Pelican Events & Catering

What Pelican Events & Catering does

Pelican Events & Catering is a privately held Canadian catering company founded in 1967 and headquartered at 804 Ritson Rd S, Oshawa, Ontario. The company provides full-service food and beverage catering for corporate events, weddings, social gatherings, funerals, and large-scale public functions, alongside B2B contract food manufacturing, direct-to-consumer meal delivery, and hospitality consulting. Its customer base spans hotels (Sheraton, Delta), convention centers (Intercontinental), enterprise clients (Amazon), and four municipal governments (City of Oshawa, Town of Whitby, Ajax, Clarington) where it holds preferred-vendor status. The company employs 20+ professional chefs and service staff and operates from a 16,000 sq ft purpose-built production facility in the Greater Toronto Area.

The company's production infrastructure is its primary technology asset: dedicated hot and cold preparation areas, industrial-grade cooking equipment, high-capacity refrigeration and freezer storage, and allergen-sensitive preparation zones, enabling catering for events of 500+ guests. Proprietary capabilities include "The Sauces Factory," a commissary kitchen producing base sauces and marinades for restaurant chains, and "Pelican's Meal Solutions," a frozen-meal and Meals on Wheels service targeting seniors and individuals with dietary needs. The company also operates affiliated restaurant brands Kebabs & More and Shree Swami Samartha Snacks, with Sandwiches & More and Hakka Bakka listed as forthcoming. A hospitality consulting line, including Single-to-Chain Growth Consulting, rounds out the offering.

Pelican's revenue model combines per-event unit pricing for catering ($11.95-$54.95 per person across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and high tea tiers; $42.95-$51.95 for weddings), contract-based B2B food production and sauce supply, and direct-to-consumer meal subscriptions ($10.50-$11.50 per meal with complimentary delivery for orders of 8+ meals). Additional revenue comes from event staffing ($35/hr for servers, $350 per event for hosts/managers) and equipment rentals. Distribution is sales-led and direct: website quote requests, phone, and email drive bookings, supported by Facebook and Instagram presence. Geographic reach is concentrated in the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario.

Name

Pelican Events & Catering

Legal name

Pelican Events & Catering

Website

https://pelicanevents.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pelican Events & Catering is a privately held Ontario catering company founded in 1967 that provides event catering, B2B food production, meal delivery, and hospitality consulting from a 16,000 sq ft facility, serving corporate, government, hotel, and individual consumers across the Greater Toronto Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catering and Food Service

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (72231)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB), Event Culinary Staffing & Back-of-House Services (Chefs, Servers, Bartenders) (THAHAKAN), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Corporate catering
• Wedding catering
• Commissary kitchen services
• Meal delivery solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Oshawa, Ontario

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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 corporate events, weddings, social gatherings, and special occasions. Revenue generated through per-person pricing for meals, service staff, and equipment rental. Menu categories include breakfast ($11.95-$26.95), lunch ($19.95-$29.95), dinner ($42.95-$54.95), and high tea ($29.95).
2. Social Event Catering: Catering for weddings, birthday parties, holidays, funerals, and private gatherings. Pricing varies by event type and package, from $18.99 birthday packages to $51.95 wedding buffets.
3. Commissary Kitchen / B2B Food Production: Contract food manufacturing for restaurant chains, hotels, and convention centers. Produces sauces, marinated proteins, kebabs, and bakery items at scale. Revenue from bulk food production and base sauce supply.
4. Meal Solutions: Ready-to-eat meals for individuals including seniors, people with disabilities, and working professionals. Frozen meals and weekly tiffin service at $10.50-$11.50 per meal with complimentary delivery for orders of 8+ meals.
5. Hospitality Consulting: Consulting services for restaurant growth including franchise development, operational optimization, branding, and legal/regulatory support. Part of full-service hospitality consulting offering.
6. Prepared Platters: Ready-made catering platters for events and gatherings. Price range from $74.95 (Pickled Delights Relish Tray) to $249.95 (Shrimp & Smoked Salmon Splendor), sold per tray.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pelican Events & Catering is a Greater Toronto Area catering and food production company that delivers full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, social gatherings, holidays, and funerals. It operates a 16,000 sq ft production facility offering per-person menus, prepared platters, event staffing, equipment rentals, B2B commissary kitchen manufacturing (including base sauces under The Sauces Factory brand), ready-to-eat meal delivery for seniors and individuals with disabilities, and hospitality consulting for restaurant growth and franchise development.

Product overview

Pelican Events & Catering is a catering and hospitality company offering a comprehensive suite of food service solutions. The core offering consists of social event catering (weddings, birthdays, private parties, special celebrations), corporate catering (meetings, conferences, events), and prepared food platters. Additional services include event staffing, equipment rentals, and commissary kitchen operations through The Sauces Factory brand. The company also operates meal delivery programs (Pelican's Meal Solutions, Meals on Wheels) and provides hospitality consulting services including franchise development and restaurant management consulting. Affiliated restaurants include Kebabs & More and Shree Swami Samartha Snacks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Sauces Factory: Commissary kitchen services specializing in high-volume food production, base sauces, marinated kebabs, and baked goods for restaurant chains and hotels.

