Italian Catering in Toronto: Pizza and Pasta for Offices

Italian office catering in Toronto usually combines pizza, a pasta and a salad. LunchLink publishes packages from $14.99 to $24.99 per guest, starting at three pizza slices and garden salad per person, with a proposed 10-guest minimum. Delivery, tax and service are extra.

Key facts

• LunchLink’s published Italian packages are $14.99, $19.99 and $24.99 per guest.

• The Essential package starts with three pizza slices and garden salad per guest.

• The proposed minimum is 10 guests, confirmed in the quote.

• For 25 guests, published food subtotals are $374.75, $499.75 and $624.75 by package.

• Standard delivery is $40; servers are $40 per staff-hour and chafing dishes are $35 each.

• Ontario HST is 13%, and delivery, tax and optional services are extra.

Which Italian catering packages are available in Toronto?

The Italian packages cover a simple pizza-and-salad meal, a fuller pizza-and-pasta meal, and a celebration option with chicken, dessert and a drink. The published menu is at lunchlink.ca/menu/italian-pizza.

The Essential package is $14.99 per guest. It includes three pizza slices per guest, a choice of cheese, vegetable or pepperoni pizza, garden salad and dressing.

The Signature package is $19.99 per guest. It includes the Essential items, plus one side serving of penne marinara and two garlic bread pieces per guest.

The Celebration package is $24.99 per guest. It includes the Signature items, plus a grilled chicken portion, one mini cannoli and one bottled water or canned pop per guest.

For 25 guests, the published food subtotals are $374.75 for Essential, $499.75 for Signature and $624.75 for Celebration. These are food subtotals, so delivery, tax and optional services are separate.

How many pizza slices should you order per person?

Three pizza slices per guest are LunchLink’s published starting point. Confirm the pizza size, the group’s appetite and whether pasta, garlic bread or other additions will share the meal.

Use the starting point

• Step 1: Count the people who will eat.

• Step 2: Start with three slices per guest.

• Step 3: Confirm pizza size and the selected package in the quote.

• Step 4: Add pasta or garlic bread when the meeting is longer or appetites are mixed.

Do not count dietary alternatives as extra attendees. The order form’s counting rule means you order for the actual headcount: order 40 meals, not 46, when 40 people are attending and six meals need specified alternatives. Use the office lunch order form template to collect the headcount and meal details.

When is pasta and garlic bread worth adding?

Pasta and garlic bread are worth considering for longer meetings and groups with mixed appetites. The Signature package adds penne marinara and two garlic bread pieces per guest, giving the meal more than pizza and salad.

Choose the Essential package when pizza and garden salad fit the meeting. Consider Signature when the meal needs a substantial side or when guests may want a second format. Celebration adds chicken, a mini cannoli and a bottled water or canned pop for a more complete package.

For planning help beyond the published package quantities, use LunchLink’s guide to how much food to order for office catering. Confirm the final portions and pizza size with the selected supplier.

How should you handle gluten-free, dairy-free and halal requests?

Ask the selected kitchen to check every dietary request, including ingredients and cross-contact. Wheat and dairy are common in this type of menu, and gluten-free bases need separate confirmation, so check before you promise a gluten-free or halal option to anyone.

Health Canada lists wheat and milk among its priority allergens. Before ordering, give the kitchen the exact number and type of requests, then confirm the ingredients and handling steps in the quote.

• Step 1: Collect each request against the person’s meal.

• Step 2: Separate wheat, dairy, gluten-free and halal questions rather than using one general label.

• Step 3: Ask the selected kitchen to verify ingredients and cross-contact.

• Step 4: Count those meals within the actual headcount, not as additional guests.

Keep the confirmed alternatives tied to names or meal counts during setup. This reduces confusion when pizza, pasta and salad are served together.

How do pizza, pasta and salad work together for an office?

Plan pizza, pasta and salad per guest, so the menu matches the headcount and dietary requests are checked before ordering.

For a Toronto office, start with three pizza slices per guest, then decide whether the meeting length and appetite mix justify penne marinara and garlic bread. Confirm pizza size, dietary alternatives and portions before the order is finalized. Planning per guest ties the menu to the headcount instead of treating pasta as a separate tray purchase.

How should you budget delivery, tax and service?

Budget the food subtotal first, then add the $40 standard delivery charge, 13% Ontario HST and any optional services selected for the order.

Standard delivery is $40 and covers parking, floor delivery and basic setup. Servers are $40 per staff-hour. Chafing dishes are $35 each. Delivery, tax and optional services are extra.

The Canada Revenue Agency’s HST rate guidance identifies Ontario’s HST rate as 13%. Confirm the final total, service choices and delivery details in the quote rather than treating the published food subtotal as the complete order cost.

How do you keep pizza and pasta safe on a shared office table?

Keep hot food at or above 60°C and follow the two-hour rule. Plan the handoff, serving time and equipment before food arrives.

Health Canada’s food-safety guidance says hot food should be kept at or above 60°C and perishable food left at room temperature for more than two hours should be thrown out. If you select chafing dishes, confirm the quantity needed and place them where guests can serve without blocking the meeting.

• Step 1: Set the serving table before delivery arrives.

• Step 2: Keep hot pizza, pasta and garlic bread at or above 60°C.

• Step 3: Label dietary alternatives clearly and keep them separate where required.

• Step 4: Track the time food is placed for service and follow the two-hour rule.

Frequently asked questions

What does Italian catering in Toronto include?

LunchLink’s published Italian packages centre on pizza and garden salad. Essential includes three pizza slices per guest, a choice of cheese, vegetable or pepperoni, plus salad and dressing. Signature adds penne marinara and two garlic bread pieces per guest. Celebration also adds grilled chicken, a mini cannoli and one bottled water or canned pop per guest.

How much does Italian catering cost per person?

LunchLink publishes three package prices: $14.99 per guest for Essential, $19.99 for Signature and $24.99 for Celebration. For 25 guests, the published food subtotals are $374.75, $499.75 and $624.75. Delivery, Ontario’s 13% HST and optional services are extra, so confirm the complete total in the quote.

How many pizza slices should I order for an office?

Three pizza slices per guest are LunchLink’s published starting point. Confirm the pizza size and final portions for your group. If the meeting is longer or appetites are mixed, consider a package with penne marinara and garlic bread. Count dietary alternatives within the actual headcount rather than adding those meals on top.

Can the menu handle gluten-free, dairy-free or halal requests?

Ask the selected kitchen to check gluten-free, dairy-free and halal requests, including ingredients and cross-contact. Wheat and dairy are common, and gluten-free bases need separate confirmation. Do not assume a gluten-free base or halal toppings are available. Provide the exact requests before ordering and confirm the alternatives in the quote.

How should hot Italian food be held at an office?

Keep hot pizza, pasta and garlic bread at or above 60°C and follow the two-hour rule. Set up the serving area before delivery, keep dietary alternatives clearly identified and track when food is placed for service. If you select chafing dishes, confirm the required quantity and include the $35 charge per dish in planning.

Next, prepare your headcount and dietary requests, then order at lunchlink.ca/menu/italian-pizza or request a quote at lunchlink.ca/get-a-quote.