Cocktails & Canapes Catering + Events

What Cocktails & Canapes Catering + Events does

Cocktails & Canapes Catering + Events is a privately held, full-service catering and event production company operating in Western Canada. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Vancouver, BC (686 Powell Street) and operates a second regional location in Penticton, BC to serve the Okanagan Valley, with bookings open for 2027. It employs approximately 22 staff including a Culinary Director (Warren Chow), Executive Sous Chef, sous chefs, event planners, and event specialists, and is co-led by Owner & Operator Monika Momeni. The business serves weddings (primary segment), corporate events, private functions, and non-profit galas, with a secondary corporate drop-off menu and a $500 gift card offering as ancillary revenue lines. The company holds both a Vancouver traveling liquor license and an Okanagan traveling liquor license, enabling full bar service across its service area.

The core service portfolio comprises Canapés, Fine Plated Dinner, Buffet & Family Style, Live Food Stations, Graze Menus, and Corporate Drop Off, supplemented by bar service, on-site event management, rental coordination, dietary accommodation, and paid pre-event tastings ($200 for up to 4 guests, gated to events above $8,000). The commercial model is quote-based per event, with a 50%/25%/25% non-refundable deposit structure and a 2% surcharge on AMEX payments. There is no proprietary technology platform; the company is built on labor-intensive, on-site culinary and service execution rather than software or automation.

Distribution and demand generation operate through three channels: (1) a direct sales motion via the company website, phone, and Instagram; (2) an embedded venue referral network, most notably an exclusive catering contract with the Vogue Theatre (200+ events per year) and preferred-caterer status at 12+ premier Vancouver/North Vancouver venues including The Polygon Gallery, Museum of Anthropology, VanDusen Gardens, UBC Botanical Garden, Vancouver Lookout, Sky Hangar, and Heritage Hall; and (3) a lower-touch corporate drop-off channel for B2B orders. The company self-describes as award-winning, with specific awards and bodies undisclosed, and is presented in client testimonials as a premium, chef-driven provider competing on customization, service quality, and on-site execution rather than price.

Name

Cocktails & Canapes Catering + Events

Legal name

Cocktails & Canapes

Website

https://cocktailsandcanapes.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cocktails & Canapes is a privately held, full-service catering and event production company based in Vancouver, BC with a second location in Penticton, serving weddings, corporate events, private functions, and non-profit galas across Western Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate & Business Event Catering (THAHAKAA), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate catering
• Bar services catering
• Drop-off catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and private functions. Services include food preparation, bar services (licensed), staffing, and rental coordination. Revenue generated through per-event pricing based on guest count, menu selections, and service requirements.
2. Corporate Drop-Off Catering: Pre-prepared menu items for corporate events including canapés, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods. Minimum order of 12 per item. Transaction-based sales with no service component.
3. Gift Cards: Physical gift cards sold in $500 increments for gifting purposes.
4. Tasting Experiences: Tasting sessions at $200 for up to 4 guests, available for events over $8,000. Additional revenue stream that also serves as a sales tool.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Full-service catering company providing chef-driven Modern West Coast cuisine for weddings, corporate events, and private functions in Vancouver and the Okanagan region. Services include canapés, fine plated dinners, buffet and family-style menus, live food stations, graze menus, fully licensed bar services with a traveling liquor license, event planning, rental coordination, on-site staffing, and corporate drop-off catering. Operates from a Vancouver headquarters and a Penticton (Okanagan) location, and holds an exclusive catering partnership with the Vogue Theatre.

Product overview

Cocktails & Canapes is a full-service catering company offering a portfolio of distinct culinary experiences. The core service offerings include Canapés (cocktail appetizers), Fine Plated Dinners, Buffet & Family Style dining, Live Food Stations, Graze Menus, and Corporate Drop Off catering. The company provides bar services (fully licensed with traveling liquor license), event planning coordination, rental management, on-site staffing, and menu tastings as add-on services. The company operates two locations (Vancouver and Penticton/Okanagan) and holds an exclusive catering partnership at the Vogue Theatre. Gift cards are available in $500 increments as a standalone product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canapés Catering
• Fine Plated Dinner Service Upscale plated dinner service featuring multi-course menus with high-quality seasonal ingredients for formal events and weddings.
• Buffet & Family Style Catering
• Live Food Stations Interactive food stations with live cooking and preparation designed to engage and entertain guests at events.
• Graze Menus
• Corporate Drop-Off Catering
• Bar Services Fully licensed bar service with a valid traveling liquor license offering wine, beer, cocktails, mocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. Can serve client-provided liquor products.
• Event Planning Services
• Tastings
• Gift Cards
• Vogue Theatre Catering
• Okanagan Catering Services

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vogue TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCocktails & Canapés is the exclusive caterer for the Vogue Theatre, a landmark venue in Vancouver's entertainment district open since 1941. The venue hosts 200+ concerts, screenings, galas, and corporate gatherings annually. This is a flagship venue partnership providing consistent high-volume event catering opportunities.
• The Polygon GalleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred venue partner in North Vancouver. Gallery and event space available for rentals.
• The PermanentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred venue partner. Historic Vancouver venue available for events and private rentals.
• Pipe ShopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred venue partner. Industrial event space in North Vancouver.
• Wallace VenueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred venue partner. Event space in North Vancouver.
• Museum of Anthropology (UBC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred venue partner. World-renowned museum available for event rentals.
• Sky HangarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred venue partner. Helicopter hangar venue for unique events.
• Monova MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred venue partner. North Vancouver museum available for events.
• UBC Botanical GardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred venue partner. Outdoor garden venue for weddings and events.
• Vancouver LookoutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred venue partner. Iconic Vancouver landmark offering panoramic city views for events.
• VanDusen GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred venue partner. Botanical garden venue in Vancouver for weddings and events.
• Heritage HallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred venue partner. Historic Vancouver venue available for events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Lazy Gourmet: Vancouver-based premium full-service catering company serving weddings, corporate events, and private functions with a similar chef-driven, custom-menu positioning — directly competitive in the same metro market.
• Culinary Capers Catering: Long-established Vancouver caterer specializing in weddings, corporate galas, and large-scale events with custom menus and event planning — operates in the same premium event segment with overlapping venue relationships.
• Feast & Fiddle Catering: BC-based full-service caterer offering custom menus, bar service, and event coordination for weddings and corporate events — directly competitive in the same Western Canadian market.
• Toque Catering: Vancouver premium event caterer providing chef-driven menus for weddings, corporate events, and private parties with similar full-service event execution capabilities.
• Savoury Chef Catering: Vancouver full-service caterer offering bespoke menus for weddings, corporate, and social events with licensed bar service — directly comparable service portfolio and target customer base.
• Marigolds Catering: Vancouver-based full-service caterer serving weddings, corporate functions, and social events with custom menus and on-site event management — directly comparable in service model and regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Eatertainment Special Events & Catering: Toronto-based full-service event catering and production company serving corporate, private, and social events across Canada with national reach — broader geography but comparable premium event offering.
• Daniel et Daniel: Toronto-based broad incumbent catering and event production company serving corporate, social, and wedding markets across Canada — larger and more diversified, but overlapping in premium event catering services.
• McEwan Catering: Canadian premium catering brand from chef Mark McEwan offering full-service event catering, weddings, and corporate functions — comparable premium positioning with broader national footprint.

Regional players

• The Lazy Gourmet (Okanagan): Same brand operates in the Okanagan, providing full-service catering in the same secondary market that C&C just entered with its Penticton location — a head-to-head regional competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cocktailscanapes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cocktails-canapes-catering-events

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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