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Food catering and bar services

Infusion Catering is the University of Ottawa in-house catering service run by the Conventions and Reservations team. For all occasions, from a casual breakfast to a corporate banquet or a on-the-go lunch box, Infusion catering is your best ally in making your event a success. 

uOttawa's Infusion Catering

uOttawa Convention and Reservations team's in-house catering service, Infusion Catering, is ready to serve for all occasions, from a casual breakfast to a corporate banquet or a on-the-go lunch box, Infusion catering is your best ally in making your event a success. 

Ready to place your catering order? Complete the form on our Request a quote page.

Infusion Catering greatly appreciates your business and support.  

Service style and On-the-go services

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Service Style

(Click the tab above to see takeout On-the-go services.)

Classic service: Buffet style service that includes disposable plates and cutlery (biodegradable paper plates, napkins and cups and compostable cutlery). Includes delivery and pick-up post activity.

Executive service: Buffet style service that includes china plates and cutlery. Included delivery and pick-up post activity. Service staff required (additional fees).

On the Go service: Individually served meals in disposable containers. Includes delivery. Client is responsible to ensure that the room is left without any food at the end of the activity. Click the On-the-go tab above, in this section, for takeout menu details and prices. 

* Taxes are not included. Coordination Fees applies for External and Partnership Activities. 

Catering service charges

Infusion Catering servers, bartenders, and chefs are charged at an hourly rate. All service labour charges are calculated at a minimum of 4.5 hours per employee. This 4.5 hours per employee minimum includes 1.5 hours of set-up (starting in the kitchen), 1 hour of take-down (ending in the kitchen) and 2 hours of service.  If the Activity exceeds 2 hours of service time, additional hours will appear on your final invoice. 

Infusion Catering Food staff Minimum servers required 
Receptions with served canapés  1 server per 30 guests 
Buffet, breakfast, lunch, or dinner 1 server per 30 guests 
Served/plated breakfast, lunch, or dinner 1 server per 20 guests 
BBQ 2 servers required minimum 
After 120 guests - an additional 1 server per 60 guests 
Infusion Catering Bar staff                Minimum servers required 
Wine Service at tables 1 server per 32 guests 
Bar Service 1 bartender + 1 attendant per 60 guests 

An additional server is recommended for all executive service catering orders for more than 40 people to clear dishware. 

Confirmation of all orders with dedicated staffing (i.e.: executive service, bar and BBQ) must be obtained within 12 business days or more from the start date of the event.

Confirmation of all orders without dedicated staffing (On the Go items, cold classic service) must be obtained within 7 business days ore more from the start date of the event.

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Contact Conventions and Reservations

Contact us

Jock Turcot University Centre (UCU) Map 
85 University Private, Room 339 
Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5, Canada613-562-5800 ext. 4424 
congres@uOttawa.ca

Hours of operations

Please note that you must book a general consultation or a meeting with your assigned Coordination Agent to discuss an activity. We do not accept walk-in appointments.

September 1 to May 31 
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

June 1 to August 31 
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

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