Aliu IsaMy friend attended a bar mitzvah for his nephew that would’ve been perfect—except for the kosher catering. For instance, the gefilte fish was soggy and overcooked, and the challah was a tad too tough. Oy vey!
To be a good kosher caterer, it’s not enough to just follow the dietary laws; one should also serve yummy food. I mean, they should know how to bring the wow factor to every wedding, bar mitzvah, and Shabbat dinner, right?
Moving forward, make sure that no guest of yours should ever have to suffer from a soggy kugel (or a tough brisket). Here’s our list of the best kosher caterers in the city!
How much does kosher catering cost in Toronto?
In Toronto, kosher catering may cost $70 to 200 per person, depending on the menu, venue, and level of service. Premium options like gourmet selections, plated service, and custom menus may drive up the price.
1. Mitzuyan Kosher Catering
For over 15 years, Mitzuyan Kosher Catering has been a go-to for delicious kosher eats. We heard that most of their guests—after sampling some of their contemporary kosher dishes—tend to say, “I can’t believe this food is kosher!”
Speaking of food, they’re known for their kosher catering set menus. A crowd fave is ‘The Standard,’ which includes hors d’oeuvres, your choice of starter and entree, and apple crumble with fresh fruit skewers for dessert.
If you’re looking to splurge, spring for a couple of their kosher food stations instead. There are 11 to choose from, which include sushi, Italian, beef carvery, and more.
And if you or your guests have dietary restrictions, they’re happy to provide vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or nut-free options.
Now, as you might’ve guessed, their catering does not come cheap. But at least the food would taste as good as it looks—and costs!
Best choice I could have made for my wedding
“This is the best choice I could have made for my wedding! Not only was the food absolutely delicious, Marla Kay was instrumental in making the day go smoothly! Marla comes with years of knowledge and really good quality contacts. She coordinated with the vendors. I would recommend this Kosher Caterer to anyone who is have a kosher event. Everything was easy. The price was right. The food was INCREDIBLE – I was able to provide my guests with a variety of options, and this caterer was so accommodating to various dietary needs. People are still talking about the wonderful food. Marla was amazing!”
Julia Toso, J.D., Google Review
Made sure that all the dietary restrictions were adhered to
“My daughter’s wedding was very special because of Mitzuyan Kosher Catering. Our family is vegetarian with many health and dietary issues. Norman, the owner was very accommodating and created a fabulous kosher vegetarian dinner and made sure that all the dietary restrictions were adhered to. The food was delicious and the service was superb. All our guests kept raving about the kosher food and were amazed that kosher vegetarian could be so good. The dinner satisfied the meat eaters. Thank you Norman. I highly recommend Mitzuyan.”
Sam Robsin, Google Review
2. Gladstones Caterer
Gladstone’s Caterers was founded by Raphy Amar, who has been a key player in Toronto’s kosher food scene for over 30 years. His company has a mission: to create magnificent events.
They’re actually known for catering at Jewish weddings, and we’re not just talking about the food. Based on your chosen theme, they can also plan elegant table settings and unique food presentations.
Their kosher food stations are especially popular, which include meat carving, Mexican, perogies, Mediterranean, Oriental Wok Cookery, and more.
A bonus is that they’re the exclusive caterers of Kehila Centre Synagogue, a lovely venue that can accommodate 500 seated guests or 1,000 theatre-style.
Aside from Kehila, they only cater to a select number of upscale venues. These are Eglinton West Gallery, Heritage Estate Winery, Bellevue Manor, York Mills Gallery, Ascott Parc, and The Avenue Banquet Hall.
Everything at the wedding was beautiful and tasty
“It was great dealing with Raphy; everything at the wedding was beautiful and tasty. He went above and beyond our expectations with the presentation, decoration, food, venue, and pretty much everything else. It was really easy to work with them! Highly recommended.”
Amir Vincent, Google Review
Unique, exquisitely flavored, and plated artistically
“Gladstone’s catered the most beautiful event for us. Raphy met with us several times to help us refine and personalize the menu to reflect our cultural heritages. The food was unique, exquisitely flavoured, and plated artistically – from hors d’oeuvres to salads to mains to the stellar dessert buffet. The entire Gladstone’s team was efficient and professional as well as being warm and helpful. They elevated our special day with their elegance and attention to detail, and we look forward to future events with Gladstone’s.”
Michele Sankar, Google Review
3. F + B Kosher Catering
F + B Kosher Catering is a family-run business backed by 40 years of experience. They’re known for creating inventive kosher dishes inspired by global cuisine, and they do it all in their Kashruth Council of Canada-certified kitchen.
