Merry Folks Catering

Merry Folks Catering St. Albert-based catering, meals crafted with heart. Private dinners, events, weddings and more!

11/26/2025

Today’s kitchen adventure: QUINCE PASTE (aka membrillo) 🍐✨

First things first…
I found these quince at a roadside stand in Osoyoos and then did the most dramatic thing possible: waited an entire decade for them to ripen. 😜 Worth it? Absolutely.

Here’s the recipe I used:
Quince Paste / Membrillo
• 2 ¼ lbs quince, diced (after peeling & coring)
• 750 g sugar
• 30 ml lemon juice
• 250 ml water

Instructions:
1️⃣ Add everything to a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer 90–120 minutes until it turns a gorgeous deep red and hits 220°F on a candy thermometer.
2️⃣ Do the plate test: chill a plate, drop a little on it, and if it wrinkles when you run your finger through it — you’re golden.
3️⃣ Blend it smooth (strain if you want it extra silky).
4️⃣ Pour into a parchment-lined pan, chill 24–48 hours, and let it set.

Once it’s firm, slice it up and serve on a charcuterie board. It’s unbelievable with cured meats and soft cheeses — the ultimate sweet-meets-savory moment.

If you try it, tag me so I can drool over your creations. 🧀💕

We may be dreaming of spring asparagus, but winter has us reaching for comfort by the forkful.This season we’re all abou...
11/26/2025

We may be dreaming of spring asparagus, but winter has us reaching for comfort by the forkful.

This season we’re all about:
✔ Maple-roasted carrots
✔ Buttery squash
✔ Herb-seasoned potatoes
✔ Deep, rich beets
✔ Warming winter greens

If you can’t have fresh asparagus, make winter veggies the star — and trust us, we’re doing exactly that. ❄️

I never imagined networking would become such a big part of running a catering business…but here we are — juggling the k...
11/24/2025

I never imagined networking would become such a big part of running a catering business…
but here we are — juggling the kitchen, shaking hands, building relationships, and navigating the holiday hustle.

And guess what?
Because of YOU, our Christmas season is almost fully booked! 🎄✨

This is your friendly reminder:
If you’ve been thinking about booking an event, now’s the time — those dates disappear fast!
Let’s make your holiday gathering delicious. ❤️

🎄✨ Holiday parties already on your mind? Good — because Merry Folks Catering has limited holiday bookings available for ...
11/18/2025

🎄✨ Holiday parties already on your mind? Good — because Merry Folks Catering has limited holiday bookings available for 2025!

If you want a menu that wows, food that gets talked about for months, and a team that makes your event effortless… this is your sign.

Click the link in our bio to get your quote online and secure your date before it’s gone.
Let’s make your 2025 party the one everyone remembers. 🥂🍽️


When you hear “tart,” your mind probably jumps straight to something sweet…🍓🍋🍰News flash: savoury tarts exist — and they...
11/17/2025

When you hear “tart,” your mind probably jumps straight to something sweet…
🍓🍋🍰
News flash: savoury tarts exist — and they are absolutely incredible.

Think roasted veg, pumpkin seeds, herbs, layered fillings… the possibilities are endless.
And let’s be honest — that tart shell?
That’s the real show-stopper that holds all the magic together.

Savoury or sweet, we love a tart moment.
And we’re always dreaming up the next one. 💚

Just another close-up from the Mayoral Inauguration Feast — because honestly, we can’t get over how beautiful (and delic...
11/12/2025

Just another close-up from the Mayoral Inauguration Feast — because honestly, we can’t get over how beautiful (and delicious) it all turned out! 😍

Big thanks to everyone who’s reached out with kind words — this event was one for the books!

Today, we wear the poppy close to our hearts.A symbol of remembrance.A promise not to forget.To all who served — thank y...
11/11/2025

Today, we wear the poppy close to our hearts.
A symbol of remembrance.
A promise not to forget.

To all who served — thank you.
Lest we forget.

There’s a different kind of energy in the room when good food shows up before the agenda does.For the EHC Board Meeting,...
11/10/2025

There’s a different kind of energy in the room when good food shows up before the agenda does.

For the EHC Board Meeting, we laid out a spread that made people pause before taking their seats — layered sandwiches wrapped in crinkle paper, shiny little tarts that looked almost too pretty to touch, desserts that vanished faster than we expected, and fresh fruit to brighten the table.

And those wrapped sandwiches? They became the unofficial star of the meeting.

Every unwrapping was followed by the same look — that “oh wow” moment that never gets old for us.
It’s always fun watching a room shift from business-focused to food-excited, even just for a minute.

That’s the magic we love bringing to the table.

11/06/2025

They say, too many cooks spoil the broth.
We say, not if they’re Merry Folks! 😉

Our kitchen is a dance — chefs, servers, and support all working in perfect timing.
It’s the laughter, the teamwork, and the shared love of great food that make it all come together.

Because when passion’s the main ingredient, there’s no such thing as too many cooks.

11/05/2025

Have you seen this trend?! 👀

The challenge: remove your gloves covered in whipped cream — without getting a single drop on your skin! 🧁

Safe to say… we’re total pros 😎

How well do you think you’d do?

Olives, cheese, and charcuterie were only the beginning.We were honoured to cater this evening’s mayoral inauguration wi...
11/04/2025

Olives, cheese, and charcuterie were only the beginning.

We were honoured to cater this evening’s mayoral inauguration with an incredible menu that showcased local flavours and thoughtful presentation.

Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing a peek behind the scenes soon!

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