Reviews of Bon Vivant Catering & Events, Commissary Kitchen (Catering)

Ritchie Younger

Enjoyed an absolutely fabulous evening of Michelin Two star quality food and Michelin Three Star service last week, under the careful supervision of Nessa and Dino. I have had the pleasure of dining with these two superstars of food development and service a half a dozen times over the last three years-and they have never missed a step. As both of them are intimately familiar with all things wine-they were the natural choice for our wine/food hosts who put on a one of a kind Richebourg dinner. Food top drawer with the deconstructed Coq au Vin reminiscent of a course of food we had at the Stockholm Michelin Three star Restaurant Frantzén last summer-except the DINO version was even better. Hallelujah! -thinking of having a dinner catered for a special event? Get on the Dino and Nessa train before they go global !!

Abir Saadi

Quality and service are both exceptional! The creativity and range of flavours are simply amazing .The professionalism of the team will ensure a classy event. Highly recommended.

Alison Scholefield

Bon Vivant Catering went above and beyond to help us plan our wedding this August. Selecting the menu and rental items was a breeze and they provided amazing professional assistance in planning our day. They were also able to coordinate and follow all provincial health and safety protocols. The food was amazing and they made our day so special and effortless. Thank you Nessa and Dino!

Jo W

My absolute favourite caterers, a pleasure to work with and love that they are a small local business. Dino is a truly exceptional chef and over delivers on taste and presentation each and every time. Both Nessa and Dino are sommeliers so make fabulous affordable wine recommendations too. The key to throwing memorable, effortless parties is Bon Vivant. Oh and they also have their provisions site when you don’t feel like cooking dinner or want to send a thoughtful gift. Love them!

Judith Mewhort

Bon Vivant catered our wedding. As more than one guest commented, “it was a perfect 10”. Nessa knew what we wanted before we did. Helping to organize the florist, the decor, and the cake. Dino’s food was absolutely amazing and pleased the many foodies at our party. Their crew was fantastic. The entire organization made what could have been a stressful day so very easy. I highly recommend them.

Erica Long

My family and I love Bon Vivant! They have kept us well fed during this pandemic with their delicious prepared foods and provisions. Not only does it save us from cooking on some nights but we get to eat in style. Everything is of the highest quality and so gourmet. Their Mother’s Day meal was exceptional down to the desserts and wine. Can’t wait to hire them for catering once we can have parties again!!

Lisa Wolverton

Bon Vivant creates the most delicious and savory food that appeals to everyone in the crowd! They are accommodating and trustworthy and professional. I highly recommend them!!

Andrea Wright

We reached out to Bon Vivant based on the recommendation of one of our staff members and couldn't be happier with the experience. It was for a small corporate lunch for six, at a barn. We didn't give them a lot of time - it all came together in less than a week. Chef Dino arrived on site early and got all set up. As I'm not super great with details like decor and flowers and hadn't requested it on the order sheet, he managed to get a lovely bouquet from flowers growing nearby which complimented our table nicely. The food was divine - heirloom tomato and burrata which nectarine and a balsamic dressing; diver caught pan seared scallops on risotto and for dessert, blackberry and pear crostini with Chantilly cream. We were under cover so yesterday's rain didn't both us and in fact added a little interesting ambience to the meal. Our guests were thrilled and I wouldn't hesitate to use Bon Vivant again.

Amy T

Thank you Bon Vivant for the delicious meals , the chilled wine and the yummy treats:) When that box shows up with our perfect meal inside, my whole family gathers around waiting to see what Chef Dino has ready for us!! It’s been meatballs, butter chicken , enchiladas you name it!! My picky family does not like much more than chicken nuggets but somehow , with this Bon Vivant magic, they happily enjoy each bite. I look forward to hiring Bon Vivant to cater a larger party or get together in the near future. I know my guests will be beyond impressed with the presentation and light hearted yet pulled together style. What’s for dinner next next week Dino??

Rola KP

DELICIOUS food! When you can get a real world- class chef dropping off top notch food at your home, food you cannot make yourself, you are in heaven! My family loves Dino's Burritos , curry's, quiche....actually everything! I hope they continue the commissary kitchen even when catering comes back full force! Thank you Bon Vivant!

