Vancouver Island Wedding Caterers
Vancouver Island Wedding Caterers: Top-Rated Options for Every Couple
Vancouver Island is home to an incredible food scene, and as a certified ‘foodie’, i understand how important it is for couples to enjoy top-notch catering on their wedding day. Whether you’re envisioning a backyard celebration with family-style dining or a black-tie event with elegant plated courses, these caterers are known for bringing creativity, professionalism, and a love for local ingredients to your wedding day.
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Truffles Catering
Elegant seasonal menus, full-service offerings, bar service, and a reputation for seamless execution. They cater across Southern Vancouver Island.
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Open Water Catering
Mobile “garden-to-table” service, fusion of traditional and modern cuisines, can serve plated dinners for over 300 guests, and accommodates dietary needs.
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House of Boateng
Globally inspired, locally sourced cuisine led by award-winning Chef Castro Boateng. Stylish and soulful plates for couples who love food as much as the celebration.
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Mensch Kitchen & Catering
Sustainability-focused menus designed to reflect your unique wedding vision. Highly recommended in the local wedding community.
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Vancouver Island Event Catering
Homestyle cooking meets professional service. They handle everything from brunches to buffets, and travel widely across the Island (including Gulf Islands & Sunshine Coast).
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Little Piggy Catering
Red Seal chefs creating playful, sustainable menus that range from taco bars and BBQ to late-night snacks. Fun, inclusive, and community-minded.
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Island Culinary Service
Full-service catering with customizable menus and eco-conscious practices. Loved for attentive staff and flexible event support.
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Food For Thought Catering
Established catering company with over 40 years of experience. Known for polished service, varied menus, and the ability to handle both intimate weddings and large-scale receptions.
Choosing the Right Caterer:
Five Questions to Ask
Can we schedule a tasting before booking?
How do you handle dietary restrictions?
What’s included in your package—staff, rentals, bar service?
Do you travel to our venue, and are there extra fees?
What’s your deposit and cancellation policy?
“Everyone at our wedding was blown away by Food For Thought. …the food was the best they'd ever had at a wedding... the custom espresso martini wall... truly culinary perfection.”
Food For Thought
“Five stars isn’t enough! …the food was phenomenal—every dish was bursting with flavor… staff were kind, courteous, and genuinely attentive… They didn’t just cater our wedding—they elevated it.”
Little Piggy Catering
“We had Ryan from Open Water Catering do our yard wedding of 115 people last summer... Everyone is still raving about the late-night poutine to this day!”
Open water catering
Final Thoughts & Next Steps
From the playful menus at Little Piggy to the refined elegance of house of boateng, Vancouver Island offers an incredible variety of caterers to suit every couple’s style. Whether you’re craving farm-fresh flavours, global inspiration, or hearty comfort food, you’ll find a caterer ready to satisfy your taste buds. And take it from me: sitting down to a truly satisfying meal on your wedding day gives you the fuel you need to keep the party going well into the night.
Pro Tip: Book early—popular caterers are often reserved 12+ months in advance.