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Apply with the form below
Start with an application, including when claiming an existing listing. Share your service areas, specialties, capacity and the inquiries you want to receive.
For Ottawa catering companies
Apply to join the Ottawa Catering partner network
Connect with local clients planning weddings, corporate events, private gatherings and special occasions. Ottawa Catering helps qualified caterers receive inquiries that match their service area, capacity and style.
Already approved? Sign in to your caterer portal.
How the marketplace works
Qualified inquiries for professional caterers
Clients come to Ottawa Catering when they need help finding the right food and service for an event. Partners receive opportunities that align with their strengths, availability and service standards.
Clients: simple quote requests
- Clients share event details, timing, location, guest count and budget in one request.
- Requests are reviewed for completeness before they are shared with catering partners.
- Relevant partners receive the details needed to assess availability and fit.
- Clients can compare responses from caterers who are suited to their event.
Caterers: selective partner access
We work with caterers who can serve Ottawa-area clients reliably and professionally. Partner access is reviewed so each listing and lead relationship reflects the quality clients expect.
No open directory signups. No unreviewed public listings.
From application to your own portal
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We review for fit
We look for established caterers with professional service, clear operating details and a strong fit for Ottawa-area clients.
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Get your portal access
After approval, we connect your account to your business profile. Sign in with a secure link sent to your approved email address. No password to remember.
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Manage your business
Edit your profile, review matching inquiries and set your lead preferences in your private portal. Public profile changes are reviewed before going live.
Inside your portal: My profile
Show clients what you do best
Update your business details and photos in My profile so clients can understand your menu style, service model and event fit. Your account gives you access to your own business only. Submit changes for review before they appear on your public profile.
Logo and cover image
Food and event photos
Business description
Website and social media
Service areas
Event types and catering styles
Dietary specialties
Guest-count limits
Minimum spend
Staffing, rentals and bar services
General lead availability
Lead preferences
Use Preferences in your portal to choose the events, budgets, locations and service styles that suit your business. Set a monthly lead limit or pause new leads when you are busy. Preferences help with matching; inquiry volume is not guaranteed.
Weddings
Corporate lunches
Private events
Ottawa service areas
Guest-count range
Budget minimums
Dietary specialties
Drop-off vs. staffed service
Monthly lead volume
Lead inbox
Open Inquiries to review matching event details and mark Interested or Not a fit. Client contact details become available when an inquiry is shared with your business. After you follow up directly, record quotes sent, bookings and outcomes in your portal.
Interested
Not a fit
Contacted
Quote sent
Booked
Lost
Report invalid lead
Performance dashboard
Open Results to see your own inquiry activity, response times and event categories. Keep your inquiry statuses up to date so your reported quotes and bookings are reflected in your results.
Leads received
Leads accepted
Average response time
Quotes sent
Bookings reported
Lead categories
Demand by service area
Help Ottawa clients understand your service
Describe what a host needs to know before enquiring
A useful catering profile explains the difference between the food you prepare and the event support you provide. Describe your usual menu formats, the areas you serve and whether an order is collected, delivered or staffed. Clients can then ask about an event that is closer to the work you actually take on.
Be specific about minimums. A minimum per menu item, a total order value and a guest minimum mean different things to someone planning a small party. When a service needs direct confirmation, say what information you need from the host.
- Use photographs that represent your own food or event work.
- Keep public contact details and menu links current.
- Explain dietary options without implying guarantees you cannot provide.
By applying you agree to the partner terms. Already approved? Sign in to your portal.