How much does catering cost per person in Toronto?
A useful catering budget needs three numbers: the menu price per person, the total for your headcount, and the amount for delivery and tax. Shawarma Moose packages currently start at $10 per person and reach $23 per person for the premium feast tier, before delivery and HST.
The examples below state their assumptions instead of presenting a vague market average. Use them to set a budget, then request an itemized quote for your menu, delivery address, dietary needs, and add-ons.
Before delivery and HST.
Shown separately in the estimate.
Included in the examples and calculator.
The itemized quote confirms the final total.
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Catering price per person by format
These are published menu ranges behind the calculator. Add-ons stay separate so the base food cost is easy to compare.
| Format | Typical price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Buffet catering | $10–$23/person | Office lunches, birthdays, school events, and mixed-diet groups |
| Individual bowls & mixed combos | $12–$16/person | Meetings, trainings, distributed teams, and labeled individual meals |
| Wrap platters | $10–$12/person | Short meetings, casual office lunches, and drop-off catering |
| Premium buffet / feast | $18–$23/person | Milestone celebrations, conferences, and large community events |
Calculator data is synced with 13 package definitions. It uses a $40 Toronto delivery estimate, and all headcount examples below include 13% HST. The quote confirms delivery for the exact address.
Catering cost by guest count
To keep the comparison consistent, every row uses the same three menu assumptions: a $13 Mediterranean Shawarma Buffet, a $13.50 boxed-meal example, and an $11 wrap-platter example, plus $40 delivery and 13% HST.
| Guests | $13 buffet example | $13.50 boxed example | $11 platter example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering for 10 people | $192 | $198 | $169 |
| Catering for 15 people | $266 | $274 | $232 |
| Catering for 20 people | $339 | $350 | $294 |
| Catering for 25 people | $412 | $427 | $356 |
| Catering for 30 people | $486 | $503 | $418 |
| Catering for 40 people | $633 | $655 | $542 |
| Catering for 50 people | $780 | $808 | $667 |
| Catering for 75 people | $1,147 | $1,189 | $977 |
| Catering for 100 people | $1,514 | $1,571 | $1,288 |
How much does catering cost for 10 people in Toronto?
For 10 guests, the $13 buffet example comes to about $192all-in. The $13.50 boxed-meal example comes to about $198, while the $11 wrap-platter example is about $169. Each total includes a $40 Toronto delivery estimate and 13% HST.
These are planning examples, not a promise that every format is available at that exact rate. Protein choice, package minimums, add-ons, city, and delivery logistics are confirmed in the quote.
How much does catering cost for 20 people in Toronto?
For 20 guests, the $13 buffet example comes to about $339all-in. The $13.50 boxed-meal example comes to about $350, while the $11 wrap-platter example is about $294. Each total includes a $40 Toronto delivery estimate and 13% HST.
These are planning examples, not a promise that every format is available at that exact rate. Protein choice, package minimums, add-ons, city, and delivery logistics are confirmed in the quote.
How much does catering cost for 50 people in Toronto?
For 50 guests, the $13 buffet example comes to about $780all-in. The $13.50 boxed-meal example comes to about $808, while the $11 wrap-platter example is about $667. Each total includes a $40 Toronto delivery estimate and 13% HST.
These are planning examples, not a promise that every format is available at that exact rate. Protein choice, package minimums, add-ons, city, and delivery logistics are confirmed in the quote.
How much does catering cost for 100 people in Toronto?
For 100 guests, the $13 buffet example comes to about $1,514all-in. The $13.50 boxed-meal example comes to about $1,571, while the $11 wrap-platter example is about $1,288. Each total includes a $40 Toronto delivery estimate and 13% HST.
These are planning examples, not a promise that every format is available at that exact rate. Protein choice, package minimums, add-ons, city, and delivery logistics are confirmed in the quote.
What affects catering cost the most?
Format: Buffets are usually the lowest cost per guest. Individually packed meals run slightly higher because of packaging and labeling.
Headcount: Per-person items scale with the number of guests, while per-tray items and package minimums can change the calculation.
Protein mix: Chicken and falafel are the most cost-efficient; premium mixes and feast menus run higher.
Add-ons: Hummus, pita, drinks, baklava, extra protein, and disposables are separate line items, not hidden in the package base.
Delivery and tax: The calculator includes both so the working total is closer to the amount you need to budget.
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Catering cost FAQ
How much does catering cost for 20 people in Toronto?
As one transparent example, 20 Mediterranean Shawarma Buffet meals at $13 per person come to about $339 including $40 delivery and 13% HST. Your final total changes with the package, proteins, and add-ons.
How much does catering cost for 50 people?
As one example, 50 Mediterranean Shawarma Buffet meals at $13 per person come to about $780 including $40 delivery and 13% HST. Boxed meals, premium buffets, add-ons, and Ajax delivery produce a different total.
What does Shawarma Moose catering cost per person?
Published Shawarma Moose options currently start at $10 per person, while premium buffet packages reach $23 per person. Delivery, 13% HST, proteins, and add-ons are separate unless the package says otherwise.
Is buffet catering cheaper than boxed lunches?
It depends on the packages being compared. The Picnic Buffet starts at $10 per person, the Mediterranean Shawarma Buffet is $13 per person, and individual formats vary by meal and protein. Use the calculator for a working range and the quote for the confirmed comparison.
Does delivery cost extra for catering?
Yes. Standard delivery is $40 and Ajax is currently $60. Pickup removes delivery from the estimate, and the itemized quote shows the fee separately.
Do the estimates include tax?
Yes. The headcount examples and live calculator include 13% HST. Package cards elsewhere on the site display their pre-tax menu price unless stated otherwise.
