Karen's Catering

Karen’s Catering had the absolute pleasure of serving 120 wonderful seniors for a special Valentine’s Day-themed lunch at @northendchurch.ca , and it was a heartwarming event filled with delicious food and great company! Our menu featured a variety of fresh, homemade delights, including ham and turkey sandwiches on soft, fresh baguettes and creamy egg salad served on buttery croissants. Guests enjoyed a vibrant selection of crisp vegetables such as colorful peppers, carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, and cauliflower which all paired perfectly with our homestyle ranch dressing. For a touch of sweetness, we offered a fresh fruit medley of juicy cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, and oranges, alongside our classic Caesar salad. To make the sandwiches extra tasty, we provided mayo, mustard, and the flavourful Big Ol’ Bears BBQ Sauce in Sweet & Tangy. Of course, no meal is complete without dessert, and we treated our guests to a rich and creamy chocolate mousse, topped with fluffy whipped cream and a delightful heart-shaped shortbread cookie from Happy Snack Bakery on Welland Ave in St. Catharines. Supporting local businesses is something we truly value, and these cookies were the perfect finishing touch! We’re now booking into March and April, so don’t wait, contact us today to secure your event. We can’t wait to create something special just for you!

Reflecting on what an Incredible Year 2024 has been! As we close the book on 2024, we can’t help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude and joy. This year marked our first official year in business, and what a year it has been! 😍 From crafting stunning charcuterie platters and creating mouthwatering grazing tables to serving heartwarming senior lunches, weddings, retirements, Easter brunches, and festive holiday parties; Karen’s Catering has done it all! One of our biggest milestones this year was expanding our team, welcoming our occasional staff Nicole, Tiana, Allison, Mikel, Becky and of course our youngest team member in training Addilyn! We also welcomed Dan FULL-TIME after his retirement! Your incredible support made this dream a reality for our family, and we are beyond thankful. We’ve also been blessed to partner with local businesses, helping them provide high-quality food and catering options for their clients. Along with providing our clients with the absolute best quality ingredients and products in the region! Building relationships within our community and working alongside other small businesses has been an honour and a privilege. Giving back to the community has been a highlight of our year, and none of it would have been possible without YOU, our amazing clients, both new and returning. You’ve trusted us with your most special moments, and we’re so grateful to be a part of them. Looking ahead, 2025 is already shaping up to be an exciting year! With TWO events kicking off this weekend, our calendar is filling up fast. If you’re planning a special event and want to make it unforgettable with delicious, thoughtfully prepared food, don’t wait; DM or email us today to secure your spot! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your unwavering support. Here’s to an incredible 2025 full of growth, connection, and, of course, fantastic food. Cheers to the memories we’ll create together in the year to come! ❤️

It was a festive feast for all on Thursday Night at the Leadership and Staff Christmas Party at @northendchurch.ca ! We kicked things off with a variety of delectable appetizers that were as beautiful as they were delicious: 🎄 Pulled pork and shredded cheese sliders 🎄 Deviled eggs 🎄 Crunchy shells stuffed with cranberry cream cheese and others filled with garlic and herb cream cheese 🎄 A creamy spinach dip bread bowl, paired with rye, pumpernickel, and Italian herb crostini Then came the show-stopping main course, a true home style holiday feast that included juicy turkey and flavorful ham. Along with creamy mashed potatoes and rich, savoury home style stuffing, and oven-roasted veggies. Of course all the fixings such as cranberry sauce, gravy, and freshly baked dinner buns. All of this perfectly paired with Paul Brassac organic sparkling juice! And to finish the night off, dessert was delicious sticky caramel buns served with creamy ice cream and coffee and tea for that warm, cozy finish. From beginning to end, the atmosphere was filled with laughter, connection, and the joy of the season. At Karen’s Catering, we love being a part of moments like these, where good food and great company create lasting memories. Here’s to a wonderful holiday season filled with love, gratitude, and of course, delicious food! 🎄 . . . . . #KarensCatering #HolidayCatering #ChristmasParty #NorthendChurch #FestiveFeast #eatandbemerry

