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Big Apple Catering

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Last reviewed: August 11, 2026 | Nanaimo | Wedding Catering |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 11, 2026. Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 11, 2026. Big Apple Catering is a Nanaimo, British Columbia caterer that lists weddings among the events it serves. For couples searching for Nanaimo wedding catering, its official site describes custom menu planning, wedding buffet choices and reception formats including buffet dining, cocktail service and dessert-focused options.

The business says it has served the Nanaimo area for 30 years and uses fresh food and quality ingredients. Its wedding information is menu-led: couples can review sample selections and then contact the team to discuss a menu around their event theme, needs and budget. Published menus are a starting point; final scope and pricing should be confirmed directly with the caterer.

Services and specialization

Big Apple Catering’s official services page names garden weddings and indoor weddings among the occasions it caters. Its wedding menu page also lists related events including rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, bridal luncheons, family brunches and wedding receptions.

For wedding receptions, the company describes buffet, cocktail, dessert-with-chocolate-fountain and combination dining options. It says it can customize a menu to consider the couple’s needs, budget and event theme. The site also says its bartenders have Serving It Right certificates and presents bar service as an available addition to food catering.

The company lists rentals of equipment, linen, cutlery and dishes. The official pages do not specify what is included with every wedding booking, so rental needs should be itemized in a proposal.

Wedding buffet menus
Cocktail receptions and hors d’oeuvres
Dessert and chocolate fountain options
Rehearsal dinners, engagement parties and bridal luncheons
Bar service and listed event-rental items

Service area and who it may suit

The official homepage identifies Big Apple Catering as serving Nanaimo and says it caters events in and around Nanaimo. It states that the business can serve 50 to 1,000 people; this is a general catering statement rather than a guaranteed wedding capacity.

This may suit couples planning a Nanaimo-area wedding who want to compare a traditional buffet with a cocktail-style reception or a late-evening food option. It may also be relevant where the couple wants to discuss food, rental items and bar service with one caterer.

The official site does not publish a defined delivery radius or a list of wedding venues it regularly serves. Couples holding an event outside Nanaimo should confirm travel, delivery and staffing arrangements before relying on the sample menus.

Nanaimo and surrounding area are stated on the official site
General stated service range: 50–1,000 people
No official fixed service radius was found

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature is the range of reception formats: the official wedding page covers buffet meals, cocktail receptions, a chocolate fountain and combination dining. The menus also identify food formats such as buffet components, chef-carved additions and hors d’oeuvres.

Another confirmed feature is customization. Big Apple Catering says it will work with clients to create a menu based on their needs, budget and event theme. It also publishes sample menu prices, giving couples a concrete basis for an initial discussion.

Practical limitations are gaps in the published information. The site does not give a current street address, a wedding-specific capacity commitment, a venue list, a standard wedding package, a dietary-accommodation policy or a calendar of availability. These details need direct confirmation.

Confirmed: custom menu discussions
Confirmed: several wedding reception styles
Confirmed: equipment, linen, cutlery and dish rentals are listed
Confirm directly: address, venue coverage, dietary needs and availability

Pricing

Big Apple Catering publishes prices on its sample-menu page. Wedding buffet sample menus are listed from $31.99 to $42.99 per guest, and the page says those buffet prices apply to a minimum of 100 guests; couples with fewer than 100 guests are asked to call for pricing. A prime-rib upgrade is listed at an additional $5 per person on one menu, while the chocolate fountain is listed at an additional $4.99 per person.

The same official page lists cocktail reception pricing from $24.99 to $33.99 per person, depending on menu choices, with a 50-person minimum. It notes that service staff for a catered affair are additional, starting at $150 depending on function size, and that GST is added to items. These are published sample-menu figures, not an event quote.

Pricing can depend on the menu, guest count, location, delivery and staffing needs. Ask for a written estimate that identifies food, service staff, rentals, travel or delivery, taxes, service charges and any bar-service requirements.

Wedding buffet samples: $31.99–$42.99 per guest; stated 100-guest minimum
Cocktail reception samples: $24.99–$33.99 per person; stated 50-person minimum
GST, staff and applicable extras should be confirmed in a written quote

Contact and booking

The official website lists 250-591-9803 and a cell number, 250-618-2954, for Big Apple Catering. Its menu page directs people to call Vivian to discuss individual trays and menu details, and the website navigation includes a Contact page.

The published menu terms state that a 30% deposit is required at booking, with the remaining balance due at the end of the function. It asks for cancellation notice two weeks in advance and a confirmed, guaranteed guest count 72 hours before the function. Confirm that these terms apply to the particular wedding before booking.

Phone: 250-591-9803
Cell: 250-618-2954
Published menu terms include a 30% booking deposit

What couples should confirm

Ask for a wedding-specific proposal based on the venue, date, service style and expected guest count. The public menu is detailed, but it does not provide a single all-inclusive wedding package or confirm the operational details of a particular event.

Confirm which menu components and rentals are included; whether staff, set-up, clean-up, travel, delivery, taxes and gratuity are additional; and whether the stated menu minimums apply. For a cocktail or bar component, confirm licensing responsibilities, bartender staffing and the exact scope of service.

Finally, discuss dietary, allergy and accessibility requirements directly with the caterer. The official pages list many food choices but do not publish a specific wedding dietary-accommodation process.

Availability for the wedding date and venue
Final guest minimum and menu pricing
Included rentals, staffing, set-up and clean-up
Dietary and allergy handling
Bar-service scope and responsibilities

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Frequently asked questions

Does Big Apple Catering cater weddings in Nanaimo?

Yes. Its official services page lists garden weddings and indoor weddings, while its sample-menu page describes wedding receptions and related wedding events.

What wedding reception styles does Big Apple Catering publish?

The official wedding page lists buffet, cocktail, dessert-with-chocolate-fountain and combination dining options.

Are wedding menu prices published?

Yes. The sample-menu page lists wedding buffet samples from $31.99 to $42.99 per guest, with a stated minimum of 100 guests. Final pricing should be confirmed directly.

Can Big Apple Catering provide bar service?

Its sample-menu page says its bartenders have Serving It Right certificates and invites clients to add bar service. Confirm the exact service and licensing arrangements for your event.

What booking terms are published?

The sample-menu page states a 30% deposit at booking, cancellation notice two weeks in advance and a guaranteed guest count 72 hours before the function. Confirm current terms in writing.