I actually had fun while my 14 guests (and I) devoured a delicious dinner. Imagine. Plus the yummy…read moresmoked salmon and caviar were, unknown to the rest, vegetarian. So clever! Highly recommend. Candis M

I'll be honest. I've always been somewhat jealous of caterers. I think they've got one of the…read morecoolest job in the world. That being said, Devour Catering is no exception to this. Devour does any type of function from casual birthday parties to fancy weddings. They supply each of their dishes based on your choices and what the general crowd would like at the gathering. The food is always made fresh for each person, so you know it is quality. The dishes they serve are a little different but still elegant and creative. It's interesting to try something different from time-to-time. I recently participated in a work function where Devour was the Catering service and I was very pleased with the outcome. The staff is professional, the food was quick and delicious, and the service was fantastic! Devour Catering is definitely one catering company I would use again. If you're visiting their store, enter through the farthest door on the side. You may think you've ended up in the kitchen or you're going to the wrong place, but it's the right door, I promise!

The most magical place in Alberta!…read more A friend of ours attended a vodka tasting event at Azuridge and we were blown away by the pictures, the estate seemed like it came out of a magazine, not an amazing local place! We had hoped they would accommodate a tiny wedding, and they did not disappoint. Everything from the first email, to the subsequent visits, has been over the top amazing. I had considered waiting to write this until our event was completed, but honestly, you neeed to know about this place. It is so posh and perfect, everyone who works there is on fire to make your experience amazing. Entering the gate into the estate sets the tone for the experience you are about to have. We came to tour the estate, brilliant experience, they have every single tiny detail perfected. Our engagement photos followed by some drinks in the beautiful Opal dining room? The photos are stunning, and we were so touched that a server we had not met yet congratulated us on our upcoming wedding. We are probably not this venue's typical clientele, but we have been treated like royalty since our very first contact. If you are ever so lucky as to have the chance to work with Trevor, jump on that opportunity. He is so amazing at what he does and takes care of all the little details you might not have even considered, which just adds to the magic of this place. If you are looking to be pampered and spoiled, or perhaps a little getaway, you won't find a better place to go in Alberta.

Azuridge is an amazing hotel with lots to offer! The service was incredible, the food was delicious…read moreand the rooms are immaculate! The lounge is a good way to get snacks and drinks! The restaurant is to die for and the staff are really nice. The view is one of the best parts. You aren't too far from Calgary but you seem to be in a completely different world! A gorgeous view of the mountains!!! All in all, 10/10!

Ha! I thought I'd written a review for this venue but apparently I just drafted it in my head and…read morethat's as far as it got. I've been spending a lot more time here in 2012 than I have before. I used to come once a year or so for a corporate town hall, but my current company holds a speaker series here pretty much once a month. Getting to the Metropolitan Centre is easy by foot - there's an entrance on the +15 level and ground level to outside. Parking is like any other parking downtown, so we won't dwell on that. There are multiple sizes of rooms, from a boardroom table of 12 very comfortable chairs with an awesome view of downtown, to rooms that seat 500+. In terms of catering, I've only ever had the sandwiches, but they're really good and the catering staff can tell you exactly what's in them, which impresses the heck out of me considering some of the service you get nowadays. And the cookies are legendary. Let's leave it at that. The staff is also very accommodating - they have no issues pulling in extra chairs if you exceed what you've got available, and once I had opted to stand at the back instead of taking up a chair and they brought one just for me. That's service! As an event venue, I'd definitely recommend the Metropolitan Conference Centre to any company, organization or event. Review #27 of Yelp's 30 Day Challenge 2012

So impressed with the Metropolitan Center! Fantastic staff, amazing with dietary concerns and their…read moremeals usually include gf items, that are also great about labeling dishes and being well informed. Such a wonderful event center, I highly recommend them!

