Package 1
Minimum 10 orders
Diwali Boxed Meal
$19.99 per person
An individually packaged Diwali meal with a vegetarian option available.
- Butter Chicken OR Paneer Makhani
- Basmati Rice
- Dal Tadka
- Naan
- Gulab Jamun
Work events
Diwali catering for Toronto offices and events
Plan a Diwali office lunch, employee celebration or client event with Indian starters, mains, breads, rice, sweets and serving formats suited to the room and agenda.
Useful for
Office Diwali lunches, employee celebrations and client events
Commercial terms
Confirmed in the quote
Planning note
Submit the complete brief at least 7 days before service. Menu terminology and presentation are reviewed with the selected restaurant and client representative before the event plan is finalized.
Buffet, boxed, sweets, chaat-station and thali formats
Vegetarian, vegan, halal and other dietary needs reviewed menu by menu
Cultural terminology and presentation checked before finalization
Diwali office and corporate catering
The short answer.
LunchLink can coordinate Diwali catering for Toronto offices and corporate events as a buffet, individually boxed meal, sweets-only spread, chaat or live station, or thali-style service. Current Diwali package options start at CAD $19.99 per person with a 10-order minimum; submit the complete request at least 7 days ahead, and allow 2-4 weeks for 50+ guests or live-station service.
- Minimum order
- 10 orders
- The current menu, kitchen capacity and route require written confirmation.
- Package pricing
- $19.99-$32.50 per person
- Package food price before applicable taxes, delivery, staffing, rentals, entertainment and service fees.
- Booking window
- At least 7 days
- Begin 2–4 weeks ahead for 50+ people or staffed live service.
- Menu review
- Restaurant + client
- Terminology and presentation are reviewed before the event plan is finalized.
Package options
Current Diwali packages
Use these three package options to choose the direction for the quote. Final availability, quantities, substitutions, dietary accommodations, delivery, staffing, rentals, entertainment, service fees and taxes are confirmed in writing before the order is accepted.
Package 2
Minimum 10 orders
Diwali Buffet Package
$24.50 per person
A shared buffet-style Diwali menu with chicken, paneer, dal, rice, bread, salad and dessert.
- Butter Chicken
- Paneer Makhani
- Dal Tadka
- Basmati Rice
- Naan
- Kachumber Salad
- Gulab Jamun
Package 3
Minimum 10 orders
Diwali Premium Package
$32.50 per person
A premium Diwali spread with chicken, lamb or goat, tandoori chicken, paneer, dal, sides and sweets.
- Butter Chicken
- Lamb Curry OR Goat Curry
- Tandoori Chicken
- Paneer Tikka Masala
- Dal Makhani
- Vegetable Pulao
- Basmati Rice
- Garlic Naan
- Samosas with chutney
- Raita
- Kachumber Salad
- Gulab Jamun
- Rasmalai
Diwali add-ons
Magician
$350 per event
- Optional entertainment add-on
Balloon decor
$250 per event
- Optional decor add-on
Event staffing
$25 per hour
- Quoted by required staff hours
Live cooking
$550 onsite
- Optional onsite live-cooking add-on
All Diwali catering packages require a minimum of 10 orders. Pricing is per person before applicable taxes, delivery, staffing, rentals, entertainment and service fees. Vegetarian, halal, vegan and gluten-free accommodations may be available upon request.
Serving formats
Choose the format before choosing the menu.
Match service to the schedule, room, guest flow and distribution plan. Current items and availability are confirmed in writing.
Best for: Shared office lunches and larger team celebrations
Buffet
A broad menu with separate starters, mains, rice, breads, sides and sweets.
- Vegetarian and non-vegetarian sections
- Labelled dietary items
- Staffing and holding equipment by quote
Best for: Fixed seating, short breaks and split teams
Individually boxed meal
Pre-portioned selections support faster handout and clearly identified dietary meals.
- Starter or snack
- Main with rice or bread
- Sweet where confirmed
Best for: Short gatherings, gifting and afternoon events
Sweets and reception spread
A focused assortment can complement speeches, recognition, client visits or a tea break.
- Milk pedha, kalakand or barfi direction
- Halwa and regional sweets where available
- Beverages, labels and display details by quote
Best for: Interactive or structured celebrations
Chaat, live station or thali
Station and thali-style formats need room, timing, staffing, queue flow and venue approval confirmed in advance.
