Curated Events

Redefining the Catering Experience

Our objective is simple.To deliver you an unparalleled flawless experience from start to finish.

Our values are at the core of our business. We are environmentally ethical, we use sustainable and seasonal products and we honestly just love what we do.

Our team is experienced and driven to exceed your expectations.

We believe that we can provide you with an unforgettable and unique event while also being efficient, organized and ethically responsible.

We are passionate about what we do.

Experiential CateringWe listen to what you have to say to help you plan and host a successful event with delicious food! (we do drinks too!)

We are a full-service event planning company. We do more than just beautiful food. We consider all aspects of your event, and help guide you in making decisions that ensure your vision is realized.

We will manage the timeline, take care of rental needs, hire and manage staffing, bar and specialty cocktails, floor plans, florals, and anything else to complete your event!

Delivering a restaurant quality food is our specialty. We create unique menus custom designed for your special occasion. From weddings, corporate or any private affairs, we will make the planning of your event a stress free feast for the senses.

What we doPrivate Events / CorporateWhether you’re a buttoned-up corporate tycoon or a creative-industry powerhouse, a corporate event by Victor Dries is designed to impress both guest and client. Be it a cocktail reception, corporate lunch, or company dinner, you can rest assured that your event will come in on time and on budget.

WeddingsWithout question, the number one thing people remember at any wedding is the food. We’re excited to work with you every step of the way to ensure you and your guests have an amazing culinary experience.

Both Chris and Grant catered their own weddings, so they know how overwhelming it can get leading up to the big day. No matter the budget, size or location, our experienced events team is here to help you curate an unforgettable day.

Without a doubt, Victor Dries will be with you every step of the way.

Sweets & CakesFrom anniversaries to wedding rehearsals and even backyard BBQs, we help to make special occasions of all sizes a stress-free feast for the senses.

We’ll manage every detail to ensure you can enjoy the event as much as your guests, and of course we’re happy to travel.

CocktailsThe Bar is our specialty. A properly executed cocktail party will be remembered for years to come. From classics like the Negroni, to sophisticated custom themed menus — our group of experienced bartenders hail from some of the best bars and restaurants in Canada.

We’re able to supply some of the finest and rarest liquors on the planet. Let us curate a custom cocktail list to suit any type of evening. Our bartenders are hip, hospitable and know how to balance a drink. If wine is your thing, we have trained sommeliers on staff to handle your wine selection.

In the weeks after our wedding, so many of our guests commented how delicious the entire meal was, and that it was the best meal they had had at any wedding, with the food on par with some

of the best restaurants they had been to. You went well beyond just looking after the meal, helping to coordinate the different moving pieces of our wedding event and taking stress off of us.

~ Jon & Dave, Thompson Landry (96 guests)

“*Contact us for more menu selections

Sample MenusHors d'Oeuvres

Fresh Veggie Spring Roll (V/GF/V+) jicama, pomegranate seeds, green goddess dressing, toasted flax seeds

Cheese and Mushroom Empanada tomatillo salsa, lime

Grilled Octopus (GF)smoked paprika, fingerling potato, lemon, fresh herbs

Jamon Croquetasgarlic mayonnaise, chives

Bresaolafresh ricotta, honey, barley crisp

Ceviche Marinated Tuna (GF)jicama, avocado purée, cucumber salsa, cilantro

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Chef Stations

Hand Rolled Ricotta Gnocchislow roast cherry tomatoes, baby spinach and asiago

short rib ragù with parmesan

Smoked Duck Pastrami cured and smoked duck breast, sliced thinly at the station. Served with sauerkraut,

yellow mustard and dill pickles on rye bread.

Buddha Bowl sprouted grains, grilled sweet potato, sesame glass noodles, spun golden beets,

pomegranate seeds, massaged kale, alfalfa sprouts, marinated tofu and toasted sunflower seeds, green goddess dressing

It's rare that people comment on the quality of the food at a wedding, but we are still hearing from our guests about how incredible the food was

~ Andrea & Tom, Private Caledon Residence (125 guests)“

*Contact us for more menu selections

Family Style

Tomatosummer melon, stracciatella, fresh herbs shallots

Corn and Sausagecharred corn, Nduja sausage, baby bok-choy, purple basil

Fennelorange segments, aged Pecorino, capers, mint toasted hazlenuts

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Carrotsgreen harissa, roasted baby carrots, watercress, toasted peanuts and fresh peas

