Robin Howe Catering

Last reviewed: August 8, 2026. Business status: Active.

Robin Howe Catering is a St Catharines-based full-service caterer serving weddings and events in Niagara wine country. Couples researching wedding catering St Catharines can use this profile to review the company’s documented menu approach, staffing and rental options, service area, pricing process and booking requirements.

The business’s current official website confirms its name, wedding-catering context, address and telephone number. It presents Robin Howe as chef and proprietor and says the company was established in Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1995. This profile was last reviewed on August 8, 2026.

Services and specialization

Robin Howe Catering describes its work as full-service gourmet catering built around contemporary, seasonally inspired cuisine. Its official site covers wedding receptions, brunches, buffets, hors d’oeuvres, dinner parties, cocktail receptions and corporate events. Wedding menus can be developed with the couple rather than being restricted to one fixed package.

The documented full-service scope can include chefs and kitchen staff, wait staff, Smart Serve bartenders, setup, cleanup and teardown. The business can also arrange rentals such as tents, tables, chairs, linens, china, cutlery, glassware and food-service equipment. The precise combination should be written into the couple’s estimate because inclusions vary with the event.

• Customized wedding menus
• Plated seasonal sample menus
• Hors d’oeuvres and food stations
• Staffing, setup and cleanup options
• Tent, tableware and equipment rentals

Menus and dietary options

The wedding page publishes spring, summer, fall and winter sample menus. Examples range from local asparagus soup and Niagara strawberry shortcake to carved beef tenderloin, rack of lamb, duck and seasonal fruit desserts. The broader catering menu also lists cold and hot hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie, cheese and oyster stations, salads, soups, fish, meat, vegetarian dishes, accompaniments and desserts.

Vegan menu options are available by enquiry. The menu page also says kosher food preparation is available at appropriate venues. For allergies or other food sensitivities, the FAQ says reasonable accommodations may be possible when the client provides the relevant information and seating details at least one week before the event. Couples should discuss cross-contact controls directly rather than assuming a menu label guarantees suitability.

• Seasonal sample menus
• Vegetarian and vegan choices by enquiry
• Kosher preparation at appropriate venues
• Allergy and sensitivity requests require advance notice

Service area and who it may suit

The official wedding page identifies experience at venues in Niagara-on-the-Lake, St Catharines, Vineland, Niagara Falls and surrounding areas. The company may suit couples holding a wedding at a winery, heritage property, rented venue or private location where an outside caterer and event rentals are permitted.

Its documented emphasis on customized, seasonal menus may be relevant to couples who want Niagara ingredients or a menu adapted to their preferred courses and service style. Venue acceptance, travel arrangements, kitchen facilities and availability for a particular date are not published and must be confirmed directly.

• St Catharines
• Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Vineland
• Niagara Falls
• Surrounding Niagara communities by confirmation

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Confirmed features include menu customization, four seasonal wedding-menu examples, vegan enquiries, staffing options and access to a broad rental list. The FAQ also documents venue-selection assistance, liability insurance for the business and staff, and the ability to advise clients about tent sizing and beverage quantities.

There are important boundaries. Bartending is not included in the price framework described on the wedding page unless separately arranged. Staff for late linen removal, table breakdown or late-table service are also excluded there. Clients remain responsible for alcohol, mixes, ice and any required LCBO Special Occasion Permit, although the caterer can advise on some quantities.

• Documented strength: food, staffing and rental coordination can be combined
• Documented strength: menus can be adapted to the event
• Practical limitation: bar arrangements require separate confirmation
• Practical limitation: late teardown may require additional staffing and pricing

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. The FAQ says the estimate depends on the selected menu, number of courses, staffing requirements, service style and any rentals. Robin Howe Catering offers a complimentary consultation by telephone or in person to develop an estimate.

The wedding page says its described price includes the menu and sufficient staff to prepare for service, serve the meal, complete general guest-table cleanup and pack dirty rentals. It excludes bartending and certain late teardown duties. Menus may be customized, but prices may change.

The published payment terms call for a 25% deposit once both parties accept the estimate and terms. The remainder is due one week before the wedding, with a final invoice possible if unforeseen additional costs arise. Couples should request a dated, itemized quote showing taxes, staffing hours, rentals, travel and every exclusion.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

• No fixed per-person wedding rate published
• Estimate prepared after consultation
• 25% deposit upon acceptance
• Remaining balance due one week before the wedding

Contact and booking

Robin Howe Catering lists 27 Balfour Street in St Catharines as its contact address. Couples can telephone 905-682-0050 or email robin@robinhowecatering.com to ask questions or schedule an appointment.

Before paying a deposit, provide the wedding date, venue, estimated attendance, desired service style, menu priorities and known dietary requirements. The FAQ requires a guaranteed minimum guest count three business days before the event; reductions after that deadline remain chargeable, while late increases are accommodated where possible and billed accordingly.

• Telephone: 905-682-0050
• Email: robin@robinhowecatering.com
• Consultations available by telephone or in person
• Guaranteed minimum count due three business days before the event

What couples should confirm

Ask whether the caterer is available for the date and approved by the venue. Confirm the food-service format, number of courses, portion of the event covered, staffing schedule, kitchen requirements, rental delivery and pickup, cleanup deadline and travel charges. Outdoor weddings should address tenting and an indoor weather backup.

The written estimate should distinguish included service staff from bartenders and late teardown staff. Couples should also identify who purchases alcohol, obtains the permit, supplies mixes and ice, manages waste, handles leftover food and carries event or property insurance. Dietary requests, preparation controls and final seating information should be recorded in writing.

• Date and venue approval
• Final menu and dietary procedures
• Staff numbers and service hours
• Rentals and kitchen equipment
• Bar responsibilities and permit
• Cleanup, teardown and final charges

Continue planning

• Canada wedding vendor directory
• wedding and bridal guide

Frequently asked questions

Does Robin Howe Catering create customized wedding menus?

Yes. The official wedding and FAQ pages say menus can be customized. The estimate may change according to the menu, courses, staffing, service style and rentals selected.

Does Robin Howe Catering publish wedding prices per person?

No. Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. Couples are directed to arrange a complimentary consultation so an estimate can be prepared.

Can Robin Howe Catering provide wedding staff and rentals?

Yes. Its documented options include kitchen and wait staff, Smart Serve bartenders, setup and cleanup personnel, tents, furniture, linens, tableware and food-service equipment. Exact inclusions require confirmation in the estimate.

Are vegan, kosher or allergy-conscious meals available?

Vegan menus are available by enquiry, and kosher preparation is offered at appropriate venues. The company says reasonable allergy and food-sensitivity accommodations may be possible when details and seating information are supplied at least one week in advance.

Who is responsible for wedding alcohol and the liquor permit?

The official FAQ says the client is responsible for the alcohol, mixes, ice and any required LCBO Special Occasion Permit. The caterer can advise about alcohol, mix and ice quantities, while bartending must be arranged and priced separately.

Sources checked

• Robin Howe Catering – We are a full service caterer that offers a vast selection of menus, with an emphasis on contemporary cuisine, using only fresh seasonal produce.
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Address: 27 Balfour Street, St Catharines, ON L2R 2G4

Phone: 905-682-0050

Website: https://www.robinhowecatering.com/