HOW WE STARTED

On May 1 2011, two young, ambitious sisters saw an interesting opportunity and decided to start their own business. Although, it may not be ​what you expect.


At the ages of 16 and 18, Naushin and Shaista Jaffer began their very own worm-selling business based out of their backyard. They ​identified a unique need for fish bait in their hometown of Casselman, a village about 55 kilometres southeast of downtown Ottawa, and ​decided to jump into this untapped market.


After realizing their strengths in business, a year later the Jaffer sisters decided to try something a little different. Naushin, Shaista and their ​mom Shelina began cooking for the Ottawa Jamat, including university students, offering traditional Indian cuisine at a low price.


Word quickly spread and in a short time their food was in high demand. With support from the Ottawa Jamat and their family, Naushin and ​Shaista combined their passion for cooking and business to form All Seasons Indian Catering.


In 2011, they received the Summer Company grant from the Ontario government for $3,000 and over the next couple years the business ​grew considerably. Naushin and Shaista attribute much of their growth to recommendations from the Ottawa Jamat.


“The Ismaili community really helped to spread the word,” said Shaista. “Especially being a part of such a wide variety of professional ​fields, the Ottawa Jamat allowed us to access so many different customers.”


All Seasons has catered events from government business luncheons to wedding receptions to university formals and of course, they ​continue to cater to their Jamat.


With all the success they’ve had over the last few years, increased business and a much larger and more diverse client base, the natural ​progression for All Seasons Catering was to open a storefront.


The Jaffers hope that this will increase accessibility and convenience for new and current customers. The store is scheduled to open in ​April of this year in Ottawa, at St. Laurent and Walkley, just minutes away from the Ottawa Jamatkhana.


While preparing for the opening of the storefront and still running a successful business, Naushin and Shaista continue to remain at the top ​of their classes and perform seva regularly for their Jamat.


Both sisters have received multiple awards for their outstanding performance in academia and community service, including the Queen ​Elizabeth II Diamond Jubliee Award, student of the year awards and iStar awards.


“Although we’re very proud of these achievements, customer satisfaction is ultimately the best reward,” said Naushin. “An important ​lesson we’ve learned is that if you love something, you should just go for it.”


Even if it’s as simple as selling worms out of your backyard.

WH​O WE ARE

We're proud to offer the highest quality, most unique ​merchandise on the market today. From our family to yours, we ​put lots of love and careful attention in each item. We hope you ​enjoy our work as much as we enjoy bringing it to you.


Our family is from Tanzania, making the African side of our menu ​Tanzanian! The Indian side of the menu comes from the Gujarat ​side!


All of our meat is HALAL, purchased from Metropolitan Meat and ​Chicken Supplier.


Most of our meals are dairy free and gluten free!


Our kitchen is kept nut-free. All of our nutted items (peanut cake ​and trail mix- chevro) are prepared and packaged in our ​registered Casselman kitchen, to avoid any contamination in-​store.

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Please be sure to specify any dietary restrictions or allergies in ​advance and we will be sure to accommodate!

WHAT WE DO

​All Seasons Indian Catering is proud to provide top-quality, affordable service to businesses big and small. At All Seasons Indian Catering, ​we want to see your business grow, and we want to grow with you. That is why we ensure that all our catering services are tailor-made to ​suit your brand, business, budget and vision. What sets All Seasons Indian Catering apart from other catering companies is our lasting ​relationships with our clients, our professionalism and our dedication to quality and consistency.


At All Seasons Indian Catering, we are committed to delivering the highest quality of service to our clients. Our ingredients are fresh and ​healthy and showcased in truly awe-inspiring ways. Anyone can make you a meal, but we will take you away on a fine dining journey!


Anybody can make you a meal, but our passion and commitment to quality and service is what sets us apart at All Seasons Indian Caterin​g. We are passionate about food. This is why we always cook the freshest, highest quality, most delicious ingredients for our events.​ At All Seasons Indian Catering, our mission is to contribute to your events by always exceeding your expectations. Our innovative menus, ​exquisite service and attention to detail are sure to impress you and your guests.


​At Al​l​ Seasons Indian Catering, we take our job very seriously. This is why we are committed to emphasizing quality and service. We are enthusi​astic about alleviating your stress and replacing it without expertise and professionalism. We care about our valued customers, and that is​ why we are here for you and dedicated to the growth and sustainability of your business.


We tre​a​t our clients like we would guests in our own home. Our warm and friendly team of experienced staff will treat you with the utmost attenti​on to detail. We strive to achieve the quality of a five-star restaurant while maintaining the comfort and familiarity of your family’s dinner ​table. We have experience catering events both large and small. It doesn’t matter if it’s a small work picnic or a large product launch.​ We’ve covered all the bases to ensure your event is a hit with your team!


We can​ ​customize our service to meet the specific needs of your company. We offer a diverse range of menu items, all carefully and delicio​usly executed. We are committed to providing our valued customers with the highest quality service at a price that can’t be beat. Call us​ today and let us prove to you how we can serve your unique needs while fitting your budget too. We pride ourselves on our experie​nce, knowledge, flexibility and quality of service.


Events​ ​We Cater

  • Corpora​te Events
  • Private​ Parties
  • Holiday​ Parties
  • Bridal ​Showers
  • Picnics​
  • Wedding​s
  • Sweet 1​6 Parties
  • Graduat​ions


Start ​P​lanning Your Catered Event


Don’t ​b​e shy, call us today and start planning the catering event of your dreams! Don’t be afraid to reference restaurant experiences and inspira​tions that you have in mind; we look forward to collaborating with you. Let us take you away on a journey of the senses!


​Regar​d​less if you're planning a social or corporate event, we will be there to take the stress off your shoulders. Our team of dedicated profess​ionals can execute any of your ideas. We are not limited by anything and are committed to your vision. We want you to have a good time an​d enjoy the event, that’s why we are here for you. Let us do the work! Call us today to start planning your event with a seasoned member ​of our catering staff. We are there to make your vision come alive!

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