Partners in life and business, Chef Dino Renaerts and Nessa van Bergen focus on marrying the joy of food and wine, with the art of providing top-notch hospitality.
They are full-service catering and event specialists whose years of experience have seen them produce corporate and special occasion dinners, weddings, cocktail parties, wine tastings, and unique events for a diverse selection of clients in the Lower Mainland, Gulf Islands, Whistler, Okanagan Valley and California.Menus are always created based on the client's budget and thematic, while using fresh seasonal ingredients from local suppliers.
They are full-service catering and event specialists whose years of experience have seen them produce corporate and special occasion dinners, weddings, cocktail parties, wine tastings, and unique events for a diverse selection of clients in the Lower Mainland, Gulf Islands, Whistler, Okanagan Valley and California.Menus are always created based on the client's budget and thematic, while using fresh seasonal ingredients from local suppliers.
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We focus everyday on the joy that sharing delicious food and wine brings to our community and have always reveled in the chance to provide that to you. During these extraordinary times we recognize that it may be difficult or just plain scary for you to shop, or go to Granville Island Market to pick up your favorite items from Oyama Sausage Co., or to visit your favorite cheese purveyor, or to even stop at your favorite wine shop.
Reviews (9)
Marg Atnikov
Nov 21, 2021
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Core Accounting
Sep 13, 2021
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Bon Vivant is my go-to caterer for both business and personal events! Their food is always creative, fresh, elegantly displayed and, of course, delicious. Their entire team is efficient, thoughtful and excited to be doing what they are doing. They are a pleasure to have at any event, and I would recommend them highly.
Andrea Wright
Aug 30, 2021
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We reached out to Bon Vivant based on the recommendation of one of our staff members and couldn't be happier with the experience. It was for a small corporate lunch for six, at a barn. We didn't give them a lot of time - it all came together in less than a week. Chef Dino arrived on site early and got all set up. As I'm not super great with details like decor and flowers and hadn't requested it on the order sheet, he managed to get a lovely bouquet from flowers growing nearby which complimented our table nicely. The food was divine - heirloom tomato and burrata which nectarine and a balsamic dressing
Axelle Bazett
Jun 27, 2021
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Katie Medina
Jun 13, 2021
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Bon Vivant is AMAZING! They planned and catered our small intimate wedding last month and to say we are happy is an understatement. Nessa made the entire process so easy, and she created a wedding that turned out more beautiful and better than we could have imagined. And the food! As always, Dino’s food was absolutely delicious. It was exactly what we wanted but BETTER! Thank you to the both of you for making our day so special.
Alison Scholefield
Jan 23, 2021
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Bon Vivant Catering went above and beyond to help us plan our wedding this August. Selecting the menu and rental items was a breeze and they provided amazing professional assistance in planning our day. They were also able to coordinate and follow all provincial health and safety protocols. The food was amazing and they made our day so special and effortless. Thank you Nessa and Dino!
Jo W.
Dec 03, 2020
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My absolute favourite caterers, a pleasure to work with and love that they are a small local business. Dino is a truly exceptional chef and over delivers on taste and presentation each and every time. Both Nessa and Dino are sommeliers so make fabulous affordable wine recommendations too. The key to throwing memorable, effortless parties is Bon Vivant. Oh and they also have their provisions site when you don’t feel like cooking dinner or want to send a thoughtful gift. Love them!
Erica Long
Oct 23, 2020
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My family and I love Bon Vivant! They have kept us well fed during this pandemic with their delicious prepared foods and provisions. Not only does it save us from cooking on some nights but we get to eat in style. Everything is of the highest quality and so gourmet. Their Mother’s Day meal was exceptional down to the desserts and wine. Can’t wait to hire them for catering once we can have parties again!!
Jacqueline Innes
Aug 14, 2020
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Bob Vivant is amazing. They catered my husband’s birthday dinner in the summer as well as several lunches at my work place. Dino does an amazing job of blending flavors to create an amazing experience. Anne is great as well going well beyond to work within my budget and help plan a memorable event. The seafood platter for New Years was excellent too. I would definitely recommend Bon Vivant for any event that you want to make special!
