SIMCOE CATERING + EVENTS

About Turn of Events & Catering

"Cheers to extraordinary people doing extraordinary things"

We’re a husband-and-wife team who went all in to build a solution-based
event & catering business in 2020, combining over 25 years of industry experience.
Our journey of working together began at Cardinal Golf Group, where we wore many hats-gaining an abundance of experience!
We dreamed of one day starting our own business with our awesome hospitality skills! Miguel brings expertise in fine dining, large-scale cooking, and baking, while Alison’s background includes banquet service, venue coordination, event rentals, client-care, and wedding planning.
Turn of Events offers full-service catering, & event planning.
Specializing in micro weddings and milestone celebrations.

ADVICE FOR COUPLES

"Its ok to let go of a dream to pursue a new one.” 

Let go of the expectations and pressure to have a "normal" wedding. Let's get creative and finally embrace a wedding on your terms! whatever that looks and feels like to you- we want to make that happen!

Your wedding day should feel authentic, romantic and cohesive. A wedding that fully represents and celebrates you two!

Our Promise - We commit to collaborating with you on your wedding/event details and day during the moments of wobble. We will do our best to navigate changes with you and find the best solution in the situation we are presented.

OUR TEAM

With a combined 30 yr experience in the Event and Hospitality Industry - Husband and wife duo Alison and Miguel are driven to serve excellence and lead a team of passionate professionals to bring you the total event experience.

Miguel Dias

Co-Owner & Executive Chef

Miguel Dias- Owner, Executive Chef specializes in European and Mediterranean cuisine and creates an immersive gourmet experience inspired by fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. You can expect to enjoy a gourmet meal with delicious, inspiring pairings.

CAREER:

As a child, Miguel was inspired by his parents’ Portuguese home cooking. Enamoured by their love and respect for quality and tradition, he decided to pursue a career as a chef. Miguel first started working in a European Bakery rolling dough and baking bread, then moved on to be a Short Order Cook at various small dining establishments. 

Hungry to learn more, he enrolled as a student at George Brown College where he was professionally trained in the Culinary Apprenticeship Program. Chef Miguel entered the world of fine dining, flourishing during his apprenticeship with Red Seal Chef, James Charman. 

Miguel went onto large quantity cooking at the largest golf course in Canada where he served as Head Chef, developing and refining his culinary techniques.

Launch Turn of Events in 2020!

and Executive Chef at Championship Golf Course- Mill Run.

ENJOYMENTS:

Being a father to a spirited 4yo.

Miguel loves to be in the kitchen with his crew cooking up 5 star meals, prepping for events and enjoys mentoring others to help them do their best.

Vintage TCG Pokemon collector, Bitcoin miner, and golfer.

Alison Dias

Co-Owner, Events Specialist

Alison loves to bring your vision to life by organizing all your details, putting together a talented team of vendors and overseeing your event to be the best it can be!

Known for her sunny personality, attention to detail and fresh outlook on life, she will work diligently to exceed your expectations.

CAREER:

Alison started off her career as a Food and Beverage Manager at Canada's Wonderland. From there she worked many years at Cardinal Golf Club as their lead Event Sales and Marketing Coordinator. With a growing passion in Weddings and Events Alison joined Chair Décor, Etc as an Account Manager in Event Rentals and was a founding board member of WIPA Toronto (Wedding International Professional Association- Toronto Chapter).

ENJOYMENTS:

Alison loves to be surrounded in natures beauty and spend the day outside. She is a homeschool mama/teacher and loves the environment of a forest, park, beach or library to play and teach.

Favorite place is at home, Wonderland or Sibbald's Point.

Passionate about weddings and celebrations. Supporting a newly engaged couple through their wedding journey. From Miss to Mrs and families joining through marriage. I love playing an active role behind the scenes for those magical transitions and transformations!

Favorite food: Foods that can be shared because it offers something for everyone. Platters, Charcuterie, sweets table.

This introvert is fun loving, resourceful, caring, values genuine human connection and authenticity.

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