Catering Across Simcoe County, Ontario

Extraordinary Experiences.
Impeccably Crafted.

From a backyard dinner for twelve to a wedding for three hundred, you get the same kitchen, the same ingredients and the same care. Every event matters here.

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Who We Are

Great Food,
Served with Care

Ovation Catering Co. is built on a simple idea: everyone deserves to be looked after properly. We plan and cook for weddings, corporate events, family celebrations and everything in between across Simcoe County.

Whether we are cooking for twelve guests or three hundred, you get the same kitchen, the same ingredients and the same attention to detail. Our reputation is built on great food, genuine hospitality and events that end in a standing ovation.

Excellence

Good ingredients and proper technique, in every single dish.

Premium Hospitality

Warm, professional service from the first call to the last plate.

Care

Every detail handled, so you can actually enjoy your own event.

Every Event Matters

The same standard whether it is twelve guests or three hundred.

Layered tartare with avocado, crisp pastry shards, micro greens and edible flowers
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The Meaning Behind

Ovation

An ovation is more than applause — it is what happens when an experience genuinely lands and stays with people afterwards.

That is the moment we cook for.

We don’t just serve food. We look after your guests.

Our Team

The People Behind
the Food

Zafar Khan

Director of Sales, Marketing & Client Experience

For Zafar, food has always been about more than what is on the plate. It is about people, culture, connection, and the stories created around a table. Having lived in several countries and experienced the flavours and traditions of the world, he has developed a deep appreciation for food, spices, recipes and the memories they create. His passion for bringing people together began at just eight years old, when he started organizing events for family and friends — a passion that has stayed with him ever since.

Today, Zafar brings that same instinct for creating memorable experiences into his work, combined with a strong background in business development and years of helping entrepreneurs start, develop and grow restaurants and catering businesses. His ability to connect people, envision possibilities and solve challenges allows him to bring together the right ingredients, both in business and hospitality, to create experiences worthy of an ovation.

Damir Tas

Owner, Operator & Head Chef, Gušt Restaurant Inc.

For Damir, cooking is a family tradition, a lifelong passion, and a way of bringing people together. The son of a chef who owned successful restaurants along the Adriatic coast, Damir grew up surrounded by restaurant kitchens and the people who shaped his love for the culinary arts. After coming to Canada in his youth, he found inspiration in his grandmother’s kitchen, where preparing family meals strengthened his desire to become a chef.

Today, Damir is the Owner, Operator and Head Chef of Gušt Restaurant Inc., a successful restaurant in Alliston, where he continues to bring together his culinary experience, heritage and passion for honest, memorable food. Having also spent years creating food and experiences through catering, Damir is excited to expand this side of his culinary journey and share his cooking with a wider audience.

“We are excited to come together through our shared love of food and bringing people together, to bring you exceptional flavours, memorable experiences, and moments to cherish.”

Zafar Khan & Damir Tas

Our Services

We Cater to Life’s
Important Occasions

Weddings & Receptions

Plated dinners, family-style tables, cocktail receptions and late-night stations — built around your day and your budget.

Dinners & Celebrations

Anniversaries, birthdays and dinners at home — a chef on site, cooking and serving, then leaving the kitchen spotless.

Corporate Events & Galas

Meetings, staff lunches, conferences and formal evenings — on schedule, with dietary requirements tracked for you.

Social Gatherings & Milestones

Engagements, graduations, showers and family reunions — generous menus built for a room full of people.

Client & Team Hospitality

Looking after visiting clients, board meetings and staff appreciation days with food that reflects well on you.

Holiday Parties & Large Gatherings

Seasonal parties and big community events, from a dozen people at one table to several hundred through a hall.

Our Approach

From First Call
to Standing Ovation

  1. Consult

    We listen, and we understand what you are planning.

  2. Plan

    We design a menu that fits your event, your guests and your budget.

  3. Create

    We cook everything with care and good ingredients.

  4. Execute

    We deliver it smoothly, so you can be present and enjoy.

  5. Earn an Ovation

    We leave a lasting impression long after the last bite.

The Ovation Experience

What Every Event
Receives

  • Menus Built for You

    Designed around your event, not pulled off a shelf.

  • Quality Ingredients

    Locally sourced, globally inspired.

  • Premium Hospitality

    Professional, attentive and genuinely friendly.

  • Beautiful Presentation

    Food that looks as good as it tastes.

  • Smooth Execution

    From the first call to the final cleanup.

Scallop and prawn ceviche in citrus leche de tigre with corn, cilantro and edible flowers

Who We Cook For

Everyone Gets
the Same Standard

Big event or small, first-time client or fifth — the kitchen, the ingredients and the care do not change.

Families & Friends

Birthdays, anniversaries, showers, holidays and everything in between.

Businesses & Teams

Meetings, staff events, client hospitality and holiday parties.

Venues & Organizers

Weddings, halls, community events and large gatherings.

Contact Us

Let’s Plan Your Next
Standing Ovation

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