A Brief History of The Butler Did It Catering Co.

The Butler Did It Catering Co. was founded in 1994 by three young, enthusiastic entrepreneurs: Darryl Ray, Jamie, and Erin Avantini.  Each partner brought different aspects of the Food & Beverage Industry knowledge to the partnership.  Darryl and Erin worked together at The Brockhouse Restaurant on the West Side of Vancouver perfecting their front of house service, while Jamie, Erin’s husband, was a Chef at the Westin Bayshore.  It was during this time - while they were starting some freelance off premise catering - that they came across a faltering catering/food product business for sale.  Soon enough, with their profits, support of friends and family, and a minimally equipped 450 sq. foot kitchen, they were off and cooking!

 

By 1996, The Butler Did It Catering Co. had built a healthy customer base and had vastly outgrown their little starter kitchen. Darryl began the long and exhaustive search for a new location that would eventually include a café. Out of the blue, a brochure arrived in the mail offering an ideal commercial kitchen with a 16-seat café for lease in Kitsilano.  It was perfect.  They moved into the premises in May, renovated, and opened for business in June of 1997.  Over the 7 years in that location they nurtured a growing loyal catering clientele, and developed a great rapport with their neighborhood by offering healthy consistent variety of delicious food. By early 2004 they had once again out grown their location and needed to expand once again. They found a wonderful location on 2^nd Avenue & Cambie. After 2 full months of renovations they opened the doors to the new 6200+ sq foot catering operation. With a 25 seat 1000 sq ft restaurant, brand new 3000 sq ft kitchen, and bright 2200 sq ft office space, this will be home for many years to come.

 

The Butler Did It Catering Co. has assembled a fantastic family of professional, dedicated staff that is committed to creating the best experience possible for their clients and partners. They believe that employees are the heart of their company and take pride in treating all team members with respect and dignity.

 

Throughout the years they have developed into a successful, thriving company that is respected by customers, venues, suppliers and the industry as a whole.

 

The Butler Did It Catering Co. has earned a reputation as one of Vancouver’s premier caterers by offering consistent reliable service, and high quality food with a sense of style and flair - all at a reasonable price.

 

Hence our motto...

 

~AFFORDABLE ELEGANCE.

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Thank you for considering The Butler Did It Catering Co. Don't hesitate to call us with any questions or concerns!


The Butler Did It Catering Co.
340 West 2nd Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5Y 1C8

Telephone: (604) 739-3663
Fax: (604) 739-3686
Email: info@butlerdiditcatering.com