About SR-P Creations
Meet Sharron Riley-Persson, the name behind SR-P Creations, Gourmet Catering
Following her passion
Celebrating 25 years of culinary expertise
Born and raised just outside Montreal, Quebec, Sharron's culinary journey began with her family. Growing up in a close-knit environment that nurtured her love for food and tradition, Sharron discovered her passion for cooking at a young age. When was just nine years old, she and her mother were making chocolate chip cookies from scratch. Despite stirring the batter with her left hand, which her mother thought was odd as everyone in the family, including Sharron’s twin sister, was right-handed, Sharron’s cookies turned out great and all of her siblings devoured them in seconds. After that successful batch of cookies, Sharron caught the “bug” for cooking, sparking a lifelong love for creating food that delights.
Over 25 years of culinary expertise later, that passion has blossomed into SR-P Creations, Gourmet Catering, emerging as one of Guelph, Ontario's most innovative and sought-after boutique catering companies.
Sharron pursued her culinary training at Liaison College in Toronto, where she developed her signature style of blending French and Italian flavours, paired with modern techniques.
family first
Meet Sharron's family
Sharron has been happily married to John for 45 years, and together they have raised two wonderful sons, Gregory and Christopher. Both have lovely little families of their own and Sharron, whom the little grandchildren call “Ceci”, is in love with how adorable and full of energy they are. And don’t forget Sydney, Sharron’s poodle pup, who joined the family in 2022.
Supporting our community
Giving back
Sharron and SR-P Creations are active supporters of local and international causes through strategic partnerships, donations, and volunteer work, contributing to organizations that uplift women, children, the arts, and the environment.
In addition to donating her catering packages to silent and live auctions and volunteering her time at fundraising events, Sharron has been a member of a number of organizations across Guelph, and has served on non-profit boards, providing strategic direction on fundraising and marketing initiatives.
Her donations of her Ultimate Dinner Parties have consistently raised thousands of dollars in support of local causes such as the Children’s Foundation of Guelph's Once Upon a Time Gala, the Rotary Club of Guelph South’s Annual Pasta Dinners and Brunch at the Barn, the Guelph Community Foundation, and the University of Guelph Gryphon's She’s Got Game Fundraising Gala, just to name a few.
Sharron is now a member of the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium, where she continues to donate her time as a volunteer and her gourmet catering packages that have raised thousands of dollars for the community.
Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow
As a member of the Rotary Club of Guelph South, Sharron was presented with the Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of her contribution to the Rotary Foundation. While with the club, Sharron volunteered her time at many events, served on several fundraising committees, and was co-chair of the Public Image Committee. Through her many personal donations of her catering packages, Sharron has raised thousands of dollars for local and international causes, most recently donating her Ultimate Dinner Package for the live auction at the Brunch at the Arboretum, doubling the fundraising goal when the auctioneer sold a second dinner package!
Going Above and Beyond
Sharron is a two-time Salvation Army Above and Beyond Award recipient for her longtime support of the organization’s many charitable initiatives, including volunteering to help ring in the holiday season with the Kettle Bell Christmas Campaign in Guelph. This award means so much to Sharron as it allows her to make a difference in every life she touches, bringing generosity and kindness to people along her path.
Partners
Sharron believes in the value of local, fresh ingredients, not only for their superior taste but also for their positive impact on the environment and the local economy. By sourcing most of her ingredients locally, she ensures that only the freshest produce reaches your plate.
Her trusted partnerships with local farmers and suppliers allows her to maintain the highest standards of quality and integrity in every dish she serves.
“I wouldn’t be able to offer my clients a superior experience without my suppliers’ and partners’ products and services! They enable SR-P Creations to create innovative dishes using local, fresh ingredients.”
praise for sr-p creations
Everyone thought the charcuterie board was tasty, and they all loved the presentation. A few even mentioned that they thought the “veggie mugs” made eating veggies and hummus so easy and fun! – Staff at the Grand River Regional Hospital (Kitchener, Canada)
I visited the display in the Radiation Staff Room and WOW!!! It looked amazing and was almost all devoured. Thankfully, there was just enough left for me! –Nurse, Grand River Regional Hospital Radiation Department (Kitchener, Canada)
The spread was simply unbelievable! It had everything you could think of to munch on, and the presentation was so beautiful – simply mouthwatering! – Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium, annual Christmas Party (Guelph, Canada)
SR-P Creations is an exceptional caterer who presents appetizers beautifully. I was very pleased with the appetizer trays filled with so many options to please everyone. I definitely recommend them for your next gathering. – Rosa, Volunteer, Grand River General Hospital Cancer Centre (Kitchener, Canada)