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About A Cappella Catering Co.

established 1991

For over three decades, A Cappella Catering Co. has been a trusted cornerstone in Edmonton’s culinary scene – quietly delivering some of the city’s most efficient and innovative off-site catering services. 

Founded in 1991 by Todd Rutter, A Cappella Catering Co. has grown from a small operation into Edmonton’s largest and most respected catering company. Operating out of a state-of-the-art, 10,000 sq.ft. facility in central Edmonton, over 100 dedicated employees and a fleet of 19 delivery vans prepare meals 360 days a year.

With a menu of over 200 items and whether it’s a casual office drop-off, a buffet-style corporate luncheon, or plated dinner service for a gala or holiday party – customized service is extended for every occasion.

In 2010, Chief Operating Officer Kim Mahoney, Todd as co-owner and together they continue to lead A Cappella with a shared commitment to exceptional food and service across the greater Edmonton area.

In 2018, A Cappella Catering Co. hit the streets with CURBSIDE, a food truck offering chef-driven mobile eats.  A new addition rolls out Fall 2025, with BARSIDE, a mobile cocktail bar offering full-service beverage experiences on the go.

As a locally owned and operated business, we pride ourselves on personalized service—from order placement through delivery, and we follow up after every job to express our gratitude and gather feedback.

From early morning breakfast meetings to post-wedding midnight snacks – A Cappella Catering Co. is proud to serve Edmontonians with care, quality,  and a passion for hospitality.

Todd Rutter
Todd Rutter
FOUNDER
When Todd Rutter founded A Cappella Catering Co. in 1991, the menu was started with a few family favourites his mother taught him to make and by studying local supermarket magazine racks for recipes he could riff off of. “It’s pretty funny, I think the first thing I made was a Mushroom Madeira out of an issue of Canadian Living Magazine,” he says, with a chuckle. “We’ve progressed a lot since then, but that dish is still a fan favourite.” Rutter, a born-and-raised Edmontonian, launched “A Cappella Pizza” when he was fresh out of the University of Alberta as a young man looking to make his entrepreneurial mark on the world. A pizza joint running out of the bar at RATT (Room at the Top) on Campus where he was also a bartender seemed like a great idea at the time and a chance to get a business off the ground. “That was scary times, I remember being fairly financially on the hook for something that seemed a lot bigger than I had imagined it was going to be. I didn’t have a choice, once I got started, I had to make it successful,” he says.

Before Todd knew it, he was growing A Cappella Catering into a full-scale catering company. 

He believes that as an owner, he should be hands-on and involved in day-to-day business, engaged with employees and supportive of his community. 

Todd says his business principles include supporting local producers and partners, as well as encouraging staff and chefs to come up with innovative menu ideas and processes. Todd believes that good businesses are built on a bottom line of empowering people and supporting the community.

His colleagues describe him as, inventive, passionate, persistent, and generous.

“I can be a tough boss and I know it,” he says. “But ultimately I believe that you have to treat people well. If you support your employees and your partners, they will stick with you and they will take just as much pride in delivering amazing food and service to your customers as you do. I truly believe that is why we have been so successful; our people (employees) take extreme pride in what they do.”

When Todd isn’t helping run the show at A Cappella Catering , you can find him spending time with his wife and teenage son and daughter, as well as hiking, biking, skiing, running … and pretty much anything that takes him on a trek into Alberta’s beautiful outdoors. Todd has a background in Political Science and Zoology from the U of A and has been one of the province’s most successful entrepreneurs for the past two decades. 

“One of my most exciting times in business over the past few years has been bringing Chief Operating Officer Kim Mahoney into the fold as a partner. Knowing that I have Kim as a strong partner with me, who started as an employee, is key,” Todd says. “When you’ve been at the helm for a long time, you have to remember that new blood and ideas are what keeps a great business thriving and evolving. Kim is part of that progression that is taking A Cappella to the next level.”

His favourite A Cappella Catering menu items include Potatoes au gratin (Dauphinoise potato) and the Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich.

