A good meal. A proper thank-you.

Employee Appreciation Day Catering in Toronto & the GTA

Give every person a meal to look forward to. Choose labelled bowls, a shared shawarma bar or full wraps, with a clear price and a plan for every shift.

Full wraps $10 · Bowls & bar $12/person
10+ guests · $40 per delivery · plus HST

Friday, March 5, 2027 · Employee Appreciation Day
Also for staff appreciation weeks, team milestones and thank-you lunches throughout the year.

Individual chicken shawarma bowls with rice, potatoes and salad for a team lunch
One bowl per person. Confirm each guest’s meal and label.
From $10/personfull wrap · bowls & bar $12
10+ guestsoffice teams and shift crews
$40 per dropGTA delivery · prices before HST
Halal meatplant-based options available
1. Choose how your team will eat

Three ways to say thank you.

Explore every menu →
Boxed Lunch Bowls serving example; see exact inclusions below
A meal for every person

Boxed Lunch Bowls

From $12 / person · before delivery & HST

Good for: Staggered breaks, desks and departments.

  • Rice base
  • Garlic-fried potatoes
  • Greek salad
  • Choice of protein per bowl
  • Sauce pots: shawarma, tahini, hot
  • Dietary labels on every bowl

One labelled bowl per guest. Confirm the protein mix and dietary requirements before packing.

Build Your Own Shawarma Bar serving example; see exact inclusions below
A shared thank-you lunch

Build Your Own Shawarma Bar

From $12 / person · before delivery & HST

Good for: One meal window and space for serving trays.

  • Seasoned rice
  • Garlic-fried potatoes
  • Greek salad
  • Chicken shawarma
  • Falafel
  • Garlic Sauce and Hot Sauce

A prepared, self-serve plate buffet. Pita and hummus are optional extras; no live cooking or carving.

Shawarma Wraps serving example; see exact inclusions below
A simple handheld thank-you

Shawarma Wraps

From $10 / person · before delivery & HST

Good for: Short breaks and easy distribution.

  • One full individually packaged wrap with chicken or falafel; beef shawarma +$1 per wrap
  • Lettuce, tomato, pickles, cucumbers, onions
  • Choice of sauce

One full individually packaged wrap per guest. No included sides; beef is +$1 per wrap.

2. Check the complete starting cost

Your team. Your lunch budget.

Estimate one meal window at one location. For separate shifts or sites, list each drop in your quote request.

10–1,000 guests. Bolton or Caledon? Request a custom quote; the same $40 per-drop delivery applies.

Starting selection: Boxed Lunch Bowls · 50 Chicken Shawarma. Change protein quantities and dietary requests in the full planner or your quote.

Customize proteins, drinks, sides & supplies →

Pickup is from 898 College St, Toronto. Final portions, dietary arrangements, availability and price are confirmed in writing.

CAD · itemized estimate

50 people · one drop

Food
$600.00
Selected extras
$0.00
Delivery
$40.00
HST (13%)
$83.20
Total
$723.20

$14.46 per person, including one delivery and HST.

Request this appreciation lunch →

Your menu, count and city carry into the form. No payment is taken here. Unselected extras and service are excluded.

Budget with the whole order in mind

What does an employee appreciation lunch cost?

For 50 employees, $12 bowls or shawarma-bar servings come to $723.20 including one delivery and HST. That is about $14.46 per person before any optional drinks, supplies or service. A smaller group pays more per person for the same delivery fee.

Starting CAD totals with one $40 GTA delivery and 13% HST. No optional extras.
PeopleFull wraps · $10Boxed bowls · $12Shawarma bar · $12
25$327.70$384.20$384.20
50$610.20$723.20$723.20
100$1,175.20$1,401.20$1,401.20

Wrap totals use chicken or falafel and include no side dishes. Beef wraps add $1 each before HST. Bowl and buffet selections follow their listed inclusions; the written quote confirms the order.

What if we have two shifts, two locations or a $15-per-person budget?

Each separate delivery adds $40 before HST. For 100 $12 meals split between two delivery drops, the starting calculation is $1,200 food + $80 delivery + $166.40 HST = $1,446.40. Confirm the quantity and menu for each drop; do not leave the next shift to rely on leftovers.

For 50 people, the single-drop bowl example leaves $26.80 of a $750 total budget. That may not cover all the drinks, supplies or service you want. Send an all-in budget and ask for an itemized quote before promising the team extra items.

Use the full catering cost calculator for protein choices, extras and pickup estimates.

Make the thank-you work for everyone

Plan around the people, then the menu.

01 / OFFICE TEAMS

A real break together

Check who will be onsite that day. A shared buffet works when people have the same lunch window and a suitable serving table. Labelled bowls suit separate rooms, departments or short breaks.

Keep the thank-you specific and brief. Allow time to eat, then agree who receives the order, distributes meals and clears the space.

Planning a recurring office lunch? →
02 / WAREHOUSE & SHIFT TEAMS

A meal for every shift

Warehouse and shift orders: drops run 5:00 am to 1:00 am, with 24 hours' notice and a 10-meal minimum. Multi-site, multi-shift orders pay $40 per drop.

Create a separate count, serving window and receiving contact for each shift. Mark the correct loading entrance and access instructions. Give night-shift employees their own confirmed allocation.

Warehouse delivery and shift details →
03 / MEAL PREFERENCES

Ask before you order

Shawarma Moose is halal certified by Arslan Shawarma Production Ltd. All meat is hand-slaughtered halal, and the kitchen does not handle non-halal meat, pork, or alcohol. Our halal certificate is available on request. Collect meal preferences privately, with exact counts and any requested guest or department labels.

