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On WeddingWire since 2025

Last update: April 2025

Tastebuds Caribbean BBQ is a wedding catering service in Edmonton, Alberta that believes its couples always come first. Owner Stephen Sabula founded the business in October 2018 when he decided to honour his Jamaican roots and celebrate his passion for cooking and love for barbecue. He has since begun selling his products in markets and bottling his popular sauces and dressings.

Services Offered

At Tastebuds Caribbean BBQ, no shortcuts are taken, and everything is made fresh and with love. Its team specializes in both intimate gatherings and larger events and makes sure that the 200th piece of chicken tastes just as good as the first. As for the wedding reception plans, they work with their clientele from the initial consultation until the big day to ensure every aspect is cared for. Stephen believes in creating authentic flavours that liven the tastebuds and put smiles on faces at mealtime on the wedding day.

Frequently asked questions

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set up
Clean up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
French service
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

Caribbean
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten free
Lactose free
No pork
Nut free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Outside alcohol ok

Which of the following items can you provide?

Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$50

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$35

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$35

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$15

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set up
Server(s)
Tastings
Clean up
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Any other questions?

Reviews for Tastebuds Caribbean BBQ

Jordan
Jordan Sent on 11/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Tastebuds sets the bar high for wedding catering

Having our guests enjoy the food at our wedding was never a worry for us once we booked with Tastebuds! Stephen and his team are extremely professional, very accommodating, and make KILLER food. He worked with us to provide options for dietary restrictions. Our guests were (and still are) raving about the delicious meal and amazing service. They went above and beyond to ensure that everyone was happy and well-fed. Our expectations were exceeded and we highly recommend Tastebuds to anyone!
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Breeann Sent on 05/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

You need to use Tastebuds!

Tastebuds provided beyond excellent service and food for our August 2024 wedding.

Leading up to the event, they were responsive, helped plan our wedding menu including vegetarian options and were transparent about pricing. An important detail for us, was that food had to be prepared offsite.

On the day of, they absolutely exceeded expectations. The full service was amazing, staff were so kind and professional. They were super flexible and quick thinking. And they left venue prep space spotless.

The food was absolutely amazing, my Jamaican family was obsessed with the jerk chicken, the jerk tofu was a nice alternative and mac and cheese, salad, zucchini and brisket were all amazing. And the portion sizes were huge, we had lots of left overs for guests staying with us. My guests are still talking about the food months later!

You need to use tastebuds for your next event!
Hayley
Hayley Sent on 04/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Food was the BEST!

Tastebuds is amazing!! They catered our small wedding and everybody is raving about how delicious our meal was!! Stephen was professional and the booking process was so pain free. The only hard part was picking the foods since they all looked delish. Stephen and Heather were a great addition to our day and would recommend them to anyone looking for a unique and delicious meal for their wedding or event!
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Coltin Sent on 04/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Top Tier Catering

Stephen and his team exceeded our expectations on our special day. They were punctual and courteous, never letting us down. The food was a huge hit with everyone! I highly recommend Tastebuds to everyone and any occasion!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 01/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Small wedding April 2024

The highlight of our wedding was having a small intimate gathering of 30 people..The good is still talked about 1 year later!
That is RARE!
Unbelievable experience with them..Absolutely fantastic!
Very accommodating & I made 2 good choice's..My husband & having them for our food service!
What a wonderful experience it was!
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Are you interested?

Deals

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Tastebuds Choice

Events

24 May
Open Door

Gardenview Estates is having many amazing vendors coming out for this FREE open house, and we are so excited to be one of them. Tastebuds will be providing delicious eats, DJ and Photobooth @talentprodca Stunning florals @lynnsflorals Coordnation and styling @blushbordeauxevents Photography@sagenphotography Super cool mini golf course @rkminiaturegolf_sales And so much more..

Gardenview Estates are also doing a GIVEAWAY for their booked couples! Enter to win something seriously awesome but you have to be there in person to enter! (valued around $1,500) Come and tour the property, ask all the questions, meet some amazing wedding vendors, get inspired, and enter their giveaway.

Thinking of booking Tastebuds for an event? Come by and try the food first! We cannot wait to give your tastebuds a treat at this event.

RSVP through Gardenview Estates on Instagram, link in bio.

Date: From 24/May/2025 to 24/May/2025 Schedule 13:00 - 16:00
Location: 58007 Range Rd 44, Barrhead, Alberta

Meet the team

Stephen Sabula
Stephen Sabula
Owner

Stephen Sabula, owner of Tastebuds Caribbean BBQ, founded his business in October 2018 after leaving an 11-year career as an industrial electrician to focus on being a present father and following his passion for cooking.

Growing up with Jamaican roots and a love for barbecue, Stephen believes in creating food that "livens the tastebuds". His business offers authentic Texas style BBQ and Caribbean flavors through homemade dry rubs and sauces. They offer hearty portions for events, parties, corporate meetings and more.

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Map

8717 -53 Ave T6E 5E9 Edmonton (Alberta)

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