“It’s a mutually supportive dynamic. We support their business and they support ours,” John elaborated. When planning an event with a larger number of people in attendance, John said it is crucial to keep a few key items in mind. The first might seem obvious, but it is often overlooked. It is important to understand your demographic and who will be eating the food. This goes hand in hand with number two, which is to create a balanced menu. “For each course, we recommend having a balanced variety of beef, seafood, chicken, vegetarian and gluten-free options to offer. They say you can’t please everyone, but we beg to differ on that. Now more than ever we encounter a wide range of allergies and intolerances to food, so we operate on the basis of always being prepared for these. We want to ensure guests with dietary restrictions get to enjoy their experience just as much as the person next to them,” John explained. The third thing John stressed to keep in mind is quantities. Having too much food is better than not having enough. Accurately predicting how much you will need is difficult, but when you have as much experience as John, Stefan and their team do, it becomes much easier. John and Stefan Catering is hired for everything from wedding ceremonies to family birthday parties to corporate events. The team started out working with mostly residential clients, but through nothing more than word of mouth, they have quickly gained recognition throughout the Greater Toronto Area as a highly-skilled catering company for any occasion. “It really is unbelievable to look back on our growth and how quickly its happened. We could not be more grateful to our local partners and clients for the part they’ve played in our success. Our next step has been our dream since we were just kids. We want to open a place of our own. A great spot right here in Oakville that we, and others, can call home,” John said.
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Our MAIN goal for the business has always remained the same. We want to provide a very customized experience to our clients.
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Since they began their journey in the culinary industry, this dedicated duo has always dreamt of owning their own restaurant. The vision for their space is gastro pub inspired. A gastro pub is a restaurant that specializes in high-end beer and bistro-style cooking. “It’s comfort food, if you will,” John explained. The premise will be to incorporate some fan favourites they’ve developed over their years of catering, and have both menus and beer and wine lists that change weekly. They want to craft an atmosphere that is relaxing but, as the night draws on, becomes entertaining and exciting. “It’s all about creating an ambiance for guests that is unlike any other spot in town. I think Oakville needs that. I think Oakville wants that.” For more information on John & Stefan Catering, please visit:
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