Business Details
25 Years
experience
Affordable Wedding & Event Catering in Vancouver & Surrey, BC
Ocean West Catering has been dedicated to delivering exceptional catering services since 2001, specializing in weddings, private parties, corporate events, and film industry catering across Vancouver, Surrey, and the Lower Mainland. Our Executive Chef Michael Thomas, with over 25 years of combined culinary and hospitality experience, leads a team committed to using the highest-quality local and organic ingredients. We pride ourselves on creating customizable menus that cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs, ensuring every event reflects both modern innovation and traditional culinary excellence. Our teams expertise extends to large-scale productions, including film sets, where we provide gourmet meals for up to 1,000 guests. With a focus on professionalism and flexibility, we handle logistical challenges seamlessly, offering buffet, station, and family-style service options.Our dedication to client satisfaction is evident in our personalized approach, from initial planning to flawless execution. Recognized for our attention to detail and ability to accommodate special requests, we strive to make every event memorable. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a trusted leader in the catering industry, with glowing testimonials highlighting our exceptional food, service, and reliability. We operate with transparency and integrity, ensuring clear communication and no hidden fees. Whether hosting an intimate celebration or a large-scale production, we are here to bring your vision to life with culinary artistry and unmatched service.
Services
Wedding Catering
Private Parties
Corporate Events
Celebration of Life
Movie Catering
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of combined culinary expertise in diverse cuisines.
- Our menus feature locally sourced, organic ingredients for superior quality.
- We provide customizable service styles, including buffet, stations, and family-style dining.
- Our team specializes in film industry catering with scalable solutions for up to 1,000 guests.
- We accommodate dietary restrictions with certified expertise in allergy-sensitive meal preparation.
Associations and certifications
- Red Seal Chefs
What people say
Food exceptional
Staff helpful
Outstanding brunch
Service exceeded expectations
Gluten free items amazing
Services
Wedding Catering
Ocean West Catering specializes in creating unforgettable wedding receptions with customizable menus, premium local ingredients, and professional service. We offer buffet, station, and family-style dining options tailored to your theme and guest preferences. Our team ensures seamless execution, from setup to cleanup, allowing couples to enjoy their special day stress-free.
Corporate Events
We provide elegant catering solutions for corporate functions, including conferences, holiday parties, and team-building events. Our menus feature diverse options to accommodate all dietary needs, while our experienced staff ensures efficient service in office settings or rented venues. From casual luncheons to formal galas, we enhance professional gatherings with exceptional cuisine.
Celebration of Life
Our compassionate team designs meaningful catering experiences for celebration-of-life events, balancing comfort and sophistication. We offer warm, inviting menus and discreet service to honor your loved ones memory. With attention to dietary restrictions and guest preferences, we handle logistics so families can focus on remembrance and connection.
Movie Catering
Ocean West Catering supports film and television productions with gourmet on-location meals for crews of up to 1,000. Our Red Seal Chefs prepare diverse menus, from budget-friendly options to custom executive dining. Fully equipped kitchen units ensure fresh, timely service, while our flexibility accommodates tight production schedules and remote locations.
Private Parties
We elevate private celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries with tailored menus and attentive service. Whether hosting an intimate dinner or a large gathering, our team collaborates with clients to create memorable culinary experiences. From setup to cleanup, we ensure events run smoothly and exceed expectations.
People
Michael Thomas
Executive Chef & Owner
Michael Thomas, a Red Seal Chef with 25+ years in hospitality, leads Ocean West Catering. His expertise spans wedding, corporate, and film catering, emphasizing local ingredients and dietary accommodations. Michaels culinary vision ensures exceptional service for every event.
Robert Vandenberg
Co-Owner & Executive Chef
Robert Vandenberg, a certified Red Seal Chef, co-owns Ocean West Catering with 15 years in film industry catering. His background includes hotel and banquet management, ensuring scalable, high-quality meals for productions and events across Vancouver.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, private parties, corporate events, celebration-of-life gatherings, and film productions across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, our Red Seal Chefs specialize in allergy-sensitive meals and dietary accommodations, including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.
What is your minimum guest requirement?
We require a minimum of 25 guests, with 50 guests needed for July–September events.
Can you customize menus for my event?
Yes, Executive Chef Michael Thomas creates personalized menus based on your preferences, ensuring unique and memorable dining experiences.
Do you provide service outside Vancouver?
We serve White Rock, Surrey, Richmond, and the broader Lower Mainland region with reliable catering and logistics support.
Reviews (3)
A. T.
Jun 25, 2021
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Worst catering company in town. They are very rude, make constant obtuse comments, insult you directly and indirectly and will keep you waiting for 5 min before taking your order. All 3 cooks genuinely hate people and have ZERO customer service skills. The entire crew started avoiding them.
K.
Oct 07, 2020
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Literally the WORST catering I've ever experienced on set. The food is bland. They haven't gotten even one of my orders right on this show yet. Check out their "cheesey potatoes". It tastes like melted cheeze whiz.
Jack Peters
Jul 04, 2019
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Congratulations growing your company into a new, larger location. When we spoke, I had no idea you were an executive chef, when I recommended a pizza joint, oops. Wishing you all the continued success with your renovations and pending move to your new location. Thanks .....
