Middle Eastern Catering for Toronto Offices: Menus and Costs

Middle Eastern catering for a Toronto office usually means shawarma, falafel, rice, salads, dips and pita. LunchLink publishes packages from $14.99 to $24.99 per guest with a proposed 10-guest minimum, confirmed in the quote. Delivery, tax and optional service are extra.

Key facts

• LunchLink publishes Essential, Signature and Celebration Middle Eastern packages at $14.99, $19.99 and $24.99 per guest.

• The published packages have a proposed 10-guest minimum, confirmed in the quote.

• For 25 guests, published food subtotals are $374.75, $499.75 and $624.75, before delivery, tax and optional services.

• Standard delivery is $40 and includes parking, floor delivery and basic setup.

• Ontario's HST rate is 13%, and the quote adds it to the order.

What do the Middle Eastern catering packages include?

The three package levels build from shawarma, falafel, rice, salad, pita, pickles and sauces to additional meats, sides, dessert and drinks.

The Essential package is $14.99 per guest. It includes chicken shawarma, falafel, seasoned rice, chopped cucumber-tomato salad, pita, pickles, garlic sauce and tahini.

The Signature package is $19.99 per guest. It adds beef shawarma, garlic potatoes and hummus to the Essential package.

The Celebration package is $24.99 per guest. It adds tabbouleh, one baklava piece and one bottled water or canned pop per guest to the Signature package.

The full package wording is on LunchLink’s Mediterranean and Middle Eastern menu at lunchlink.ca/menu/mediterranean-middle-eastern. The proposed 10-guest minimum is confirmed in the quote.

How much does Middle Eastern catering cost for a Toronto office?

The published food subtotal for 25 guests is $374.75 for Essential, $499.75 for Signature or $624.75 for Celebration.

These are food subtotals. Standard delivery is $40, while delivery, tax and optional services are extra. Ontario HST is 13%, as stated by the Canada Revenue Agency’s HST rate guidance.

Optional services published by LunchLink include servers at $40 per staff-hour and chafing dishes at $35 each. Confirm the final combination of food, delivery, tax and services in the quote.

Is Persian catering an alternative for a Toronto office?

Persian catering offers a different menu route built around koobideh, saffron rice, grilled tomato and Shirazi salad.

The Persian Essential package is $14.99 per guest and includes one koobideh skewer per guest, saffron-topped basmati rice, grilled tomato and Shirazi salad. The Signature package is $19.99 per guest and adds mast-o-khiar, flatbread and a side of vegetarian eggplant stew. The Celebration package is $24.99 per guest and adds one small joojeh chicken skewer, one date pastry and one drink per guest.

The Persian menu has a proposed 10-guest minimum. Review LunchLink’s Persian catering menu and check yogurt sides, breads and individual protein sourcing when planning the order.

Which format fits a working meeting or office celebration?

A package with straightforward mains and sides suits a working meeting, while added sides, dessert and drinks give the Celebration package more elements for a social office meal.

For a working meeting

Choose the package that fits the meeting’s meal scope and timing. Essential keeps the menu focused on chicken shawarma, falafel, rice, salad, pita, pickles and sauces. It can make the meal easier to portion around a scheduled agenda.

For a larger shared meal

Signature adds beef shawarma, garlic potatoes and hummus. Celebration adds tabbouleh, baklava and a drink, alongside the Signature items. Those additions create more menu components for a team meal or office celebration.

For a Persian menu

Use the Persian packages when koobideh, saffron rice, grilled tomato and Shirazi salad better fit the meeting. Check the added yogurt side, bread, vegetarian eggplant stew and individual protein details before confirming.

How should you count vegetarian meals and dietary needs?

Count vegetarian meals inside the total headcount rather than adding them on top. If 40 people are attending and six need vegetarian meals, order 40 meals, not 46.

LunchLink states that you can request falafel or vegetable portions within the total headcount. Record those portions clearly with the order so they remain part of the confirmed meal count.

Flag common ingredients before ordering. Pita contains wheat, tahini contains sesame and yogurt sides may matter for some guests. Health Canada lists wheat and sesame among its priority allergens.

Halal sourcing is checked by protein. Do not assume every protein has the same sourcing status; ask for the protein-by-protein check when reviewing the menu.

For a clear headcount and dietary record, use LunchLink’s office lunch order form template.

How do you choose between shawarma, falafel and Persian menus?

Choose one menu route across shawarma, falafel, mezze-style sides and Persian kebab, and match the format to the meeting.

Start with the meeting purpose, then select a package family. For a short working meeting, focus on a defined main, side and serving plan. For a social meal, consider the added sides, dessert or drinks in the Celebration packages. Keep vegetarian meals inside the total and record ingredient flags before the quote is confirmed.

This approach also keeps the order from treating “Middle Eastern” as one fixed menu. Shawarma packages, falafel portions, mezze-style additions and Persian koobideh each create different choices for the office buyer.

How should you handle buffet food safety?

Keep hot food at or above 60°C and cold food at or below 4°C, and throw out perishable food left at room temperature for more than two hours.

Set the buffet close to the eating area and plan the serving window around the meeting schedule. Ask about chafing dishes if hot food needs equipment; LunchLink publishes them at $35 each. Health Canada’s holiday food safety guidance gives the two-hour rule and temperature guidance for hot and cold food.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in Middle Eastern catering for Toronto offices?

LunchLink’s Essential package includes chicken shawarma, falafel, seasoned rice, chopped cucumber-tomato salad, pita, pickles, garlic sauce and tahini. Signature adds beef shawarma, garlic potatoes and hummus. Celebration adds tabbouleh, one baklava piece and one bottled water or canned pop per guest. The proposed minimum is 10 guests, confirmed in the quote.

How much is Middle Eastern catering for 25 guests?

The published food subtotal for 25 guests is $374.75 for Essential, $499.75 for Signature or $624.75 for Celebration. Standard delivery is $40. Delivery, tax and optional services are extra, and Ontario HST is 13%. Optional servers are $40 per staff-hour and chafing dishes are $35 each.

Can vegetarian meals be included in the office catering total?

Yes. Request falafel or vegetable portions within the total headcount. If 40 people are attending and six need vegetarian meals, order 40 meals rather than 46. Record the vegetarian portions with the order so the dietary count is clear without increasing the confirmed headcount.

What ingredients should Toronto offices flag?

Flag pita because it contains wheat, tahini because it contains sesame and yogurt sides when those ingredients matter to guests. Health Canada lists wheat and sesame among its priority allergens. Also ask about individual protein sourcing. LunchLink states that halal sourcing is checked by protein, so review each protein rather than assuming one status for the whole menu.

What Persian catering options does LunchLink publish?

LunchLink’s Persian Essential package includes one koobideh skewer per guest, saffron-topped basmati rice, grilled tomato and Shirazi salad. Signature adds mast-o-khiar, flatbread and vegetarian eggplant stew. Celebration adds a small joojeh chicken skewer, date pastry and one drink per guest. The proposed minimum is 10 guests, and yogurt sides, breads and individual protein sourcing should be checked.

Next, choose a package and request a quote at lunchlink.ca/get-a-quote with your guest count, vegetarian portions and dietary notes.