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Rajapaksa Catering is an Olds-based company that specializes in complete catering services for weddings and other special events. Samath "Sam" and Lieke Rajapaksa are the husband-and-wife team of caterers running this company. Sam is the head chef who is Red Seal Certified and has more than 15 years of experience in the culinary world.

Services We Offer

Over at Rajapaksa Catering we offers our clients an array of options to help them best coordinate what they would love most for their special day. Our services include:

  • Buffet-Style that includes a variety of Salads, Sides, Vegetables, Potatoes, Meats, and Desserts.
  • Hors d'Oeuvres
  • Midnight Lunch
  • Plated Dinners
  • Tastings
  • Pickup & Delivery Catering
  • Charcuterie Boards (also available for pickup & delivery)

Cuisine

Not only are the menu options offered exquisite, but they are serious when following any strict dietary guidelines you or your guests might have while never compromising on quality and flavour. It's cuisine options include African, American, Cajun, Ethiopian, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American, Local, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Southern, Southwestern and Thai.

You can see all we offer on our website here: https://www.rc-eats.com/

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Frequently asked questions

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set up
Clean up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake cutting
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
British
Cajun
Caribbean
Chinese
Ethiopian
French
German
Indian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latin american
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle eastern
Russian
Southern
Southwestern
Spanish
Thai
Vietnamese

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten free
Lactose free
No pork
Nut free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$50

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$40

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$15

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Set up
Server(s)
Clean up
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Reviews for Rajapaksa Catering

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Molly
Molly Sent on 18/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great food, great staff, amazing experience

We took a recommendation to hire Rajapaska Catering and we were completely blown away! Our guests raved about the food! People were especially blown away by how good the vegan options were! They were super friendly and organized. I would recommend them to anyone and would use their services again!
Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 09/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Lieke and Sam were wonderful to work with! We hired them to cater our wedding and did a buffet. They had so many options, all of which were incredible. We went for a tasting in February and it was impossible to choose our favourites because it was all so so good. We also got so many compliments on how good the food was at our wedding which was really important to us! Lieke and Sam were also very helpful and responsive to us when we were planning our big day. Their staff members were all so incredibly kind and welcoming as well! They even gave us a small (and unexpected) gift with a hand written note. Highly highly recommend!
Megan
Megan P. Sent on 16/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible food and beautiful staff!

We hired Rajapaksa catering for our wedding in March, and we were so astonished with the quality of service and food. Our family and friends are still talking about all of the delicious food! The wait staff were so kind and helpful, and we feel really lucky to have found such an affordable, delicious company to be in charge of our most important day. Thank you!
Gwen
Gwen L. Sent on 16/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Sam was everything we could ask for and more from a caterer. We created a fully customized menu of mainly Indian dishes. It was so incredibly delicious! The food was one of the highlights of the wedding. We still hear from family and friends how much they enjoyed it! We had the Creme Brulee and Chocolate mousse instead of a wedding cake and let me tell you- no one missed the cake! The late-night poutine bar was devoured (despite, apparently, how full everyone was from 2nd helpings of dinner!) Sam and his wife were so accommodating and incredibly well-priced. My family is considering hosting another party simply to be able to eat his food again. I wholeheartedly recommend Rajapaksa Catering!
Heidi
Heidi L. Sent on 17/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I can not say enough great thinks about Sam & Lieke. Our experience was wonderful from beginning to end. The value was outstanding and all our guests raved about the food and all left full and happy. They responded to all my questions right away and were unbelievably helpful! The really helped us have the perfect wedding!
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Nestlé-Jones L. Sent on 20/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious variety of international cuisines!

My husband and I selected RC Eats as our wedding caterer in Olds upon referral from our venue hostess, and we are so happy with our decision. Each dish we had was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. They offer a variety of international cuisines, all of which were delicious! We also received numerous compliments from our guests and they enjoyed every bite they had! We highly recommend RC Eats!
Christy
Christy Sent on 28/01/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Delicious Food

The good was so tasty and set out beautifully. We were told by everyone or taco and Mac and cheese bar was the best wedding good people had ever had.
Jeff
Jeff D. Sent on 14/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
One of the primary goals for our wedding was to have a delicious and unique meal that all our guests would enjoy. Sam and Lieke went above and beyond in helping us create a completely custom menu and months after the wedding, people are still telling us how amazing the meal was that night. We had no concerns whatsoever throughout the planning process, because Sam consistently went above and beyond to make everything as clear and straightforward as possible. We cannot thank them enough for making our day that much more memorable!
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Platinum Menu
Silver Menu
Taco Bar Menu
Plated Dinner Menu
Midnight Lunch
Hors d’Oeuvres Menu

Meet the team

Samath Rajapaksa
Samath Rajapaksa
Head Chef · Owner

Sam, the chef, is Red Seal Certified with 20+ years of culinary experience. He has been involved with many local Farm to Table dining experiences partnering with Season & Supply and has a true passion for thinking outside of the box when it comes to plating and menu planning.

Lieke Rajapaksa
Lieke Rajapaksa
Finance · Communications · Owner

Lieke holds a Bachelor of Management degree and has a career in banking. While Sam is the master in the kitchen, Lieke is the one that masters all the behind the scenes tasks that keep our family and business going.

Geertje Caliguire
Geertje Caliguire
Social Media · Communications

Geertje helps the RC Eats Team run behind the scenes! From keeping up with our social media channels, to answering emails, she helps our customers get from A to Z, and keeps us organized.

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5303 50 Ave Bay 3B T4H 0C4 Olds (Alberta)

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