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The Benefits of a Family Style Menu for your Wedding

The Benefits of a Family Style Menu for your Wedding

As a caterer, we receive many questions from couples regarding what menu style to choose. Although each menu style has benefits, one of our favourites is a Family Style menu. A Family Style Menu creates a charming and relaxed atmosphere for any wedding. As your guests...

Best Watermelon Sorbet Recipe – Beat the Summer Heat!

Best Watermelon Sorbet Recipe – Beat the Summer Heat!

The Sun has decided to stop playing hide and seek and we can finally host gatherings in our much loved outdoor spaces! As far as the weather report indicates, we will be having a long waited hot weekend with over 25 degrees. Organizing a gathering with friends and...

The Summer Cocktail Series – Part 2

The Summer Cocktail Series – Part 2

Nothing gets a summer party going like tequila! This riff on a traditional White Strawberry Mango Sangria (with rum & soda) is sure to be a surprise favorite at any backyard BBQ or wedding. Drunken Mango Strawberry Tequila Sangria What you need… 2 cups of sliced...

The Summer Cocktail Series – Part 1

The Summer Cocktail Series – Part 1

  The sunshine has finally hit us here in Vancouver with 23 degrees consistently throughout the whole week lately, and what better way to quench your thirst than with cocktails?! Our bar menu has extended into beer cocktails, a tasty twist that will accommodate...

New Spring Menus are LIVE!

New Spring Menus are LIVE!

Spring is here!!!!!!! The switch over from our Fall/Winter menus to our Spring/Summer menus is always one of the most exciting days of the year for the DCE fam. We love the surge of energy that a fresh set of menus and new ingredients brings to our kitchen, especially...

New Spring Feature Meal! Wait ’till you see this.

New Spring Feature Meal! Wait ’till you see this.

I think we can all agree this has been a Vancouver winter for the record books! None of us here can remember seeing more snow and colder temperatures consistently throughout the season. In our business, road conditions are always a factor, since every single item we...

Job Alert! Seeking an Event Manager to Join our Team

Job Alert! Seeking an Event Manager to Join our Team

Drew’s Catering & Events is looking for an Events Manager to join our team! The Events Manager is responsible for the successful execution of all full-service events. This person will handle to logistics, equipment, and staffing required to running a successful,...

Start the New Year off right!

Start the New Year off right!

Happy New Year everyone! The Holiday season is the busiest time of the year in our industry, and our team had a blast helping lots of amazing groups celebrate their hard work over the year. After the Holidays, it was great for our team to be able to take a bit of time...

The 2 Big Secrets to Stress Free Event Planning

The 2 Big Secrets to Stress Free Event Planning

There's a common saying that "the devil is in the details". This is true in more ways than one! While details are important, they can also be at times stressful, overwhelming and seemingly endless. Over the years we've catered countless celebrations of all types, and...

September Promotion – Book Early, Save Now

September Promotion – Book Early, Save Now

As the cooler Fall weather sets in, we have to come to terms with the fact that summer is coming to end, which can only mean one thing: the Holiday season is approaching! Why wait till the last minute to book your Holiday party? We want you to feel stress free heading...

August Promotion – Platters a Plenty!

August Promotion – Platters a Plenty!

Summer is goin' strong and we want to make it as easy as possible to throw a party. Whether it's a corporate staff mixer or a private party, our beautiful party platters are a great way to serve your guests. And for the month of August*, ALL of our platters are 15%...