A wedding reception catered by Gems

Weddings & Celebrations

Celebrate your day with elegance, warmth, and unforgettable cuisine.

Gems catering service at a wedding

Your dream wedding, beautifully catered.

✓ Only a few weddings each season

✓ 2027 is almost fully booked

Highlights

Weddings by Gems

Christina beside a table of individual charcuterie cups for a wedding cocktail hour

The Gems chefs with a bride at a wedding they catered

The Gems team beside a wedding buffet dressed with garden flowers

A wedding place setting with a printed menu, gold cutlery and garden flowers

Gems chefs sharing a laugh on the deck before wedding service

Chef Adrian with the newlyweds at the head table

Passing canapés under a wedding tent

A custom wedding drinks and dinner menu

Long wedding tables set with candles, florals and black linens

A joyful groom with his bride and family at their Gems-catered wedding

Serving the wedding party at a Gems buffet

Garden salad with pistachio, apple and edible flowers

The Gems team with the bride and groom at the end of the night

Plating dessert for a wedding dinner

Plating salads for a seated wedding dinner

Newlyweds at the head table during a Gems-catered reception

Basque cheesecake with berry coulis and fresh berries

A bride and groom first in line at the Gems buffet

A late-night slider station at a Gems-catered wedding

Burrata with heirloom tomatoes, gooseberries and an edible flower

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Why Gems

What Makes Gems Different

Chef plating at a catered event

Chef-Driven Menus

Fine-dining technique, thoughtful flavour development, and quality over volume.

Fresh Alberta produce

Locally Sourced

Grass-fed and organic meats from small Alberta farms, and seasonal produce from regional growers.

Plated salmon dish

Beautiful Presentation

From plated dinners to abundant buffets: elegant, warm, and photo-worthy.

Gems hospitality at an event

Hospitality That Feels Personal

We handle setup, service and cleanup, so you can be fully present with your guests.

Passed hors d'oeuvres

Flexible Service Styles

A sit-down dinner, a dinner buffet, cocktail hour and late-night snacks.

Catering at a wedding venue

Catering at Your Venue

A rustic barn, a lakeside lodge or a private home: we bring the full Gems experience to you.

“The food was delicious and beautiful and yummy and gorgeous to look at. It was just perfect, so thank you both again. We were so happy with it all, and got so many compliments!”

Leah Lyons

Packages

Wedding Packages

Cocktail Receptions

Passed or table set-up options

✓ Gourmet hors d'oeuvres
✓ Charcuterie cups and grazing displays
✓ Artisan canapés and bite-sized delicacies
✓ Service included

Starts at

$12/person

Approximately 2–3 items per person

Charcuterie & Grazing

A long table to gather around

✓ Artisan cheeses & cured meats
✓ Seasonal fruits & accompaniments
✓ Chef-prepared spreads
✓ Beautiful presentation boards

Starts at

$35/person

Minimum 40 guests

Buffet Service

Abundant variety and flexibility

✓ 3 to 10+ dishes to suit your celebration
✓ Themed buffet stations
✓ Sides, salads and accompaniments
✓ Full setup & cleanup

Starts at

$45/person

The Essentials, French Bistro, Chef's Carving Table, The Feast

Sit-Down Dinner

Multi-course, plated service

✓ Artful plating
✓ Choice of starters, entrées and desserts
✓ Wine pairings available
✓ Full service & setup

Starts at

$78/person

Classic, Elevated, Chef's Tasting Menu

Optional Add-Ons

Beverage service & bar coordinationCustom quote

Late-night snack stations$11/person

Specialty dietary menusNo extra charge

Cake cutting service$4/person

Premium china & glassware$8/person

Day-after brunchCustom quote

18% service fee included · Travel included across Woodlands, Barrhead and Westlock Counties, Edmonton and St. Albert · We handle all setup, service and cleanup · Dietary accommodations at no extra charge

Let's Start Planning

Reach out and we'll create something memorable together.

hello@gemscafeandbistro.ca

We take on only a few weddings each year, and 2027 is almost fully booked. Email us to check your date or set up a video call. A deposit secures your date.