Celery Rootsalt roasted, and thinly sliced, grilled matike mushroom, poached turnips pine nuts,

seaweed bagna cauda sauce

Grilled Hanger Steaktonnato sauce, faro, baby vegetables

Peach ChiffonLemon sponge, peach puree, vanilla cream, white chocolate crumble

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3 Course Vegan Dinner

Wild Mushroomsgrilled with arugula, sweet onions, shaved vegan mozzarella

Cauliflowerslow roasted cherry tomatoes, cauliflower tahini, lentils, fried kale,

nuts and seeds

Chocolate Cakechocolate pudding, sea buckthorn berry, sponge toffee

Sample Menus3 course Menu

Cucumber Saladpomegranate, red onion, fresh herbs, sumac, Bulgarian feta dressing

Grilled Hangar Steakcrispy new potatoes, romesco, rapini, chimichurri

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Smoked TroutSwiss chard, saffron potatoes, tarragon beurre blanc, castelvetrano olives

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Wood Grilled Sweet Potato,sautéed wild mushrooms, celeriac purée, lima beans, puffed faro, baby kale

Chocolate Truffle Tartsalted caramel, sea buckthorn berry, almond crumble

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4 Course Dinner

Grilled Asparagueschorizo verde, tomatillo salsa, feta cheese, cilantro cress

Charred Squid RisottoCarnaroli rice, marjoram, grilled squid, squid ink, lemon

Aged Beef RibeyeAdobo marinated, shishito peppers, lemon, sea salt

Rhubarb Berry Tartrhubarb compote, blackberry mousse, candied citrus, pastry cream

Our guests are still talking about the food and service as if we took them to a fancy restaurant in the heart of the city. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so easy and absolutely perfect!

~ Julia & Jamie, Thompson Landry Gallery (100 guests)“

*Contact us for more menu selections

SweetsPetite Fours

Peach Cobblervanilla pastry cream, mint

Strawberry Shortcakechantilly cream, white chocolate

Chocolate Pot de Crèmeconcord grape, peanut butter

Birthday Cake Cheesecakegraham crumble, jimmies

Rosemary Beignetsdark chocolate, lemon cream

Custom CakesChocolate Hazelnut

chocolate cake, hazelnut buttercream

Milk Chocolate chocolate cake, milk chocolate buttercream

Carrot Cake spiced carrot cake, cream cheese buttercream

Lime Dulce vanilla cake, lime dulce buttercream

Sea Buckthorn Berry sea buckthorn berry chiffon cake, sea buckthorn buttercream

I can't say enough about how thrilled we were with our friends at Victor Dries from our first phone conversation to our thank you hugs at the end the wedding.

~ Jeff & Charlie, Alison Milne Gallery (90 guests)“

*Contact us for more menu selections

Chris BrownChris Brown began his culinary career in some of Toronto’s finest dining establishments including, Splendido and Avalon. Chris’s desire to further his understanding of the powerful relationship between food, culture and community led him to travel throughout Europe for five years, cooking in Michelin Starred restaurants in Italy and France.

Inspired by the caliber of artisanal gastronomy he experienced abroad, Chris returned to Toronto and took the helm as Executive Chef at Perigee, touted as one of Toronto's top restaurants.

In 2010, Chris’s passion for cooking and his determination to fight hunger at a grassroots level led him to establish catering operations at The Stop Community Food Centre, one of Toronto’s largest not-for-profit food organizations. This venture ultimately served as the platform from which Chris launched his successful catering operation, Citizen Catering.

With Citizen flourishing, Chris once again partnered with Nick Saul (of Community Food Centre’s Canada) to create Chefs for Change, which unites Canada’s top chefs in a spectacular dinner series, raising awareness and money to support.

Delving into a new business venture in Spring 2017 with longtime friend, Grant van Gameren (Bar Isabel and Bar Raval), Chris and Grant have created an elevated and unparalleled catering experience in Toronto with their new catering company, Victor Dries.

Grant van GamerenGrant van Gameren's rise towards one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs began shortly after opening the Black Hoof in 2008, which earned the title of 2nd Best New Restaurant in Canada.

A few years later he travelled to Europe where he became enamoured with Spanish culture, prompting him to open Bar Isabel in 2012. Bar Isabel received numerous awards, including Best New Restaurant in Canada.

In 2014, Grant opened his 3rd venue, Bar Raval which quickly secured a spot in the Toronto Top 10 New Restaurants in Canada list.

2016 proved to be a big year as Grant launched El Rey, Pretty Ugly and Harry’s in his ongoing quest of creating unique culinary experiences for the city he calls home.

Delving into a new business venture in Spring 2017 with longtime friend, Chris Brown (formerly of Perigee and Citizen Catering), Grant and Chris have created an elevated and unparalleled catering experience in Toronto with their new catering company, Victor Dries.

