// North York catering case study

A repeat taco bar booking for 50 guests in North York

La Rio’s catered a repeat work function for 50 guests in North York on September 24, 2026. The order combined soft corn tortillas, chicken, beef and tofu, with guacamole and a coordinated loading-dock delivery.

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By La Rio’s catering team · Reviewed

Event date:
Guests:
50
Location:
North York
Occasion:
Repeat work function

What did we serve?

Taco Bar with three proteins for 50 guests.

Proteins & tortillas

  • Grilled chicken
  • Seasoned ground beef
  • Seasoned tofu
  • Soft corn tortillas

Toppings & sauces

  • Lettuce, pico de gallo, shredded cheese and cilantro
  • Medium salsa, chipotle sauce and burrito sauce

Extras selected

  • Guacamole for 50 guests
  • Complimentary chips and salsa on this order
  • Disposable plates, cutlery and napkins for 50 guests
  • Eight serving utensils; no beverages

This repeat booking used a taco bar with three proteins: grilled chicken, seasoned ground beef and seasoned tofu. The order specified soft corn tortillas, four toppings and three sauces.

Guacamole was ordered for 50 guests. Chips and salsa were complimentary for this booking, while disposable plates, cutlery, napkins and eight serving utensils were selected. Beverages were explicitly left out. The complimentary item is a detail of this past order, not an ongoing package promise.

How was delivery planned?

The organiser requested a 12:15 PM delivery to the building’s loading dock and supplied directions. Those instructions were recorded in the order confirmation and repeated in the reminder before the event.

What did the customer say?

Susan said the food was delicious again, that colleagues were asking to reorder and that delivery was seamless. Her direct feedback connects this menu to a completed repeat event in North York.

Direct post-event email feedback

“Once again the food was delicious! Everyone loved it and is asking that we order from you again. Delivery was seamless.”

Susan S.50-guest repeat work function · North YorkFeedback received:

Planning a particular occasion?

Christmas and holiday catering — Compare the proposed taco-and-bowl packages, appetizers and desserts. Book for 15+ guests with at least 24 hours’ notice.

Employee appreciation lunch catering — Match a staff thank-you lunch to your budget, team schedule and dietary needs.

What would a similar event cost today?

This current-price example uses Classic Taco Bar for 50 guests in North York. It is not the original invoice or a final quote.

Package · $13.00 × 50
$650.00
Protein upgrades · $2.00/person
$100.00
Optional extras
$325.00
Delivery planning allowance
$40.00
HST · 13%
$144.95
Estimated total · CAD
$1,259.95

Uses today's Classic Taco Bar with a third protein, guacamole, chips and salsa, and disposables. Chips and salsa were complimentary at the past event; this current estimate charges the published add-on price. Serving utensils are not priced here.

Delivery is an allowance for the city and order size. Your exact address, timing, equipment and menu requirements determine the written quote. Change the selections below to plan your own event.

How should I plan the portions?

Current taco-bar packages include 3 tortillas per person: 50 guests × 3 = 150 tortillas. This is a calculation from today’s package inclusion, not a count taken from the past delivery.

Use the menu above as an example of one group’s preferences. Confirm your own dietary quantities, larger appetites and serving schedule; ingredient weights and tray capacities are confirmed with the catering team.

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Planning a similar event in North York?

When repeating a work lunch, reconfirm the headcount, serving equipment and building access each time. Include loading-dock instructions and the intended meal time with the quote request.

This case study describes a past order. Current package prices and inclusions may differ. The written quote confirms your menu, quantities, dietary arrangements, equipment, delivery and tax.

Explore catering in North York, corporate lunch catering and more completed events.

Event details are drawn from the final order confirmation and direct customer feedback. Customer names are shortened; company names, private contact details and exact event addresses are omitted.

// Written Google reviews

A few words from recent customers

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Written Google review

“On time and amazing food! Highly recommend :)”

Maddy M.15-guest bowl bar lunch · OakvilleGoogle notification received:
Written Google review

“We catered for 50 people and the taco bar was a hit!”

Nicole D.50-guest birthday · Oakville
Written Google review

“Their food is so amazing.”

Preeti J.Recurring office-lunch client · Toronto
Written Google review

“Excellent food. Great selection. Delivery was prompt / on time. Food was well laid out.”

Kanta R.25-guest corporate lunch · Markham

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