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Chef-led catering
Thoughtful menus, careful production, and cuisine designed for the occasion—from intimate dining to generous celebrations.
MENU DESIGN · CULINARY EXECUTION↗MONTRÉAL · CHEF-LED HOSPITALITY
Where cuisine
meets occasion.
A chef's point of view. A director's eye for detail. Culinary experiences and service thoughtfully orchestrated around the moments that matter.
THE TABLE. THE TEAM. THE MOMENT.01 / 05
✳Rooted in culinary craft. Built for extraordinary gatherings.
SCROLL TO DISCOVER ↓THE PHILOSOPHY
Not simply catered.
Considered.
Good food makes an impression.
Great hospitality leaves a memory.
Every event has two stories: the one unfolding in the kitchen, and the one experienced by your guests. We bring both together through chef-led menus and considered event direction.
Meet the people behind the experience↗WHAT WE DO
Your occasion.
Our expertise.
From culinary creation to the final moment of service, choose the support your event calls for.
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Managed event service
A coordinated front-of-house team, deliberate service sequence, and attentive guest experience from arrival to departure.
STAFFING · SERVICE DIRECTION↗03◈
Beverage hospitality
Bar operations, beverage planning, and professional service integrated into the flow of your celebration.
BAR SERVICE · BEVERAGE PLANNING↗04✦
Complete F&B experiences
One coordinated hospitality team bringing together cuisine, event timelines, service, logistics, and the details in between.
ONE VISION · SEAMLESS EXECUTION↗Services are tailored to each event and are subject to scope, availability, and applicable authorizations.
THE PEOPLE
Two disciplines.
One shared standard.
A culinary vision supported by disciplined event leadership—the partnership behind each experience.
IEXECUTIVE CHEF · CULINARY DIRECTION
Ricardo Mendes
An executive chef rooted in Portuguese culinary tradition, Ricardo develops the menus, leads food production, and guides the kitchen teams that bring each event to life.
IIEVENT OPERATIONS · SERVICE DIRECTION
Bernardo Mendes
Bernardo directs event schedules, staffing, guest service, and the coordination between kitchen and floor—so every part of the evening works as one.
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
View source ↗In 2024, Correio da Manhã Canadá credited Chef Ricardo Mendes with creating the menu for a Montréal celebration marking 50 years of Portugal's Carnation Revolution.
CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS
Moments worth gathering for.
Hospitality worth remembering.
From weddings and baptisms to birthdays, family reunions and company gatherings, we shape the culinary and service experience around your occasion.
Weddings & receptions
Wedding receptions, intimate celebrations and memorable moments around the table.
Baptisms & family ceremonies
Baptisms, communions and cherished family traditions, thoughtfully catered.
Birthdays & private parties
Birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions and celebrations of every kind.
Corporate & community events
Team gatherings, banquets, cultural events and larger receptions.
Have a different occasion in mind? Tell us your plans and we'll build the right experience together.
Request an event proposal↗HOW IT WORKS
Every detail,
beautifully handled.
A clear process keeps the planning effortless and the experience personal.
Tell us about your event ↗01
Tell us your vision
Share the occasion, number of guests, venue and the atmosphere you have in mind.
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We shape the experience
A tailored culinary and service proposal, built around your requirements.
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We lead the day
An aligned culinary and service team brings the plan to life.
LET'S BEGIN
Something special
starts here.
Tell us a little about your event and we'll start shaping the right food and hospitality experience.
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