CATERING

At Five Oaks, we believe meals are about more than food — they are a time to gather, connect, and enjoy nourishing dishes prepared with care. Whether your group is here for a retreat, camp, or workshop, our kitchen team provides fresh, flavourful meals that support your experience and bring people together.

Catering Rates

Rates are subject to change annually.

CATERING

At Five Oaks, we believe meals are about more than food — they are a time to gather, connect, and enjoy nourishing dishes prepared with care. Whether your group is here for a retreat, camp, or workshop, our kitchen team provides fresh, flavourful meals that support your experience and bring people together.

Catering Rates

Rates are subject to change annually.

Mealtimes & Service

Our meals are served cafeteria style in the Dining Hall. Guests can look forward to a variety of hot and cold dishes, from hearty main courses to fresh salads and sides, all prepared with thoughtfulness and care. Portions are generous, and seconds are often available once all guests have been served.

Standard mealtimes:

  • Breakfast: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
  • Lunch: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Dinner: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Coffee and tea are available throughout the day for all catering guests. Snacks may also be arranged with advance notice.

Mealtimes & Service

Our meals are served cafeteria style in the Dining Hall. Guests can look forward to a variety of hot and cold dishes, from hearty main courses to fresh salads and sides, all prepared with thoughtfulness and care. Portions are generous, and seconds are often available once all guests have been served.

Standard mealtimes:

  • Breakfast: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
  • Lunch: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Dinner: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Coffee and tea are available throughout the day for all catering guests. Snacks may also be arranged with advance notice.

Dietary Accommodations

We strive to make mealtimes enjoyable for all guests. While accommodating every request can sometimes be challenging — especially when multiple groups dining together have different needs — our kitchen team is experienced in preparing meals for a wide range of diets. Please let us know your dietary requirements in advance so we can do our best to accommodate them.

We can accommodate a variety of dietary needs, including:

  • Vegetarian & Vegan
  • Gluten-free (non-certified kitchen) / Soy-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Egg-free
  • Shellfish-free / Seafood-free
  • Pork-free
  • Halal
  • Kosher-style (non-certified kitchen)
  • Buddhist-friendly
  • Nightshade sensitivities
  • Medical allergies (with advance notice)
  • Nut-aware (no nut products used; guests asked not to bring them on site)

Other dietary needs may be accommodated where possible — please inquire in advance.

An additional charge may apply for certain dietary requests due to the cost of specialty ingredients and extra preparation time.

Dietary Accommodations

We strive to make mealtimes enjoyable for all guests. While accommodating every request can sometimes be challenging — especially when multiple groups dining together have different needs — our kitchen team is experienced in preparing meals for a wide range of diets. Please let us know your dietary requirements in advance so we can do our best to accommodate them.

We can accommodate a variety of dietary needs, including:

  • Vegetarian & Vegan
  • Gluten-free (non-certified kitchen) / Soy-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Egg-free
  • Shellfish-free / Seafood-free
  • Pork-free
  • Halal
  • Kosher-style (non-certified kitchen)
  • Buddhist-friendly
  • Nightshade sensitivities
  • Medical allergies (with advance notice)
  • Nut-aware (no nut products used; guests asked not to bring them on site)

Other dietary needs may be accommodated where possible — please inquire in advance.

An additional charge may apply for certain dietary requests due to the cost of specialty ingredients and extra preparation time.

Policies & Booking Details

  • Catering must be arranged at least 4 weeks before your retreat.
  • A minimum charge of 10 guests per meal is required (smaller groups may be possible if another group is also participating in catering).
  • When catering is booked, all group members must be on the catering plan, unless we are unable to accommodate a specific dietary need.
  • Snacks must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance.
  • Outside catering companies and off-site prepared meals are not permitted. Self-catering is only available in designated retreat kitchens (Chalet, Retreat Houses, New Hall Kitchen, Summer Centre Kitchen).
  • The Dining Hall is reserved exclusively for catered groups.

Policies & Booking

  • Catering must be arranged at least 4 weeks before your retreat.
  • A minimum charge of 10 guests per meal is required (smaller groups may be possible if another group is also participating in catering).
  • When catering is booked, all group members must be on the catering plan, unless we are unable to accommodate a specific dietary need.
  • Snacks must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance.
  • Outside catering companies and off-site prepared meals are not permitted. Self-catering is only available in designated retreat kitchens (Chalet, Retreat Houses, New Hall Kitchen, Summer Centre Kitchen).
  • The Dining Hall is reserved exclusively for catered groups.
Dessert spread

Guest Experience

“Our weekend was marvelous. Beautiful weather during our stay, lovely grounds for practice and sharing times, and great food! Thanks to Kiefer, Scott, and Maddie, every meal was a delight. We appreciated their thoughtfulness as they prepared meals with dietary concerns in mind. Participants found the dishes tasty and satisfying. Staff attention to visitors is appreciated…”
— Steven, Phoenix Tai Chi Centre

Dessert spread

Guest Experience

“Our weekend was marvelous. Beautiful weather during our stay, lovely grounds for practice and sharing times, and great food! Thanks to Kiefer, Scott, and Maddie, every meal was a delight. We appreciated their thoughtfulness as they prepared meals with dietary concerns in mind. Participants found the dishes tasty and satisfying. Staff attention to visitors is appreciated…”
— Steven, Phoenix Tai Chi Centre

Ready to Plan Your Stay?

Catering is one of the best ways to make your retreat stress-free and memorable. Our kitchen team would love to serve your group. Be sure to mention that you would like catering when completing your Booking Inquiry Form.