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Kim Mahoney
Kim Mahoney
Chief Operating Officer

Kim Mahoney knew from the moment she started working in food services, she would own her own business one day. She just didn’t quite know how she was going to get there.

“I worked at fast-food chains as a teenager and quickly learned what a great boss and leader is and isn’t. I know what it’s like to work for people who don’t care about their employees and I swore I would never be like that if I ever got the opportunity to own my own business and lead a team,” Kim says.

After high school, Kim applied to NAIT’s Food and Beverage Management program, completed her practicum at the Chateau Lacombe hotel and began her new career in the culinary arts. By happenstance, she started working for A Cappella Catering as a casual employee when her then-roommate, was a former event coordinator needed her to cover a catering shift.

“A Cappella Catering means so much to me. When I began working here, I was a young adult at one of those transitioning times in life, and I wondered what would be next for me. I took shifts to help my friend, and before I knew it, I was working full time!” says Kim, adding that through founder, Todd Rutter’s mentorship, she was able to build her business skills in the culinary industry.

“I was able to grow so much at A Cappella Catering by developing efficiencies in the office and moving into other parts of the business from there. Todd supported my path from worker-bee to overseeing all of the operations in the office, then project managing, and today – as a partner,” she says.

Kim’s colleagues describe her as extremely organized and caring, as well as dedicated to her clients and her staff. She’s known as a bit of a den mother around the office and a strong leader.

“My office staff are well-grounded and I’m proud to have cultivated a strong team. I appreciate everyone who works for us and their unique skills and abilities. We really balance each other out and care about each other,” she says.

“I think that’s what contributes to exceptional customer service and attention, you have to make sure your team is happy and taken care of and that’s when you can trust that they will pass on those traits and feelings to every customer they come in contact with.”

Kim says she sees the A Cappella Catering Co. as a family and team. Today, her dad is even part of the crew!

“Yes, my dad moved up here from Lethbridge and he works with our team helping us out with everything from fixing things as our resident handyman to supporting efficiencies in day to day operations,” she says.

She lives in Sherwood Park with her husband, daughter, and son. When she’s not running the operations at A Cappella Catering you can find her cheering on her daughter, a rhythmic gymnast and her son an avid, young hockey player. She also loves painting, scrapbooking and travelling.

Her favourite A Cappella Catering menu items are pulled pork, CURBSIDE Mac n’ Cheese and fish tacos.

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We want to say a huge thank you to the entire A Cappella Catering and Curbside Food Truck teams for helping make our wedding day so special!

Melissa, your attention to detail, quick responses, and constant reassurance made the planning process feel peaceful and effortless. Our bar staff were absolutely AMAZING — professional, friendly, and incredibly helpful. Our family and friends haven’t stopped talking about how wonderful they were!

And the Curbside food truck — THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! Our guests were blown away by the quality, generous portions, and quick service. The food truck staff were just as incredible, providing such friendly, efficient, and thoughtful service. Everything went seamlessly, and no one went home hungry!

From the amazing food and bar service to the incredible people behind it all, you were such a highlight of our wedding day. We are truly grateful and will absolutely be recommending A Cappella and Curbside to anyone looking for catering.

With so much appreciation,
Jessica & James ❤️

The quantity and quality of the Curbsiude food was amazing. The two employees serving from the food truck were top notch and so great to deal with. 10/10!!

We loved the whole experience so much that we have booked for another event on October 2nd!!

Would 100% recommend to anyone !!

Kristie L.
September 11, 2026

I am always thoroughly satisfied and further, impressed by the quality of food that A Cappella provides, especially considering the really reasonable pricing! It certainly was! I cannot say how important it is to be able to rely on a caterer to operate in a timely and professional manner. I have always been impressed by A Cappella’s service and have never once, in my many times ordering from A Cappella, had an order go south/arrive late. That is a major achievement by A Cappella in my eyes. Always 10, A Cappella has provided exceptional service for my professional events now for 4 years, and they also catered my wedding brilliantly. I recommend them to everyone.

Maclean S.
September 14, 2026

Everything was AMAZING! We had rave reviews on the food as always.