Bringing their benchmark of quality directly to your homes and businesses, Victor Dries offers a long-standing adherence to the classic elements of service: graciousness and efficiency, affability and respect. Chefs Brown and Van Gameren cook impeccable food with ingredients as superb as their reputation and tenure within Toronto’s culinary community.

Named after Chris’s father and Grant’s family name, Victor Dries takes pride in making your event as unique as you or your company.

Things to know when planning your event.Do you offer tastings?

We love hosting people in our beautiful tasting room and can accommodate up to 6 people. Please let us know if you prefer to join us during the day or evening.

Do you take care of rentals and staffing?

We are a full-service caterer and will arrange all necessary rentals for your menu, including tables, linens, chairs. We work with experienced and professional wait staff and bartenders.

We also manage all other event elements such as décor, specialty furniture, tents, flowers, DJ, audio visual etc. We source and take care of anything you need to make your event is a great success!

Staff We work with experienced, professional and friendly staff who will go above and beyond for you at your event.

Rentals We arrange all the scheduling and logistics of your rental delivery order and ensure everything will be set up on time. Rentals may change throughout the planning process and costs will change accordingly.

Will I receive help managing all the details leading up to my event?

Our team of experienced event planning experts will manage your itinerary and all event logistics, offering you guidance every step of the way. We will take as.

Do you offer Bar service? Can you provide specialty cocktail list?

We have exceptional mixologists who create unique, delicious cocktails. Your event manager will manage your bar product, service and delivery.

How do I choose a menu?

We have great menus for you to look through Please let us know what you have in mind and we will consult with our Executive Chefs, Chris Brown and Grant van Gameron to craft a menu that perfectly suits what you have in mind!

What if my guest list has a lot of dietary and allergy restrictions?

No problem! Our chefs create thoughtful and delicious vegan, dairy free and gluten free menu options. Please ensure you provide all dietary and allergy restrictions at least 1 week prior to your event so that we can be sure to have it all covered off.

When are final menu selections required?

Along with all dietary and allergy, the final menu selected needs to be submitted 7 business days prior to your event date.

My Guests aren’t rsvp-ing. What do I do?

Along with your final menu selection and all dietary and allergy restrictions, we also require your final guest count 7 business in advance of your event date. Sometimes guests are not great about letting you know whether they will be there, but we need a final number to work with so we suggest preparing for the number you believe will attend.

My event is outside of the city, will you travel to cater?

We will! We have catered in Muskoka, Caledon, Oakville, Burlington and are happy to cater for you wherever your event is!

Do you cater small events?

We cater all sizes of events however we have a minimum spend of $2000 on food. This amount does not include any other costs such as staffing, rentals, beverages or décor.

What if we just want something dropped off?

Our menu items are designed to be freshly prepared, so chefs are required on site to cook for you!

How do I book if I am ready to move forward with Victor Dries?

To secure your date, we will require you to sign your catering contract with Victor Dries and provide a 50% deposit with either a cheque or a credit card. If paying by cheque, please note that we require a credit card on file.

How is the final invoice amount determined?

We calculate your rentals based on the needs of your menu and staffing hours based on set up time and estimated end time of your event. Should the staff be required to be on site longer than estimated, final hours actually worked will be reconciled and billed to your credit card the following business day after your event.

What venues do you cater at?

Please see below for a list of venues we cater at, including the ones where we are ‘welcome’ to cater.

VenuesWe are on the preferred list at the following venues. We are happy to explain more about each one should you have any questions. For a complete list of partner venues, please visit our website at www.victordries.com or contact us for details.

Alison Milne Gallery alisonmilne.com

50 150

Arta Gallery artagallery.ca/page/services

110 200

Artscape Wychwood Barns artscapeeventvenues.ca/event-venues/ artscape-wychwood-barns

500 600

Crow's Theatre crowstheatre.com/venue/weddings-events

200 350

Lodge on Queen thelodgeonqueen.weebly.com

100 260

Propeller Coffee propellercoffee.com/public/index.php/events

108 150-175

Ripley's Aquarium ripleyaquariums.com/canada/groups-events/

180 1,200

The Symes thesymes.ca

400 750

The Richmond therichmond.ca

75 150

The Great Hall thegreathall.ca

170 480

Thompson Landry Gallery thompsonlandry.com/stone_rental.html

50 100

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We are welcome to cater at the following venues

Evergreen Brickworks 1,000 1,500

Only One Gallery (previously Neubacher Shor) at 5 Brock

120 200

The Burroughes 200 420

The Cathedral Centre 224 280

The Globe and Mail Centre 300 400

"Life should be delicious."

3419 Dundas Street WestToronto, M6S 2S4

416.537.7867victordries.com

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Curated Events