La Rio's Fresh Mexican GrillLa Rio's

// Film & Production Set

Film & Production Catering in Toronto & the GTA

Reliable craft and crew catering for sets and shoots — individually packaged, clearly labeled, and on schedule. Typical size: 10–60 guests.

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// Why La Rio's

Built for film & production set

  • Grab-and-go packaged meals
  • Dietary labels on every box
  • Tight-window delivery to set

// Quick facts

Typical size
10–60 guests
Minimum
10 guests
Delivery
Quoted by location
Dietary
Halal & vegan choices

// Recommended packages

Crew packages for different kinds of production day

Step 1 · Choose a package

Use labelled bowls as the operational base, then add a shared starter or a fuller set-day spread when the schedule and break location allow it.

Fast hand-outindividually packaged

Essential Crew Meal

$13per person

Labelled individual bowls minimize line time and make selection counts easier for a crew on staggered calls.

  • Cilantro-lime rice and black beans
  • Chef-selected fresh toppings
  • One selected protein per bowl
  • Individual packaging and a clear label
Best for

Working lunches, schools, shifts, workshops and film crews

Shared breakindividually packaged

Crew Lunch Plus

$16per person

Individual bowls plus shared chips and guacamole suit crews that have one defined lunch break and a common area.

  • Everything in the Essential Packaged Bowl
  • Shared chips and guacamole for the selected guest count
Best for

Team meetings, training sessions and production-office lunches

Fuller dayindividually packaged

Full Production Lunch

$22per person

Bowls with shared salad, fruit and drinks create a broader meal for longer days or production-office meetings.

  • Everything in the Essential Packaged Bowl
  • Shared Mexican chopped salad
  • Shared fruit platter
  • Assorted pop or drinks
Best for

Boardrooms, client meetings, leadership sessions and full production days

Step 2 · Add optional extras

Customize Meeting Plus

Tap Add or Remove. Anything already bundled with this package is locked as Included.

Planning total$16per person
Appetizers

Chips & Guacamole

+$3/person

Sides

Mexican Chopped Salad

+$4/person

Desserts

Fruit Platter

+$4/person

Drinks

Assorted Pop / Drinks

+$1/person

Drinks

Bottled Water

+$2/person

Meeting Plus · no optional add-ons selected
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Prices are before delivery and 13% HST. Add-ons shown as Included are not charged twice. Package changes, quantities, dietary requirements and delivery logistics are confirmed in the written quote.

// Compare the service styles

See the underlying menus

Individually Packaged Burrito Bowls

Individually Packaged Burrito Bowls

Pre-portioned, clearly labeled bowls — cilantro-lime rice, black beans, your protein and fresh toppings. Ideal for offices, schools and events where easy distribution matters.

from $13/person

Individually Packaged Taco Kits

Individually Packaged Taco Kits

Individually wrapped, grab-and-go taco kits — three soft tortillas, your protein, fresh toppings and sauces. Great for boxed lunches and on-the-go crews.

from $13/person

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// 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 countFormatFoodTotalAll-in / guest
15Packaged Bowls
$13.00/person
$195.00$265.55$17.70
15Packaged Taco Kits
$13.00/person
$195.00$265.55$17.70
30Packaged Bowls
$13.00/person
$390.00$485.90$16.20
30Packaged Taco Kits
$13.00/person
$390.00$485.90$16.20
50Packaged Bowls
$13.00/person
$650.00$779.70$15.59
50Packaged Taco Kits
$13.00/person
$650.00$779.70$15.59

// What buyers need

The hand-off matters as much as the menu

The right package still needs an operational plan. These are the details that most often decide whether service feels smooth.

What the organizer needs

  • A precise delivery window connected to the call sheet
  • Every meal counted by protein or dietary selection
  • Labels that support quick distribution
  • A reachable set contact and exact hand-off point

Service and delivery plan

  • Provide the production name, exact set or basecamp address, hand-off instructions and on-site phone number.
  • Tell the catering team whether meals are distributed together or held for staggered departments.
  • Delivery timing is requested, then confirmed with availability; the page does not guarantee an exact production window before written confirmation.

// Planning notes

What planners should know

  • Film-set catering has tighter timing requirements than most event types.
  • Clearly labeled packaged meals are usually the safest option for crews.
  • Distribution speed is often more important than buffet variety.

// Direct answer

Film production catering needs dependable timing, clearly labeled meals, and a format that can be distributed fast without disrupting the set.

// Event planning context

How to choose the right film & production set format

The best format depends on how guests will actually eat. If the room can support one coordinated serving window, a taco or bowl buffet usually gives the best mix of value and guest choice. If names, labels or staggered attendance matter more, individually packaged meals can be the better operational fit even when the event itself sounds buffet-friendly.

This is why the most useful quote requests include the date, address, guest count, dietary quantities and a short note about the room setup. Those details make it easier to confirm the right format before delivery, add-ons and HST are finalized in writing.

// FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does film & production set catering cost?

Film production catering needs dependable timing, clearly labeled meals, and a format that can be distributed fast without disrupting the set.

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 film & production set?

Tell us your date, headcount and location and we will prepare a detailed quote.

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// Written Google reviews

A few words from recent customers

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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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