Funeral receptions and celebrations of life

A gentle gathering, thoughtfully catered.

Comforting sandwiches and simple, dependable service when there is already so much to manage.

Care when it matters

One less thing to worry about.

Celebration Sandwiches provides fresh, comforting food for funeral receptions and celebrations of life across Ottawa. James and Bowman make ordering straightforward, arrive with care, and prepare a welcoming spread for family and friends to gather around.

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Kind, capable service

Made for a meaningful farewell.

We keep the catering details simple, so you can stay close to the people who matter.

Easy planning

Choose a platter, share your guest count, and we take care of the rest.

Comforting favourites

Fresh-made sandwiches with familiar, welcoming flavours for every guest.

Flexible service

Suitable for chapel receptions, homes, venues and celebration-of-life gatherings.

Ottawa delivery

Reliable local service when thoughtful timing and care count the most.

Our reception menu

Comforting favourites, simply prepared.

Every platter is made to order with fresh ingredients and thoughtful, familiar flavours.

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The Reunion Set

Old friends, classic sandwiches. Countless stories that get better every year.

Man! I Feel Like an Egg Salad
Calvin's homemade Creamy Egg Salad pinwheel - "Let's go, girls... there's sandwiches!"
Patty's Balanced Portfolio
"The only sandwich that always earns interest." - Traditional ham salad with just the right amount of crunch.
Connie's Cucumber Connection
"Not Wong. Definitely Wang. Absolutely delicious." - Fresh cucumber pinwheel with whipped cream cheese and cracked pepper.
Bowman's Bestseller - aka The Plot Chickens
"A page-turner between two slices of bread." - Classic Chicken Salad Triangle
Let's go Bananas!
"The spread everyone finds a-peel-ing." - Traditional peanut butter and banana sandwich, served in a pinwheel.
Chantal's Tuna Good to Be True
"Yet here we are - the sandwich everyone is fishing for..." - Probably one of the best tuna sandwiches you'll ever eat in your life. Yon won't believe there's no dolphin in it!
D'Arcy's favourite pickleDeep fried pickle sandwich with melted cheese, served on bread from Art is in bakery

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-conscious selections available on request.

Simple, from first hello to first bite

Your gathering, beautifully fed.

Tell us your plans

Share your date, guest count and venue.

Choose your favourites

We will help curate the right platter selection.

Gather with ease

Your order is ready to pick up or deliver in Ottawa.

Lets make it easy

Planning a reception?

Share a few details and we will help make the food portion of your gathering simple and well cared for.