Indigenous catering · Victoria, BC

West Coast food,
Lekwungen roots.

From boardroom lunches to weddings and galas, we bring Songhees bannock, wild BC salmon and seasonal local ingredients to your event.

Plan your event See the menus

Canapés of wild salmon on bannock with crème fraîche, berry compote and fresh greens, beside crispy goat cheese bites

What we do

Catering for every gathering

Everything is cooked fresh in our home kitchen at the Songhees Wellness Centre and delivered across Greater Victoria.

Boxed lunches & meetings

Sandwiches on brioche or bannock, premium bowls and taco boxes, delivered across Greater Victoria. From 15 guests.

Buffets & full service

Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with staff, set-up and coffee service for conferences and community events.

Receptions & galas

Canapés by the dozen, artisan platters and West Coast seafood for fundraisers, openings and celebrations.

Meeting & event space

The waterfront Seaside Room at Oak Bay Marina, plus the Oceanview Room and He'was Hall at the Songhees Wellness Centre. See the spaces →

Weddings

Custom menus for indoor or outdoor celebrations, built with you from first tasting to last dessert.

Guests remember the bannock

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[Photo: Songhees bannock with berry preserve]

Songhees signature bannock

Baked fresh, served with house-made seasonal berry preserve.

Rows of salmon bowls in kraft containers, topped with berry glaze and pickled red onion over greens, corn and chickpeas

Wild BC salmon bowls

Glazed salmon over fresh greens, corn and chickpeas, packed and ready for your meeting.

[Photo: West Coast seafood platter]

West Coast seafood platter

Candied salmon, smoked salmon and tiger prawns on bannock crackers.

Planning something?

Send the date, headcount and occasion. We reply within [2 business days] with menu ideas and a quote.

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Our story

A social venture of the Songhees Nation

Songhees Events & Catering shares the food traditions of the Lekwungen people with the wider Victoria community. Every event supports training and employment for Songhees Nation members.

Our home kitchen is at the Songhees Wellness Centre.

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Meet the team

The people behind every event

Chef

Chef David Roger

Chef David Roger leads our kitchen at the Songhees Wellness Centre, building menus around Lekwungen food traditions like bannock, wild salmon, bison and berries, alongside seasonal ingredients from local BC suppliers. [One sentence on their background or training.]

Sales Manager

Catherine Davies

Catherine is your first point of contact for events and catering. She works with you on menus, quotes and bookings, whether your event is at the Seaside Room, the Songhees Wellness Centre or your own venue. Reach her at catherine.davies@songheesevents.ca.

Rooted

Lekwungen food traditions

Bannock, wild salmon, bison and berries anchor every menu.

Local

Seasonal BC ingredients

Menus shift with what our suppliers bring in each season.

Community

Training & employment

Revenue from every event goes back into jobs for Songhees members.

Catering & Menus

Menus built around the season

Every menu can be adjusted for dietary needs, headcount and budget. Gluten-free, vegan and bannock options are available on request.

Looking to host an event?

From galas and fundraisers to gourmet boxed lunches, dynamic receptions, parties and weddings, our talented team is always happy to create custom menus with seasonally inspired ingredients and locally grown goods that are sure to impress. Indoors in a private home or at an outdoor festival open to the public, our team will wow your guests with West Coast cuisine and traditional Indigenous flavours. We tailor every menu to each event's personal style and needs.

Email catherine.davies@songheesevents.ca to book your event today.

Service & taxes

18% service charge and 5% GST apply. Delivery and set-up within Victoria from $35.

Cancellations

Within 7 days of the event: 100% of food and beverage. 8–14 days before: 50%.

Pricing

Menu prices are confirmed at booking, based on seasonal availability from our suppliers.

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Meeting & Event Space

Where people and tradition come to meet

Two venues, one team. Celebrate on the water at the Seaside Room at Oak Bay Marina, or host your meeting or gala at the Songhees Wellness Centre, with over 13,000 sq. ft. of event space on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen people.

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Oak Bay Marina · Waterfront

The Seaside Room

200 reception120 seated

Through our partnership with the District of Oak Bay, the Seaside Room at Oak Bay Marina is now open for events. Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the marina, and our team serves locally inspired coastal menus.

