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.

Our Toronto Catering Team

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.

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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.

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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.

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Alice Washbrook Catering & Event Planner

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Kathy Ngo Catering & Event Planner

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Samuel Heagney Catering & Event Planner

With more than fifteen years in the industry, Samuel’s experience ranges from agency, to client-side and most recently, venue-based event experience, where he has worked with clients ranging from global airlines to law firms to FMCG clients, and everything in between. With a strong foundation in corporate, media and VIP communications and events, Samuel’s passion

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Culinary

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.

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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.

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Management

DAVE STRATTON Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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GUILLAUME CLAIRET Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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KEN MARSHALL Project & Design Manager

Ken joined the team at Daniel et Daniel in 2001, and plays an integral role in supporting creative concepts related to food, décor, production and overall event logistics.

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