What an incredible day it was catering the December Senior Lunch Christmas Edition at North End Church! ( @northendchurch.ca )🎄 Over 173 seniors joined us to enjoy a traditional Christmas feast featuring fresh turkey in gravy, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, Mom’s famous handmade stuffing, perfectly roasted veggies, and fresh buns from Cobs Bakery. For those with dietary restrictions, we ensured everyone could indulge with a delicious gluten- and dairy-free option that included turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, and veggies, along with a gluten- and dairy-free dinner bun and butter. Dessert was the perfect ending to this holiday meal, a warm and cozy apple blossom, plus a decadent gluten-and dairy-free brownie cake for those with specific dietary needs. Guests sipped on tea, coffee, and a festive punch made of cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and ginger ale. The celebration wasn’t just about the food, it also featured fun games and amazing music to spread the holiday cheer. It was the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season!! Planning your next big event? DM us to reserve your date—we’re now booking into 2025! Let Karen’s Catering make your celebration unforgettable.

We had an incredible time serving 75 seniors at Northend Church for a delicious October lunch! Our menu was a hit, featuring fresh, hot roast beef on soft buns from Cobs Bakery with the perfect side of horseradish and freshly handmade coleslaw, all drizzled with Karen’s famous coleslaw dressing. And who could resist picking their favourite bag of chips for that extra crunch? For dessert, we treated everyone to a sweet and creamy cherry cheesecake topped with whipped cream! 😍The afternoon was filled with not only fantastic food but also heartwarming fellowship! Now, we have to ask—how do you prefer your roast beef? On a bun or plain by itself? Let us know in the comments! 🥩🍞 ⬇️⬇️Don’t miss out on contacting us today! Our calendar is filling up fast, with bookings already rolling in for November and December. Follow along for more mouthwatering menus, and reach out to book your event today!

We had an incredible time serving 75 seniors at @northendchurch.ca for a delicious October lunch! Our menu was a hit, featuring fresh, hot roast beef on soft buns from @cobsbreadridleysquare , with the perfect side of horseradish and freshly handmade coleslaw, all drizzled with Karen’s famous coleslaw dressing. And who could resist picking their favourite bag of chips for that extra crunch? For dessert, we treated everyone to a sweet and creamy cherry cheesecake topped with whipped cream! The afternoon was filled with not only fantastic food but also heartwarming fellowship! Now, we have to ask—how do you prefer your roast beef? On a bun or plain by itself? Let us know in the comments! 🥩🍞 ⬇️⬇️ Don’t miss out on contacting us today! Our calendar is filling up fast, with bookings already rolling in for November and December. Follow along for more mouthwatering menus, and reach out to book your event today!

What an incredible weekend it was when we catered for the Set Free Conference Northend Church ! Saturday night’s pasta dinner was a true crowd-pleaser, featuring penne pasta with our homemade red sauce, tender meatballs, Karen’s famous Caesar salad, and fresh buns from cobsbreadridleysquare ! Along with gluten-free meatballs and penne pasta for our guests with dietary restrictions! While the weekend flew by, we were SO busy we didn’t have time to capture our other amazing meals, which included a continental breakfast spread that featured croissants, ham and cheese croissants, cinnamon and apple scones, fresh fruit, eggs, and, of course, coffee, tea, cucumber water, and lemon water to keep everyone refreshed. Lunch was just as delicious, with oven-roasted turkey and black forest ham on freshly baked baguettes, light and fluffy egg salad croissants, potato salad, coleslaw, and more fresh fruit. In between each meal, we kept guests satisfied with an assortment of fresh fruit and delectable desserts. We also provided our guests with dietary restrictions, specialty plates and items that were gluten-free, lactose-free, and egg-free as well as other special accommodations! Follow along for more behind-the-scenes updates and event inspiration, and don’t wait to book your event with us—we’re already filling up dates in November and December!