Guests can choose from four catering menus: Buffet, Cocktail, Kiddush, and their most popular, Plated Dinner.
Their Plated Dinner menu has three packages, ranging from $90 to $110 per person. Hors d’oeuvres are priced separately, but you can get them for $32 a person if it’s coupled with a dinner package.
Now, if you’re planning a corporate gathering or cocktail party, they offer two grazing stations: Cured Connoisseur and Mediterranean Mezze. They even provide beverage packages for an added fee.
However, their menu changes periodically. Meaning, what you tasted while you were at your cousin’s wedding might not be available when you book them for yours.
Best kosher caterer in the GTA by far
“I have used David Silber’s F&B for all of my children’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah events in the past and have always been thrilled with everything they had prepared for us. So it was a no-brainer when planning for our wedding that we would use their services again. My wife and I were married less than a week ago and F&B served up a menu that had so many of our guests beyond impressed. David is a 1st class operator who runs a 1st class operation. I would not hesitate in recommending their services to anyone who asks. Best kosher caterer in the GTA by far.”
Ari Gold, Google Review
Hip but classy food that was also incredibly delicious
“F+B shattered the stigma associated with kosher catering with hip but classy food for our wedding that was also incredibly delicious. We have fairly sophisticated palettes, and F+B’s attention to detail (such as finishing touches with micro-greens and ingredient authenticity), ability to make everything BETTER than the non-kosher counterpart (like onion rings, kimchi fries, southern fried chicken), creativity (5 star New York pretzel stand, chocolate covered sponge toffee and s’mores) and overall fun with food, will not disappoint. From start to finish, they carefully ensured the final product was same or better than what we tasted, and service – the clincher – was bar none: on time and perfectly executed. There is no need to compromise. THE BEST!”
Ellen Zabitsky, Google Review
4. Milk ‘N Honey
Milk ‘N Honey is a restaurant and catering company owned by the Zombeks. They offer a very wide range (yep, we’ve seen their menu) of kosher catering options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Check out their All Occasion Trays (e.g. sushi, pastry, etc.), which can serve up to 20. Their Breakfast Trays are also popular, especially for early business meetings—nothing like munching on shakshuka while Dan from accounting explains his report.
Platters for fish, salads, soups, hors d’oeuvres, crepes, and more are offered as well.
If you’re looking for something interactive, we recommend their Live Pizza Station. Guests can choose their own sauces and toppings while their servers make it in a jiff.
Unfortunately, some customers have said that their food quality does not match the price. This is a common complaint for those who have really extensive menus.
Food was delicious and served beautifully!
“Great, quick and friendly service! Food delicious and served beautifully! Would highly recommend!”
All Occasion Trays, Google Review
Definitely my favorite kosher dairy restaurant
“I have been lunching, dining at Milk ‘N Honey for over 25 years. The service is excellent and the food is delectable. I especially recommend the fish n chips, mushroom crepes, mushroom soup and onion soup. They also do great catering. Our waiter has been there as long as we’ve been going there, which is a great testament to the owner. Definitely my favorite kosher dairy restaurant.”
Randyl Gavert, Google Review
5. Menchens Glatt Kosher Catering
From what we’ve seen on their socials, Menchens Glatt Kosher Catering seems to live up to their motto of “simply sophisticated dining.”
Their kosher catering menu includes hors d’oeuvre, appetizers, trio appetizers, and side dishes. As for entrees, their crowd-pleaser is the roasted citrus-herbed chicken leg, coated with crispy corn flour—yum!
Two live kosher catering stations are available as well. The Chef’s Carving Station lets you choose from Montreal meat, corned beef, pastrami, etc., while the Grill Station servers prepare juicy skewers and wraps in front of guests.
If you’re looking for a one-stop shop for venue and catering, check out their six partner venues. These include Chabad, The Terrace, and Paramount, just to name a few.
Sadly, we heard that the owner was quite rude to a guest—but to be fair, this seems to be an isolated event.
Menchens Catering is simply superb!
“Menchens Catering is simply superb! The food presentation and the taste make it an experience . It added so much to the wedding we were at , everyone was so happy and appreciated the abundance of food and the delicious taste . Their staff were also so polite and treated everyone with respect . When someone asked for a diff dish not being served they recieved it within a few min . I would definitely recommend this caterer and his wonderful service !!!”
Esther Zimmerman, Google Review
Food was absolutely delicious
“Menchens Catering does everything with a smile! We just completed an event for 300 people. The staff were professional. The food was absolutely delicious. Presentation was excellent and everything felt so generous. I highly recommend using them for any upscale event that you are looking to launch.”
Benjamin Septon, Google Review
