About Steven Lemire
About Steven Lemire in Catering and a Bit of His History
I’m Steven Lemire and my catering career spans more than four decades of weddings, conferences and large-scale events. Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. On this site I share what that work has taught me: the real lessons that come from working with people, solving problems under pressure and creating experiences that matter.
My Catering Story: From Busser to Large Scale Event Manager
Growing Up in Vancouver
I was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, the youngest of seven children. That busy household taught me hard work, curiosity and how to figure things out. Over the years I moved from being a busser and waiter up into hotel management and eventually spent more than four decades in hospitality, catering and event management.
I’ve organized everything from intimate weddings to conferences for thousands of guests and had the privilege of working on events involving people such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama, members of the Japanese Imperial Family and Mexico’s President Vicente Fox. Those experiences reinforced a simple truth: success is rarely about being in the spotlight. It’s about helping others shine — and paying attention to every detail.
In 2010 I began a new chapter in Mérida, Mexico restoring a nineteenth-century colonial home and creating what became Casablanca Living. That project deepened my respect for craftsmanship, history and the quiet stories old homes carry. You can read more about the house and the process on the Behind the Scenes page.
I’ve always worked with my hands — woodworking, repairs, home improvement — and that same curiosity eventually led me to painting. As a self-taught artist I’ve created more than one hundred paintings, many of which now hang in homes around the world. You can see the collection at My Art.
What You’ll Find on This Site
Catering & Event Planning
Practical knowledge, tips and tools drawn from decades of real event experience. Start with the Planning Guide or explore the individual tips throughout the site.
Visit —> The Planning Guide
The House & Rental Property
The story of the colonial home I restored in Mérida and how it became both a creative project and a source of income. Details are on the Behind the Scenes page.
Visit —> Behind The Scenes
My Art
Original paintings that grew out of the same hands-on curiosity and attention to detail.
Visit —> My Art
YouTube
I’m also building a YouTube channel where I share these experiences more freely — the lessons, the process and the practical side of catering, restoring a home, and creating art.
Visit —> My YouTube Channel
A Simple Invitation
If any of this resonates with you, feel free to explore the rest of the site. Whether you’re here for the catering knowledge, the house, the art or just curious about the path, you’re welcome.
If you’d like to get in touch, you can reach me on the Contact page. I do my best to reply within the day.
Thanks for stopping by.
Steve
While you’re here, look at the practical templates I actually use for real weddings and events.
You can download them and start using them today.
Download Free & Premium Wedding & Event Planning Tools
Practical templates used for real weddings and events. Download and start using them today.
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Guest List + Seating Planner
Organize Guests, Track RSVPs & Assign Tables in One Sheet.
FREE
Wedding/Event Budget Tracker
Excel with Automatic Calculations or Printable Word Version
FREE
Invitation & RSVP Checklist
Printable Timing Guide Checklist to Keep Everything on Track.
FREE
Event Master Timeline Template
13-Sheet Professional Excel System Used by Catering Teams & Planners.
$24 USD
Stay in touch
If you would like occasional updates on new event guides, upcoming art releases or notes from us in Mérida, please send us a message and we’ll add you to our Contact List.
In the meantime, Enjoy!
