Diwali Office Catering in Toronto: Packages and Planning

Diwali’s main day is Sunday, November 8, 2026, so most Toronto offices celebrate on a weekday around it. LunchLink publishes three Diwali packages from $19.99 per person with a 10-order minimum. Choose boxed meals for shifts and fixed seats, or a buffet when the team eats together.

Key facts

• Diwali’s main day in 2026 is Sunday, November 8, and the Government of Canada lists November as Hindu Heritage Month.

• LunchLink’s three packages start at $19.99 per person and require a minimum of 10 orders.

• The Diwali Boxed Meal includes butter chicken or paneer makhani, basmati rice, dal tadka, naan and gulab jamun.

• Package prices are per person before taxes, delivery, staffing, rentals, entertainment and service fees.

• Cold food should stay at or below 4°C, and hot food at or above 60°C.

Which Diwali package fits your Toronto office?

Package choice: choose boxed meals for shifts or assigned seats, a buffet for a shared lunch, and the premium package when you want the broadest published menu.

Diwali Boxed Meal: $19.99 per person

The Diwali Boxed Meal includes butter chicken or paneer makhani, basmati rice, dal tadka, naan and gulab jamun. Meals are individually packaged, and a vegetarian option is available. This format suits teams eating at different times or employees who need to take a meal to a fixed seat.

Diwali Buffet Package: $24.50 per person

The Diwali Buffet Package includes butter chicken, paneer makhani, dal tadka, basmati rice, naan, kachumber salad and gulab jamun. Choose it when the team can eat together and shared service fits the room.

Diwali Premium Package: $32.50 per person

The Diwali Premium Package includes butter chicken, lamb or goat curry, tandoori chicken, paneer tikka masala, dal makhani, vegetable pulao, basmati rice, garlic naan, samosas with chutney, raita, kachumber salad, gulab jamun and rasmalai.

Every package has a minimum of 10 orders. Final availability, quantities, substitutions and dietary accommodations are confirmed in writing before the order is accepted. You can review the published Diwali packages and menu before choosing a format.

How should you plan for a small team or staggered shifts?

Small-team planning: start at 10 orders, then match the meal format to how people actually eat. Boxed meals support staggered shifts; a buffet works when the team has a shared lunch period.

• Step 1: confirm the number of people who will receive a meal, including dietary meals.

• Step 2: decide whether employees will eat together, in shifts or at fixed seats.

• Step 3: for a Sunday Diwali date, select a weekday celebration date and confirm the delivery and serving window in writing.

• Step 4: set your internal response deadline before the supplier’s cutoff, using the office lunch order form template to organize responses.

Choosing the weekday early also keeps a Sunday festival date from becoming a last-minute decision.

How do you count dietary meals and communicate needs?

Dietary planning: count dietary meals inside the total order, and collect the details early. If 40 people are confirmed and six need dietary meals, order 40 meals, not 46.

Vegetarian, halal, vegan and gluten-free accommodations may be available upon request. Do not treat a dietary label as proof that a kitchen is allergen-free or that cross-contact risk has been removed. LunchLink’s FAQ explains this distinction, while Health Canada’s priority allergen guidance lists 11 priority allergens, including sesame and mustard.

• Step 1: ask each guest to identify dietary requirements before you finalize quantities.

• Step 2: keep those meals in the total count and identify them clearly on the order.

• Step 3: ask LunchLink to confirm available accommodations, substitutions and handling details in writing before acceptance.

For menu inspiration, review LunchLink’s Indian catering menu, then confirm the exact Diwali selection rather than assuming every menu item is available in every package.

How do you keep a Diwali buffet safe at the office?

Buffet food safety: keep cold food at or below 4°C and hot food at or above 60°C. Discard perishables left at room temperature for more than two hours, and restock with a clean platter instead of topping up an old one.

Assign one person to watch the serving area. Keep serving utensils with their matching dishes, and note when food is placed out. These steps follow Health Canada’s holiday food safety guidance.

Boxed meals reduce shared serving points, which can suit a shift-based office. They still require attention to temperature, storage and dietary labelling.

What add-ons and booking details should you confirm?

Booking details: confirm the package, quantities, dietary accommodations, event date and delivery requirements in writing before the order is accepted.

• Step 1: select the boxed, buffet or premium package and confirm that the order meets the 10-order minimum.

• Step 2: ask about available vegetarian, halal, vegan and gluten-free accommodations.

• Step 3: review optional event add-ons: live cooking is $550 onsite, a magician is $350, and balloon décor is $250 per event.

• Step 4: confirm the final price scope, remembering that package prices exclude taxes, delivery, staffing, rentals, entertainment and service fees.

• Step 5: submit the details through LunchLink’s quote request page or the Diwali ordering page.

Review the final written confirmation before treating quantities, substitutions or dietary accommodations as settled.

Frequently asked questions

When is Diwali in 2026, and when should a Toronto office celebrate?

Diwali’s main day is Sunday, November 8, 2026. Most offices celebrate on a weekday around that date, so confirm the weekday event date, meal window and employee availability early. A weekday plan is especially important when the team eats in shifts or when the office needs fixed seats for individually packaged meals.

What is the minimum order for LunchLink’s Diwali packages?

Each LunchLink Diwali package has a minimum of 10 orders. The Diwali Boxed Meal is $19.99 per person, the Diwali Buffet Package is $24.50 per person, and the Diwali Premium Package is $32.50 per person. Prices are before taxes, delivery, staffing, rentals, entertainment and service fees.

How should I count dietary meals in the office order?

Count dietary meals inside the total number of people receiving food. If 40 people are confirmed and six need dietary meals, order 40 meals, not 46. Ask early about vegetarian, halal, vegan and gluten-free accommodations, then have the final quantities and accommodations confirmed in writing before the order is accepted.

Does a dietary label mean the meal is allergen-free?

No. A dietary label does not by itself prove an allergen-free kitchen or remove cross-contact risk. Ask specific questions about the requested accommodation and confirm the response in writing. Health Canada identifies 11 priority allergens, including sesame and mustard, so keep allergen information separate from general dietary preferences.

Which format works for employees eating in shifts?

Individually packaged Diwali Boxed Meals are the practical format for employees eating in shifts or at fixed seats. A buffet is more suitable when the team can eat together during one shared lunch period. Confirm the number of meals, timing, storage and dietary requirements before finalizing the order.

Next, pick a weekday date, count dietary meals inside the total and request your package at lunchlink.ca/events/diwali.