Toronto catering cost per person

Toronto catering cost per person calculator

Use published Shawarma Moose package prices to build a working Toronto catering budget. This page brings the menu price, standard $40 delivery, and 13% HST into one estimate before you request the itemized quote.

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Catering cost calculator: guest count or total budget

Compare named menus in CAD, with one delivery or pickup and 13% HST. Your menu choices come with you when you request a quote.

Starting estimate: $485.90 for 30 guests · Mediterranean Signature Buffet · one delivery and HST included. See the itemized estimate.

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10–1,000 guests. Review meal counts after changing the group size.
What comes with Mediterranean Signature Buffet?
  • Proteins: chicken shawarma, falafel
  • Optional protein upgrade: beef shawarma +$1/person
  • Bases: seasoned rice, garlic potatoes
  • Salads & sides: Greek salad, Turnips & Pickle
  • Garlic Sauce, Tahini, and Hot Sauce
Choose optional extras

Included items are already in the menu. Quantities below are additional portions or pieces.

Mediterranean Signature Buffet — Original; 30 guests
City: Toronto; one delivery
Includes: Proteins: chicken shawarma, falafel; Optional protein upgrade: beef shawarma +$1/person; Bases: seasoned rice, garlic potatoes; Salads & sides: Greek salad, Turnips & Pickle; Garlic Sauce, Tahini, and Hot Sauce
Food $390.00; priced extras $0.00; delivery $40.00; HST $55.90; starting total $485.90 CAD.
Published-menu calculation; availability and the written quote confirm the order.
Setup, equipment, staff, cleanup, additional drops and unpriced requests are separate when quoted.
Price revision: 2026-10-21
Your starting menu estimate · CAD

Mediterranean Signature Buffet for 30 guests

Base food
$390.00
Priced extras
$0.00
One delivery · Toronto
$40.00
13% HST
$55.90
Total for this priced scope
$485.90
Equivalent per guest
$16.20

Availability and the written quote confirm your order. Setup, equipment, staff, cleanup, additional drops and unpriced requests are separate.

Menu price revision: 2026-10-21. Your selected menu, quantities, city and pickup/delivery choice accompany the quote.
Compare base menu totals for 30 guests

These comparisons include one selected delivery or pickup and HST. They exclude your optional extras. Choosing another menu starts a fresh selection; check its inclusions and meal counts.

Just Wraps

$384.20 total

One full-size chicken shawarma or falafel wrap per guest · Lettuce, tomato and pickles inside

Shawarma & Rice

$384.20 total

Chicken shawarma · Seasoned rice

Build Your Own Shawarma Bar

$452.00 total

Seasoned rice · Garlic-fried potatoes

Boxed Lunch Bowls

$452.00 total

Rice base · Garlic-fried potatoes

Mediterranean Signature Buffet

$485.90 total

Proteins: chicken shawarma, falafel · Optional protein upgrade: beef shawarma +$1/person

Iftar Catering

$519.80 total

Chicken shawarma · Beef shawarma

Greek Souvlaki Lunch Box

$621.16 total

Two chicken souvlaki skewers · Seasoned rice

Mediterranean Classic Buffet

$689.30 total

Chicken shawarma · Beef shawarma

Mediterranean Feast Buffet

$858.80 total

Beef kebab · Chicken kebab

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 $24 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.

Published package range
$10–$24/pp

Moose Everyday, Mediterranean and shawarma bar; before delivery and HST. Greek tiers are quoted separately.

Standard Toronto delivery
$40

Shown separately in the estimate.

Tax
13% HST

Included in the examples and calculator.

Quote speed
Within a few hours

The itemized quote confirms the final total.

How much does catering for 30 people cost?

Compare a simple shared-wrap meal with individually packed bowls for 30 guests. These examples use current package prices, one standard Toronto delivery and 13% HST. Just Wraps has no sides; bowls include their listed sides and separate sauce pots.

30 guests · Just Wraps

$10.00/person × 30 = $300.00 food
+ $40.00 delivery + $44.20 HST = $384.20 CAD

Starting selection with one delivery; upgrades, extras, supplies and optional service are separate. Your quote confirms availability and the final total.

