Latin Catering in Toronto: Office Menus, Costs and Ordering

Latin catering for a Toronto office usually means grilled plates with rice and beans or a spread with empanadas and plantain. LunchLink publishes packages from $14.99 to $24.99 per guest with a proposed 10-guest minimum, confirmed in the quote. Name the dishes you want rather than asking for “Latin” alone.

Key facts

• LunchLink’s Latin packages range from $14.99 to $24.99 per guest.

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

• Published 25-guest food subtotals are $374.75 for Essential, $499.75 for Signature and $624.75 for Celebration.

• Standard delivery is $40 and includes parking, floor delivery and basic setup; delivery, tax and optional services are extra.

• Ontario HST is 13% according to the Canada Revenue Agency’s HST rates.

What is included in Latin catering packages?

The three Latin packages move from a grilled chicken plate to a fuller celebratory meal. The exact package and guest count should be confirmed in your quote.

The Essential package is $14.99 per guest. It includes citrus grilled chicken, rice, black beans, cabbage slaw and chimichurri.

The Signature package is $19.99 per guest. It adds one beef or vegetable empanada per guest and roasted sweet plantain.

The Celebration package is $24.99 per guest. It adds a braised beef portion, one mini tres leches cup 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. Delivery, tax and optional services are extra. Order from LunchLink's Latin menu at lunchlink.ca/menu/latin, naming the dishes you want.

How much does Latin catering cost in Toronto?

Latin catering costs $14.99, $19.99 or $24.99 per guest before delivery, tax and optional services, depending on the LunchLink package.

Standard delivery is $40. It covers parking, floor delivery and basic setup. Servers are $40 per staff-hour, and chafing dishes are $35 each. Ontario HST is 13%.

For a quick planning estimate, multiply the selected per-guest package by the number of guests, then add the applicable delivery, optional service and HST amounts. The proposed minimum is 10 guests, but the minimum is confirmed in the quote.

Should an office choose grilled plates or an empanada spread?

A grilled lunch plate suits a working meeting, while an empanada spread can suit a celebration or a shared event. Choose the format around how people will eat and how much time they have.

For a working meeting

Choose the grilled plate when people eat at their desks or during a short meeting break. The Essential package centres on citrus grilled chicken, rice, black beans, cabbage slaw and chimichurri. Signature adds an empanada and roasted sweet plantain for each guest.

For a celebration

Choose a broader shared spread when guests can pause, serve themselves and try more than one item. Celebration adds braised beef, a mini tres leches cup and a drink to the grilled meal. State the dishes you want instead of using only the broad label “Latin”.

How should you count guests and dietary meals?

Count vegetable empanadas and other dietary meals inside the total, never on top of it. If 40 people confirmed lunch and six need dietary meals, order 40 meals, not 46.

• Step 1: Confirm the full attendee count.

• Step 2: Count vegetarian and other dietary meals within that total.

• Step 3: Record the package and dish for each meal group.

• Step 4: Use the office lunch order form template to keep the count clear.

This gives the kitchen one complete number and keeps the quote aligned with the food your team needs.

What should you check for allergens and dietary requests?

Check pastry ingredients, sauces and fillings individually. LunchLink says halal, gluten-free and dairy-free requests are checked with the selected kitchen, including ingredients and cross-contact.

Do not assume that an empanada, sauce or side fits a dietary request from its name alone. Ask for each relevant filling and component to be checked. Health Canada lists wheat, milk and eggs among priority allergens; review its food allergy guidance when collecting attendee requirements.

Send the request with the order details, including the number of affected guests and the specific dishes being considered. The kitchen can then check ingredients and cross-contact for the selected menu.

How do you turn “Latin” into a clear office order?

Turn “Latin” into named dishes and a practical office format. A useful order should identify whether you need a grilled lunch plate, an empanada spread or a celebratory combination.

For a smaller office, LunchLink's packages start from a proposed 10-guest minimum, so a small team does not need to order for a large event. For a shared spread, count vegetable empanadas inside the total. Also check pastry ingredients, sauces and fillings separately instead of treating all items as interchangeable.

LunchLink’s published menu includes regional rice plates, grilled dishes, handheld items and celebratory spreads for individual lunches and shared events. If you want Mexican menus rather than this Latin menu, review the Mexican menu separately.

How should an office handle food safety for a shared spread?

Keep hot food hot and cold food cold, and throw out perishable food left at room temperature for more than two hours. Health Canada calls the range between 4°C and 60°C the danger zone, where bacteria grow quickly.

Plan the serving time before delivery arrives, keep hot and cold foods managed appropriately, and avoid leaving a shared spread out longer than two hours. Read Health Canada’s food safety guidance when planning the room setup and serving window.

This matters most when a meeting runs late or guests serve themselves over an extended period. Build the meal break into the schedule so food is served promptly.

Frequently asked questions

What does Latin catering mean for a Toronto office?

Latin catering for a Toronto office can mean grilled chicken with rice, black beans, cabbage slaw and chimichurri, or a broader spread with empanadas and plantain. LunchLink also publishes a Celebration package with braised beef, mini tres leches cups and a drink. Name the dishes and format you want rather than using “Latin” as the only description.

How much does Latin catering cost in Toronto?

LunchLink publishes Latin packages at $14.99, $19.99 and $24.99 per guest. The published 25-guest food subtotals are $374.75, $499.75 and $624.75 respectively. Standard delivery is $40, while servers are $40 per staff-hour and chafing dishes are $35 each. Delivery, tax and optional services are extra, and Ontario HST is 13%.

What is the minimum order for Latin catering?

The proposed minimum is 10 guests, with the final minimum confirmed in the quote. This gives a smaller Toronto office a starting point without assuming a large event. Confirm the guest count, selected package and any dietary meals when requesting the quote so the order reflects the people who will eat.

How should an office count dietary meals?

Count dietary meals inside the total guest count. If 40 people confirmed lunch and six need dietary meals such as vegetable empanadas, order 40 meals, not 46. Check pastry ingredients, sauces and fillings individually, and ask the selected kitchen to check halal, gluten-free and dairy-free requests.

How long can a shared Latin catering spread sit out?

No longer than two hours at room temperature: Health Canada advises throwing out perishable food left out longer, and calls 4°C to 60°C the danger zone, so schedule the meal break carefully and manage hot and cold food appropriately. If a meeting may run late, adjust the serving plan instead of leaving food out for an extended period.

Next, name your preferred dishes, guest count and dietary requirements, then request a quote for your Toronto office at lunchlink.ca/get-a-quote.