Core6 Accounting

Bon Vivant is my go-to caterer for both business and personal events! Their food is always creative, fresh, elegantly displayed and, of course, delicious. Their entire team is efficient, thoughtful and excited to be doing what they are doing. They are a pleasure to have at any event, and I would recommend them highly.

Axelle Bazett

Exceptional, reliable, and a cut above. The seafood platter we ordered for delivery for my dad's birthday was spectacular and fresh. Complemented with a fresh salad of fennel & citrus, pavlovas for dessert and all paired with a perfect bottle of bubbly. Highly recommend.

Katie Medina

Bon Vivant is AMAZING! They planned and catered our small intimate wedding last month and to say we are happy is an understatement. Nessa made the entire process so easy, and she created a wedding that turned out more beautiful and better than we could have imagined. And the food! As always, Dino’s food was absolutely delicious. It was exactly what we wanted but BETTER! Thank you to the both of you for making our day so special.

Andrea Mundie

Absolutely the beat. I have ordered the rose for a Patio night at home. We love the butter chicken and coconut curry and my kids loved the nacho chicken burritos. I live the wines especially the Cremant. The food has always come on time and when I ordered the box with charcuterie the portions were huge. We always have leftovers. I highly recommend. Oh and the meatballs are amazing too!

John Pilley

Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent people!

Kristen

Dinner was absolutely perfect. The food was fantastic, the presentation was beautiful and the service by the chef and server was incredibly professional. Bon Vivant allowed us to host a dinner party and enjoy our guests without any stress. Thank you!!

Jill Killeen

From start to finish, I loved the experience. So many choices and each, beautifully presented. Then there was the anticipation of arrival day and the arrival of 4 fabulous meals. Generous portions! We have enjoyed each meal, and the leftovers. I'll be back for more, soon!

Jacqueline Innes

Bob Vivant is amazing. They catered my husband’s birthday dinner in the summer as well as several lunches at my work place. Dino does an amazing job of blending flavors to create an amazing experience. Anne is great as well going well beyond to work within my budget and help plan a memorable event. The seafood platter for New Years was excellent too. I would definitely recommend Bon Vivant for any event that you want to make special!

Masumi Tashiro

Thank you for the delicious food!! Anne was very helpful and kind. We had a small wedding at a park and she delivered the food on time. Also, the presentation of the food was excellent. I really recommend their services!!!!

Graeme Joyce

Dino and Nessa are the best!!! For our wedding the provided an amazing intimate picnic brunch with Champagne and the food that evening was simply superb. Make sure you check out their current delivery options. We just ordered a pumpkin pie for thanksgiving and cant wait to try the curry's and burrito's on offer.

Laurel Klotz

Love these caterers! They are a local family making incredibly delicious food! My personal favorite is the Thai Coconut Chicken Curry! But it's all delicious! Their wine selection is delicious too! My new favorite Chardonnay is Nk’Mip Cellars 2017 - Okanagan Valley, BC.

Kim Ng

Huge thanks for the amazing dinner that you catered for our friend's milestone birthday celebration. Loved working with Nessa and Chef Dino is an amazing talent! Kind, courteous, professional staff with top notch food and service. The meal was delicious. Thank you both for everything!

Marg Atnikov

We had a dinner celebration to celebrate my father-in-law’s 97th birthday!! Everyone loved the meal - Caprese salad, rack of lamb with mushroom risotto! Everything was fabulous! Thanks Bon Vivant!!

Walter Pela

Dynamic duo Chef Dino Renaerts and Somelier Managing Partner Nessa van Bergen always impress, whether their catering services, culinary events or now their provisioning home delivery. Classic, creative, mouthwatering food paired with sublime wines! Their latest "Provisions" home delivery brings high quality, delicious chef prepared foods right to your doorstep, with hand picked wines available by the bottle or case. The authentic burritos, curried chicken, Italian meatballs, quiches....all classic favourites, and the list goes on. Highest endorsement!

Jennifer Kwong

Provisions has been a sanity saver during these times. My kids love the food and they are picky eaters. The meatballs, Thai chicken curry and pulled pork burritos are our favourites. It’s nice to have something healthy that I didn’t have to prepare from scratch myself! The prices are great. I highly recommend.