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30 guests · Boxed Lunch Bowls

$12.00/person × 30 = $360.00 food
+ $40.00 delivery + $52.00 HST = $452.00 CAD

Starting selection with one delivery; upgrades, extras, supplies and optional service are separate. Your quote confirms availability and the final total.

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Adjust a 30-person boxed-lunch estimate, or choose another guest count below. Ajax uses $60 delivery; pickup removes delivery.

Does a $15 staff-lunch budget include delivery and tax?

A food price and the complete invoice are different numbers. For 50 employees, compare these starting selections with one standard delivery and 13% HST. Upgraded proteins, extra drops, supplies and serving support are excluded.

Illustrative 50-person staff lunch budgets in CAD
Selected packageFoodDeliveryHSTTotalPer employee
Sandwich & Wrap Platter at $12.00/person$600.00$40.00$83.20$723.20$14.46
Mediterranean Signature Buffet at $13.00/person$650.00$40.00$89.70$779.70$15.59
Boxed Lunch Bowls at $12.00/person$600.00$40.00$83.20$723.20$14.46

The Signature buffet’s $13 food rate exceeds $15 per person once this delivery and HST are included. Boxed Lunch Bowls are now $12 per person before delivery and HST. State whether your budget covers the whole invoice, and request each shift drop separately.

Plan an appreciation lunch with a shift worksheet and staff invitation, or request a warehouse staff-meal plan.

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.

FormatTypical priceBest for
Buffet catering$12–$24/personOffice lunches, birthdays, school events, and mixed-diet groups
Individual bowls & wraps$10–$16.99 per mealMeetings, trainings, distributed teams, and labeled individual meals
Shared wraps & rice trays$10–$18/personShort meetings, casual office lunches, and drop-off catering
Premium buffet / feast$19–$24/personMilestone celebrations, conferences, and large community events

These examples use published menus and one $40 standard delivery. HST is 13%. Ajax delivery is $60; additional drops and supplies are quoted separately. Greek buffet selections have separate planning estimates and require a confirmed quote.

Catering cost by guest count

To keep the comparison consistent, every row compares Just Wraps, the Build Your Own Shawarma Bar and Mediterranean Signature, plus standard Toronto delivery and HST. These are starting selections; upgrades and extras are excluded.

Base menus in CAD, including one selected delivery and 13% HST. Optional extras and service are separate.
GuestsJust Wraps
$10.00 food / guest
Build Your Own Shawarma Bar
$12.00 food / guest
Mediterranean Signature Buffet
$13.00 food / guest
Adjust the plan
10$158.20$180.80$192.10Catering for 10 people
15$214.70$248.60$265.55Catering for 15 people
20$271.20$316.40$339.00Catering for 20 people
25$327.70$384.20$412.45Catering for 25 people
30$384.20$452.00$485.90Catering for 30 people
40$497.20$587.60$632.80Catering for 40 people
50$610.20$723.20$779.70Catering for 50 people
75$892.70$1,062.20$1,146.95Catering for 75 people
100$1,175.20$1,401.20$1,514.20Catering for 100 people
150$1,740.20$2,079.20$2,248.70Catering for 150 people
200$2,305.20$2,757.20$2,983.20Catering for 200 people
500$5,695.20$6,825.20$7,390.20Catering for 500 people
1000$11,345.20$13,605.20$14,735.20Catering for 1000 people

Just Wraps is one full wrap per guest without side dishes. Compare the listed buffet inclusions before choosing a menu. Pickup removes the delivery fee; Ajax delivery is $60.

How much does catering cost for 10 people in Toronto?

For 10 guests, the $13 Signature buffet comes to about $192.10with one standard delivery and HST, before extras. The $12 boxed-bowl example comes to about $180.80, while the $12 wrap-platter example is about $180.80. 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 15 people in Toronto?

For 15 guests, the $13 Signature buffet comes to about $265.55with one standard delivery and HST, before extras. The $12 boxed-bowl example comes to about $248.60, while the $12 wrap-platter example is about $248.60. 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 Signature buffet comes to about $339.00with one standard delivery and HST, before extras. The $12 boxed-bowl example comes to about $316.40, while the $12 wrap-platter example is about $316.40. 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 25 people in Toronto?

