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Catering, cocktails and events in Vancouver

Chef-led food, world-class cocktails and full event management for corporate events, brand activations, weddings and private dining.

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WHO WE ARE

Avela is hospitality, done properly. A Vancouver catering and events company bringing approachable luxury, calm execution and real warmth to every event, from a dinner for twelve to hospitality on the world stage.

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KITCHEN & BAR

Catering

Seasonal West Coast cuisine and a celebrated bar program, thoughtfully served, from intimate dinners to the FIFA World Cup.

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PLANNING & SERVICE

Event Planning & Management

Staffing, rentals, timelines and on-site management, handled by one team so the day runs itself.

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PLAN WITH US

What are you planning?

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Weddings

Seasonal menus, a celebrated bar and calm coordination with your venue, planner and rentals.

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Private Dining

Chef-led dinners at home, from a table of six to a party of 300.

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Corporate Events
& Brand Activations

Launches, activations and client hospitality, in Vancouver or wherever your event lands.

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OUR WORK

From private dinners to world stages

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Range Rover House, Whistler

The full bar program and floor team for 2,500 guests over a seven-day activation.

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A coastal wedding, Victoria

Signature cocktails, a family-style feast and late-night bites for the disco. 300 guests, Oak Bay.

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FIFA World Cup 26

Pitchside hospitality across seven matches at BC Place: kitchen, floor and back-of-house for 8,500 guests.

HOW IT WORKS

You don't need every detail to start

01

Talk with us

Tell us what you know: the occasion, rough numbers, a date if you have one.

02

Proposal

Menu options and a service plan, with clear, itemized pricing.

03

Planning

We confirm details, rentals, staffing and timing with you and your venue.

04

Your event

Our on-site team runs the day from setup to the final farewell.

KIND WORDS

“Planning our backyard wedding + dinner with the Avela team was simply perfect. It was stress-free, the food was absolutely delicious, and everyone was wonderful to work with.”

Kaitlyn & Nakai · Backyard wedding
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Partner venues

Venues we know well

We work closely with these venue teams, so the food, bar and service fit the space from the first walkthrough.

  • Dream Yacht Charters

    Private charters on the water, with Avela catering on board.

  • The Kent, a bright loft event venue with timber ceilings in Vancouver

    The Kent

    A Vancouver loft venue for receptions, launches and dinners.

  • SKY Hangar

    An open event space for galas, launches and celebrations.

FAQ

Questions

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PLAN YOUR EVENT

Tell us what you're planning

You don't need every detail yet. Share what you know, and we'll help shape the rest.