An event I went to used them for catering. We only had desserts and pastries. They provided a wide…read morevariety of different pastries. Some of the pastries included birthday cake, cupcakes, tarts, brownies and etc. They also had coffee and tea served along with water. Service was great. The server came around to grab dirty plates and cups. Food was ok. But again I only had pastries and desserts. The review is mostly about their service and the layout of the food on the table. Yes food was laid out really nicely.

We were bullied by Simply Elegant in to cancelling our contract. We have our event booked at…read moreWaterfront Parks (original venue at Skyline which apparently closed according to Simply Elegant) for July 2021 and they told us around 20 days before our event that there was a scheduling conflict so we cannot have the venue anymore on the date that we're suppose to have our event. They offered us a refund of the venue cost if we move our date, or move us to Venue 308 or Brownstone but with no compensation for the trouble, or full refund to cancel our event. We don't understand how they can double book the venue and choose to kick us out instead. Either they accidentally double booked or a bigger client wanted our date so Simply Elegant chose to boot us out, which was a clear breach of contract. We wanted a refund before (even just 75% of our money back) but they won't let us which I understood because we signed a contract but we asked them anyway just in case they will allow it. But for them to spring the news to us that we will not get the Waterfront Park venue 20 days before our event was so shady. They told us that there was a conflict with the Shriners which was a lie because we checked the Shriners website and they do not have an event at that venue on our date. We were left scrambling and we felt cheated and bullied by this company. We would be okay with them moving us to a different venue if they would just refund us the venue cost but they did not budge. They didn't even try to meet us halfway, they did not want to negotiate. We were suppose to have a skyline view, then they moved us to Waterfront Park which would have given us a lake view (so comparable to our original venue), but now they wanted to move us to another venue with no view - so we felt they should at least compensate us. Changing our date was not an option given how late it is already for us to ask our other vendors and our guests if they can work with that. We chose to support them during the pandemic but as soon as everything opened up, they chose to screw us over. I am 6 months pregnant and the emotional distress they have put me through is unbelievable - especially for a company that is supposed to be a champion in hospitality and client service. We decided to deal directly with the venue that they were going to move us to as I couldn't imagine them still holding our event after how they treated us. As soon as I told them that we would opt for the full refund (after us trying to negotiate and them not making any counteroffers), they told me that they will mail me the cheque - knowing full well that we need the money right away so we can pay the new venue and new caterer. There was no sense of urgency on their end. When we paid them they were etransferred so they received our money instantly, and for the refund they wanted to just mail the cheque. We ended up picking up the cheque and that's how our relationship with them ended. They're probably just going to delete this review....

A couple of winters ago I was a Girl Guide Leader for the Varsity Girl Guides. No really... I was…read more Scout's honour. Every Tuesday we met at the Varsity community hall. I call it a community hall because calling it the Varsity community building just doesn't have the same feel to it. If you're from a small town, the hall itself isn't so much what you'd expect. See, where I grew up, the community hall was a one room deal with a stage at the end. This one's got a multitude of rooms in different shapes and sizes that are used for a variety of different things (dance classes, Girl Guides and even a playschool). The hall is great (and cheap) for small group kind of rentals. Unlike your small town hall (big hall for the small town rather than the other way around), I don't think you'll want to be catering any big weddings here. But with a playground right outside, some field space, and easy accessibility just off Shaganappi Trail, you've got a solid venue for your event(s).

I had my 200 person wedding at Varisty Hall and it was great. The staff are great to work with, the…read morefood was amazing. If you have an event there make sure you pay extra to get perogies! They are just like grandma used to make, and that's probably because they have a Ukranian woman making them! The venue is very beautiful inside although it doesnt look like much from the outside. They just redid the main hall with new paint and floors. If you have an event there in the summer time they even have a deck off the hall that is licensed for alcohol! Couldn't ask for a better venue or group of people to work with! Thanks so much for the great day!

