Pelican Events & Catering

Last reviewed: August 12, 2026. Business status: Active.

Pelican Events & Catering is an Oshawa-based caterer with a dedicated wedding page, a wedding-event quote request form and published reception menu information. For couples searching for Oshawa wedding catering, the official site identifies plated and buffet dinner formats, menu choices and selected service details.

The business’s current website confirms its address at 804 Ritson Rd S in Oshawa and presents Pelican Events & Catering as a provider of food and beverage services for social events, including weddings. This profile is limited to details published on that official site and was last reviewed on August 12, 2026.

Services and specialization

Pelican’s official wedding page is specifically labelled for weddings and wedding receptions. It presents two principal meal formats: a three-course plated dinner and a buffet dinner. Both are structured around a choice of salad, entrée, sides, dessert, coffee and tea, with the exact selections set out on the page.

Published plated entrées include chicken, flank steak, black cod and salmon; the buffet section also lists a penne pasta option. The page states that gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options are available as a chef’s choice, and that menus can be customized to individual palates. Couples should treat those statements as a starting point for a tailored proposal rather than an assurance that every requested dish can be provided.

The broader official site also lists catering, event staffing and rentals among its services. For a wedding, the useful practical distinction is that the wedding page documents the meal packages and separately lists staffing, linens and equipment-related details.

• Wedding reception catering
• Three-course plated dinner
• Buffet dinner
• Menu customization
• Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options
• Event staffing and selected rentals

Service area and who it may suit

The confirmed business address is in Oshawa, Ontario. Pelican’s “Who We Are” page says it operates across the Toronto region, while its wedding page notes that delivery charges are based on location. That supports an Oshawa and broader regional enquiry, but it does not establish a fixed delivery boundary or rate.

The published 25-guest minimum makes this a clearer fit for receptions and wedding-related events meeting that threshold. Couples considering a smaller celebration should ask whether the minimum applies to their chosen service format, date and delivery location.

• Confirmed location: Oshawa
• Website describes service across the Toronto region
• Wedding page states a 25-guest minimum
• Delivery is location-dependent

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the unusually specific wedding information available on the official site. Couples can review two reception meal structures, sample menu components, dietary-option language, a stated minimum and selected add-on costs before making contact. The site also provides a wedding-event quote request form that asks for a name, phone number, email, guest count, date and message.

The site states that menus can be customized and identifies gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options. This is a documented feature, not a guarantee of allergen-safe preparation or availability for every dietary requirement. Ask about ingredients, cross-contact procedures and the final menu in writing.

There are practical limitations in the current web information. The pages display differing telephone numbers and fee wording in different sections, including references to delivery charges, HST and a facility fee. This profile therefore does not publish a phone number; couples should use the wedding quote form or confirm the preferred contact route directly with Pelican.

• Published wedding menu and pricing information
• Dedicated online wedding quote request form
• Dietary options are mentioned, but allergen handling must be confirmed
• Official pages show inconsistent phone and fee details that require direct clarification

Pricing

Pricing is explicitly published on Pelican’s wedding page. The listed three-course plated dinner is $42.95 per person, and the listed buffet dinner is $51.95 per person. The page also states a 25-guest minimum for all orders.

Additional published items include disposable cutlery, plates and napkins at $3.00 per person; china and linen service at $4.95 per person; chafing dishes at $30 each as required; and service staff at $35 per hour for five hours. The page lists selected buffet add-ons, including an additional salad or starch/vegetable at $3.75 per person and an additional platter at $4.75 per person.

These are published menu figures, not a complete event quote. Pelican’s page says HST and delivery charges are added based on location, and another section refers to HST plus a 15% facility fee. Confirm which charges apply, whether staffing hours are mandatory, the delivery amount, rentals, gratuities if any, and the date to which the menu pricing applies.

• Three-course plated dinner: $42.95 per person
• Buffet dinner: $51.95 per person
• Minimum order: 25 guests
• Taxes, delivery and potentially other fees require confirmation

Contact and booking

The official wedding page includes a Wedding Event Quote Request form. It asks prospective clients to supply their contact information, wedding date, guest count and a message, so it is the most directly relevant online booking route identified in this review.

The confirmed website is pelicanevents.ca, and the official pages list the Oshawa address shown above. As the site currently contains different telephone numbers in separate sections, confirm the preferred phone number and contact email when submitting an enquiry. Last reviewed: August 12, 2026.

• Official website: pelicanevents.ca
• Online wedding quote request form
• Confirmed Oshawa address
• Confirm the current direct phone and email with the business

What couples should confirm

Before booking, ask Pelican to provide a dated, itemized proposal that identifies the selected plated or buffet menu, guest minimum, dietary accommodations, delivery location, staffing, rentals and any setup requirements. Ask which menu selections are included and which are add-ons.

Because the published page uses more than one fee description, request written confirmation of HST, delivery, facility fees, service charges, chafing dishes, china and linen costs, staffing hours, deposits, payment schedule, cancellation terms and the total before taxes. Also confirm whether the listed menu pricing remains available for the wedding date.

If allergy management is important, request a clear explanation of ingredient substitutions, kitchen procedures and service-labeling options. Finally, verify arrival, setup and teardown timing with the reception venue and identify who will be the day-of contact.

• Final menu and dietary accommodations
• All taxes, delivery and facility/service fees
• Staffing, rentals, setup and teardown
• Deposit, payment and cancellation terms
• Current contact details and wedding-date availability

Continue planning

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Frequently asked questions

Does Pelican Events & Catering publish a wedding guest minimum?

Yes. Its official wedding page states a 25-guest minimum for all orders. Confirm whether any additional minimums apply to staffing, rentals, delivery or a specific reception format.

What wedding meal prices are shown on Pelican’s official site?

The wedding page lists a three-course plated dinner at $42.95 per person and a buffet dinner at $51.95 per person. The page also says HST and other charges may apply, so request a dated total quote.

Can a couple request a wedding quote online?

Yes. Pelican’s official wedding page has a Wedding Event Quote Request form with fields for contact details, guest count, date and a message.

Are vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free choices mentioned?

Yes. The official wedding page mentions gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options as a chef’s choice and says menus can be customized. Confirm the final dishes and any allergy procedures directly.

Sources checked

• Pelican – Events & Catering
• Wedding – Pelican
• Who We Are – Pelican

Address: 804 Ritson Rd S, Oshawa, ON L1H 5L4

Website: https://pelicanevents.ca/