For vegan, gluten-free or allergy requests, confirm the complete recipe, bread, salad and sauces. Greek salad contains dairy; choosing falafel alone does not settle the whole meal.

Review plant-based meal planning →
The 2027 calendar

March 5: consider colleagues observing Ramadan.

Employee Appreciation Day is the first Friday in March: March 5 in 2027. It falls during the expected Ramadan period, whose dates depend on moon sighting. A daytime lunch may not suit employees who are fasting.

Ask what people would prefer, without requiring them to explain personal beliefs. Options include an agreed evening iftar, separate meal arrangements or a celebration on another date. Include employees on different shifts in that decision.

For an iftar, confirm the local sunset time for the exact date, the delivery window and the selected menu. Our existing iftar catering menu has its own inclusions and pricing; the lunch estimates above are not an iftar package.

Calendar references: Employee Appreciation Day and Muslim Hands Canada’s Ramadan guide. Reviewed November 13, 2026. Meal availability is confirmed separately.

From our workplace order records

Real menus. Real delivery details.

These workplace orders show how teams have planned meals and receiving arrangements. They are examples of our catering work, not labelled Employee Appreciation Day events.

15 boxed lunch bowls to the 35th floor of a King Street West tower

15 Boxed Lunch Bowls with cutlery and napkins.

Delivered between 11:40 and 11:45 AM. The driver went up and met the customer by the elevators on the 35th floor.

Read the order details →

Team lunch for 20 received at a loading dock near Union Station, reordered three weeks later

Picnic Buffet with 16 chicken shawarma and 4 falafel portions, plus hummus and pita for 20. In October the same team ordered a Mediterranean Shawarma Buffet for 20 with the same split.

Delivered for 11:45 AM to the loading dock behind the building rather than the street entrance.

Read the order details →

Anonymized order records, reviewed November 13, 2026. Historical order prices may differ from the current menu.

3. Send a request we can confirm

Your appreciation lunch checklist.

  1. Date and serving time: list each shift or location separately, including the onsite receiving contact.
  2. Headcount and menu: confirm who is attending, the number of each meal and any requested labels.
  3. Dietary requirements: list the exact allergies or restrictions for review. Avoid collecting unnecessary employee information.
  4. Address and access: include reception, floor, room, parking or loading entrance, and any security instructions.
  5. Total budget and supplies: specify whether your budget includes food, each delivery, HST, drinks, plates, cutlery, equipment and serving help.
  6. Approval and billing: give the invoice or PO contact and confirm who can approve the final order.

For a noon lunch, our usual planned arrival is 11:15–11:30. Shift windows are agreed separately. Inquiries are accepted 24/7 and quotes are normally returned within a few hours. The itemized quote confirms availability, timing and the full price; sending a request does not reserve your date.

Need help with timing? Call (647) 340-8001. Warehouse and shift orders need 24 hours’ notice; other same-day requests need at least 4 hours and depend on availability.

Before you book

Employee appreciation catering questions.

When is Employee Appreciation Day in 2027?

Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 5, 2027, the first Friday in March. You can also arrange a staff appreciation lunch on another date, across a week or around each shift. Each catering date and delivery window must be confirmed.

How much does employee appreciation catering cost?

Individually packaged chicken or falafel wraps start at $10 per person without sides. Boxed Lunch Bowls and the Build Your Own Shawarma Bar start at $12 per person. Orders start at 10 guests; delivery is $40 per drop across the GTA and 13% HST applies. Optional extras, supplies and service are separate.

What is the delivered cost of an appreciation lunch for 50 employees?

Fifty $12 bowls or shawarma-bar servings cost $600 for food, plus $40 for one delivery and $83.20 HST: $723.20 total, or about $14.46 per guest. This excludes optional extras, supplies and service. Multiple drops cost $40 each before HST. The written quote confirms your final selections and price.

Can you cater separate warehouse and night shifts?

Yes. Multi-site, multi-shift deliveries can be arranged from 5:00 am to 1:00 am, with 24 hours’ notice and a 10-meal minimum. Send each shift’s count, meal time, address and receiving contact. Each drop is $40 before HST; availability and timing are confirmed in the quote.

Can our appreciation lunch include halal, vegetarian and vegan meals?

All meat is hand-slaughtered halal, certified by Arslan Shawarma Production Ltd. Falafel and tofu options are available. Confirm the full meal, including salad, dairy, bread and sauces, for vegan or gluten-free requests. Share exact allergy requirements and meal counts; do not assume a falafel meal is automatically vegan or allergen-free.

How should we plan Employee Appreciation Day during Ramadan?

March 5, 2027 falls within the expected Ramadan period, with dates subject to moon sighting. Ask employees privately about their preferences. Consider an agreed evening iftar, an alternative celebration date or separate meal arrangements. Confirm the local sunset time and delivery window for an iftar; a midday meal may not suit employees who are fasting.

Do you provide plates, setup and serving staff?

Food and packaging follow the selected package. Supplies, setup, chafing equipment, serving staff and cleanup are included only when selected and quoted. Tell us what your workplace already has and what you need. A buffet needs a suitable table and an agreed serving plan.

How early should we book an employee appreciation lunch?

Send your preferred date, serving time, headcount, location and menu as soon as your plan is ready. Warehouse and shift orders need 24 hours’ notice. Other same-day requests need at least 4 hours and depend on availability. Inquiries are accepted 24/7; an inquiry does not reserve the date. Payment is due on the event date before delivery, with no mandatory deposit.

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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