Catering & private events · Canton & Stark County

Your wedding, shower or rehearsal dinner, cooked by the Bistro.

Up to 40 guests in our dining room, or the Bistro’s kitchen at your venue.

Two ways to host

Here, or wherever you’re celebrating.

The BISTRO sign spelled in wine corks in the dining room

At the Bistro

Private dining for up to 40

Rehearsal dinners, showers, birthdays and retirements.

Plan a party here
Steaks searing on the Bistro grill

Catering

The Bistro’s kitchen, at your venue

Weddings, bridal showers and company events, with a menu built around you.

Get a catering quote

Start your inquiry

Tell us about your event.

A few details and we’ll call you to plan it together. Nothing is booked until we talk.

Rather talk it through?

(330) 915-8173

Second line: (330) 944-2062

Event & catering inquiry

Where’s the event?

We’ll get back to you shortly. For a regular dinner reservation, just call. Your details go only to the Bistro; see our Privacy Policy.

What we host & cater

The days people remember.

  • Weddings

    Wedding catering across Canton, North Canton and Stark County, planned around your venue, timeline and guest list.

  • Rehearsal dinners

    Feed both families the night before, in our dining room or at your venue.

  • Bridal showers

    A room full of people you love, and food everyone can eat, including a full gluten-free menu.

  • Baby showers

    A relaxed evening with scratch-made food and desserts from our own kitchen.

  • Birthdays & retirements

    Surprise parties included. One guest told us the night “exceeded expectations.”

  • Company gatherings

    Team dinners, client nights and office celebrations, here or catered on site.

The food

Start from the dishes Canton already raves about.

Event menus are planned with you. These are dishes guests mention by name in our Google reviews, a good place to begin.

  • Lobster ravioli in lemon cream sauceLobster Raviolis
  • Chicken parmesan with linguini marinaraChicken Parmesan
  • Duck breast over blackberry gin reductionDuck Breast
  • Seared sea scallops on seasonal risottoSea Scallops
  • Bistro mac and cheese with chicken and baconBistro Mac & Cheese
  • Calamari with lemon aioli and marinaraCalamari
Gluten-free guests?

Many dishes are naturally gluten-free, and the kitchen uses gluten-free pasta and rice flour for the rest. Just tell us who’s coming.

How it works

Four steps from idea to event.

  1. 1Send an inquiry

    The event, the date, roughly how many guests, and where.

  2. 2We call you

    We talk through the menu, timing and anything special.

  3. 3Lock in the details

    Menu, headcount, dietary needs and the timeline, all confirmed with one point of contact.

  4. 4Enjoy the day

    The Bistro cooks and you celebrate.

What guests say about their parties at the Bistro

“We hosted a surprise retirement/birthday party for my mom at The Bistro of Oakwood and everything exceeded expectations. … They also offered delicious gluten-free options (Mom is gluten intolerant), which was a huge plus. I highly recommend this spot for both dinner and special events.”
Erin Retirement & birthday party · Google review
“We had 20 people Birthday party and the service was impeccable. Eli and his team did an excellent job.”
Cindi L. Birthday, party of 20 · Google review
“We had a party of 13 tonight and the service was excellent. We had some children and they put us in our own room which worked out great.”
Teresa B. Family dinner, party of 13 · Google review
“We celebrated a friend’s birthday in the lounge area with a party of 12. … He was very accommodating and friendly to our whole group.”
Lindsay B. Birthday in the lounge, party of 12 · Google review
“Food was absolutely amazing. We had a party of 19 and our server Eli was the best.”
Matthew P. Party of 19 · Google review

Read all our Google reviewsCelebrated with us? Leave a review

Questions

Good to know.

How many guests can you host at the restaurant?

Our dining room holds up to 40 guests during normal business hours. Planning something bigger? Send us the details and we’ll see how we can make it work.

Do you cater off-site?

Yes: weddings, showers, rehearsal dinners, company events and more. Tell us the venue, the date and the headcount in your inquiry.

Can you take care of gluten-free guests?

Yes. The Bistro has a full gluten-free menu, and the kitchen uses gluten-free pasta and rice flour for dishes that aren’t naturally gluten-free.

Can we have the room to ourselves?

Let us know in your inquiry. Certain restrictions apply, and we’ll walk you through the options.

Is there a bar?

At the restaurant, yes: a full bar, 38 wines by the glass or bottle, and 44 beers and ciders.

How do I reserve a regular table?

Just call (330) 915-8173. Dinner is Monday–Saturday from 4:00 PM.

Let’s plan it

Save the date. We’ll handle the food.

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