What an incredible weekend it was when we catered for the Set Free Conference @northendchurch.ca Saturday night’s pasta dinner was a true crowd-pleaser, featuring penne pasta with our homemade red sauce, tender meatballs, Karen’s famous Caesar salad, and fresh buns from Cobbs Bakery! Along with gluten-free meatballs and penne pasta for our guests with dietary restrictions! While the weekend flew by, we were SO busy we didn’t have time to capture our other amazing meals, which included a continental breakfast spread that featured croissants, ham and cheese croissants, cinnamon and apple scones, fresh fruit, eggs, and, of course, coffee, tea, cucumber water, and lemon water to keep everyone refreshed. Lunch was just as delicious, with oven-roasted turkey and black forest ham on freshly baked baguettes, light and fluffy egg salad croissants, potato salad, coleslaw, and more fresh fruit. In between each meal, we kept guests satisfied with an assortment of fresh fruit and delectable desserts. We also provided our guests with dietary restrictions, specialty plates and items that were gluten-free, lactose-free, and egg-free as well as other special accommodations! Follow along for more behind-the-scenes updates and event inspiration, and don’t wait to book your event with us—we’re already filling up dates in November and December!

Karen’s Catering was delighted to serve the Set Free Conference at North End Church, providing snacks for 87 attendees. This evening, we offered an assortment of fresh fruit cone snacks featuring vibrant red and green grape skewers, juicy blueberry skewers, and sweet strawberries, all elegantly presented with dried apricots at the bottom of each cone. The pinewood cone holders added a rustic, natural touch to the presentation. We also ensured as always that guests with dietary restrictions were well taken care of, offering options for those needing gluten-free, lactose-free, nut-free, egg-free, and other special accommodations, with these choices available throughout the weekend. In addition to the fruit cones, we served Dad’s oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and a variety of granola bars for those looking for a heartier snack to enjoy later in the evening. To complete the experience, we provided fresh, hot coffee and tea, ensuring that all attendees had something to sip on as they mingled and prepared for the conference ahead! We’re back tomorrow to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to all 87 attendees and we cannot wait to share all we create!!

At the seniors’ lunch at North End Church (@northendchurch.ca) , we had the pleasure of serving a delicious seasonal dessert to our 80 wonderful guests—freshly baked Apple Cinnamon Scones from Cobs Bakery, the perfect treat to celebrate the flavours of fall! We’re excited to use this reel as our ❗️ANNOUNCEMENT ❗️ that Karen’s Catering has officially partnered with Cobs Bakery ( cobsbreadridleysquare ), and they will now be supplying all of our baguettes, breads, croissants, mini chocolate croissants, mini ham and cheese croissants, and scones for future events! Cobs Bakery is a nut-free facility and also offers amazing vegan options, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to check them out and support this incredible local bakery, and feel free to DM us for more details on availability and pricing if you’d like to feature their delicious baked goods at your next event! . . . . . . #KarenCatering, #cobsbakery , #SupportLocalBakers, #NutFreeBakery, #VeganBakeryOptions, #SeniorsLunch, #FallFlavors, #AppleCinnamonScones, #ChurchEvents, #LocalPartnership, #CateringServices, #BakedFreshDaily, #EventCatering, #FreshScones, #CommunityCatering

What a wonderful afternoon it was at North End Church where we had the honour of serving a delicious lunch to 80 amazing seniors! We brought out Dan’s famous homemade chilli recipe, made fresh and full of flavour, along with perfectly baked potatoes loaded with all the fixings such as cheese, bacon, sour cream, and more, so everyone could create their perfect bite. It was such a joy to see the smiles and hear the laughter as they shared this meal together. A big thank you to everyone who volunteered to serve and joined us! As the fall calendar is filling up fast, now’s the perfect time to book your next event ! DM us today to reserve your spot. And don’t forget to hit that follow button for more fall lunch and dinner inspiration—we’ve got plenty of seasonal delights to share! 🍽️🍂🍁 . . . . #KarensCatering, #SeniorsLunch, #FallFlavors, #HomemadeChili, #BakedPotatoBar, #ChurchEventCatering, #ComfortFood, #CozyMeals, #CustomizableMeals, #EventCatering, #ChiliRecipe, #SeasonalFood, #FallInspiration, #CateringEvents, #FreshFood, #CateringService, #BookNow, #FallMeals, #FoodForSeniors, #cateringforyou

Check out this sneak peek from last Saturday! It was a surprise 50th birthday bash where we had the opportunity to create a large grazing table! There were a variety of different meats, cheeses, breads, and desserts to enjoy. Plus, we teamed up with another small local business, Gotta Sweet Tooth to make the event even sweeter! Karen’s Catering is all about making your special moments extra delicious and stress free! Contact us today to book for your future events!