Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering Partner in Niagara
Founded in 2001, The Heat Is On Catering is led by award-winning chef James Cuttriss, who brings over two decades of fine dining expertise across French, Thai, Italian, Southern, and Spanish cuisines. Our team combines culinary artistry with personalized service to create memorable dining experiences for weddings, events, and private occasions. With a focus on quality ingredients and innovative flavor pairings, we deliver tailored menus that reflect each client's unique vision.Our 'Weddings At Cost' program ensures transparency with no markups on food, rentals, or linens, while our interactive cooking classes and themed events showcase our commitment to engaging culinary experiences. Recognized for excellence through consecutive 'Chef of the Year' awards during culinary school, we prioritize client satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and a passion for creating both delicious and visually stunning dishes.
Services
Catering Services
Weddings At Cost
Interactive Cooking Classes
Private Chef Service
Corporate Events
Themed Dinner Parties
Menu Tasting Sessions
Late-Night Dining Options
Venue Partnerships
Customized Meal Plans
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of fine dining expertise across five global cuisines
- Our 'Weddings At Cost' program provides zero markup on food and rentals
- Certified chef leads interactive cooking classes and customized events
- We guarantee no hidden fees with transparent pricing structures
- Award-winning culinary artistry recognized by consecutive 'Chef of the Year' honors
Services
Catering Services
Our catering services combine culinary expertise with personalized planning for weddings, corporate events, and private occasions. We create customized menus featuring global cuisines, from 3-5 course plated dinners to interactive tapas experiences. With transparent pricing and no markups, our team ensures every event delivers exceptional quality and memorable dining experiences.
Weddings At Cost
This unique program passes our vendor pricing directly to clients with zero markup on food, rentals, or linens. We coordinate complete wedding packages including menu design, staff, equipment, and venue partnerships while offering complimentary meals for the bridal party. Our transparent approach ensures maximum value without compromising quality.
Cooking Classes
Interactive cooking classes transform our signature events into hands-on learning experiences. Participants learn professional techniques for preparing paella, tapas, and other specialty dishes under Chef Cuttriss's guidance. These sessions combine culinary education with social engagement, perfect for team-building or special occasions.
Private Chef Service
Our private chef service brings restaurant-quality dining to your home with curated experiences like 'Dining In The Dark' or themed dinner parties. We handle everything from menu creation to execution, offering customized meal plans and late-night service options for intimate gatherings or special celebrations.
Corporate Events
We specialize in corporate events ranging from meetings to large-scale functions, offering flexible menu options and service styles. Our team accommodates specific dietary needs, provides branded catering solutions, and ensures seamless execution with professional staffing and equipment, creating impressive culinary experiences for business occasions.
People
James Cuttriss
Chef/Owner
Award-winning chef with 20+ years of fine dining experience across five global cuisines. Voted Chef of the Year in 2000 and 2001 during culinary school. Founded The Heat Is On Catering in 2001, combining culinary artistry with personalized service to create memorable dining experiences.
Questions
What makes your catering service unique?
Our award-winning chef combines 20+ years of global culinary expertise with transparent pricing through our 'Weddings At Cost' program, offering zero markup on food and rentals.
Do you offer customized menu options?
Yes, we design personalized menus with clients during consultations, offering 3-5 course plated dinners, live stations, or 12-item tapas style dinners tailored to your event vision.
Are tasting sessions available before booking?
We provide menu tastings for up to 8 people prior to booking, allowing you to experience our culinary offerings before making commitments.
What wedding packages do you offer?
Our 'Weddings At Cost' package includes food, service, rentals, and linens at cost price with no markups, plus complimentary meals for the bridal party and parents.
Do you provide event staffing and equipment?
Yes, we supply certified chefs, serving staff, and all necessary equipment including linens, cutlery, and dinnerware to match your event theme.
Reviews (2)
Angela Luciani
Aug 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Food was great and service was beyond expectations, very accommodating to special and even last minute requests. We had an outdoor gathering of almost 30 people and The Heat is On removed about 85% of the stress of the day!
Food was great and service was beyond expectations, very accommodating to special and even last minute requests. We had an outdoor gathering of almost 30 people and The Heat is On removed about 85% of the stress of the day!
Aaron Lieberman
Jan 02, 2021
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Really disappointed in our experience with this catering company. What seemed like a great small business to support ended up being a very unresponsive vendor who refused to credit us for the deposit we made on the catering we had to cancel due to COVID-19. With plenty of options I would find another one, unless you like being kept in the dark until their is no recourse for the money you thought you were investing in a great entrepreneur.
