{"id":4159,"date":"2021-07-06T12:29:14","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T16:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epicuria.ca\/?p=4159"},"modified":"2023-11-14T13:56:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T13:56:34","slug":"simple-entertaining-with-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epicuria.ca\/simple-entertaining-with-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple, Joyful Entertaining"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entertaining guests doesn\u2019t have to be hard. We offer plenty of options for when you don\u2019t want to commit to full service catering or you\u2019re looking to feed a smaller group. Whether you are looking for something ready-made and easy to serve, a chance to wow your guests at your next holiday celebration (and save hours of work,) or feed your friend group at your next get-together, we have an option for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gourmet Ready To Serve Meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.epicuria.ca\/collections\/ready-to-serve-catering\">Ready To Serve<\/a> or Heat and Serve catering options are great for receptions, lunch and dinner. Updated every season, you can count on fresh favourites and beloved classics that are sure to impress your guests.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holiday Celebrations Made Easy with Seasonal Menus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrating the holidays with your favourite people? Epicuria\u2019s holiday menus have you covered for all the seasonal celebrations. Every year, we create a special holiday menu for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentines Day, Easter, Mother\u2019s Day and Father\u2019s Day. Take the stress out of entertaining! Celebrating someone special? Why not give the gift of great food? Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.epicuria.ca\/collections\/bundles\">our bundles<\/a> or browse our baked <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.epicuria.ca\/collections\/desserts\">treats<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Casual Get Togethers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping it casual? Our retail menu offers a great selection of prepared dinners, salads, soups and desserts. Perfect for small gatherings, casual get togethers and sharing a great meal with the people you care about. Just <a href=\"\/ottawa-food-shop\">drop by our shop<\/a> on St. Laurent and pick up your favourite meals, or order food you\u2019ll love <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.epicuria.ca\">from our online shop<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan your next event with the click of a button<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We make <a href=\"\/catering\">pick up catering<\/a> easy. Plan your next get together or social event through <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.epicuria.ca\">our online shop<\/a>! Browse our ever-evolving menu and order ready-made meals for pick up or delivery in Ottawa.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a little more support, such as general advice, rentals, or perhaps an experienced catering service team, please contact our catering department. We\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Entertaining guests doesn\u2019t have to be hard. 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