Planning guides
Catering planning guides for GTA hosts
Straight answers for planning catered food in Toronto and the GTA: what it costs per person, how much to order, and how far ahead to book. Every worked total uses our published prices, from $13.95 per guest with a 15-guest buffet minimum and 48 hours' notice. Delivery and 13% HST are shown separately, and your written quote confirms the final figure.
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Pricing & planning
Pricing & planning
How much does catering cost per person in Toronto? (2026)
Compare the included courses, guest count, optional extras, delivery and tax. A complete meal and one component pan are different products.
5 min read · Updated November 7, 2026
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Pricing & planning
Catering for 50 people: menu, quantities and cost
For 50 guests, choose a complete per-person menu or plan each component pan separately. Check access, serving space and how long the meal will run.
4 min read · Updated November 7, 2026
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Pricing & planning
Pasta and lasagna catering: portions per person
Half pans serve 10–12 and full pans 18–20 of one dish. For 50 component servings, five half pans or three full pans cover the lower end of the ranges. That does not supply every course of a complete meal.
5 min read · Updated November 7, 2026
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Pricing & planning
How far in advance should you order catering?
Orders need the full notice period and the stated cut-off. For morning service, contact us early enough to meet the full 48 hours. A quote request does not reserve a date.
7 min read · Updated November 7, 2026
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Office & corporate
Office & corporate
Office lunch catering ideas for Toronto teams
Choose a shared buffet for a scheduled meal break, individual boxes when people eat at their seats, or a pasta bar when guests want to build a bowl. Start with the workday and serving room, then compare exact contents.
5 min read · Updated November 7, 2026
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Office & corporate
Boxed lunches vs buffet for the office: cost and logistics
Essentials is $13.95 per person; individually packed boxes start at $15 per box. Compare the actual meal contents, cutlery needs, distribution and delivery rather than assuming two formats include the same food.
5 min read · Updated November 7, 2026
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Parties & events
Parties & events
Catering vs grocery store party trays: an honest comparison
Compare equivalent food quantities and a complete meal, including delivery or collection, supplies and tax. We offer packages and individual pans; this guide does not quote current retailer prices.
6 min read · Updated November 7, 2026
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Parties & events
Small home party catering for 15 to 30 guests
Essentials and Signature start at 10 guests; Feast starts at 15. Choose a menu for the guests eating, then plan serving space and any optional extras.
5 min read · Updated November 7, 2026
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Parties & events
Italian menu ideas for bridal and baby showers
Plan the menu around your serving time, guest count and confirmed dietary needs. Keep optional dessert, drinks and extra proteins separate from the package's included food.
5 min read · Updated November 7, 2026
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