Purchased a bratwurst at a food trailer on Spruce Meadows grounds run by great events today at the CKC event. The bratwurst had seer marks on it, so I assume it just came off the barbecue. Wrong at best. It was room temperature maybe even less. When I brought it to the staffs attention, they completely ignored me and said nothing. So sad never why ever purchase from anything from great events. read more

I rented a few a chafers and tables from Great Events for a party last weekend. I had to send someone else to pick them up, so it wasn't until they got back that I realized they had given us full inserts, instead of the half ones I needed and had ordered. I called the shop right away and within the hour they had delivered the correct item. I was impressed by and very appreciative of the level of customer service, especially for just a small time customer like myself. Everything else we ordered was just what we needed, and the prices at Great Events were lower than those at other rental companies I looked at in the area. I would certainly use them for all my Calgary area rental needs in the future, and would not hesitate to recommend them. read more

I had the excellent fortune of attending an event for which Great Events was the caterer. Their food is not what you would expect from a catering company. Don't get me wrong, you can get decent food catered, but my impression of this place in seven words is "Oh my God, James Beard, come quick!" This type of quality in food will set you back a bit; we absolutely had to check out the menu to get more details about our amazing eats. Here are some details for you eager readers who are considering a fine dining catering experience. At the event I attended, they started off with canapés that were to die for. Salmon with herb aioli on brioche, I think, though don't quote me on the bread. They also had a fig and eggplant thing that honestly wasn't my favourite, but it was still culinarily interesting. At the buffet table there were a number of perfectly cooked items. I must confess I made a couple trips. On the cold side, they had a fennel and orange salad that danced on the palate. For the hot, they had perfectly seasoned potatoes and roasted vegetables. Everything tasted like what it was, which is an impressive feat. I didn't have one thing there that wasn't perfectly seasoned. Some stand outs were the potatoes Dauphinoise, a deliciously creamy scalloped potato dish with buerre blanc and cheese. This place has a beautiful sole too. Again, the seasoning was perfect. I'm a big believer in the culinary philosophy that the first thing to hit your palate should be big and bold. I was not disappointed. The sole must have been very fresh because absent was the overbearing fish flavour that often accompanies fish that has essentially started to eat itself. The divine flavour profile only evolved from there. The sole was stuffed with fresh lobster and cream cheese, delish! Not to be missed is the turf portion of a surf and turf. They served up a beef tenderloin demi-glace that melted in the mouth, cooked to medium rare. The dessert table was out of this world! Everything was delicate and flavourful. I particularly enjoyed their black forest cake. It was delectably moist and not overly rich. If you ever want caterers to knock the socks of a client at a party, or you just want really great food, I would strongly consider giving these guys a call. read more

Great events can be a touch hit or miss I find. For the price point of the catering it's the misses that really bother me. One buffet I had catered was truly inspired. Most items were delightful. Truly an upscale meal that could have been plated and severed at a classy restaurant. The last buffet though was alright but forgettable and nothing special. It has some of the same dishes and yet I ate for need vs pleasure. It certainly wasn't gross or poisonous... it just was. I noticed the fattiness of the scalloped potatoes I had RAVED about because they weren't as good and I became more discerning about the calories. All the Hors d'oeuvres are pretty much bang on though. So very well presented and delicious! They have a lot of creativity in this area for sure. Over all the staff and food are of good quality. It's certainly a pricer outfit but they are a great choice for something like a wedding as they come with a lot of help, friendly staff and are full service with the rentals. read more

I hired Great Events to cater my wedding reception on Aug 22, 2015 at Redwood Meadows. The meals were excellent, my family from out of town went out of their way to come and tell me so. Especially the California Butter Lettuce salad... It was unique and tasty. Greg, the on site manager, was calming to be around, professional and kind. The only reason I would give 4 instead of 5 stars is because of the hors d'oeuvres, 2 of the selections recommended to me were difficult to eat - if you do go with Great Events, do not get the gyoza nor the skewers of meat that need sauces... Stick with things like the smoked salmon on brioche or something that truly is a 'finger food'. Not sure why people are saying why Great Events is more expensive... I called and got 5 quotes around town... They are competitive. read more

They are a friendly and convenient way to rent party equipment. Items are not that cheap but it's better than buying most of your party rental equipment (i.e. tables, table covers, etc.) read more

In October, 2016 out post-wedding brunch was catered by Great Events and they did a fantastic job! The eggs benedict were my favourite - absolutely delicious!!! We also rented a number of items from Great Events Rentals for our wedding day. Everyone we dealt with was very helpful, reliable and professional. read more

The food was good. The customer service was not. Our cake cutter and lifter went missing after going into the kitchen, the owner of the catering firm disagrees with what our guests saw, and basically says he trusts his staff members. How do these items go missing? Luckily our venue staff found our toppers, after two days of searching. Michelle in bookings is also a nightmare to deal with. She never returns calls, and is never 'available'. She also lacks knowledge of available products and really isn't willing to do anything to enhance the experience. Overall, the company gets a 2, and that is because the meal was alright. Rest of it left a sour taste in my mouth. Also need to add that the decor we rented was great. Everything came as ordered. read more

Great Events recently provided the catering and rental services for my wedding, and my husband and I were super impressed by the high level of service, organization, friendliness and professionalism executed by everyone we dealt with. We received countless compliments on the food, the venue was set up perfectly, and the woman who helped us with the organization was so sweet and always willing to accomodate us and help in every stage of the planning process. We would use them again for event planning in a heartbeat. Thanks for everything Great Events!!! read more