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 ...
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Sicilian style mackerel

Turning up the heat: 2018 Summer menu inspiration

No matter what plans you have for the remaining days of this record-breaking hot summer, we think your best memories will be ...
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A catering website homepage displays trays of food and a hand serving a plate. Text reads: "Simply, Delicious! From everyday meals to customized events. With our e-commerce platform, your next corporate function is easily covered at the click of a button.

Re-introducing Kiss the Cook Express, our new and improved e-commerce platform

It just got easier to order delicious catered food for your next corporate or social event. The new and improved Kiss the ...
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barbecue seafood paella

A barbecue party doesn’t need to be boring—New classics can light up your grill

You have to love barbecue season. The joy of cooking outdoors. The smell of burgers and hot dogs sizzling in the open ...
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Round cookies decorated with white and yellow icing, perfect for a wedding. The white cookies have “B | R” and hearts with arrows, while the yellow ones feature a black heart with two arrows pointing outward.

From a unique theme to branded edibles: Creating a wedding that’s totally ‘you’

It’s springtime and wedding season is in full bloom and about to gain momentum as we head into the summer months. The ...
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Leftover food

Liftovers cuts waste and helps feed thousands of Torontonians in need

Think about the last event you attended. Whether a catered corporate luncheon, a wedding or a family barbecue, odds are there were ...
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Planning to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding? Here’s how to host a party even a royal would love

We’re just a week away from the royal wedding of Prince Harry to actress Meghan Markle (a former Toronto resident!) and speculation ...
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A bride and groom stand close together, facing each other and holding hands in a rustic wooden barn at Markham Museum, surrounded by old wagons and tools, with soft light filtering through the slatted ceiling.

The Markham Museum: 19th century country charm in the heart of the GTA

As the Greater Toronto Area and its satellite cities have continued to expand, everyone from brides and grooms to the region’s top ...
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lavender blueberry cobbler

How to craft the ultimate vegetarian/vegan wedding menu

You’ve met, you’ve fallen in love and you’re finally tying the knot. And now it’s time to organize what might well be ...
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Jam Factory

The Jam Factory: a versatile brick-and-beam masterpiece on Toronto’s east side

If there’s an architectural trend we can all stand behind, it would surely be the one aimed at reclaiming, repurposing and revitalizing ...
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A beautifully set outdoor wedding table with roast chicken, colorful salad topped with edible flowers, fruit, charcuterie, cheeses, wine glasses, and floral decorations on a wooden surface.

Up, up and away: A whimsically-styled wedding shoot as seen on WedLuxe (Video)

If you’re lucky enough to be approached by one of our industry’s best, Megan Wappel Designs, to take part in a styled ...
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Sliced spring vegetables including asparagus, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and watermelon radishes are arranged on a white background, showcasing their vibrant colors and fresh textures.

Spring is just the first course: 2018 Spring menu inspiration

Even though the year rolls over on January 1st, spring feels like it marks the New Year to me. Finally, the darkness ...
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Buddha bowl

Five fun ways to spice up your daily corporate meal program

Canadians spend a huge portion of their time in the workplace–whether at a corporate office, a job site, in a retail environment, ...
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