Catering

Great events deserve great food. The Cohere Centre operates its own exclusive in-house culinary team, which means food is not an afterthought. It is part of the experience, planned and executed with the same care as every other element of your event.

All food and beverage services at the Cohere Centre are provided exclusively by our culinary team. Outside catering is not permitted.


Meet the Chef

Greg Rankie
Executive Chef, Cohere Centre

Greg Rankie brings a diverse culinary background rooted in some of Ottawa’s finest kitchens, including Lago, and experience as Culinary Director across multiple locations in the Toronto market. A proud local, Greg’s approach to food starts well before service: he raises beef cattle on his own farm and grows a variety of crops, with a genuine commitment to seasonal, local, and sustainable sourcing.

That philosophy carries through to every event at the Cohere Centre. Whether your program calls for a working lunch for 40 or a gala dinner for 2,500, Greg and the culinary team bring the same standard of care to the plate.

What We Offer

Event Catering

  • Gala dinners and awards ceremonies

  • Banquets and receptions

  • Cocktail receptions and networking events

  • Wedding and private celebrations

Conference and Meeting Catering

  • Breakfast and morning service

  • Working lunches

  • Coffee breaks and refreshment stations

  • Evening receptions

Trade Show and Exhibition Floor Service

  • Nourishment pods and retail food outlets on the show floor

  • In-booth catering and food delivery for exhibitors

  • Custom food and beverage programs for large shows

  • A minimum of 400 square feet per hall rented is reserved for food and beverage outlets on the show floor

Bar and Beverage Service

  • Full licensed bar service

  • Wine, beer, and spirit service for seated events

  • Cocktail and mocktail programs

  • Non-alcoholic beverage service

  • All alcohol service is provided in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Menus

Our current menus are available to view and download. For custom menu development, dietary accommodations, or event-specific requests, contact our culinary team directly.

Food Sampling

Exhibitors wishing to distribute food or beverage samples at their booth must obtain prior written authorization from the Cohere Centre. Sampling is permitted by product manufacturers and distributors only and is subject to the following limits:

  • Food products: Sample portions must not exceed 1 oz (28 grams) per serving

  • Non-alcoholic beverages: Sample sizes must not exceed 2 oz

  • No samples may be sold

Get in Touch

To discuss your catering requirements, request a tasting, or get a quote for your event, contact our culinary team directly.

Email: Catering@coherecentre.ca
Phone: 613-822-8800 ext. 261