The Lazy Gourmet

I’ve used the Lazy Gourmet to cater numerous client events (typically cocktail parties of 100 guests+). I’ve always had a very positive experience– from making a budget work to customer service level to the final delivery of product. More importantly my clients– who are ultimately footing the bill– have also been very happy. I can trust Lazy Gourmet to do a great job, and to help me make my clients look good in front of their partners, customers etc.

I used the Lazy Gourmet for my Bridal Shower this past summer and I was incredibly impressed with their service. From my first phone call with their Event Planner, to my consolation with the Pastry Chef, and their service on the day of the shower, the team at the Lazy Gourmet made planning this event a fun and worry free experience. Their event planner was very helpful in creating a fully custom menu of appetizers based on typical French bistro dishes as well as a custom dessert buffet for my Parisian Themed Shower. Everything from our signature ‘bicyclette’ cocktail to the mini ‘steak frites’, to the french poodle cookies and the gold leaf eclairs were both delicious and beautiful. My guests were absolutely Wowed — I will definitely use them for my next event.

I have been using them for years for my annual client events and I can’t say enough good things. Kevin and his team are amazing!
Seriously…use them!

Ok, We’re getting Married & I was recommended The Lazy Gourmet from our friends who used them for their Wedding about 4 yrs ago. I had The Most Horrifying experience with The Planning ASSISTANT (Yes! The General Manager gave me an assistant who knew NOTHING!!!) The General Manager gave every excuses he had for her, guess he trained her!!!
I emailed the owner & told her as much as I can in details. She replied that same day & said in a couple of sentences, how sorry she is etc. etc… sounded good. Then the next sentence was The General Manager, he’s truly remarkable & valued leader at The Lazy Gourmet. The Event Plannig Assistant is New to this aspect of the job, but their are many brides & grooms that have been very Happy with her. She mentioned then that This was ‘A Terrible Match!’ She proceed to ask me to email her my address so she can mail me her 2 cook books!
Another words, We Don’t Give a S… About our Customers concerns, go … yourself! This has been the worse Experience of my life with a ‘Customer Service Business! in my City Vancouver’ I Swear, All this is True & not exaggerated! I absolutely DON“T RECOMMEND THE LAZY GOURMET to ANYBODY!!!
OMG! Kevin as your reply goes, you’re Such a Liar! So Sad! Try to Save your Arse!!!

I used Lazy Gourmet to cater my wedding, as my venue had specific caterers I could choose from. Originally they were great, but closer to the wedding date I ran into major difficulties and would never use them again. The office is extremely hard to get ahold of, menu planning was a nightmare, and all my requests for where food was to be placed on the wedding day were ignored. The serving staff on the day were great (fast to clean up and pass out food), and the food was very delicious. But for the price I paid (and the nightmares I dealt with a few days before the wedding), I would not recommend them as a wedding caterer. I’m sorry Lazy Gourmet. I wish my experience was different, but unfortunately with weddings, we only get one shot.

I plan events regularly and wouldn’t even dream of contracting another caterer. They’re a well recognized name in Vancouver that I know is associated with quality and prestige, which always reflects well on me on my clients. I always appreciate their creativity and versatility, so whether I’m doing a formal reception, a private dinner, or a casual BBQ, they’ve always got something to wow guests. I know the entire experience from booking and planning to delivery and execution is seamless. Their entire team (Susan, Kevin, Shannon, servers and more) are a delight to work with.
I have also been a guest to events catered by Lazy Gourmet many times and know that there is exceptional quality and service every time, without fail.

I’ve attended several Lazy Gourmet catered events in the past year and each time, I am truly impressed with their selection and quality of food and cocktails.
Usually, I find catered food kind of bland, as I understand it has to be agreeable with all sorts of palates, but their canapes are seasoned well and tastes great. My favourite has to be their special «stations». Think build-​your-​own chicken and waffles — delicious! They just had this at a special event at the CBC building (nice venue too). Also, the fresh guacamole station is awesome! They make it right in front of you with all the fixings you want. I went back for seconds and then some.
Their staff are very professional and well-​dressed. They clean up garbage and dishes very quickly, such as napkins, cutlery, and glasses guests may leave all over the place. This is usually a big pet peeve of mine as it makes parties look super messy.
I’ve only tried a few cocktails, but the ones I have tasted are great, including an Earl Grey Martini. What I like best is that they always make sure to greet you at the door with some drink selections.
I would totally give them five stars, but will leave that for my follow-​up review for when I hire them to carter my own event!

We ordered from them occasionally at work. They do a pretty good job on the sweets and cakes. recommended: Nigellaas Double Fudge Chocolate over the Chocolate Mousse Meringue. Both of them were rich but I liked the cake in the fudge over the mousse.
After reading about cronuts/​frissants in the sun (
), we decided to order 2 dozens for the office. (very nice that they delivered). Nothing comparable to Swiss Bakery. Swiss Bakery are actual flaky donuts but Lazy Gourmet was just «timits». They were tiny and small and glazed. However, people in my office enjoyed them. They just haven’t tried the real thing. Anyways, I wouldn’t order them again but people in my office keeps going back for more. So…

They have a really good catering system for businesses and their sandwiches are truly really delicious. We use them weekly at my work. If you want to order only one sandwich for yourself, they will deliver it to you as well provided you call them the day before and give them a credit card number. They also have very yummy biscottis and cookies.

Save your money.
Bought a Groupon and got the lasagna, shepherd’s pie and meatballs. The lasagna and shepherd’s pie were very disappointing. It reminded me of dog food. The meat sauce in both are very similar. The lasagna had 2 layers of pasta: one in the middle and one on top. Mostly just meat sauce.
The shepherd’s pie had some kick but really, no vegetables except for corn bits. Yuck.
Very disappointing and a waste of my money. I cannot believe that they charge $ 21 regular price for a 2 – 3 serving tray. M&M Meatshops does a better lasagna and shepherd’s pie and they charge less.
I’d get my money back if I could.

Same goes for me! Groupon. We ordered the Meatballs, Mac & Cheese, and the Lasagna. Everything tasted only ok, NOT Gourmet! The meatballs were small, not many of them and were tough as hell. Last night we made the Lasagna and it’s all ground beef, some noodles and cheese. It tasted what you’d expect a microwavable tv dinner lasagna to taste like. Still have the Mac and cheese to try! Basically it’s overpriced food advertised as Gourmet, which it’s not.

Added March 2015 — I think my review should be removed. This was ages ago and I certainly don’t want to have this here forever. That seems unfair to me.
I got a groupon for Gourmet to go. I was seriously disappointed.
I used it to buy the hawaiian meatballs, chicken bites and mushroom risotto balls. While everything tasted ok, which hardly justifies the name or the price, the real kicker was how small the portions were.
The best thing about the whole experience was reading the descriptions of what was available.

I can hardly believe I would be the first reviewer on this place.
Absolutely fantastic experiences ordering catering from these folks. Not cheap, but impressive for clients and a really great selection. Above the quality of the food however is the accuracy and reliability of the order.
If you have a board room full of grumpy people to feed, the Lazy Gourmet will do the job.
Their baked goods, which of course is always my main focus are the bomb. Apply directly to ass of course, but so worth it.