La Rio's Fresh Mexican GrillLa Rio's

// Holiday Party

Holiday Party Catering in Toronto & the GTA

Skip the same old holiday buffet. A fresh Mexican bar brings warmth and colour to year-end celebrations. Typical size: 10+ guests.

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// Why La Rio's

Built for holiday party

  • Book early for December dates
  • Inclusive menu for the whole company
  • Add-ons for a full spread

// Quick facts

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

// Recommended packages

Holiday packages with a warmer, fuller presentation

Step 1 · Choose a package

Holiday buyers often prefer hot fajitas and broader proteins over the base buffet, so these recommendations start at a fuller level.

Two hot proteinsfajita bar

Signature Holiday Fajitas

$18per person

Chicken and steak with chips and salsa create a substantial hot buffet for a company or family holiday meal.

  • Grilled chicken and steak
  • Beef Barbacoa available as a +$1/person protein choice
  • Sautéed green peppers and onions
  • Soft flour tortillas (3 per person)
  • Mexican rice and black beans
  • Pico de gallo, shredded cheese and sour cream
  • Green salsa and medium salsa
  • Tortilla chips and salsa
Best for

Client events, team celebrations and groups wanting two hot proteins

Premium selectionfajita bar

Fiesta Trio Holiday Table

$21per person

Chicken, steak, shrimp and guacamole provide the broadest fajita choice for a year-end celebration.

  • Grilled chicken, steak and shrimp
  • Beef Barbacoa available as a +$1/person protein choice
  • Sautéed green peppers and onions
  • Soft flour tortillas (3 per person)
  • Mexican rice and black beans
  • Pico de gallo, shredded cheese and sour cream
  • Green salsa and medium salsa
  • Tortilla chips and salsa
  • Guacamole
Best for

Weddings, holiday parties and premium celebrations

Most flexiblemixed bar

Complete Taco & Bowl Party

$22per person

A taco-and-bowl bar with starter, dessert, drinks and disposables works for a large mixed-preference group.

  • Everything in the Classic Mixed Bar
  • Chips and guacamole
  • Churros with chocolate dip
  • Assorted pop or drinks
  • Disposable plates, cutlery and napkins
Best for

Weddings, holiday parties and milestone celebrations

Step 2 · Add optional extras

Customize Signature Chicken & Steak Fajita Bar

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

Planning total$18per person
Appetizers

Chips & Guacamole

+$3/person

Appetizers

Chips & Salsa

+$2/person

Appetizers

Guacamole

+$2/person

Appetizers

Chicken or Beef Empanadas

+$4/person

Sides

Mexican Chopped Salad

+$4/person

Desserts

Churros with Chocolate Dip

+$3/person

Desserts

Fruit Platter

+$4/person

Drinks

Assorted Pop / Drinks

+$1/person

Supplies

Disposable plates, cutlery & napkins

+$0.50/person

Signature Chicken & Steak Fajita Bar · 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

Taco Bar Buffet

Taco Bar Buffet

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.

from $13/person

Fajita catering spread with steak, chicken, peppers and onions, black beans, rice, lettuce and tortilla chips

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

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

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

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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
30Taco Bar
$13.00/person
$390.00$485.90$16.20
30Mixed Bar
$15.00/person
$450.00$553.70$18.46
75Taco Bar
$13.00/person
$975.00$1,146.95$15.29
75Mixed Bar
$15.00/person
$1,125.00$1,316.45$17.55
150Taco Bar
$13.00/person
$1,950.00$2,271.30$15.14
150Mixed Bar
$15.00/person
$2,250.00$2,610.30$17.40

// What buyers need

Lock the service plan before the busy date

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 date and delivery window secured early in the holiday calendar
  • A menu that feels more substantial than a routine lunch
  • Accurate dietary counts, especially where non-halal steak is included
  • One plan for appetizers, dessert, drinks and serviceware

Service and delivery plan

  • Submit the date, headcount and address early; availability is confirmed in writing.
  • Steak in the Signature and Fiesta fajita packages is not halal, so document protein requirements before approval.
  • Coordinate building access, buffet table space and the event schedule before choosing the delivery time.

// Planning notes

What planners should know

  • Holiday catering benefits from broader spread-building and stronger add-on planning.
  • Mixed bars help larger teams with varied tastes.
  • The earlier the date is locked, the easier it is to secure the best setup window.

// Direct answer

Holiday party catering should feel celebratory, inclusive for mixed diets, and easy to plan for medium to large groups without boring buffet repetition.

// Event planning context

How to choose the right holiday party 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.

// Where we cater

Holiday Party across the GTA

TorontoDelivery $40HamiltonDelivery $60MississaugaDelivery $50BramptonDelivery $60VaughanDelivery $50MarkhamDelivery $50Richmond HillDelivery $50AuroraDelivery $60NewmarketDelivery $60Whitchurch-StouffvilleDelivery $60ScarboroughDelivery $40North YorkDelivery $40EtobicokeDelivery $40OakvilleDelivery $60BurlingtonDelivery $60MiltonDelivery $60Halton HillsDelivery $60OshawaDelivery $60PickeringDelivery $60AjaxDelivery $60WhitbyDelivery $60

// More occasions

Other events we cater

01

Corporate Lunch

10+ guests

02

Office Party

10+ guests

03

Birthday Party

10+ guests

04

Wedding & Engagement

10+ guests

05

University & Student Event

10+ guests

06

School & Sports Team

10+ guests

07

Graduation Party

10+ guests

08

Film & Production Set

10–60 guests

09

Fundraiser & Non-Profit

10+ guests

10

Team & Staff Event

10+ guests

11

Private Party & Celebration

10+ guests

// Next step

Helpful planning pages

Office party cateringHot fajita bar packagesCost for 150 peopleMixed bar catering

// FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does holiday party catering cost?

Holiday party catering should feel celebratory, inclusive for mixed diets, and easy to plan for medium to large groups without boring buffet repetition.

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 holiday party?

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

Read all customer feedback →
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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