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Fig & Lemon

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Last reviewed: July 31, 2026 | Hamilton | Wedding Catering |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: July 31, 2026. Business status: Active.

For couples researching Hamilton wedding catering, Fig & Lemon is an off-site event caterer based at 1 Summers Lane in Hamilton. Its current official website specifically discusses wedding celebrations and identifies the company as part of the Carmen’s Group collection. This confirms that the earlier Glen Abbey website attached to the listing was incorrect: Glen Abbey is a separate Oakville golf club and is not Fig & Lemon’s official website.

Fig & Lemon describes a tailored approach built around seasonal ingredients, distinctive menus and event planning. The company caters at external venues and private residences rather than presenting itself as a standalone wedding venue. This profile was last reviewed on July 31, 2026, using only current pages on the confirmed Fig & Lemon domain for business facts.

Services and specialization

Fig & Lemon provides catering for weddings as well as corporate gatherings, milestone celebrations and fundraisers. For weddings, the official website presents food and drink menus as part of a customized event experience. Its menu page says the culinary team works with fresh, seasonal ingredients and takes a modern approach to familiar dishes.

The company’s about page associates Executive Chef Ryan Webb with Italian and French culinary experience and describes dishes ranging from hors d’oeuvres to mains. This indicates a culinary direction, but couples should review the current menu rather than assume that every event follows one cuisine or fixed package.

Off-site wedding and special-event catering
Customizable catering menus
Food and drink menu planning
Potential rental and bar additions based on event needs
Tasting stage after the detailed quote and written contract

Menu and planning process

The published process starts with a discussion of the couple’s priorities and event vision. Fig & Lemon then develops a tailored menu and experience, followed by a detailed menu and quote. The planning page says extras, rentals and bar service may be included depending on the event’s requirements.

Once the quote aligns with the client’s plans, the company provides a written contract and moves to booking a tasting. Its website also describes a formal check-in two months before the event to review outstanding items, event-day flow and requested changes. Couples should confirm whether that timeline remains the same for their wedding date, since planning procedures can change.

Initial consultation about the event vision
Tailored menu and detailed quotation
Written contract before the tasting stage
Formal pre-event review described for two months before the wedding
Event-day execution by the catering team

Service area and who it may suit

Fig & Lemon says it has catered throughout Hamilton, Niagara and Southern Ontario. Its featured venue list includes locations in Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Lincoln, Cayuga, Freelton, Wainfleet, Vineland and Saint George, along with private residences. The company invites enquiries about venues outside its preferred list and servicing areas.

This may suit couples who have already chosen a venue that permits an outside caterer, or those planning at a private residence, winery, barn, orchard, brewery or other non-traditional setting. A venue appearing on the featured list should not be treated as proof of availability, exclusivity or a current partnership for a particular date.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include menu customization, a defined consultation-to-contract process, a tasting stage and the ability to incorporate rentals or bar requirements into a detailed proposal. The company also publishes a substantial list of external venues, giving couples useful examples of the settings in which its off-site model may operate.

Important details remain unpublished. The website does not provide a current minimum or maximum guest count, a complete list of meal-service formats, staffing ratios, delivery or travel charges, rental inventories, bar-package terms or a comprehensive dietary-accommodation policy. These are evidence gaps, not negative findings, and should be resolved through a written proposal. Couples should also confirm that their venue allows outside catering and has suitable preparation, service and cleanup facilities.

Confirmed: custom menu development and detailed quoting
Confirmed: tasting follows quote alignment and a written contract
Confirmed: rentals and bar can be considered according to event needs
To confirm: guest-count limits, staffing, service format and venue logistics
To confirm: dietary and allergen procedures for the selected menu

Pricing

Current prices are not published on Fig & Lemon’s official website. The company’s planning page says its culinary and event-planning team prepares a detailed menu and quote after learning about the event. No reliable current per-person price, package minimum, bar rate, staffing fee or travel charge can therefore be stated here.

For a useful comparison, couples should request an itemized quotation based on the same guest count, venue, meal format and service duration used for other caterers. Ask whether tax, gratuity or service charges, rentals, staffing, setup, cleanup, bar service and tasting costs are included or added separately.

Contact and booking

Couples can begin through the consultation form on Fig & Lemon’s contact page. The company also publishes hello@figandlemon.ca for quick questions and lists 905-746-7166 as its telephone number. Its official postal address is 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, Ontario.

The website’s home page still contains an older booking reference to 2024 and 2025, so it should not be used to infer current availability. Couples planning a 2026 or later wedding should ask directly whether their date and venue are serviceable.

Consultation: official contact form
Email: hello@figandlemon.ca
Phone: 905-746-7166
Website: https://figandlemon.ca/

What couples should confirm

Before signing, provide the exact venue, date, estimated attendance, service schedule and preferred meal style. Ask Fig & Lemon to identify every included menu course, beverage component, staff role, rental and setup responsibility. The proposal should also state overtime rules, payment milestones, cancellation or postponement terms and the deadline for the final guest count.

Discuss allergies and dietary needs in detail, including ingredient substitutions and cross-contact procedures. For an off-site venue, confirm access times, refrigeration, cooking and plating facilities, water and power requirements, waste removal and responsibility for dishes, glassware, linens and furniture. Finally, confirm when the tasting occurs, who may attend and whether its cost is included or credited toward the booking.

Current availability for the wedding date
Minimum spend and guest-count requirements
Meal format, staffing levels and service duration
Dietary accommodation and allergen procedures
Travel, delivery, rental, bar, setup and cleanup charges
Tasting terms, payment schedule and cancellation policy

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Frequently asked questions

Does Fig & Lemon cater weddings?

Yes. Its official website specifically promotes catering for wedding celebrations and describes a tailored menu and planning process.

Is Fig & Lemon a wedding venue?

The official website presents Fig & Lemon as an off-site catering company, not as a standalone venue. It caters at featured external venues and private residences, subject to confirmation.

Can Fig & Lemon customize a wedding menu?

Yes. The menu page says menus can be customized for specific needs, while the planning page explains that the team develops a tailored menu after discussing the event.