The Urban Element
Ottawa caterer specializing in hand-crafted, locally-sourced wedding menus and full event planning services.
About
Urban Element is an established catering and event planning company in Ottawa with nearly two decades of experience. Led by chefs Kyle Mortimer-Proulx and Dipesh Parmar, the team brings extensive fine dining and event production expertise to intimate seated dinners and large-scale corporate gatherings alike.
For weddings, Urban Element offers a turnkey approach: customizable menus built around seasonal ingredients from local farms, full event coordination from concept through execution, and connections to trusted partner vendors. A dedicated lead coordinator works with each couple from planning through the day-of to handle timelines, seating, bar offerings, decor, and rentals. The company has established partnerships with boutique wedding venues across the Ottawa-Gatineau region and offers hand-crafted menus tailored to each property.
Beyond weddings, the company provides corporate catering, office delivery services, in-home gatherings, and operates a food service program at St. Paul University. The focus throughout is on quality ingredients, flavour, and presentation.
FAQs
Do you help with wedding planning beyond catering?
Yes. Urban Element offers full-service wedding planning including venue selection, decor, customized bar offerings, and connections to trusted vendors like DJs, florists, and officiants. Each couple is assigned a lead coordinator who works with you from initial concept through the day-of event.
How do you approach menu design?
Menus are hand-crafted and inspired by the seasons, the arts, and food traditions from around the world. The team sources the freshest ingredients from local farms and businesses, prioritizing quality, flavour, and presentation.
Do you work with multiple venues?
Urban Element has established partnerships with boutique wedding venues across the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Custom menus and packages are offered at each partner venue, with hand-crafted menus that reflect the beauty and aesthetic of each property.
Do you offer farm-to-table menus?
The Urban Element can craft seasonal, farm-to-table menus where available.
Do you offer plated service?
The Urban Element offers plated service for a formal dining experience.
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