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.

Same great food, brand new website

We’re excited to share that Kiss the Cook Catering has a brand new home online! Just like our menus evolve with the ...

December 2, 2025

A white van with "kiss the cook CATERING" and contact details on the door. The rear side panel displays a large "k" with a red heart shape as part of the design.

You asked. We Answered. Home delivery meal solutions

November 18, 2020

Our thriving, growing business came to a grinding halt, along with much of the world in March 2020. Heartbreaking call after call, ...

A table set with a roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans with lemon, salad with beets, roasted carrots, sliced roast beef, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy, all arranged on white dishes.

Order Thanksgiving dinner, because not everything in 2020 needs to suck

September 28, 2020

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, albeit this season feels a lot different than years past. If you have a family larger ...

A bride and groom stand together in a sunlit forest at Pathways on Pleasure Valley, holding hands beside a brown and white horse with a saddle, surrounded by tall trees with green and yellow leaves.

Pathways on Pleasure Valley: A magical setting with horses, great food and a few life lessons

March 17, 2020

They say that people and horses often form a special bond. As a boy, Michael Chen–the co-proprietor of Pathways on Pleasure Valley ...

Bottles labeled truffle, sea spice, and pesto oil sit on a wooden table next to dishes of fresh mozzarella balls, with a jar of leafy greens and a rustic brick wall in the background.

Introducing our brand new food station – DIY Burrata

February 19, 2020

If there is one thing we love, it’s creating food stations with that unforgettable wow-factor. Our mission is to have you licking ...

A gourmet dish is artfully plated with Valentine's Day Salmon, colorful vegetables, a rolled potato side, and herbs, served on a square white plate next to gold and white cutlery and a glass of rosé wine.

Recipe: Valentine’s Day Salmon

February 14, 2020

In my opinion there is nothing more romantic than a quiet evening at home with that special someone you love and an ...

A perfect lakeside setting makes for an unforgettable Henley Room wedding

December 9, 2019

There’s something so inspiring about a wedding with a magical location, a wonderful guest list of family and friends and an absolutely ...

Kiss the Cook Catering is now a proud preferred supplier to YWCA Toronto

December 3, 2019

For more than 150 years, the YWCA Canada has worked to advocate for women’s rights and address a widespread array of challenges ...

Our Festive Menu for 2019 brings creative deliciousness to your yuletide festivities!

November 19, 2019

There are two things we love most as a catering firm: creating incredible food experiences for our guests that feature superbly delicious ...

Cool Green & Shady’s floral magic brings gorgeous inspiration to any event

October 31, 2019

When Amber Richman, the CEO and creative director of Cool Green & Shady—a full-service retail floral studio in Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood—took on ...

Five people stand smiling at a food booth during Scotiabank Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer. Two wear "Ovarian Blitzer" shirts, one in a black chef uniform holds a spatula, and two others have food plates. Food trays are displayed in the foreground.

Scotiabank Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer shoots and scores with an uber-successful event—and some tasty eats courtesy of Kiss the Cook

October 22, 2019

If there’s one thing we love, it’s the opportunity to serve amazing food, play hockey and benefit a great cause all in ...

Our Festive Turkey Feast is back for Thanksgiving and the holiday season!

September 25, 2019

It never ceases to amaze me the degree to which memories are shaped by our senses. Sight is an obvious one, but ...

A gloved hand holds a filled wrap at an outdoor food market, perfect for corporate catering, while another person reaches out. Bottles of water, a potted herb, and baskets are visible in the background.

Your guide to structuring the perfect daily corporate catering program

September 20, 2019

One of the first questions that organizers ask after deciding to incorporate a daily corporate catering program into their organization’s lunchtime routine ...