- Pani puri or chaat direction
- Starter, mains, rice, bread and sweet where confirmed
- Staff, equipment and cleanup by quote
Menu planning
Build a balanced Diwali catering brief
Use these menu groups as a planning vocabulary. Regional style, item names, recipes, dietary status and presentation are confirmed with the selected restaurant and the client representative before finalization.
Starters and chaat
Choose a manageable assortment for the serving format and available setup.
- Samosas
- Pani puri or chaat direction
- Paneer tikka
- Aloo or vegetable bonda
- Dhokla
Mains
Balance vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices around the guest requirements.
- Butter chicken
- Malai kofta
- Navratan korma
- Chicken or vegetable biryani
- Dal makhani
Rice, breads and sides
Confirm holding, replenishment and serviceware for every supporting item.
- Pulao or jeera rice
- Naan or roti
- Raita
- Salads
- Chutneys or accompaniments from the current menu
Indian sweets
Confirm assortment, portion count, ingredients, labelling and presentation.
- Milk pedha
- Kalakand
- Barfi
- Halwa
- Gujarati or Bengali regional options where available
Booking timeline
Work backward from the eating time.
2–4 weeks ahead
Start larger or interactive events
For 50+ guests, chaat service, staffing, rentals or regional menu preferences, begin with an estimated brief.
At least 7 days ahead
Submit the complete request
Provide the occasion, date, headcount, address, budget, dietary counts, preferred format, access and staffing needs.
Before acceptance
Complete cultural and menu review
The selected restaurant and client representative review terminology and presentation; LunchLink confirms items, quantities, dietary handling and operations in writing.
Service day
Follow the labelled handoff
Keep dietary meals separated, make the onsite contact available and follow the confirmed station, setup and cleanup plan.
Quote checklist
Include these details in the first request.
- Diwali occasion and workplace audience
- Service date, eating time and arrival window
- Headcount and budget range
- Full address and building access
- Dietary requirements with exact counts
- Buffet, boxed, sweets, chaat or thali preference
- Regional menu preferences and terminology review contact
- Station, equipment, staffing, beverage and cleanup requirements
Plan with confidence
The operational details behind the menu.
Begin with the celebration format
A buffet suits a shared office lunch, individual boxes simplify distribution, a sweets-only table supports a shorter gathering, a chaat station creates an interactive moment, and thali-style service supports a more structured meal.
Review terminology and presentation
LunchLink asks the selected restaurant partner and a client representative to review menu terminology and presentation before the event plan is finalized. This helps align regional preferences, dietary expectations and the tone of the workplace celebration.
Confirm dietary details at menu level
Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-aware, dairy-aware and allergy needs must be supplied as counts. Ingredients, preparation, substitutions, labelling and cross-contact limitations are confirmed for each selected item.
Frequently asked
Answers before you book.
Possible formats include a buffet, individually boxed meal, sweets-only spread, chaat or live station, and thali-style plated service. Current menus, station requirements, staffing and availability are confirmed in the quote.
A brief can consider starters such as samosas, chaat, paneer tikka, bonda or dhokla; mains such as butter chicken, malai kofta, navratan korma, biryani or dal makhani; rice, breads and sides; and Indian sweets. Final items depend on the selected restaurant's current menu.
Submit the complete request at least 7 days before service. Begin 2–4 weeks ahead for 50+ people, a staffed chaat station, rentals, multiple drops or detailed cultural and dietary review.
Potential vegetarian, vegan, halal and other dietary choices can be reviewed. The selected restaurant must confirm ingredients, preparation, labelling, substitutions and cross-contact limitations for every final item.
Share the date, complete address, headcount, budget range, desired eating time, serving format, dietary requirements, room setup, and onsite contact. These details allow current options to be reviewed accurately.
The Diwali page currently offers three package directions: the Diwali Boxed Meal at $19.99 per person, the Diwali Buffet Package at $24.50 per person, and the Diwali Premium Package at $32.50 per person. Final quantities, substitutions, tax, delivery, staffing and availability are confirmed in writing.
Individual meals, shared platters, and buffet-style service may be considered when the room and agenda support them. The selected format and current menu must be confirmed for the occasion.
Yes. Optional add-ons listed for Diwali include a magician for $350 per event, balloon decor for $250 per event, event staffing at $25 per hour, and live cooking for $550 onsite. Venue access, timing, setup, safety and staffing details are confirmed in the quote.
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