For 25 guests, the $13 Signature buffet comes to about $412.45with one standard delivery and HST, before extras. The $12 boxed-bowl example comes to about $384.20, while the $12 wrap-platter example is about $384.20. 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 Signature buffet comes to about $779.70with one standard delivery and HST, before extras. The $12 boxed-bowl example comes to about $723.20, while the $12 wrap-platter example is about $723.20. 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 Signature buffet comes to about $1,514.20with one standard delivery and HST, before extras. The $12 boxed-bowl example comes to about $1,401.20, while the $12 wrap-platter example is about $1,401.20. 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: Compare the selected packages: the shawarma bar and boxed bowls both start at $12 per guest; Mediterranean Signature starts at $13. Shared Just Wraps starts at $10 without sides.

Headcount: Per-person add-ons scale with the number of guests. Falafel is priced per piece and serving utensils per item; request those quantities separately. All catering packages have a 10-person minimum.

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.

Find the right serving format

Compare catering menus before you set the budget

Check what comes with each menu, then open a starting selection in the calculator. Extras, delivery or pickup and HST stay separate.

For Christmas buffets and holiday meal boxes, use the holiday menu and its seasonal cost planner.

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Plan catering costs in your city

Explore delivery and local planning details for all 18 service areas, or load that city’s delivery fee into the calculator. Pickup is from 898 College St, Toronto; additional drops and service are quoted separately.

Budget around the occasion

Explore catering menus and costs by event

Use each event guide for serving arrangements, dietary counts and delivery planning. A food estimate covers the selected menu; equipment, setup, staff and additional drops need a separate quote.

Turn the estimate into a plan

Catering budget and ordering guides

Use these guides to settle portions, dietary requirements, serving times and the details needed for an itemized quote.

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Catering cost FAQ

How much does catering cost for 30 people?

For 30 people, Just Wraps at $10 per person costs $300.00 in food. With $40 standard Toronto delivery and 13% HST, the total is $384.20. Thirty Boxed Lunch Bowls total $452.00 under the same assumptions. Upgrades and extras are separate; Ajax delivery is $60.

How much does catering cost for 20 people in Toronto?

For 20 guests, Mediterranean Signature Buffet at $13.00 per person totals $339.00 with one $40 Toronto delivery and 13% HST. Optional extras and separately quoted services are excluded.

How much does catering cost for 50 people?

For 50 guests, Mediterranean Signature Buffet totals $779.70 with one $40 Toronto delivery and 13% HST. Compare named menus in the calculator; optional extras, service and Ajax delivery change the total.

What does Shawarma Moose catering cost per person?

Published Shawarma Moose options currently start at $10 per person, while premium buffet packages reach $24 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 Build Your Own Shawarma Bar starts at $12 per person, the Mediterranean Signature Buffet is $13 per person, and Boxed Lunch Bowls are $12 per person. Use the calculator for a named-menu estimate 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.

Selected catering feedback

What our catering customers say.

Words from Google reviews and customer emails.

Google review

“Ordered catering from Shawarma Moose and it was excellent!”

Mike WilliamsCatering
Google review

“The food was absolutely amazing.”

GiuliaEvent catering
Google review

“The experience was excellent.”

Pankaj DubeyOffice catering
Customer email

“Everything was great and everyone loved the food!”

Catering customerOffice catering
Customer email

“Thank you again for the food. It was absolutely delicious, and everyone really enjoyed it. I appreciate you working with us and look forward to working together again in the future.”

Catering customerFilm-set catering
Customer email

“Delivery was on time. Everything was exactly as we expected. The food was great and everyone enjoyed it.”

Catering customerTeam lunch
Customer email

“The food was amazing. Thank you for supporting our event with the delicious food 🙂 Will definitely be ordering again for future events!”

Catering customerEvent catering
Customer email

“Everything was great! The food was on time, well labeled, and everyone thought it was delicious. It worked out great to accommodate all dietary restrictions and was a generous portion.”

Catering customerTeam catering
Customer email

“Buddy the food was great, loved the entire package, very generous with the sauces too. Thank you! You’ll hear from us again!”

Catering customerEvent catering
Customer email

“Just wanted to reach out and say lunch was a huge hit! The spread was absolutely delicious and a nice treat for everyone.”

Catering customerTeam lunch

Email excerpts are anonymized. Read more feedback and source details on our Reviews page.

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