// Private Party & Celebration
Private Party & Celebration Catering
Backyard bashes, anniversaries and family get-togethers — fresh Mexican catering that brings the fiesta home. Typical size: 10–80 guests.
// Why La Rio's
Built for private party & celebration
- Pickup or delivery
- Build-your-own fun for guests
- Add desserts, sides & drinks
// Quick facts
- Typical size
- 10–80 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 |
| 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 |
// Planning notes
What planners should know
- Private parties benefit from guest-friendly self-serve formats.
- Delivery and optional add-ons can change the total enough to matter on smaller jobs.
- Add-ons often matter more here because hosts want a fuller spread.
// 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.
// 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
Private Party & Celebration across the GTA
// More occasions
Other events we cater
Corporate Lunch
10+ guests
02Office Party
20–200 guests
03Birthday Party
30–80+ guests
04Wedding & Engagement
10+ guests
05University & Student Event
40+ guests
06School & Sports Team
25–300+ guests
07Graduation Party
30–150 guests
08Holiday Party
20–200 guests
09Film & Production Set
10–60 guests
10Fundraiser & Non-Profit
30–300 guests
11Team & Staff Event
15–100 guests
// Next step
Helpful planning pages
// FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does private party & celebration catering cost?
Private party catering is easiest when it’s fun, flexible, and simple for the host to budget before finalizing the guest list and extras.
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 private party & celebration?
Tell us your date, headcount and location and we will prepare a detailed quote.