What DOES the process LOOK LIKE when booking with Red Seal Dining?
Here at Red Seal Dining, we try to make everything as easy and effortless as possible. To get started, simply contact our team through our Contact Us page to discuss the details your event. From there, we'll invite you to a complimentary tasting at our prep kitchen, where you'll have the opportunity to sample some of Red Seal Dining's signature dishes and begin exploring menu ideas.Following your tasting, we'll schedule a consultation with you to finalize your menu and review your catering contract. If your event includes bar services or rental requirements, our Event Manager, Arden, will guide you through every detail, including beverage planning, rentals, and event logistics.
Once your contract is signed and your 25% deposit has been received, you can leave the rest to us. We'll check in as your event approaches, with final guest counts due 30 days before your event and the remaining balance payable five days prior.
On the day of your event, our team will take care of every culinary detail, allowing you to relax, celebrate, and enjoy an unforgettable experience with exceptional food and service.
Once your contract is signed and your 25% deposit has been received, you can leave the rest to us. We'll check in as your event approaches, with final guest counts due 30 days before your event and the remaining balance payable five days prior.
On the day of your event, our team will take care of every culinary detail, allowing you to relax, celebrate, and enjoy an unforgettable experience with exceptional food and service.
Do you have a minimum number of guests?
We cater events of all sizes, including intimate dining experiences for as few as two guests. Chef fees may apply depending on the location and scope of your event. Please contact us for detailed pricing and to discuss your specific requirements.
What days are you available?
Red Seal Dining is available every day of the week! Specific dates are subject to availability.
Are you able to accommodate dietary restrictions?
At Red Seal Dining, the safety and comfort of your guests are our top priorities. Our chefs and service team take food allergies and dietary restrictions very seriously, and we are committed to ensuring every guest can dine with confidence.
Our menus can be customized to accommodate a wide range of allergies, dietary requirements, and personal preferences without compromising on flavour or presentation. We believe everyone should be able to enjoy an exceptional meal, regardless of their dietary needs.
Whenever possible, we also design many of our dishes to be naturally inclusive, with a variety of menu items that are nut-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free by default. This approach helps ensure that more guests can safely enjoy our cuisine, even if dietary restrictions haven't been communicated in advance.
Our menus can be customized to accommodate a wide range of allergies, dietary requirements, and personal preferences without compromising on flavour or presentation. We believe everyone should be able to enjoy an exceptional meal, regardless of their dietary needs.
Whenever possible, we also design many of our dishes to be naturally inclusive, with a variety of menu items that are nut-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free by default. This approach helps ensure that more guests can safely enjoy our cuisine, even if dietary restrictions haven't been communicated in advance.
Do you work outside of Calgary?
Absolutely! Thanks to our fully equipped mobile BBQ kitchen, catering at out-of-town and remote venues has become one of our specialties. We're able to prepare and serve incredible meals on-site in a wide variety of locations throughout Southern Alberta.
Travel fees may apply depending on your event location. Please contact us for more information and a customized quote.
Travel fees may apply depending on your event location. Please contact us for more information and a customized quote.
What is included in your services?
At Red Seal Dining, our goal is to make your event as effortless as it is unforgettable. Unlike many traditional caterers, we aren't limited by venue kitchen facilities. Our fully equipped mobile BBQ kitchen allows us to prepare and serve amazing meals on-site at virtually any location. With more than 50 years of combined professional culinary experience, our team delivers live dinner service—not preheated food—using fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
Red Seal Dining provides everything needed for a seamless dining experience, including professional Red Seal-certified chefs, experienced service staff, dinnerware, cutlery, serving equipment, and all necessary cooking equipment. Every event also begins with a complimentary personalized tasting in our prep kitchen, where we'll collaborate with you to customize your menu, answer your questions, and ensure every detail is thoughtfully planned.
To complete your event, Red Seal Dining is proud to offer professional beverage services through our AGLC Class-D licence. Our bar services include experienced bartenders and servers, custom wine and cocktail pairings, liquor sourcing and purchasing, coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic beverage service, and bar sales coordination. We also provide a complimentary personalized bar consultation to assist with typical event needs such as, obtaining an AGLC liquor licence, recommending beverage quantities, planning drink selections, and coordinating glassware rentals.
Red Seal Dining provides everything needed for a seamless dining experience, including professional Red Seal-certified chefs, experienced service staff, dinnerware, cutlery, serving equipment, and all necessary cooking equipment. Every event also begins with a complimentary personalized tasting in our prep kitchen, where we'll collaborate with you to customize your menu, answer your questions, and ensure every detail is thoughtfully planned.
To complete your event, Red Seal Dining is proud to offer professional beverage services through our AGLC Class-D licence. Our bar services include experienced bartenders and servers, custom wine and cocktail pairings, liquor sourcing and purchasing, coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic beverage service, and bar sales coordination. We also provide a complimentary personalized bar consultation to assist with typical event needs such as, obtaining an AGLC liquor licence, recommending beverage quantities, planning drink selections, and coordinating glassware rentals.
Do you provide décor?
No. While Red Seal Dining provides everything required for exceptional food service—including chefs, service staff, dinnerware, cutlery, and serving dishes—we do not supply décor items. That being said, we are happy to assist with coordinating any rentals you may require as part of our consultation process and will work seamlessly with any décor or design elements you provide to help bring your vision for your event to life.
Do I need rentals?
Red Seal Dining provides everything required for a seamless food service experience, including chefs and service staff, dinnerware, cutlery, serving dishes and boards, and all necessary culinary equipment (such as chafing dishes for buffet-style events).
If your event requires additional items beyond what we provide, our team is happy to assist with coordinating any necessary rentals as part of our consultation process.
If your event requires additional items beyond what we provide, our team is happy to assist with coordinating any necessary rentals as part of our consultation process.
Do you provide any additional services?
Red Seal Dining has years of experience creating exceptional culinary experiences and has built strong, lasting relationships with trusted venues and event vendors in Calgary and surrounding areas. If you require additional services beyond food and beverage, our team is happy to assist with recommendations or connect you with trusted partners who can help bring your vision to life.
We are also proud to offer professional beverage services through our AGLC Class-D licence. Our full-service bar offerings include experienced bartenders and servers, custom drink and wine pairings, liquor sourcing and purchasing, coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic beverage services, as well as bar sales coordination. Our team provides all necessary bartending equipment for a typical event, along with a personalized bar consultation with Red Seal Dining’s Event Manager. We’ll help guide you through every detail, ensuring you have everything needed for a successful and seamless beverage experience.
We are also proud to offer professional beverage services through our AGLC Class-D licence. Our full-service bar offerings include experienced bartenders and servers, custom drink and wine pairings, liquor sourcing and purchasing, coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic beverage services, as well as bar sales coordination. Our team provides all necessary bartending equipment for a typical event, along with a personalized bar consultation with Red Seal Dining’s Event Manager. We’ll help guide you through every detail, ensuring you have everything needed for a successful and seamless beverage experience.
Still have questions? Contact us!