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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 companies. 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 were VERY impressed with the quantity of food. The quality met our expectations & exceeded those of our client. The on-site staff was amazing. It was a pleasure working the all of them, and working with Melissa on the ever fluctuating changes with this event. 10+, and I’m pretty sure that our client will be inclined to use A Cappella as well in the future.

I couldn’t be happier with the catering provided by A Cappella – I truly appreciate the partnership that is starting to develop with A Cappella, and I know that for any future events where we have flexibility in caterers, A Cappella will be among the first choice of caterers.

Jocelyn B.
June 23, 2026

Everything was excellent. The smash burgers were the top talk, everyone loved them. Your team was on time, professional and top notch. Would 100% recommend you guys. Thanks!

Jason L.
July 18, 2026

Thank you so much for catering this event for us.

We received a great deal of positive feedback from our attendees, and we were very pleased with the overall experience.

The quantity of food was more than sufficient, the quality was outstanding, and your team provided service that was professional, kind, timely, and genuinely welcoming.

Your consistent attention to detail and commitment to excellence are the reasons we continue to trust you with our catering needs.

Thank you again for helping make this event a success. Looking forward to any opportunity to reach out.

Danielle M.
July 21, 2026

I just want to say thank you for the great food and service we received from you and your company this past weekend. Right from the beginning we appreciate all your help and assistance in preparing for our event. Also it was so nice to have Trinity set up the food for our meal, she was wonderful and did an excellent job. The food was delicious and we all really enjoyed it.

Anita M.
July 18, 2026

The quantity of the food was excellent, no one went away hungry that’s for sure! The quality of your offerings exceeded our expectations. Everything was delicious and all guests raved about how good everything was. Food truck was definitely a hit. Service couldn’t have gone better. They were ahead of schedule which was great and they were very professional in all interactions with our guests. A definite 10 for recommending your catering to everyone.

Monica L.
July 02, 2026

I just want to say how great the whole catering experience was & how special it made my son’s celebration of life. Many, many guests came up to me and said how wonderful the food was. It really was a core element of the day.

Please share this with all those who played a part in making the day special.

I will gladly recommend A Cappella.

Charlotte H.
July 7, 2026

I wanted to extend my sincere thanks to you and your team for the lunch order on Tuesday. Everything was excellent— from the quantity that was just right, to the sandwich boxes were very well received, and the extra sandwiches were also appreciated by those with larger appetites. Please pass along our gratitude to everyone involved.

Danielle M.
July 14, 2026

The quality was INCREDIBLE! People left saying how good the food was at a funeral. They were shocked. Also the Parmesan dip for the veggies was the talk of the day! We ate it well into the night.

Yes the service was on time and very professional. We were actually struggling with something when the person arrived and he made a lovely suggestion that saved the day. It was much appreciated.

100/10 we would recommend you!

Larissa K.
July 21, 2026

I wanted to take a moment to thank you again for the outstanding support you gave to our Rose Garden party over the weekend. We could not have asked for a better afternoon of community, connection, and impact – we welcomed 10 new monthly donors in support of the Rose Campaign, which means we can continue to make a difference year-round.

Our guests couldn’t stop talking about the delicious food and drink you served. They loved the cute Barside set up, flowing drinks and generous portions and flavors from Curbside. Your staff were friendly, attentive and always a step ahead when it came to clearing plates or snapping photos for guests. Special shoutout to Todd for playing tetris with the vehicles! It’s elegant touches like yours, that amplify our guest experience – thank you for the care you put into your work.

Events like the Rose Garden Party would not be a success without your generosity and amazing community spirit. Thank you again for making magic with us.

Have a great rest of your summer and hope to work together again soon.

Jenn E.
July 29, 2026

I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the entire team at A Cappella Catering for the exceptional service provided during our recent event.

Over the course of a very short period, our catering requirements underwent several significant changes, including a date change, cancellation, and subsequent re-booking of a large-scale order.

Throughout this process, your team demonstrated remarkable professionalism, flexibility, and commitment to ensuring every detail was managed seamlessly.

I would particularly like to recognize Natalie, who was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her responsiveness, patience, and dedication were instrumental in helping us navigate numerous changes and ensuring the success of our event. I would also like to acknowledge the delivery team, whose professionalism and willingness to go above and beyond each day did not go unnoticed.

The quality of the food was exceptional. The selection was plentiful, beautifully presented, and thoroughly enjoyed by all attendees. In fact, colleagues throughout our office continued to speak highly of the catering experience for days following the event, which is a testament to the outstanding work of your team.

Please extend our thanks to everyone involved. We greatly appreciate the effort, care, and attention to detail that went into supporting our event, and we look forward to the opportunity to work with A Cappella Catering again in the future.

Jackie S.
July 13-17, 2026
1500 individual meals (300/day)

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.