1. Tell us about your occasion
Fill in our enquiry form or call us directly. We'll ask about the date, number of guests, venue, any dietary needs, and the feel you're after — relaxed and informal, or a more formal sit-down experience.
Private Event Catering
The private dinner you've been wanting to host — finally done right
From intimate birthday dinners to milestone anniversary celebrations, Stonetswift brings chef-quality seasonal food directly to your home or chosen venue.
Dinner party food, without the dinner party stress
Private event catering at Stonetswift covers everything from a 10-person milestone birthday dinner in a River Heights home to a 60-guest garden party in July. We bring the food, the service, and the calm — so you spend the evening with your guests rather than in the kitchen. Every private menu is built from scratch around the occasion, the guest list, and the season. A winter dinner party might centre on slow-cooked short rib with roasted celeriac and a rich Manitoba wild-berry sauce. A summer garden celebration might lean into cold herb salads, cedar-planked salmon, and seasonal stone fruit for dessert. We're not running a production line — each event is planned individually, and it shows.
How a Stonetswift private event works
A clear, simple process from first enquiry to last course.
2. Receive a seasonal menu proposal
Within two business days we'll send you a personalised seasonal menu proposal with two or three different directions. Each option reflects what's genuinely excellent in Manitoba at the time of your event.
3. Confirm and refine
Choose your direction, request any adjustments, and confirm your booking with a deposit. We handle all supplier ordering and logistics from that point — you don't need to think about it again until the day.
4. We arrive, you enjoy
Our team arrives ahead of your guests, sets everything up quietly, and runs service from start to finish. We clear and clean before we leave, so you're not facing a kitchen disaster at midnight.
“I booked Stonetswift for my parents' 40th anniversary dinner in December. They arrived at 4pm, had everything ready by 7, and left the kitchen spotless by 11. The short rib was extraordinary. My mother still talks about the meal, and that's the highest praise I can give.”
Nina Tchaikovsky, River Heights, Winnipeg
Private event catering — your questions answered
Do you cater in private homes?
Yes — a significant share of our private events happen in residential kitchens and dining rooms. We assess the kitchen setup during the planning process and bring any additional equipment we need. Most home kitchens work perfectly well for groups up to around 30.
What's the smallest event you'll take on?
We cater private dinners from 8 guests upward. For very intimate occasions of fewer than 8, the per-head cost increases but we'll always discuss options to find something that works for you.
Can you supply wine or drinks pairings?
We can recommend wine and drinks pairings and work with a licensed supplier on your behalf, but we do not hold a liquor licence ourselves. We're happy to advise and coordinate — we just can't supply alcohol directly.
What if the number of guests changes after booking?
Guest counts can shift. We build in reasonable flexibility — changes of up to 10% within two weeks of the event can usually be accommodated. Larger changes earlier in the planning window are almost always manageable with a revised proposal.
Your occasion deserves food worth remembering
Share your date and a few details — we'll respond with a personalised seasonal menu outline within two business days.