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
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Floral arrangements with white flowers

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 ...
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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 ...
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turkey feast

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 ...
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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 ...
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A pile of uncooked, homemade pasta noodles sits on a floured wooden surface, evoking the timeless culinary traditions of Rome, with scattered flour dusting the scene.

A trip to Rome in search of culinary ideas delivers a different sort of inspiration

August 29, 2019
For the better part of, oh, about 2,000 years now, we’ve known that all roads lead to Rome. Or at least that’s ...
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A white plate of noodles topped with a raw egg yolk, chopped scallions, bacon bits, and grated cheese sits on a blue patterned tablecloth—an inviting dish perfect for the Toronto Catering Showcase—next to wooden chopsticks and a folded blue napkin.

Memories from our first Toronto Catering Showcase—and a hint of what we have planned for this year

August 16, 2019
It may be hard to imagine, but there was a time before the Toronto Catering Showcase, an event of such importance to ...
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A bride and groom stand at the altar of the Jam Factory, a warmly lit indoor venue, surrounded by seated guests. The aisle is decorated with candles, and greenery adorns the arch behind the couple.

Jeff and Giulia’s Jam Factory wedding: A tasty affair that hit all the right notes

August 9, 2019
When bride-and-groom-to-be Giulia and Jeff were planning their dream wedding, the first thought on their minds (after what delicious meal they’d be ...
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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.

When is it the right time to launch a daily corporate catering program?

July 16, 2019
In past installments we’ve looked at ways to build a winning corporate catering program, and the many reasons why it makes sense ...
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A diverse group of people stand outdoors, smiling and holding a large Homes First banner at a parade, surrounded by colorful balloons, festive outfits, and city buildings in the background.

Homes First provides shelter, support and (Kiss the Cook) meals to Torontonians who need it most

July 10, 2019
Many of us will never have to rely on a non-profit organization to make ends meet or to help us find food ...
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A person reaches across the Bangarang bar counter holding a cocktail with orange slices, while a menu on a clipboard rests on the white countertop in the foreground.

Bangarang: An electric cocktail bar we love built on comfort, fun and … cornhole?

July 2, 2019
There’s nothing quite like a venue where you can enjoy everything from games to drinks to dancing with friends and never feel ...
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Two women walk down a path toward a beach, one wearing a yellow floral dress and carrying a picnic basket, the other wearing patterned pants and a hat, raising a rolled-up blanket. Trees and greenery line the path.

We’re throwing our arms around summer with BoHo-inspired fashion, flavours and flare!

June 24, 2019
There’s something magical about the start of summer. It’s not only the beginning of a new season, it reminds us about memories ...
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A cozy, industrial-style lounge at The Burroughes with large windows, exposed brick walls, vintage armchairs, a wooden chest, a black sofa, and a small white table with a vase of flowers on a wooden floor.

The Burroughes mashes history and Queen West hip in a well-curated exhibition space

June 7, 2019
For decades, middle-class Toronto families made the trip to 641 Queen Street West (an address since changed to 639) to purchase everything ...
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