Perfect for: Weddings, galas, corporate functions, non-profit meetings and community celebrations
Included: Standard set-up with banquet tables and chairs
Good to know: An 18% service charge and applicable taxes apply. Food, beverage and staffing are quoted with your event.

Ask about the Seaside Room

The Seaside Room set with white-linen tables, facing tall windows over the boats of Oak Bay Marina

Oak Bay Marina restaurant lit up at dusk behind moored sailboats

Songhees Wellness Centre · 1100 Admirals Road

Banquet & conference hall

He'was Hall

8,887 sq. ft.450 banquet700 theatre700 reception

Our largest room, for galas, conferences, community gatherings and weddings. A fold-down stage sits 25 inches above the floor.

Included: Standard set-up with carpets, banquet tables and chairs
Available on request: Sound system and microphones, projector and screen, stage, dance floor
Good to know: Décor and linens are not included in set-up. Catered and non-catered events are welcome.

Ask about He'was Hall

He'was Hall set for a conference, with guests at round tables facing a stage and a large presentation screen

Floor plan of He'was Hall: a rectangular room about 112 by 81 feet, 8,887 sq. ft., with folding bleachers along both long walls, a fold-down stage on the east wall and several double-door entrances. — Floor plan · 112′ × 81′ · 8,887 sq. ft.

Meetings & small events

Oceanview Conference Room

1,265 sq. ft.40 meeting60 banquet60 reception

A bright room with a curved wall of windows facing the water, sized for board meetings, workshops, luncheons and receptions.

Included: Standard set-up with banquet tables and chairs, 70-inch flatscreen TV with HDMI
Good to know: Décor and linens are not included in set-up. All food and beverage is provided by Songhees Events & Catering.

Ask about the Oceanview Room

The Oceanview Conference Room set with round tables in black linens and white chair covers, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the water

Floor plan of the Oceanview Conference Room: 1,265 sq. ft., widening toward a curved window wall, with two central pillars and two entry doors. — Floor plan · 1,265 sq. ft.

Service & taxes

An 18% service charge and 5% GST apply.

Cancellations

Within 7 days: 100% of food & beverage and room rental. 8–14 days: 50% of food & beverage and 100% of room rental. 15–30 days: 75% of room rental.

Rates

Full-day, half-day and evening rentals are available on weekdays and weekends. Ask us for a quote.

Songhees Wellness Centre

In every room, ready when you arrive

Built-in screens
Sound systems
Wireless internet
Climate control
Tables and chairs set up for you
Wheelchair access
On-site parking
LEED Silver certified building

Full service

One team, start to finish

Our events team handles the details, from room set-up to décor, and our in-house kitchen serves everything from a coffee break to a multi-course plated dinner.

Seaside Room
Oak Bay Marina, [1327 Beach Drive], Victoria, BC

Songhees Wellness Centre
1100 Admirals Road, Victoria, BC V9A 2P6

The Songhees Wellness Centre at dusk, its curved glass front lit up beneath a timber roof with red support columns

Eat real · Eat fresh · Eat local

The Songhees Food Truck

Traditional Indigenous cuisine with a modern twist: bison burgers, wild salmon and fresh bannock.

Find us

1500 Admirals Road

Hours

Days and hours vary by season

Payment

Card only · no cash

The Songhees food truck with its colourful octopus wrap, parked behind a wooden pergola and picnic table

West Coast food,Lekwungen roots.

Catering for every gathering

Boxed lunches & meetings

Buffets & full service

Receptions & galas

Meeting & event space

Weddings

Guests remember the bannock

Songhees signature bannock

Wild BC salmon bowls

West Coast seafood platter

Planning something?

A social venture of the Songhees Nation

The people behind every event

Chef David Roger

Catherine Davies

Lekwungen food traditions

Seasonal BC ingredients

Training & employment

Menus built around the season

Looking to host an event?

Service & taxes

Cancellations

Pricing

Where people and tradition come to meet

The Seaside Room

He'was Hall

Oceanview Conference Room

Service & taxes

Cancellations

Rates

In every room, ready when you arrive

One team, start to finish

The Songhees Food Truck

Menu

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West Coast food,
Lekwungen roots.