The food is always on point, and the staff are very friendly and accommodating, we cant say ANYTHING bad about the service we receive everytime. Nadja (hopefully I spelt her name right) was happy to see us again and makes good suggestions for menu options.

I can’t thank the team enough for always delivering without a hitch. I know you will be hearing from us again.

Nichole S.
September 24, 2026

We were very pleased with A Cappella Catering. There was plenty of food for our guests, and the quality absolutely met our expectations.

The onsite staff were fantastic. They were easy to work with, professional, and very self-sufficient. Once they were given direction, they did not need to have their hands held every step of the way, which was extremely appreciated on such a busy day. The lead checked in at all the right intervals without ever feeling intrusive.

They were also very attentive to the little details throughout the evening. They checked with us before packing up to confirm whether the coffee station should remain out, asked how the food and desserts were tasting, made sure the head table knew when dessert had been served, and packaged up the remaining food for us at the end of the night.

Everything was on time, organized, and handled professionally. Overall, we had a great experience and would absolutely recommend A Cappella Catering to others. I would give them a 10/10 for likelihood to recommend.

Thank you again for helping us make the day so special!

Jordin W.
September 26, 2026

My family has used A Cappella numerous times for Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners so I already knew the quality was going to be over the top. The part I really enjoyed was hearing all of our guests saying how pleased they were and exceeding their expectations. Normally for events like this people get a burger truck or something a little low key so it was very exciting to offer our guests such a high end meal. FIRST CLASS!

Steve C.
September 24, 2026

I am always incredibly happy with A Capella Catering. The food is consistently delicious, the service is fantastic, and their attention to detail is second to none. Dietary accommodations are never an issue, and they are always so easy and pleasant to work with.

What I appreciate most is the peace of mind that comes with ordering from A Cappella. Once I place my order, I know everything is going to be taken care of. I don’t have to worry about whether the food will arrive on time, whether there will be enough, whether dietary needs have been accommodated, or whether everything will be presented properly. They simply deliver every time.

I have used A Cappella for a variety of events and have never been disappointed. Their food is great, their team is reliable and professional, and they make catering feel completely effortless. That kind of service is worth its weight in gold when you’re organizing an event!

I am a very happy customer and will continue to recommend A Cappella Catering to anyone looking for great food and completely stress-free catering.

Caitlin R.
September 24, 2026

We were absolutely blown away by A Cappella Catering! From the quantity and quality of the food to the incredible service, everything exceeded our expectations. The food was absolutely delicious, and we received so many compliments from our guests!

What stood out the most was how the staff truly went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of. One moment that really touched us was when a staff member went out of their way to find a gluten-free dessert option for my nephew so he wouldn’t feel left out. That level of thoughtfulness and care meant so much to us.

The service was professional, attentive, and seamless from start to finish. Your team played such an important role in making our special day everything we dreamed of. You truly made our perfect day even more perfect!

10/10 — without hesitation! We will absolutely be recommending A Cappella Catering to all our friends and family and for any future events. Thank you for going above and beyond and helping make our day so unforgettable!

Tasha & Ryan Fearne
September 12, 2026

We had an amazing experience with A Cappella. Your team made every step of the process easy to manage and they were very accommodating of changes and dietary restrictions. The food was great and everyone had more than enough to eat and the staff members were so friendly, caring and professional. We would definitely recommend A Cappella to other people.

Brent M.
August 14, 2026

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by A Cappella Catering Co.

A fan favourite since its launch in 2018, CURBSIDE Food Truck continues to bring the bold flavours and the efficiency A Cappella is known for – on wheels!

This full-service mobile kitchen serves up handheld crowd-pleasers like fish tacos, grilled cheese sandwiches, smoked meat, crispy brussels sprouts, mac and cheese and more – served at record speed.

Equipped with Alberta’s largest meat smoker, CURBSIDE is the real deal. Trained with top U.S. pitmasters to perfect the art of Texas-style barbecue – our crew is serving up melt-in-your-mouth brisket and Montreal smoked meat with serious street cred.