Edgemont Community Association is an excellent venue for a small to medium sized wedding. If you…read morewant to keep your costs down, and not have to pay the exorbitant prices for drinks etc, Edgemont is an excellent choice. The facility has been recently painted with contemporary colors and looks fresh and bright. They have five large windows that look over a beautiful patio area with a large gazebo, as well as a beautiful view of COP and the mountains. We had our daughter's wedding there this past weekend (August 2nd), and held the ceremony on the patio. It was perfect and the setting is breathtaking. The staff are absolutely amazing and very accommodating. There are round tables and chairs that seat 200 included with rental of the facility. The kitchen is large and can accommodate professional catering. We rented the hall for both Friday evening and all day Saturday and it was very reasonable. Check this place out and visualize all the possibilities you can for your wedding here. BTW, I've also used this facility for a children's Christmas party for a non profit organization and had the same wonderful experience!

I had the pleasure of hosting both my wedding ceremony and reception at The Hamptons Golf Club, and…read morethe experience was truly exceptional. Throughout the entire wedding planning process, Makayla and Loreena were incredibly supportive, responsive, and readily available to assist with anything I needed in the lead-up to the big day. Their professionalism and warmth made the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. On the day of the wedding, their coordination was seamless. I received countless compliments from guests saying that the venue was stunning, the ceremony and reception spaces were beautifully arranged, and the food was absolutely delicious. Many even told me it was one of the best weddings they had ever attended! I cannot thank The Hamptons enough for providing such a bright, beautiful, and joyful atmosphere for one of the most important days of my life. More than anything, I am so deeply grateful for the guidance, assistance, and direction that Makayla and Loreena offered every step of the way. If you are looking for a venue for your wedding ceremony, reception, or both--I highly recommend The Hamptons Golf Club!

The Hamptons Country Club is a private golf course however when I was there, I noticed they were…read moreselling memberships and over heard that the pricing was very reasonable by some golfers? Not sure about this since I am not an avid golfer nor am I familiar with golf memberships. The grounds are beautifully manicured and a very tranquil atmosphere is the first thing I noticed. I arrived for an event, so didn't partake in any golf however it was busy with golfers. Inside the building it is modern and clean. Took a walk around before heading to the event on the 2nd floor. Great views and everything was so green and well maintained. The space the event was held in was open, lots of windows and once again, even better views from the second floor. The room looked a bit dated, but then again it may have been the carpet? They even had a deck overlooking the course, which was lovely. The food was appetizers and on one table as self-serve. The food was good and some things were just ok. Things like veggies, mixed salad, chicken skewers all in small portions however the small bite size desserts were great. Everything from mini tarts, squares and cookies. As for the service, since all the food was self-serve and I didn't see any person, I didn't experience any service except when I went to the bar to buy a drink. Bartender was nice but since it was a very limited bar (wine and beer only) I didn't get to experience any other cocktails that a bartender would normally make. A bit disappointing. My review only pertains to that aspect of event space, catering and food service rather than the golf club part.

After having issues with our previous caterer who will go nameless, I received a recommendation…read morefrom a co-worker to give Dennis a call at Fork and Farm Catering. She uses them all the time and had nothing but great things to say so I did. It was fabulous! Not only did everything come on time and beautifully presented but also it was definitely the best tasting office catering I have ever had. The only problem is now I want to try the whole menu which looks incredible! oh and try the Roasted Mushroom + Chicken Carbonara....outta this world!

I really wanted to use this caterer because I read great things but when I reached out, the…read morecontact that replied was so short and unwilling to work with me to help me craft something for my small wedding. They had restrictions I was willing to work within but was hoping for some flexibility. Regardless of flexibility or not it would have been nice to chat through ideas. When I voiced my frustration no one responded to me and that was the end of the interaction. Unfortunately I cannot speak to the food since their customer service was so terrible I had to go with another vendor. I honestly never leave reviews but i left this interaction feeling so terrible i wanted to provide my feedback and it was clear the person i was emailing with was not interested in receiving any.