Feel like having a gourmet meal in the privacy of your own home??? Romantic dinner for two?Intimate dinner for four? Appetizers and champagne? Whatever the occasion, you need to call on Intimate Gatherings Catering.

Sherrisse Davidson, I had the privilege of going to a dinner party catered by one of Ottawa’s best kept secrets. Sherrisse is 26 years old, the sole operator of Intimate Gatherings Catering and she comes to your place of comfort.

Young, hip, and boy can she whip….up a mouth watering meal.
She caters appetizers and canapés for small parties up to 50 persons; and full course meals for parties up to 15 persons.

The flavors just erupt in your mouth. You never want it to end.

One of my favorite things was the vanilla-mint dip for the fruit platter.Not to mention the curried shrimp in filo with a delicious cinnamon-cilantro sauce on the side. And the chicken stuffed mushroom caps.

Her combinations are different, but never lacking of delicious. I never heard so many “mmmmmmmms” “oooohs”, and “aaahhhhhhs” in my life. I started to wonder if I was at a dinner party or “another” kind of party. (wink!)

The only way to truly appreciate her cuisine is to try her out for yourself. Don’t miss out on this culinary experience. I know that I will be regularly checking in with my fair lady. I did some shopping around and her prices are excellent, and worth every penny.

I was so impressed that I asked for her business card and phoned her for a mini interview.

N: So what made you get into the whole cooking thing?

S: Well, I was off of school for seven years, and I wanted to go back, but didn’t know what I wanted to do. Then culinary hit me. I was always cooking for my family and friends anyway, so I decided to get educated and get paid to do what I loved doing anyway. It was either cook, or sing, I dabbled in the singing for awhile, but decided to stay with the cooking.
N: So we can call you the Singing Chef then?

S: haha..yeah add it to my list of nicknames.

N: Where do you usually get your recipe ideas from?

S: I don’t usually like to use recipes. I just throw things together and they usually turn out for me..haha I love being creative and playing around with food…Trial and error is how the best dishes come about anyway!

N: Has anybody ever not liked your food?

S: So far, I haven’t had any complaints, which I’m thankful for; funny thing though when I was younger, my sister would never eat anything. that I would make….she didn’t trust it (lol) and now she can’t wait when I go over to her place and cook for her. So that in itself is a compliment.

N: Are you enjoying Intimate Gatherings Catering?

S: I am so loving it! I feel empowered. I’m young, I’m doing my thing, and I’m confident in what I do. I could have chosen to take a very different and dead end road, I’m just glad I snapped out of it and realized my potential.
There’s too many people out there talking about doing things, and they never really do it. I’m most defiantly doing Intimate Gatherings Catering. This is my
baby….

N: So glad you chose this path!

N: So, can I hire you for life?

S: Deal! I’d LOVE to be a personal Chef, so anybody interested hit me up!

N: You are sooo hired! Thank you for letting me grill you today (no pun intended).

S: lol..thanks for wanting to grill me, I’m flattered.

N: Do you mind if we do this again…..maybe in person… with a side of canapés to join the party??? ..Hint-hint…

S: Most definitely, I can make you my official taste tester, hot does that sound?

N: HAPPY TEARS.

It is imperative that everyone tries this girl out at least one or twice. You will not regret it. Your bellies will love you, and your taste buds will absolutely adore you.

Sherrisse is now accepting Fall/Winter reservations; so make sure you call to book at: 613-322-2714, or message her with inquiries at:intimategatherings@hotmail.com.

Where do I go to get my catering from? From here on out: Intimate Gatherings Catering.

~ Nicole Davids