Meet our
Catering Team

Our team of experts are the best in the industry and bring a wealth of culinary experience. Our hands-on approach to event planning and catering ensures clear communication with our clients and seamless day-to-day operations. We maintain close working relationships with our clients and offer support and direction to our on-site event teams. Our staff maintains current knowledge about local food trends and are up-to-date with industry happenings in Toronto.

Catering & Event Planners

LAURA MATTIUSSI Senior Catering & Event Planner

Laura’s dedication to her clients and commitment to bringing their vision to light has allowed her to develop a very loyal clientele.

MEGAN O’QUINN Catering & Event Planner

Megan has valuable work experience in both corporate and social events of all sizes.

MEREDITH VAUX Senior Catering & Event Planner

With twelve years catering and event planning experience, Meredith has established herself as a leader in Toronto’s high profile events scene, executing lavish and technically challenging events of all sizes.

RUSSELL DAY SEP | VP of Events

23 years with Daniel et Daniel, a university education and a professional background in food operations has made Russell one of the premier event professionals in the industry.

Alice Washbrook Catering & Event Planner

Alice has been an integral part of the Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events team since 2019. Passionate about crafting memorable, bespoke experiences for her clients, Alice brings infectious enthusiasm to every event, ensuring guests have an unforgettable experience. Always seeking new trends and creative ideas, her attention to detail and commitment to personalized service

Kathy Ngo Catering & Event Planner

With over a decade of hospitality expertise, Kathy Ngo is an Event Planner at Daniel et Daniel Catering and Events, specializing in high-end event orchestration. Holding a diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Humber College and a WSET Level 2 certification, she expertly curates sophisticated culinary and beverage pairings. Her experience in Toronto’s private

Rozie Whillans Catering & Event Planner

BONNIE KRAVITZ Pastry Chef

Joining the Daniel et Daniel team in 2010, Bonnie’s creativity and innovation, combined with her exceptional talent quickly elevated her to lead the Pastry Department.

KAREN O’CONNOR Executive Chef

Karen leads Daniel et Daniel’s culinary team, overseeing menu development and facilitating the ongoing creative process that consistently delivers unique dining experiences for our clients.

VEL SIVAPRAGASAM Chef Manager

With his 27 years of experience with Daniel et Daniel, Vel is a master of event logistics, and one of the best off-premise catering chef managers in the industry.

Corbett Sherring Executive Sous-Chef

Ankith Vishwanath Pastry Sous-Chef

DANIEL CLAIRET Co-Owner

Co-Owner

DAVE STRATTON Managing Partner

Managing Partner

GUILLAUME CLAIRET Managing Partner