// Private Party & Celebration
Backyard bashes, anniversaries and family get-togethers — fresh Mexican catering that brings the fiesta home. Typical size: 10+ guests.
// Why La Rio's
// Quick facts
// Recommended packages
Choose a festive starter package, a complete taco meal, or taco-and-bowl variety for a larger family gathering.
The Taco Bar with chips and guacamole gives the host a social self-serve meal without too many extras.
Office parties, birthdays, team lunches and graduation events
Starter, dessert, drinks and disposables are combined so fewer parts must be sourced separately.
Birthdays, private parties, office celebrations and casual receptions
Tacos and bowls from one line work well for anniversaries, reunions and mixed-age family groups.
Weddings, holiday parties and milestone celebrations
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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
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
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
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
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
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 |
| 60 | Taco Bar $13.00/person | $780.00 | $926.60 | $15.44 |
| 60 | Mixed Bar $15.00/person | $900.00 | $1,062.20 | $17.70 |
// What buyers need
The right package still needs an operational plan. These are the details that most often decide whether service feels smooth.
// Planning notes
// Direct answer
Private party catering is easiest when it’s fun, flexible, and simple for the host to budget before finalizing the guest list and extras.
// Event planning context
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
// More occasions
10+ guests
0210+ guests
0310+ guests
0410+ guests
0510+ guests
0610+ guests
0710+ guests
0810+ guests
0910–60 guests
1010+ guests
1110+ guests
// Next step
// FAQ
Private party catering is easiest when it’s fun, flexible, and simple for the host to budget before finalizing the guest list and extras.
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.
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.
Yes. Seasoned tofu and bean-and-corn are vegan protein choices. Share the required quantities and dietary details before the menu is finalized.
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.
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.
Tell us your date, headcount and location and we will prepare a detailed quote.
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