Catering Blog

Our catering blog is your go-to source for seasonal inspiration, expert tips and behind-the-scenes stories from the Kiss the Cook team. Whether you’re planning a corporate event, wedding, or office lunch, we share the trends, menu ideas, and event planning insights that make every gathering unforgettable.

Spring Corporate Catering - A hand holding a pita wrap filled with grilled chicken, sliced red onion, tomato, fresh parsley, and a creamy white sauce.

Fresh, Seasonal and Office-Friendly Spring Corporate Catering Ideas

Spring is in the air – perfect timing to kick off Q2 with seasonal themed spring corporate catering menus. It’s a great ...

March 11, 2026

Two people use forks to share a large dessert on a gray plate—topped with melting ice cream, berries, and nuts—on a shiny metal table. This French Toast Recipe Is A Must-Try For anyone with a sweet tooth.

Our Stuffed French Toast Recipe Is A Must-Try For The Holidays

December 20, 2022

I was going to end this blog post with the next four images, but I’ve reconsidered. I think it’s more appropriate to ...

Kiss the Cook’s New Daily Specials Calendar Has Clients Craving What’s Cooking Next

October 28, 2022

For many years Kiss the Cook has proudly served Toronto’s corporate landscape. From tech companies, to law firms, small businesses to fortune ...

A wooden board from the hottest new food station, topped with assorted Indian snacks (pani puri), lime wedges, and colorful garnishes, surrounded by bowls of spices, chutneys, chopped onions, sev, and jalapeños.

Let’s chat about chaat! Our hottest new food station by Sous Chef Swapnil

September 5, 2022

I don’t know how it took me 41 years to discover Pani Puri, but thanks to our Sous Chef Swapnil I will ...

Brunswick Bierworks crafts fantastic beer and a welcoming event vibe

August 16, 2022

It’s not every day that you can hold an event at a beer lab and advanced production facility. But then, not many ...

Want to attract staff with workplace incentives? Try daily catering programs

April 25, 2022

They’re offering swag, free vacations, in some cases cash bonuses or the chance to win cars. Employers are working harder than ever ...

Sandwich catering from Kiss the Cook is the best in Toronto. Get the recipe that proves it

April 6, 2022

A surprising number of our corporate clients have shared horror stories about bad sandwich experiences. In fact, bosses are literally banning bread ...

A close-up of a leather roll-up case filled with various kitchen tools, just like those used by an Executive Chef at Kiss the Cook Catering—featuring knives, a peeler, whisk, pastry brush, measuring spoons, bamboo sushi mat, and more.

Meet our Executive Chef Chris Canham

March 16, 2022

Sometimes even a bad break can deliver life-changing good luck. That was the case for young Chris Canham when he broke his ...

A decorated plate with braised meat on the bone, mashed potatoes, green beans, roasted carrots, Yorkshire pudding, and gravy—perfect for special occasions like Superbowl and Valentines Day menus—set on a rustic wooden table.

An ode to Autumn

November 1, 2021

It’s been hard to find words these past couple years. However, it’s never hard to find inspiration. Here is one of my ...

A black container filled with pasta, leafy greens, green peas, shredded cheese, and tender chicken breast slices, garnished with herbs—perfect for Superbowl and Valentines Day Menus, presented elegantly on a white background.

Daily Catering for the office has never looked better – here is why.

July 9, 2021

After a year of missing our corporate clients due to what has felt like endless lock downs, we’re finally getting some good ...

An overhead view of assorted plated dishes from our Superbowl and Valentines Day Menus, featuring grilled steak with fries, barbecued ribs, roasted chicken with vegetables, salads, and grilled salmon with carrots and asparagus on a gray tabletop.

Kiss the Cook launches a new individually boxed 5 day meal program

May 17, 2021

Thanks to what can be aptly described as a “cult following” to our family-style weekly specials, the pivot to launching a daily ...

A green drink in a mason jar is topped with elaborate garnishes—taco shells, skewered yellow tomatoes, crispy chips, cucumber, and a lime wedge—perfect for festive Superbowl or Valentines Day Menus, set on a rustic wooden table with a white background.

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day: Green Monster Bloody Mary

March 12, 2021

For the love of all things holy, please stop drinking green beer. There is a world of better options to celebrate the ...

Person enjoying a salad with smoked salmon, radish, cherry tomatoes, and lemon at a wooden table set with corporate catering essentials—phone, earphones, tablet, drink, and documents. View is from above.

Top 5 catering ideas for your office grand reopening

March 8, 2021

For those of us that have endured a year of social distancing and working from home, there’s nothing more steeped in anticipation ...