// Guest-count pricing

How much does catering cost for 30 people?

Here’s a planning-level estimate for 30 guests in Toronto and the GTA. We’ve compared the main La Rio’s catering formats with delivery and 13% HST so you can budget fast.

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For 30 people, the lowest current example on this page is Taco Bar at $485.90 all-in. That includes food, standard delivery, and HST.

Compare every option using the same guest count, delivery figure, add-ons and tax. The written quote confirms the menu quantities, logistics and final total before booking.

// Cost breakdown

Example catering prices for 30 guests

Format	Food	Delivery	HST	Total	All-in / guest
Taco Bar $13.00/person	$390.00	$40.00	$55.90	$485.90	$16.20
Fajita Bar $15.00/person	$450.00	$40.00	$63.70	$553.70	$18.46
Burrito Bowl Bar $15.00/person	$450.00	$40.00	$63.70	$553.70	$18.46
Mixed Bar $16.00/person	$480.00	$40.00	$67.60	$587.60	$19.59
Packaged Bowls $13.00/person	$390.00	$40.00	$55.90	$485.90	$16.20
Packaged Taco Kits $13.00/person	$390.00	$40.00	$55.90	$485.90	$16.20

Delivery defaults used on this page: standard delivery ($40.00). Final delivery can vary by address, timing, and event size.

// Quick answer

Best fit for 30 guests

Taco Bar

Our signature build-your-own taco bar. 3 soft corn or flour tortillas per person, two proteins, and a fresh spread of toppings and sauces — guests build their own.

Total example: $485.90
All-in per guest: $16.20
Best for: budget-conscious group catering, office lunches, and straightforward event planning

// What changes the total

Why the final quote for 30 guests may land higher or lower

The estimates on this page are meant to speed up planning, not replace the written quote. The biggest pricing changes usually come from the chosen format, extra proteins, add-ons, disposables, the delivery address and whether the event needs buffet-style service or clearly labelled packaged meals.

For example, offices with staggered attendance often prefer individually packaged bowls even when a taco bar looks cheaper at first glance, because labels and faster handout reduce operational headaches. Weddings and private parties often add drinks, churros or chips and guac, which changes the real total more than the guest count alone.

// How to use this page

Use the estimate to shortlist the right format before requesting the exact price

Use packaged-meal examples when names, labels or multi-room distribution matter.
Use taco, bowl or mixed-bar examples when guests can eat from one shared buffet line.
Compare the all-in per-guest number, not only the base food subtotal.
Send the address, timing, dietary counts and add-ons to get the written total that reflects the real event.

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// Completed events, practical ideas

A real menu for 30 guests

Use these confirmed orders for menu ideas. Each organiser chose quantities for their own group; your preferences and dietary counts may differ.

30 guests · Mississauga

For a Mississauga work lunch on September 23, 2026, La Rio’s supplied a Complete Taco Celebration for 30 guests: 13 chicken portions, 13 beef portions and four tofu portions, with chips, guacamole, churros and drinks.

Planning detail: For an office lunch upstairs, include the entrance, floor and reception handoff in the delivery instructions. Give the guest count for each protein and check the current package inclusions before choosing extras.

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Uses today's Complete Taco Celebration and a third protein. Chips, guacamole, churros, drinks and disposables are already included in the package. Serving utensils require confirmation and are not priced here.

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