// University & Student Event
Budget-friendly, diverse catering for faculty lunches, student unions and campus events across the GTA's universities. Typical size: 10+ guests.
// Why La Rio's
// Quick facts
Check the packaged burrito bowl proteins and included toppings before choosing your package. For a tortilla-based meal, compare the individual taco kits. Send the number of meals for each protein with your quote request.
// Recommended packages
Start with the distribution method: individual meals for controlled hand-out, a base taco bar for value, or chips and guacamole when the event needs more atmosphere.
Clearly labelled bowls work for lectures, orientations and events where volunteers hand meals to attendees.
Working lunches, schools, shifts, workshops and film crews
The published base Taco Bar keeps the per-person food cost simple for student associations and faculty events.
Value-focused lunches, schools, fundraisers and casual groups
Chips, guacamole and lime wedges turn the Taco Bar into a fuller arrival spread for clubs, mixers and celebrations.
Office parties, birthdays, team lunches and graduation events
Tap Add or Remove. Anything already bundled with this package is locked as Included.
+$4/person
+$0.50/person
+$4/person
+$3/person
+$1.50/can
+$0.50/person
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 ingredients and protein choices for the menus recommended for your event:
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
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
// 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Packaged Bowls $13.00/person | $650.00 | $779.70 | $15.59 |
| 50 | Taco Bar $13.00/person | $650.00 | $779.70 | $15.59 |
| 100 | Packaged Bowls $13.00/person | $1,300.00 | $1,536.80 | $15.37 |
| 100 | Taco Bar $13.00/person | $1,300.00 | $1,536.80 | $15.37 |
| 200 | Packaged Bowls $13.00/person | $2,600.00 | $3,005.80 | $15.03 |
| 200 | Taco Bar $13.00/person | $2,600.00 | $3,005.80 | $15.03 |
// 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
University catering usually works best when the format is affordable, fast to distribute, and inclusive across dietary needs for large student groups.
// 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
0715+ guests
0810–60 guests
0910+ guests
1010+ guests
1110+ guests
// Next step
// FAQ
University catering usually works best when the format is affordable, fast to distribute, and inclusive across dietary needs for large student groups.
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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