Corporate lunch and buffet packages
From $13.95 / person
Three buffet menus. Lunch Essentials and Signature start at 10 guests; Feast starts at 15.
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Italian catering packages in Toronto and the GTA
Little Italy Catering delivers Italian buffets, individual lunch boxes and a build-your-own pasta bar across Toronto and the GTA. Complete buffets start at $13.95 per person, with minimums varying by menu. There are five lunch boxes from $15, four pasta-bar options and individual pans, and every order needs 48 hours' notice. Delivery starts at $40 in Toronto.
- Buffets
- From $13.95 / person
- Lunch boxes
- Five options from $15
- Pasta bar
- $17 / guest
- Minimum
- Varies by menu
- Notice
- 48 hours
Buffet packages
Compare Italian catering formats and prices
Each package arrives hot in catering trays with serving utensils and dish labels. Pick the one that matches how much of a meal you want to put out, then choose your pastas and main.
Italian Lunch Essentials
$13.95 / person
- One pasta, lasagna or other listed entrée
- Italian garden salad
- Garlic bread
Minimum 10 guests · Delivery and 13% HST are additional.
Signature Italian Buffet
$17.95 / person
- Chicken, meatball or other listed entrée
- Italian salad
- Garlic ciabatta
Minimum 10 guests · Delivery and 13% HST are additional.
Italian Feast Buffet
$22.95 / person
- Choice of entrée
- Two sides or salads
- Garlic bread
Minimum 15 guests · Delivery and 13% HST are additional.
Compare what you receive
Buffet inclusions at a glance
| Package | Per person | Minimum | Included food | Dessert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Lunch Essentials | $13.95 | 10 guests | One pasta, lasagna or other listed entrée; Italian garden salad; Garlic bread | Optional paid add-on |
| Signature Italian Buffet | $17.95 | 10 guests | Chicken, meatball or other listed entrée; Italian salad; Garlic ciabatta | Optional paid add-on |
| Italian Feast Buffet | $22.95 | 15 guests | Choice of entrée; Two sides or salads; Garlic bread | Optional paid upgrade |
Delivery and 13% HST are additional. Optional extras are charged separately.
Pastas and mains
Choose your buffet dishes
Each buffet includes one approved entrée selection. Essentials includes Italian garden salad and garlic bread; Signature includes salad and garlic ciabatta; Feast includes two sides or salads and garlic bread. Dessert is optional and paid.
Other formats
Lunch boxes and the pasta bar
Individual lunch box
Pasta Lunch Box
$15 per box
- Penne tomato basil or rosé
- Three medium meatballs, or roasted chickpeas and vegetables
- Side garden salad
- One garlic-bread slice
- One cookie
- Individual packaging, cutlery and napkin
Minimum 10 per selection.
Individual lunch box
Chicken Parmesan Lunch Box
$20 per box
- One chicken Parmesan portion
- Penne tomato basil or rosé
- Side garden salad
- One garlic-bread slice
- One cookie
- Individual packaging, cutlery and napkin
Minimum 10 per selection.
Self-serve station
Build Your Own Pasta Bar
$17 per guest
- Pastas: Penne, Fusilli
- Sauces: Tomato basil, Alfredo
- Toppings: Sliced herb chicken, Roasted vegetables
- Finishing touches: Grated cheese, Chili flakes, Parsley
- On the side: Garden salad, Two garlic-bread slices per guest
Minimum 15 guests. Self-serve buffet. An attended cooking station is priced separately.
Boxes suit offices where people eat at different times or at their desks; see boxed lunch catering in Toronto. The pasta bar suits groups who like to build their own plate; see pasta bar catering.
Add-ons
What can I add to a catering order?
Items already included in a package are not charged again. Add-ons are priced per guest, so they apply to everyone in the order.
| Add-on | Per guest |
|---|---|
| Sliced herb chicken, approximately 90 g cooked | +$4 |
| Three medium beef meatballs | +$3 |
| Two mini arancini with marinara | +$3.50 |
| Two bruschetta crostini | +$3 |
| Roasted potatoes or vegetables | +$3 |
| Side garden or Caesar salad | +$3 |
| One mini cannoli | +$2.50 |
| One tiramisu cup | +$4 |
| One bottled water or standard pop | +$2 |
| Disposable plate, cutlery and napkin | +$1 |
| Individual packaging for buffet meals | +$1.50 |
Included vs extra
What's included, and what costs extra?
