Karen's Catering

08/19/2026

A graduation celebration deserves a spread that makes you stop and say: WOW!!

We had so much fun creating this overflowing grazing table for a special graduation celebration last week, and yes, it tasted every bit as good as it looked!

One of the most important parts of our catering business is making sure ALL guests can gather around the table and feel comfortable enjoying what’s been prepared for them. This entire spread was created NUT & SESAME FREE, without sacrificing the variety, abundance or beautiful presentation that makes our foodscapes so special.

We filled the table with salami, pepperettes, oven-roasted turkey, Black Forest ham and prosciutto, alongside peppers, cucumbers, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and cherry tomatoes. Then came ALL the fruit such as cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, oranges, red and green grapes, watermelon and fresh cherries.

Of course, no table is complete without cheese! Marble, old aged cheddar and mozzarella were paired with a beautiful cheeseball flower made with nut-and sesame-free crackers.

And we weren’t finished! Artisan baguettes and crackers were tucked throughout alongside mango peach and white chocolate raspberry scones, butter tarts, chocolate croissants and cinnamon buns. We finished it all with mustard, mayo, sweet & tangy BBQ sauce from Big Ol’ Bears BBQ Sauce and homestyle ranch dip.

From the salami roses and colourful produce to the delicate details tucked into every corner, this is what we mean when we talk about creating a masterpiece for you and your guests to enjoy. We don’t simply put food on a table we create an experience that becomes part of your celebration.

Congratulations to the graduate, and thank you for allowing Karen’s Catering to be part of such an exciting milestone!

Planning a graduation, wedding, shower, anniversary, birthday or corporate event? Let us take care of the food while you enjoy the moment.

📆 Summer dates are filling quickly and fall bookings are underway! Send us a message today to secure your date and let’s create a table your guests will be talking about long after the last bite! 💙

08/15/2026

Good luck to Lefrancois24 Motorsports tonight!!! 🏁🏎️

RACE DAY🏁
Merrittville Speedway
Starts at 7:00 pm
📸Dakota DiCienzo Photography

Thank you to all the sponsors !

Inksplosion Tattoos and Piercings
Karen's Catering
The Irish Harp Pub
Corks Winebar & Eatery
Tree Amigos Landscaping Inc
Unleashed Niagara
Husky Snow Plows LTD.
RWS & sons property maintenance

08/06/2026

There is something incredibly special about serving meals that fuel adventure, spark confidence, and put smiles on children’s faces. 💛

All summer long, we’ve had the absolute pleasure of preparing some individual charcuterie-style lunch boxes for the amazing campers attending Horse Sense for Kids at BnR Stables. (Horse Sense for Kids/BNR Stables ).

Every lunch is thoughtfully packed with a balanced variety of fresh foods inspired by Canada’s Food Guide, giving campers the energy they need for busy days spent learning, exploring, riding, and making lifelong memories at the barn!

Inside each box you’d find a wholesome selection of fresh vegetables, fruit, quality meats and cheeses, crackers, and nutritious snacks, plus a little sweet treat, because we believe every child deserves a brownie or cookie after a day full of fun!

One of our favourite details to add? The handwritten words of encouragement on every single box. Whether it’s “You can do great things,” “Reach for the stars,” or “Believe in yourself,” our hope for each child was to remind them that they are capable, valued, and celebrated before they even open their lunch. Sometimes the smallest touches leave the biggest impact!

A heartfelt thank you to Horse Sense for Kids at BnR Stables for trusting Karen’s Catering to help nourish your campers throughout the summer. It is an honour to be a small part of such a meaningful program that builds confidence, friendships, and unforgettable memories.

Whether you’re planning a children’s camp, school program, corporate lunch, sports tournament, daycare event, or community gathering, we’d love to create fresh, delicious, individually packed meals that are as thoughtful as they are satisfying.

📲 Our calendar is filling quickly, so reach out today to book your catering and let us create something your guests, big or small will love! ❤️

07/20/2026

What a weekend! 💛

From heartfelt celebrations of life to joyful girls’ nights in, beautiful bridal showers, milestone 50th anniversary celebrations, and family gatherings, our team had the privilege of being part of SO many meaningful moments. We also had plenty of charcuterie boxes heading out the door for pick-up, proving that no event is too big or too small to deserve something delicious!

One thing we take great pride in is making sure every guest feels included. Whether guests were gluten-free, vegetarian, or had other dietary preferences, we created individual boxes so everyone could enjoy the same beautiful experience without compromise. Because great food should bring everyone to the table!

When you book with Karen’s Catering, you’re getting so much more than food. You’re getting the freshest ingredients, high-quality service from a team that truly cares, exceptional value, and thoughtfully designed foodscapes that don’t just taste incredible, they become part of the celebration. We love creating displays that stop guests in their tracks and have them saying, “WHOA!” before they even take their first bite!

To everyone who trusted our small business to be part of your special moments this weekend, from the bottom of our hearts thank you. It is an honour we never take for granted.

If you’re planning a wedding, bridal shower, anniversary, corporate event, celebration of life, holiday gathering, or any special occasion, we’d love to help bring your vision to life.

📲 Our remaining summer dates are filling quickly, and we’re already booking into the fall. Reach out today to reserve your date before our calendar fills up, we can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!

07/18/2026

Have you been to Merrittville Speedway lately?!

Make sure to check out the allstar concrete 4 cylinders series, car #24!! We’re proud to be a sponsor of Lefrancois24 Motorsports ! And can’t wait to see where the rest of his season brings him!

If you’re ever there watching make sure to snap a picture and tag us ☺️💙

Thank you to the Irish harp pub in Niagara on the lake as well for recently coming on board again for the 3rd year in a row !!!

