How are dietary restrictions handled?

This is a common concern today, as many guests may be vegan, gluten-free, or have other dietary restrictions. We can accommodate most food restrictions and will make sure that none of your guests will go home hungry.

2025 Christmas Catering Specials

Simplify your 2025 Christmas catering with Simply Elegant. From festive family feasts to sophisticated corporate Christmas party spreads, we bring Calgary’s best holiday flavours directly to you.

Christmas menu

Appetizer menu

Budget-friendly Events Anywhere

Christmas at Waterfront Park

Christmas Catering decorative image with apples, pies and fur tree

Please place your order 48 hours prior to delivery/pick up date. This holiday season we are are accepting orders until 4:00pm on December 20th and open until 4:00pm on December 22nd.

Our Process

We make the process of ordering your Christmas dinner simple and elegant for you. Here’s what you should expect.

You tell us about your event. Use the Quote Button, Call us or send an email.
Allergies, dietary restrictions and life choices, Inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of ordering; be aware we can accommodate menus with gluten, nut, dairy, shellfish, pork and vegan in mind. Menu items may contain or come into contact with wheat, eggs, nuts and dairy products. Due to the nature of some allergies and intolerances, we strongly recommend asking if it is possible to order a separate plate for anyone with severe allergies. Guests with life-threatening allergies should avoid any food at the event. Simply Elegant cannot guarantee that the provided food items have not come into contact with other foods. Our menu contains lifestyle choices, outside of these we may not be able to accommodate.
We will reach out to you for a better understanding of your needs so we can build a quote. And send it back to you for review.
You approve the quote.
We send you our agreement and deposit information.
You sign the agreement and make a deposit.
We cater your Christmas dinner party.

Your Christmas catering can be as simple as dropping of your food or as complex as setting up tables, chairs, décor, centerpieces and even provide entertainment.

Save on Christmas catering

We love our customers and want to be fair and transparent. So, here’s how to save on Christmas catering.

Choose disposable dinnerware.
Skip the plated full-service dinner and do a buffet instead.
Save on cocktail hour – cheese and charcuterie can be pricey – offer some dips such as hummus and fresh pita.
Ham is absolutely delicious and a cheaper alternative to turkey.
Leftovers often make a great meal the next day.

Frequently asked questions

We’ve been catering Christmas dinners since 1996. Here are a few common questions answered.

Do you have kids’ Christmas party pricing?

We love all of our clients’ children, we can create a custom kids’ menu for your Christmas dinner party.

Allergies, dietary restrictions and life choices.

Inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of ordering; be aware we can accommodate menus with gluten, nut, dairy, shellfish, pork and vegan in mind. Menu items may contain or come into contact with wheat, eggs, nuts and dairy products. Due to the nature of some allergies and intolerances, we strongly recommend asking if it is possible to order a separate plate for anyone with severe allergies. Guests with life-threatening allergies should avoid any food at the event. Simply Elegant cannot guarantee that the provided food items have not come into contact with other foods. Our menu contains lifestyle choices, outside of these we may not be able to accommodate.

Can you help us with unique Christmas cocktail recipes?

Planning on welcoming your guests with a specialty cocktail? Talk to our catering team and we will create a custom cocktail for you to impress your guests and make you the star of your Christmas dinner.

Christmas services

Make your Christmas memorable by ordering related services. Get the full event package at a lower price. We make it happen while you enjoy the event with your friends, relatives or colleagues.

Venues

Let us handle your venue selection this holiday season. We’ll explore options, and handle venue relations.

Catering

We’ll cater your Christmas party to let you relax. Choose from packages and build custom menu options.

Planning

Simply Elegant plans and coordinates events of any size. From small family-and-friends parties to large conferences.

Decorations

Event decor makes the difference. Explore our budget decor options from packages to custom Christmas decorations.

Flowers

Seasonal flowers and permanent botanicals can light up your event space. Explore our floral design for Christmas.

Our customers speak

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Simply Elegant

Based on 170 reviews

Erika A.

Excelente catering service. Food is great!

Colleen E

My good friend and I had a fabulous meeting with Jade at the NW location yesterday - enquiring about an event at a later date.... While Jade was unaware she had been booked for this appointment - [it had been booked on line with Chloe - and obviously forgot to advise Jade - ]amidst her very busy schedule at the location yesterday with a Wedding..... she was not at all surprised, nor ruffled one bit... she was gracious - extremely knowledgeable, helpful and very empathetic re the situation. She knows what works best, food, drinks, decorations etc...... THANK YOU JADE FOR YOUR WONDERFUL HOSPITALITY YESTERDAY...YOU ARE A STAR, AND A WONDERFUL ASSET TO THE COMPANY....... 5IVE STARS PLUS.

Meredith M.

A huge thank you to Simply Elegant Catering for the wonderful food and exceptional service they provided for our Celebration of Life. Their team was organized, professional, accommodating, and incredibly kind. The food and presentation were excellent, and having their team take care of everything. We truly appreciated everything they did and would not hesitate to use them again.

LLB C.

Simply Elegant Catering did an excellent job hosting our Grand Opening BBQ. Their team was friendly, easy to work with, and handled everything from set‑up to clean‑up seamlessly. The food was great, the service was smooth, and the two‑tent layout created a comfortable space that everyone enjoyed. Our guests had a fantastic time, and we were very pleased with the overall experience. We will repeat for sure.

Lisa L.

We recently hosted an in-home event for about 20 guests, and Simply Elegant did a fantastic job. They arrived on time, the setup was seamless, and the food was absolutely delicious. Pickup afterward was quick and easy, making the whole experience stress-free. I would definitely recommend Simply Elegant for anyone looking for great catering and excellent service!

J/L L.

Selah R.

Simply Elegant is amazing to work with & they have delicious food! 100% recommend using them for catering! by far the best catering I have used in Calgary and I do a lot of events- Thank you again!

Jade R.

Our experience with Simply Elegant was truly exceptional. From start to finish, their team went above and beyond to support our not-for-profit agency, ensuring we stayed within budget without ever compromising on quality or service. Their willingness to accommodate our last-minute requests — including rearranging our cocktail-style tables on the spot — meant so much to us and demonstrated their incredible flexibility and professionalism.

The food was absolutely outstanding — fresh, beautifully prepared, and consistently delicious throughout the entire evening. We received countless compliments from our guests.

What stood out most was the genuine care and attentiveness of the site manager. He took the time to work closely with us, carefully managing the timeline to ensure everything was served exactly as we had envisioned. His dedication and calm support made a significant difference in the success of our event.

The entire Simply Elegant team was professional, responsive, and truly accommodating during both the planning process and the execution of our event. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and the heart they put into making our evening so special. Thank you for everything — we couldn’t have done it without you!

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