Included with every buffet
- Hot delivery of the food in your package
- Disposable catering trays
- Serving utensils
- Dish labels
- Basic setup for a self-serve line
Quoted on top
- Delivery: Toronto $40, Inner GTA $50, Outer GTA $60; larger or more complex deliveries $60
- 13% HST
- Plates, cutlery and napkins for buffets (+$1 per guest)
- Chafing equipment, serving staff and requested setup (quoted on request)
Worked totals with delivery and HST are on the Italian catering prices page, or try the catering cost calculator with your own headcount.
Ordering terms
How does ordering work?
Every order starts with a quote request: your date, serving time, headcount, address and the package you are leaning towards. We confirm the menu, numbers and dietary needs, then send a written quote with food, delivery, add-ons and HST each on their own line. Approve it and you get an invoice; payment is due on the event date unless the quote or invoice says otherwise.
We need at least 48 hours' notice, and your date is confirmed only once we confirm availability. For allergies, tell us the counts and the specifics up front: we check ingredients, sourcing and preparation before accepting. The full step-by-step is on how ordering and delivery work, and our allergy process is on the dietary and allergens page.
Catering by format
Catering for offices, buffets and the holidays
Office & corporate catering
Team lunches, meetings and client days, delivered to downtown towers and suburban offices.
Boxed lunches
Individually packed pasta or chicken Parmesan boxes, from $15.
Sandwiches & wraps
Pasta bar
Penne and fusilli with two sauces and toppings, $17 per guest.
Italian buffet packages
Three buffet packages compared for parties and events.
Party trays and platters
Individual half/full pans and bread platters, with prices and serving sizes.
Christmas catering
Office Christmas lunches and family holiday gatherings using our regular packages.
Catering by occasion
Corporate catering occasions
An everyday team lunch, a conference break or a celebration at work: choose the occasion for menus and practical planning details.
Office & team lunches
Everyday meals, departmental lunches and repeat-order enquiries.
Meetings & training days
Boardrooms, training days and lunch and learns, planned around your agenda.
Employee appreciation
Staff thank-you lunches, recognition days and meals for departments or shifts.
Conference lunches
Seminars, conferences and exhibitor lunches where outside catering is permitted.
Office celebrations
Retirement lunches, farewells, work anniversaries and company milestones.
Christmas & holiday parties
Office holiday lunches, year-end celebrations and seasonal booking questions.
Private occasions
Catering for family gatherings and celebrations
Home parties
Trays of pasta and mains for a crowd at home.
Birthday parties
Pasta everyone eats, with cookies, cannoli or tiramisu.
Bridal & baby showers
A lighter spread for an afternoon celebration.
Weddings & rehearsal dinners
Delivered self-serve buffets for weddings and rehearsal dinners.
Christenings & communions
Christenings, communions and confirmations.
Catering by area
Catering across the GTA
Toronto is covered from this page. These areas have their own pages with local delivery notes and price examples.
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- Every delivery area and fee
Planning help: what catering costs per person in Toronto and catering for 50 people.
Questions
Catering questions
How much does Italian catering cost?
Italian Lunch Essentials $13.95/person; Signature Italian Buffet $17.95/person; Italian Feast Buffet $22.95/person. Delivery and 13% HST are additional. Optional extras are charged separately.
What comes with the Essentials package?
Italian Lunch Essentials is $13.95/person, minimum 10 guests. It includes one pasta, lasagna or other listed entrée, italian garden salad, garlic bread. Cookies, desserts, drinks and additional proteins are not included.
Does the Essentials package include a cookie or dessert?
No. Essentials includes its approved entrée selection, Italian garden salad and garlic bread. Desserts, drinks and additional proteins are optional paid extras. A separately priced cookie add-on is unavailable until its price is confirmed.
What are the package minimums?
Italian Lunch Essentials: minimum 10 guests; Signature Italian Buffet: minimum 10 guests; Italian Feast Buffet: minimum 15 guests.
Are optional extras included in the package price?
No. Choose optional extras separately. Items already included in the selected package are not charged again. If you want additional servings of an included dish, describe that request in your notes so the quote can distinguish extra portions from the included food.
Are you a full-service catering company?
Little Italy Catering is a delivered catering service. Food arrives hot in disposable trays with serving utensils and dish labels, set up for a self-serve line. Chafing equipment, serving staff and extra setup can be requested and are quoted separately; staffed service is only confirmed case by case.
Can I swap a dish that isn't offered in my package?
Each package has its own list of pasta and main choices, shown in the table on this page. Swaps outside that list, or a fully custom menu, are quoted on request rather than guaranteed.
Let's bring everyone to the table
Good food. Good company. Your occasion.
Tell us your date, headcount and delivery area. We'll put together a written quote with every cost clearly laid out.