Serving up smiles,

one event at a time.

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Our Story

What began as a passion for bringing people together through food has grown into something much bigger. To understand the story of Scarlett Catering & Events, you have to go back more than 30 years.

Originally founded as a catering company, Scarlett House Food Group built a reputation for fresh food and exceptional service. As demand grew, so did the business, expanding into food production, corporate dining, retail, and institutional food services across Ontario and Nova Scotia.

But no matter how much we evolved, our passion for delivering high-quality events never left.

So we’ve return to our roots! With our own dedicated team and identity, built on decades of culinary expertise and operational excellence, we focus on what we love most— providing true hospitality.

Meet Our Leadership Team

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Steve Coulighan

President, Founder
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Diane Almeida

VP, Catering & Venue Operations
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Paul Andersen

VP, Business Operations
A portrait of a young woman with long, wavy auburn hair smiling in front of a dark, artistic background. This is Caiti, the catering & events assistant.

Caitlin Beauchamp

Catering & Events Assistant
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Ritesh Lall

Head Chef
A portrait of a young woman with long, wavy brown hair with white chivari chairs and tables set for a formal event in the background. This is Deanna, the catering & events marketing administrator.

Deanna Gray

Catering & Events Marketing Administrator

Join the crew

Love food, fast-paced fun, and making people smile? So do we.

At Scarlett Catering & Events, we focus on work that has purpose. Whether it’s serving others, solving real problems, or forging strong relationships— because our community matters. We’re always on the lookout for dedicated individuals who uplift others, take initiative, challenge the status quo, and continually seek new ways to contribute.

If the heartfelt passion for hospitality sparks joy, we want to work with you. Apply today and let’s make events unforgettable together!

Send Us Your Resume
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A woman with long black hair, wearing a white top and black cardigan, sitting at a gray table in a bright room, holding a red mug, smiling with her eyes closed.
Three smiling bartenders in black shirts with red suspenders and bow ties behind a bar counter with cocktail menus and decorative flowers, in a brick-walled room with large windows and two TV screens.
Three smiling bartenders in black shirts with red suspenders and bow ties behind a bar counter with cocktail menus and decorative flowers, in a brick-walled room with large windows and two TV screens.
A male chef with a bald head and a slight smile, wearing a black uniform, in a commercial kitchen.
Woman with long hair wearing a blue shirt, smiling and laughing.
Woman with long hair wearing a blue shirt, smiling and laughing.
Four young servers in black uniforms stand in a row, each holding a white bowl filled with salad, inside a restaurant with warm lighting, wooden beams, and an industrial style interior.
Four young servers in black uniforms stand in a row, each holding a white bowl filled with salad, inside a restaurant with warm lighting, wooden beams, and an industrial style interior.

Green Initiatives

We’re committed to minimizing our footprint at every stage of the catering process. We carefully monitor and manage waste, use biodegradable, compostable, or recyclable materials for disposables, and continually assess food waste from preparation to plate. We support re-use and recovery efforts—like composting coffee grounds—and aim to integrate energy-efficient equipment and LEED-conscious practices wherever possible. While our sustainability journey is a continuous work in progress, we’re proud to take active steps toward greener events with every service we provide.

Pre-packaged salads and snack containers on a red rack, featuring Chicken Caesar Salad and yogurt parfaits prepared for the Stock Yards cafe at the Waterloo International Airport.

Supporting local isn’t just something we say— we’re proud of it.

We’re proudly Ontario-grown, just like the ingredients we love to work with. We showcase seasonal, Canadian-sourced food and drink whenever we can, thanks to a procurement team that keeps our supply chain smart, sustainable, and transparent. From farm-fresh veggies to locally procured coffee and eco-certified seafood, we aim for at least 20% of our monthly purchases to meet high environmental and ethical standards. Because when we support local, we support our community.