07/05/2026

There is something so special about being a small part of life’s biggest celebrations!!

We had the honour of catering a beautiful baby shower at Lock 3 Museum, bringing together a spread made for gathering, sharing, and creating memories around the table.

Guests enjoyed freshly prepared sandwiches featuring oven roasted turkey, black forest ham, and slow roasted roast beef served on freshly baked baguettes, along with our award-winning egg salad on soft, light and airy croissants.

Of course, no celebration table is complete without the little details everyone loves. A colourful selection of fresh vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, peppers of all colours, cauliflower, broccoli and carrots. As well as seasonal fruit including strawberries, blueberries, grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple and more! Plus a beautiful assortment of meats and cheeses featuring genoa salami, pepperettes, summer sausage, and pepper sausage. Along with brie, aged cheddar, mozzarella, and marble cheese.

And we couldn’t forget one of our favourite conversation pieces, our famous Pringle cheeseball flower paired with artisan crackers!

Whether it’s a baby shower, bridal shower, family celebration, corporate event, or a special moment in between, we believe food should do more than fill plates, it should bring people together.

Thank you for allowing Karen’s Catering to be a part of such a beautiful day.

Now booking into August and September! Let us take care of the food so you can focus on making memories!

📲 Message us today to start planning your custom menu!!

06/22/2026

Some days are all about creating memories, and today was one of those days. ❤️

We spent Father’s Day morning at Northend Church serving up just over 200 Old Fashioned Root Beer Floats for dads, grandpas, father figures, and families celebrating together! 🥤

There’s just something about creamy vanilla ice cream, frosty root beer, and a whole lot of smiles that makes for the perfect Father’s Day treat.

We loved seeing everyone gather, laugh, connect, and enjoy a little taste of nostalgia. From the first float to the 200th, it was such a joy to be part of today’s celebration.

A huge thank you to Northend Church for having us and to everyone who stopped by for a float. We hope your day was filled with great memories, great company, and maybe a little extra sweetness too.

Cheers to all the dads and father figures who show up, work hard, love big, and make a difference every day. ❤️

06/12/2026

SWEET NEWS, NIAGARA! 🍬

We’re officially bringing even more fun (and sugar!) to your celebrations with our NEW Candy Charcuterie Tables!

Perfect for:
🩷 Birthday Parties
🩷 Weddings
🩷 Baby Showers
🩷 Bridal Showers
🩷 Graduations
🩷 Corporate Events
🩷 Holiday Parties
🩷 Grand Openings
🩷 Open Houses
🩷 Any celebration that deserves a little extra WOW factor

Our candy tables are FULLY customizable to match your event theme, colours, and style, creating a beautiful display that’s just as memorable as it is delicious. From nostalgic candy favourites to colourful sweet treats, there’s something for every guest to enjoy!

Want to make the experience even sweeter?

Add our Mobile Charcuterie Candy Cart and let your guests create their own custom candy trays and take-home treats. It’s interactive, fun, and guaranteed to be one of the most talked-about features of your event.

Because life’s biggest moments deserve a little extra sweetness.

📲 Now booking Candy Charcuterie Tables and Mobile Charcuterie Candy Cart experiences.

Send us a DM or email today to reserve your date before availability fills up!


Birthday party ideas Baby shower ideas Corporate events Graduation party Sweet treats

06/07/2026

Elevate your summer event with something your guests will actually remember!!

Our NEW Charcuterie Cart is officially booking for the summer season, and trust us when we say it’s more than just food, it’s an experience.

Picture beautifully styled charcuterie cups to go, fresh seasonal fruit cups to go, decadent dessert bar, candy station, or custom a grazing experience designed specifically for your event.

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large celebration, our cart brings the perfect blend of flavour, style, and convenience.

Perfect for:
💚 Weddings
💚 Bridal Showers
💚 Baby Showers
💚 Birthday Celebrations
💚 Girls’ Nights
💚 Corporate Events
💚 Summer Parties & Community Gatherings

Every event is unique, which is why every Charcuterie Cart experience is fully customizable to match your theme, vision, and guest list!

Summer dates are already filling quickly, and prime weekends won’t last long.

📩 DM us today to reserve your date and let’s create something deliciously unforgettable together.




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05/21/2026

WOW… where do we even begin?! 💙

To our incredible clients, friends, family, supporters, and everyone who took the time to register and vote for us in the Community Votes Niagara Region 2026 awards, we want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts! To be nominated in SEVEN categories was already such an amazing accomplishment for our growing business, but to WIN in ALL 7 categories is something we truly never could have imagined. We are beyond honoured, humbled, and grateful for the continued love and support from our amazing community we are so proud to serve every single day.

Karen’s passion for food, events, and helping others has been at the heart of this business from the very beginning. Proudly born and raised in the Niagara Region, Karen graduated from Niagara College’s Hotel & Restaurant Management program, is Food Handler Certified, and brings years of experience from both the food and events industry. From managing restaurants and retail leadership roles to serving the community through nonprofit work, every step of the journey has helped shape the heart behind Karen’s Catering today.

Karen’s mission has always been simple, provide high-quality food, beautiful presentation, incredible food spreads, and outstanding service while helping create unforgettable memories for your special events and celebrations. Whether it’s brunches, weddings, showers, birthdays, corporate events, holiday parties, or family gatherings, we put our whole heart into every table we serve.

When you choose Karen’s Catering, you are not just choosing delicious food, you are choosing true passion, creativity, dedication, community, and a team that truly cares about making your event feel special from beginning to end.

Thank you for believing in us, supporting local, sharing our business, booking with us, and continuing to allow us to do what we love most. We truly could not do this without all of you. Here’s to continuing to grow together and creating even more unforgettable moments in 2026 and beyond! Thank you SO much again!!