Catering FAQ — Freshii Sundance Calgary
Yes — Freshii Sundance provides healthy catering for corporate lunches, office events, school functions, weddings, graduations, and private parties across SE Calgary and broader Calgary. This page answers the most common questions about our catering service, from minimum orders and menu options to dietary accommodation and booking logistics.
What Types of Events Does Freshii Sundance Cater?
Our catering experience covers a wide range of event types. On the corporate side, we regularly cater executive team lunches, all-hands meetings, client presentations, and office appreciation events. For educational institutions, we serve staff appreciation lunches, student recognition events, and professional development days at schools across SE Calgary. We also cater weddings and receptions, graduation celebrations, baby showers, sports team dinners, community HOA events, and private birthday parties. If you have a group and need fresh, healthy food, we can almost certainly make it work.
How Do I Place a Catering Order?
Contact us directly — we do not accept catering orders through the consumer online ordering platform. Call us at (587) 352-8807 or email [email protected] with your event date, group size, dietary requirements, and preferred menu format. We will respond with a customized menu proposal and pricing. For standard catering orders (10–30 people), 48 hours advance notice is sufficient. For larger events (30–75 people), give us 3–5 business days. For major events including weddings and large corporate functions (75+ people), we recommend booking 1–2 weeks in advance.
What Is the Minimum Group Size for Catering?
Our catering service starts at approximately 10 people. For orders of 5–9 people, our online ordering system for counter pickup combined with individually boxed lunches is often a more practical approach. For groups of 10 and above, dedicated catering with delivery is available. There is no strict maximum — we have catered events for 200+ guests.
What Catering Formats Are Available?
We offer multiple service formats to fit different event types:
- Individually boxed lunches — each person gets a sealed, labelled box with their choice of bowl, wrap, or salad. Clean, practical, no serving logistics.
- Bowl platters and tray service — family-style grain bowls, salad trays, and wrap trays for shared service at events with table setup.
- Build-your-own stations — guests select their own ingredients from a displayed spread. Great for larger events and adds an interactive element.
- Smoothie and juice stations — for morning events, school functions, and wellness-focused corporate catering.
- Combined formats — mixing individual boxes with shared sides and beverage stations for multi-stage events.
What Dietary Requirements Can You Accommodate?
We accommodate all major dietary requirements: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-sensitive (with appropriate shared-kitchen caveats), halal, dairy-free, and nut-free (upon request). When placing your catering order, provide a complete dietary breakdown for your group so we can design a menu that covers everyone. For events with high proportions of vegan or gluten-free attendees, we can design the entire spread to meet those requirements so no separate ordering is needed. See our dedicated pages for vegan catering and gluten-free catering for more detail.
Do You Deliver Catering Orders?
Yes. We provide direct delivery for catering orders throughout SE Calgary and into central Calgary for larger events. Delivery coverage, timing windows, and logistics are confirmed during the booking process. For SE Calgary office catering, delivery is included for qualifying group sizes. We coordinate directly with your event coordinator or office manager on timing and drop-off location.
How Much Does Freshii Catering Cost?
Pricing is customized based on your menu selection, group size, packaging format, and delivery requirements. As a general reference: individually boxed lunches are priced per person and are competitive with standard office catering options in Calgary. Build-your-own bowl stations for larger events are priced differently. We provide a full quote with transparent per-head pricing when you contact us — no hidden setup or service fees. Contact us at (587) 352-8807 for a catering quote for your specific event.
What Are the Busiest Catering Seasons?
Our peak catering demand runs September–November (back to school, fall corporate events) and April–June (graduation season, spring team events). If your event falls during these periods, we strongly recommend booking as early as possible to secure your date. Outside these peak windows, 48–72 hours notice for standard events is usually sufficient.
Can Freshii cater recurring weekly office lunches?
Yes. Many SE Calgary companies use Freshii Sundance on a recurring basis — weekly team lunches, bi-weekly all-hands events, or monthly recognition meals. We set up standing order arrangements so you do not need to re-book each time. Contact us to discuss setting up a recurring program for your team. See our office catering and corporate catering pages for details.