// Birthday Party
Birthday Party Catering
Milestone birthdays deserve a spread. Our build-your-own bars feed crowds with bold flavour and easy customization. Typical size: 30–80+ guests.
// Why La Rio's
Built for birthday party
- Premium tiers with 3 proteins available
- Vegan & halal options so everyone eats
- Add churros, empanadas and a fruit platter
// Quick facts
- Typical size
- 30–80+ guests
- Minimum
- 10 guests
- Delivery
- Quoted by location
- Dietary
- Halal & vegan choices
// Recommended
Formats we recommend
Taco Bar Buffet
Our signature build-your-own taco bar. 3 soft corn or flour tortillas per person, two halal proteins, and a full spread of fresh toppings and sauces — guests build their own.
from $13/person
Fajita Bar Catering
A hot fajita buffet with sautéed peppers and onions, tortillas, rice, black beans, toppings and sauces. Choose chicken, chicken and steak, or a chicken-steak-shrimp trio.
from $15/person
Build-Your-Own Burrito Bowl Bar
Cilantro-lime rice, black beans, two proteins, and all the toppings and sauces — a customizable bowl bar for groups with different preferences.
from $14/person
Mixed Taco & Burrito Bowl Bar
The best of both worlds — an interactive bar where guests build bowls OR tacos from the same fresh line. Perfect for mixed groups.
from $15/person
// Budget examples
Planning-level cost examples
These examples answer the next question most planners ask after finding this page: “roughly what will this cost?” They include food, default delivery assumptions, and HST.
| Guest count | Format | Food | Total | All-in / guest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Taco Bar $13.00/person | $260.00 | $339.00 | $16.95 |
| 20 | Mixed Bar $15.00/person | $300.00 | $384.20 | $19.21 |
| 40 | Taco Bar $13.00/person | $520.00 | $632.80 | $15.82 |
| 40 | Mixed Bar $15.00/person | $600.00 | $723.20 | $18.08 |
| 75 | Taco Bar $13.00/person | $975.00 | $1,146.95 | $15.29 |
| 75 | Mixed Bar $15.00/person | $1,125.00 | $1,316.45 | $17.55 |
// Planning notes
What planners should know
- Birthday catering should be simple to serve and fun to customize.
- Mixed groups usually do best with taco or mixed bars.
- Desserts and drinks matter more for private celebrations than corporate drops.
// Direct answer
Birthday party catering is easiest when the format is crowd-pleasing, guest-friendly, and flexible enough for kids, adults, and dietary preferences in the same order.
// Add-ons
Round out your spread
Add any of these to your package (priced per person). Want the à-la-carte trays and full pricing? See the full menu →
- Chips & Guacamole$3.00
- Chips & Salsa$2.00
- Guacamole$2.00
- Corn Poppers$1.50
- Chicken or Beef Empanadas$4.00
- Cilantro Lime Rice & Black Beans$2.50
- Mexican Chopped Salad$4.00
- Garden Salad$2.00
- Churros with Chocolate Dip$2.50
- Fruit Platter$4.00
- Assorted Pop / Drinks$1.00
- Bottled Water$2.00
- Disposable plates, cutlery & napkins$0.50
- Soft Corn Tortillas$1.00
// Where we cater
Birthday Party across the GTA
// More occasions
Other events we cater
Corporate Lunch
10+ guests
02Office Party
20–200 guests
03Wedding & Engagement
10+ guests
04University & Student Event
40+ guests
05School & Sports Team
25–300+ guests
06Graduation Party
30–150 guests
07Holiday Party
20–200 guests
08Film & Production Set
10–60 guests
09Fundraiser & Non-Profit
30–300 guests
10Team & Staff Event
15–100 guests
11Private Party & Celebration
10–80 guests
// Next step
Helpful planning pages
// FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does birthday party catering cost?
Birthday party catering is easiest when the format is crowd-pleasing, guest-friendly, and flexible enough for kids, adults, and dietary preferences in the same order.
What's the minimum number of guests for catering?
We cater all of our menu options for 10 or more guests. There's no hard 30-guest minimum — smaller groups just use our custom quote pricing.
Do you offer halal options?
Our grilled chicken and seasoned ground beef are halal, and pork is not offered on the current catering menu. Include any specific certification or preparation requirements in your quote request.
Can you accommodate vegetarian and vegan guests?
Yes. Seasoned tofu and bean-and-corn are vegan protein choices. Share the required quantities and dietary details before the menu is finalized.
Are gluten-free options available?
Gluten-free-friendly bowl combinations are available, and the Taco Bar includes 3 soft corn or flour tortillas per person. Share allergies and preparation requirements in advance so the team can confirm suitable choices and handling.
What about allergies?
Share every allergy and handling requirement before ordering. The team will review the menu and confirm whether the requested preparation and labelling can be supported.
Planning birthday party?
Tell us your date, headcount and location and we will prepare a detailed quote.