Toronto Special event catering

Turn your next event into repeat business.

You’ve got a show to run. Get food that keeps the room buzzing late into the night – and gives your clients every reason to book you again. No babysitting required.

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Built for Cocktail Hours, Brand Launches & Late-Night Celebrations

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Cocktail Reception

$32/Guest

Pick any 5 items from our Bites & Skewers lineup. Passed and stationed canapés for standing receptions, gallery openings, and social mixers.

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Grazing Tables

$52/Guest

A complete evening spread to keep guests fueled throughout your event. Build your centrepiece from a selection of charcuterie, cheeses, and other hors d’oeuvres.

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Live Chef Stations

From $3,500

Bring the kitchen into the room. Chef-attended griddles, live oyster shucking, or customized raw bar & poke stations tailored for venue buyouts and high-ticket productions.

Build Your Own

  • “Some of the best events we have ever hosted…”

    “Their food and generosity have been absolutely incredible, ranking among some of the best events we have ever hosted in almost 15 years of hosting pop-ups.”
    Len Senater
    Founder, The Depanneur

Not Your in-laws’ food truck

Why hosts & event planners choose Fat Rice

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Easy Eating

Get cocktail bites actually designed to be eaten standing up while holding a drink. No forks or knives, no balancing acts, and zero dropped glassware.

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No-Fuss Setup

No kitchen at your venue? No problem.

We bring portable equipment that works for your space so we can serve up piping hot food without filing an insurance claim.

10% guestcount buffer with Toronto events catering at Fat Rice

Everyone Gets Fed

We prep an extra 10% of each menu item at our own expense. The trays stay full, guests stay fed, and you never have to scramble for emergency delivery pizza.

Need a Space? Book with a preferred venue.

Our venue partners offer spaces that can fit 50 to 150+ people.
Find a location that fits your vibe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers regarding booking caterings for special events, logistics, and other information.

We recommend reaching out 3 to 4 weeks in advance for weekend dates and peak seasonal windows. Date holds are secured on a first-confirmed basis with a 50% deposit. Final headcounts and menu selections must be locked 14 business days prior to your event.

No. All items are prepped from scratch in our commissary kitchen and finished hot on-site. For spaces without kitchens (photo studios, retail pop-ups, private lofts), we bring self-contained induction burners and staging equipment. Zero open flame or commercial hoods required.

We offer menu items specially designed to be Gluten-Free ([GF]), Vegan ([VG]), or Dairy-Free ([DF]), including our signature crispy rice cakes, grilled skewers, and salad cups. Every passed tray or station includes high-visibility dietary markers to keep your guests confident.

Yes. We provide complete front-of-house staffing, including on-site executive chefs, service captains, passed-canapé servers, and bartenders. Staffing requirements are scaled based on your headcount, service style, and venue layout.

Our event catering minimum spend depends on the service style and typically starts at $2,500 before taxes, service staffing, and rentals. Quoted pricing is locked for 14 days upon receipt of your proposal.

Let’s build your menu.

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