Food and menu pricing
$15–$75 per person
Cuisine, staffing, rentals and tax can change the final total. Gratuity is optional at payment.
Work events
Holiday, Christmas & year-end catering in Toronto
Plan Christmas parties, year-end office lunches, client receptions and New Year's gatherings with breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktail and dessert formats.
Owner-confirmed service facts
Clear numbers before you request a menu.
LunchLink is a managed catering marketplace for one-time events and flexible recurring meal programs. It matches the brief to approved restaurant partners and manages the menu, delivery, payment and invoicing workflow.
Commercial facts approved August 31, 2026; final menu and availability are confirmed in writing.
Order size
10 to 1,000+ guests
LunchLink can coordinate multiple approved partners for high-volume programs and events.
Standard delivery
$40
Includes floor delivery, parking, basic setup in LunchLink's approved service areas.
Seasonal booking window
7+ days before service
Begin 2–4 weeks ahead for 50+ guests or complex service. There are no preset blackout dates, but menu, route, capacity and timing require written confirmation.
Event support
Delivery-only or staffed
Servers, rentals, beverage stations, cake service, venue coordination, leftovers, garbage removal and cleanup can be quoted as add-ons.
Payment and invoicing
Flexible business payment
Credit card, EFT or bank transfer, cheque and approved invoicing are available. The final payment schedule is written into the quote.
Dietary requests require menu-level confirmation
LunchLink can source halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-aware and nut-aware options. Share allergies and every dietary requirement before menu selection; ingredients, substitutions, kitchen practices and cross-contact risk are confirmed with the selected partner. LunchLink does not make a universal allergen-free guarantee.
Useful for
Christmas parties, year-end events and seasonal office gatherings
Commercial terms
Confirmed in the quote
Planning note
Submit the complete brief at least 7 days before service. Begin 2–4 weeks ahead for 50+ guests, staffing, rentals or high-demand December dates.
Christmas and year-end office menus
Breakfast, dinner, platter, cocktail and dessert formats
Setup, staffing, rentals and cleanup available by quote
Holiday catering from November through New Year's
The short answer.
LunchLink coordinates holiday and Christmas catering for Toronto offices, client events and year-end celebrations. Choose breakfast, a traditional lunch or dinner, individually boxed meals, platters, cocktail bites, food stations, desserts or beverages. Requests start at 10 people, food and menu planning ranges from CAD $15–$75 per person, and the complete request must be scheduled at least 7 days ahead.
- Occasions
- Christmas to New Year's
- Also suitable for year-end lunches, staff parties and client receptions.
- Minimum order
- 10 people
- Capacity, route and delivery window are confirmed for every request.
- Planning range
- $15–$75 per person
- Food and menu range only; service, rentals, delivery and tax can change the total.
- Booking window
- At least 7 days
- Start 2–4 weeks ahead for 50+ people or complex December events.
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: Morning meetings, appreciation and early shifts
Holiday breakfast
A practical way to mark the season before the workday or during an early team gathering.
- Hot breakfast
- Bakery, fruit and lighter choices
- Coffee and beverage service
Best for: Scheduled office parties and seated celebrations
Traditional lunch or dinner
A buffet or shared service with seasonal mains, sides and desserts.
- Turkey, roast beef or prime-rib direction
- Vegetarian main where confirmed
- Seasonal sides and desserts
Best for: Split teams, open houses and flexible attendance
Boxed meals and platters
Simpler distribution with individual meals or shared sandwich and grazing-style platters.
- Individually boxed meals
- Sandwich or savoury platters
- Salad, fruit and dessert trays
Best for: Receptions, networking and social agendas
Cocktail bites and stations
Small bites or interactive stations can keep guests moving when seating is limited.
- Passed or displayed hors d'oeuvres
- Food stations
- Dessert and beverage stations
Menu planning
Choose a holiday menu that follows the agenda
These are planning directions, not a live partner menu. LunchLink confirms the current items, quantities, minimums and dietary handling in the accepted quote.
Seasonal mains
Build a traditional meal or choose a lighter office format.
- Turkey or roast-beef direction
- Prime-rib direction where available
- Vegetarian or vegan main where confirmed
- Seasonal potatoes and vegetables
- Salad, bread and sauces
Breakfast
Support an early celebration or morning meeting without a full midday service.
- Hot breakfast choices
- Bakery assortments
- Fruit and yogurt direction
- Coffee, tea and cold beverages
Reception food
Match bite size, replenishment and staffing to the length and layout of the event.
- Sandwich and savoury platters
- Hors d'oeuvres
- Interactive food stations
- Salads and lighter sides
Dessert and service
Quote the full operational scope, not just the food.
- Dessert assortments
- Beverage stations
- Dinnerware and serving equipment
- Staff, rentals and cleanup by request
Booking timeline
Work backward from the eating time.
2–4 weeks ahead
Check capacity for larger events
Start here for 50+ guests, staffing, rentals, multiple drops or narrow December delivery windows.
At least 7 days ahead
Send the event brief
Share the occasion, date, address, headcount, budget, dietary counts, format, access and staffing needs.
Before acceptance
Approve the complete scope
Confirm menu, quantities, timing, delivery, setup, service, equipment, cleanup, tax and change cutoffs in writing.
Service day
Protect the handoff plan
Keep the onsite receiver available, preserve dietary labels and follow the agreed setup and service responsibilities.
Quote checklist
Include these details in the first request.
- Holiday occasion and preferred date
- Service time and acceptable delivery window
- Headcount and budget range
- Address, floor, loading, security and elevator details
- Dietary requirements with counts
- Breakfast, meal, platter, cocktail or station preference
- Beverage, dinnerware, equipment and rental needs
- Setup, staffing, cleanup and onsite-contact responsibilities
Plan with confidence
The operational details behind the menu.
Use one page for the full year-end season
This guide covers office holiday catering, Christmas party catering, year-end lunches, client receptions and New Year's gatherings. The format should follow the agenda rather than the event label alone.
Plan a complete service moment
Account for reception access, setup, speeches, beverage service, room changes, dietary meal placement and cleanup ownership. Each included responsibility belongs in the accepted quote.
Keep dietary statements menu-specific
Potential vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-aware and dairy-aware options can be reviewed. Ingredients, substitutions, labelling and cross-contact limitations are confirmed for the selected menu before acceptance.
Frequently asked
Answers before you book.
It covers Christmas parties, year-end office lunches, staff celebrations, client receptions and New Year's gatherings in Toronto and LunchLink's approved GTA service areas.
Submit a complete request at least 7 days before service. Begin 2–4 weeks ahead for 50+ guests, staffing, rentals, multiple locations or high-demand December dates. Availability is confirmed only in writing.
LunchLink's current food and menu planning range is CAD $15–$75 per person with a 10-person minimum. Standard delivery is $40 and staffing is $18 per staff-hour; the accepted quote confirms the final scope and tax.
Possible formats include breakfast, a traditional lunch or dinner, individually boxed meals, sandwich or grazing platters, cocktail bites, food stations, desserts and beverages. Current items and minimums are confirmed for the selected menu.
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.
Potential vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-aware and dairy-aware options can be reviewed. The selected partner must confirm ingredients, substitutions, labelling and cross-contact risk for the final menu.
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.
Collect requirements before the ordering cutoff and share them in the brief. Available dishes, substitutions, labels, ingredients, and cross-contact practices depend on the selected restaurant.
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