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 chef stands behind a wooden board displaying three neat rows of sushi rolls with different toppings. The warmly lit, reddish background enhances the fresh sushi presentation.

Roll This Way serves up fun, fresh sushi with a side of unforgettable experience

January 16, 2019

By about the fifth glass of sake, John Hoffmann knew he was on to something. Indeed, it was on that life-changing night ...

A group of people dressed in semi-formal attire raise their glasses for a toast at a lively BlogTo-featured party under a clear tent decorated with string lights and hanging greenery. Drinks and party supplies are on the table in front.

Hello 2019! Kiss the Cook Catering named one of Toronto’s best by BlogTO

January 9, 2019

What a way to start the New Year. It seems like Santa delivered a late present to our team when, just a ...

A young girl playfully pretends to take a big bite out of a juicy turkey on a festive table, with smiling adults blurred in the background.

From turducken to beer-can BBQ’ing, five creative ways to cook turkey this Christmas

December 21, 2018

We’re just days away from Santa’s arrival and that means it’s time for another yuletide tradition: preparing THE TURKEY. I had to ...

A lively city street at night with tall modern buildings, vibrant venues, a historic brick building housing Dineen Coffee Co., lit windows, parked cars, and light trails from passing vehicles.

iQ Venues combines high-touch service with historic spaces to create unrivaled events

December 10, 2018

As anyone who’s worked with us or read our blogs already knows, the team here at Kiss the Cook Catering is always ...

Mealtime done right: How to avoid daily corporate catering program pitfalls

November 19, 2018

Creating a daily meal or cafeteria program for your team is a great way to help boost engagement, improve employee retention and ...

Around the world in 9 delicious dishes: How to add international flavour to your holiday table

November 8, 2018

One of the very best aspects of living and working in the Greater Toronto Area is having the opportunity to mix and ...

Quality Cheese: A supplier we love, serving up excellence for more than 50 years

November 5, 2018

You may or may not recognize the name Quality Cheese, but there’s a very good chance you’ve tasted their incredible products. The ...

Wonder what it takes to cook for 500? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at our large-scale catering in action!

October 16, 2018

Anyone who’s ever cooked a big Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner for a large family gathering knows how tough it can be to ...

We have a brand-new Festive Menu for 2018—and it’s our best yet! Here’s why

October 5, 2018

One of the most exciting aspects of running a fast-paced catering firm is the chance to put an innovative new twist on ...

Presenting our top five favourite summer 2018 barbecue condiments

September 19, 2018

There’s nothing quite like the smell of a deliciously-crafted chuck patty or a perfectly-seasoned piece of rich salmon wafting up from the ...

After nearly 200 years, Heintzman House offers a historic setting for your next event

August 28, 2018

If you’ve ever wanted to enjoy the lavish splendour of a 19th century mansion without the cost of purchasing just such an ...

Yes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day—and our corporate meal service is the perfect way to get it started!

August 27, 2018

When I was growing up breakfast was a big event for our family—especially on Sundays. My detail-obsessed mom would put together an ...