Catering and bar services

Infusion Catering is the University of Ottawa in-house catering service. For all occasions, from a casual breakfast to a corporate banquet or a lunch box, Infusion catering is your best ally in making your event a success. 

Infusion catering menu

Ready to place your catering order? Complete the form on our Request a quote page.

Impact of labour shortage

Canada is currently facing a labour shortage in the food service industry. This has, unfortunately, impacted our internal catering supplier. Infusion Catering is currently working with a reduced number of employees and having difficulty obtaining outside agency staff. Therefore, please note the following deadlines to confirm your order:

Confirmation of all orders with dedicated staffing (i.e.: executive service, bar and BBQ) must be obtained within 12 business days or more from the start date of the event.

Confirmation of all orders without dedicated staffing (On the Go items, cold classic service) must be obtained within 7 business days ore more from the start date of the event.

Infusion Catering greatly appreciates your continued business and support though this time of growth and change.  Conventions and Reservations continue to work with our supplier in this difficult time.  

Breakfast plate with veggies, eggs and bread.

Breakfast buffet

Choose from a wide variety of breakfast options for an easy way to start the day. Enhancements and substitutions are available.
Plated meal with pork and veggies.

Meals

Our chefs have chosen the perfect combination of flavours to impress your taste buds during your complete meal. Enhancements and substitutions are available.
Sandwich platter

Platters and hors d’oeuvres

Choose from our wide selection of fresh products in these delicious sandwiches or wraps trays. Our different trays will please all tastes. Improvements and substitutions are possible.
Cheese board

Breaks and à la carte

Enjoy a well-deserved break and refuel with snacks and our à la carte menu. Enhancements and substitutions are available.
Health takeout meal.

On the go

You need a quick meal? Our on-the-go sandwiches or boxed lunches are prepared on site by the chef and served in individual recyclable plastic packaging. Enhancements and substitutions are available.
Coffee cup with milk being poured into it.

Beverages and bar

To quench your thirst, check out our wide selection of à la carte beverages and alcoholic beverages from our bar service.
Hearty vegetable bowl.

Allergy-friendly options

Your guests have allergies or dietary restrictions? Our kitchen team can create appetizing meals to accommodate their needs.

Service

Infusion Catering servers, bartenders, and chefs are charged at an hourly rate. All service labour charges are calculated at a minimum of 4.5 hours per employee. This 4.5 hours per employee minimum includes 1.5 hours of set-up (starting in the kitchen), 1 hour of take-down (ending in the kitchen) and 2 hours of service.  If the Activity exceeds 2 hours of service time, additional hours will appear on your final invoice. 

Food staff 

Minimum servers required 

Receptions with served canapés  

1 server per 30 guests 

Buffet, breakfast, lunch, or dinner 

1 server per 30 guests 

Served/plated breakfast, lunch, or dinner 

1 server per 20 guests 

BBQ 

2 servers required minimum 
After 120 guests - an additional 1 server per 60 guests 

Bar staff 

Minimum servers required 

Wine Service at tables 

1 server per 32 guests 

Bar Service 

1 bartender + 1 attendant per 60 guests 

An additional server is recommended for all executive service catering orders for more than 40 people to clear dishware.