Why Chemong Lodge Is Your Go-To for Wedding Catering in the Kawarthas

You’ve imagined your wedding day for months, or even years. The ceremony, the décor, the people. But what really ties it all together? At Chemong Lodge we know that exceptional wedding catering makes a memory unforgettable. Nestled in the heart of the Kawarthas, on the shores of Chemong Lake just outside Peterborough, our venue combines rustic country charm, scenic views, and a chef-driven menu built to delight!

Wedding & Event Catering at Chemong Lodge with historic Kawartha Lakes Charm

From the moment you arrive at Chemong Lodge, you feel it: this place is special. Built in 1895 and lovingly restored, our grand lakeside setting offers charm and character, not just a venue, but a destination. When you book your wedding catering with us, you're getting more than food. You’re getting the full dining experience created with care and passion.

Offering plated dinners, stylish buffets, or stations featuring smoked BBQ, chef designed dishes, and fresh seasonal ingredients sourced locally from farms around the Kawarthas. Your guests will taste the region in every bite.

A Chef-Driven Country Gourmet Menu

At Chemong Lodge our kitchen delivers our promise: spectacular food inspired by simple and honest cooking. Our chefs bring local ingredients into every dish we create. Fresh Ontario produce, meats, cheeses, all handcrafted to exude elegance, and taste like home.

Some of our standout offerings include:

●      Slow-smoked ribs and brisket with fresh sides

●      Ontario prime rib with house-made jus

●      Seasonal salads with Kawartha-grown produce

●      Local charcuterie boards and homemade desserts

These aren't generic items. They reflect our growing culinary identity at Chemong Lodge, and that's what sets our wedding catering menu apart from the rest.

Why Local Kawartha Catering Services Impress for Your Wedding

Booking a caterer should feel right and exciting. By choosing our catering services, you're selecting a team that knows local flow and traditions. Chemong Lodge is moments from Peterborough but just far enough to offer a secluded lakefront experience. We understand seasonal timing, lake breezes, and guest logistics in this area.

When it comes to event planning we’ve learned that timing matters—from local harvests to menu variety that fits the weather. For Summer weddings we suggest BBQ and seasonal salads; fall weddings may feature warm soups, roasted root vegetables, and hearty crowd-pleasers.

What Makes Chemong Lodge Catering Exceptional

Here’s how we bring Peterborough wedding catering to life with authenticity:

1. Personalized Planning

We meet with every couple to craft a custom menu and service plan. We consider guest count, dietary needs, seating flow, and vibe—plated or station style—so everything aligns with your vision.

2. Chef Experience

Led by our executive chef, the team handles everything from cooking onsite to transport, plating, warming and presentation—always with attention to detail and food quality.

3. Full-Service Coordination

Tablescapes, rentals, servers, cleanup—all part of our service. You don’t worry about the logistics; that’s part of our catering services strength.

4. Scenic Venue Access

Wedding photos on the dock, ceremony under mature trees by the water, reception space with live music options: the setting amplifies what we do with catering in true Kawartha Lakes style.

Testimonials from Real Weddings

Couples often tell us the food was the highlight of their day. One bride said guests were talking about the smoked BBQ for months afterward! Another noted that our creative charcuterie boards and late-night sliders added a playful energy that made their reception feel festive and fun.

That feedback helps reinforce our values: using local food, sourcing thoughtfully, and treating each event like ours—because when you hire Chemong Lodge wedding catering, you hire our hearts too.

Helpful Tips for Planning Your Wedding Catering

If you’re starting planning now, here are some steps we walk couples through:

1. Pick a preferred style—plated meal, station-based, buffet, or BBQ spread.

2. Decide guest count and dietary needs. Let us help with vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergen-aware options.

3. Choose a theme or flavour mood—country BBQ, gourmet farmhouse, local comfort cuisine.

4. Confirm timeline—ceremony first, cocktail hour, dinner, speeches, dancing.

5. Book early: wedding catering and venue dates fill fast, especially in the summer season.

   
   

Easy Add-Ons You Can Add to Your Package

●      Dockside cocktail hour with custom drink pairings and charcuterie

●      Late-night slider or poutine bar, perfect for weddings that go past dusk

●      Wedding cake or dessert platters, baked by local partners or onsite catering

●      Mobile BBQ stations, smoking meats on-site for show and flavour

These extras resonate with guests and feel special—keeping food exciting through the event.

Choosing Chemong Lodge Means Choosing Local

Trusted by catering clients from all over the Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, Lakefield, Bobcaygeon, Oakville, Toronto, the GTA, and everywhere in between- Chemong Lodge combines scenic views, chef-crafted meals, and fully personalized service into one memorable package.

Whether you’re dreaming of an elegant lakeside dinner or a relaxed BBQ-style wedding celebration, we're ready to bring spectacular food, garden-fresh, flavourful, and lovingly crafted to your special day.