Products and services

• Social Event Catering Full-service catering for social occasions including weddings, birthday parties, private gatherings, and special celebrations with customized menus and event coordination.
• Wedding Catering Elegant catering for wedding ceremonies and receptions featuring 3-course plated dinners and buffet options with customized wedding menus.
• Corporate Catering Professional catering services for corporate meetings, conferences, product launches, and business events including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and high tea menus.
• Birthday Party Catering Specialized catering packages for children's birthday parties with customizable appetizers, entrees, desserts, and beverages.
• Holiday & Special Events Catering Seasonal catering packages for Thanksgiving, Christmas, BBQs, and other special occasions featuring traditional holiday menus and themed BBQ options.
• Funeral & Memorial Catering Respectful catering services for funeral and memorial events offering convenient food packages during difficult times.
• Prepared Platters Ready-to-serve food platters including cheese selections, charcuterie boards, vegetable trays, sandwich platters, and pastry trays available for pickup or delivery.
• Corporate Meal Programs Customized corporate meal programs including breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, and holiday special combinations for team events and meetings.
• Family Packs Family-sized meal packages designed for convenient pickup or delivery for family gatherings.
• Bite-Sized Catering Appetizer-style catering featuring hors d'oeuvres and bite-sized food selections for cocktail events and receptions.
• Event Staffing Services Professional event staff including servers, setup crew, chefs, and event managers billed at hourly rates to ensure smooth event execution.
• Equipment Rentals Rental options including linens, china, glassware, tables, chairs, and décor items for events, billed per person or per item.
• Commissary Kitchen Services B2B food production services for restaurant chains, hotels, and convention centers including high-volume sauce and base production, with temperature-controlled delivery and food safety-compliant logistics.
• The Sauces Factory Specialized commissary kitchen operation producing proprietary base sauces, curries, marinated kebabs, fish preparations, and bakery items for restaurant chains and food service operators. Trusted by franchises with 25+ locations.
• Contract Food Production & Service Contract food manufacturing transforming raw ingredients into finished dishes with professional chefs and quality-controlled production processes for restaurants, cafés, and private event companies.
• Hospitality Consulting Full-service hospitality consulting including single-to-chain growth consulting, franchise development, restaurant management consulting, branding & marketing services, and legal & regulatory support.
• Pelican's Meal Solutions Ready-to-eat meal delivery service for seniors, people with disabilities, and individuals needing dietary planning, including frozen meals, meals on wheels, and weekly tiffin services with complimentary delivery on 8+ meal orders.
• Pelican Meals to Go Frozen ready-to-eat meals in non-vegetarian and vegetarian options including lasagna, shepherd's pie, pot pie, souvlaki, spaghetti, meatloaf, and stir-fry dishes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Catering capacity for 500+ guests per event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kebabs & MoreminorOthersRestaurant brand operated under Pelican Events & Catering umbrella, offering kebab and related menu items.
• Shree Swami Samartha SnacksminorOthersRestaurant brand operated under Pelican Events & Catering, offering Indian snack cuisine.
• The Sauces FactorycoreOthersB2B brand under Pelican providing base sauces and marinades to restaurant chains and food service operations. Trusted by franchises with 25+ locations for consistent quality sauces.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Toben Food by Design: Toronto-based full-service event caterer offering corporate, social, and wedding catering across the GTA. Highly comparable on geography, customer mix (corporate + weddings), and high-volume production model.
• The Food Dudes: Toronto-based catering and events company focused on corporate and social occasions. Directly comparable on GTA focus, per-person pricing model, and event-driven service mix.
• McEwan Group: Chef-driven Toronto catering and hospitality brand under Mark McEwan. Comparable on premium GTA event catering positioning and reputation-based differentiation.
• Eatertainment: Toronto catering and event services company specializing in corporate and social events. Overlaps directly with Pelican's core event catering and corporate breakfast/lunch/dinner offerings.
• Culinart Group: Canadian catering and event services firm serving corporate and social events. Comparable on multi-segment catering model and national-scale ambitions within Canada.
• Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events: Toronto-based premium event caterer serving weddings, corporate events, and private functions for over 30 years. Comparable on established GTA brand position and high-end event execution.
• Presidential Gourmet: GTA-focused event and corporate caterer serving weddings, galas, and corporate functions. Directly comparable on regional scope, service mix, and institutional/hospitality client overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Compass Group Canada: Global food service and support services company with significant Canadian operations. Comparable on contract food service and institutional catering, with overlapping hospitality/hotel customer base.
• Centerplate: Event hospitality and catering provider serving stadiums, convention centers, and large venues. Comparable on convention centre and large-venue catering relationships and high-volume event execution.
• Aramark Canada: Large-scale North American food service and hospitality provider with a Canadian presence. Comparable on B2B food service / commissary operations and institutional client base, though operates at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pelicaneventsandcatering
• Instagraminstagram.com/pelicaneventscatering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pelican-events-&-catering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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