Whether you're searching for menu ideas to serve at company picnics and other summer corporate events—or you're already looking ahead to fall galas and benefits—here's a look at Toronto caterers' latest food offerings for seated dinners, cocktail parties, and other kinds of events.
At C2 Catering Couture, chef Domenic Chiaromonte puts a modern twist on Nicoise salad.
Photo: Courtesy of Domenic Chiaromonte
From Encore Catering comes their crispy matchstick salad with tuna and balsamic glaze, infused with applewood smoke.
Photo: Courtesy of Encore
According to executive chef Chris Matthews of Eatertainment, rustic, family-style dining—exemplified by his classic paella served in mini cast-iron skillets—is currently on trend.
Photo: Courtesy of Bruce Gibson for Eatertainment
Adapted from an entree served at New York City vegetarian restaurant Dirt Candy, Daniel et Daniel created rosemary-infused waffles served with buttermilk-battered smoked cauliflower, horseradish, pickled cabbage, and wild arugula salsa verde.
Photo: Courtesy of Daniel et Daniel
For cocktail receptions, Lindsey Shaw Catering has introduced fried anchovies with sage, rock salt, and truffle aioli served in mini tomato-paste cans.
Photo: Courtesy of Lindsey Shaw Catering
Presidential Gourmet's Provencal chicken hors d'oeuvre consists of a marinated chicken roulade medallion, stuffed with herb salad and fruit purée, served on flatbread.
Photo: Courtesy of Presidential Gourmet
Zuchter Berk Kosher Catering has introduced its new s'mores wall, which involves guests roasting their own raspberry coulis-and-chocolate s'mores over an open-flame fireplace.
Photo: Courtesy of Zuchter Berk Kosher Catering
Also from C2 Catering Couture are these sugar bubbles filled with chocolate mousse and a fortune cookie. The dessert is served alongside a hammer so guests can crack open the sugar sphere.
Photo: Courtesy of C2 Catering Couture
Surprise guests with savory "ice cream" cones from Marigolds & Onions, featuring carrot-parsnip-and-turmeric mash, purple potato mash, and maple bourbon sweet potato mash.
Photo: Emma McIntyre for BizBash
Ideal for fall, Kindred Spirits Catering pairs brulée cinnamon French toast, seared foie gras, and ice cider gelée with shots of Antolino Brongo Cryomalus ice cider.
Photo: Ryan Szulc Photography for BizBash
