With 2020 (thankfully!) coming to a close, like many other celebrations, year end corporate holiday parties are going to be looking a whole lot different this year. Since the customary office holiday party is out, you may still be looking to find some creative ways to show your employees your appreciation for all their hard work this year. We’ve got you covered! A number of Toronto caterers have put together some substantially hearty holiday gift ideas to send along or enjoy as a team virtually!
Toben Food by Design
“We have created a number of meal solutions for clients looking for creative ways to virtually gather and celebrate the holidays. Whether sending meals of gratitude, or adding a fantastic food element to a virtual event – our Packaged Meal Solutions provide the same amazing quality of food our clients know and love, in an individual no-fuss format. Boxed menus include hot and cold breakfasts, lunch options, hors d’oeuvres, cheese and charcuterie, fruit and crudité, and fully plated three-course meals. Some of our menu items come ready-to-eat, while others are sent with easy to follow re-warming instructions. We pride ourselves on the details, and can work to customize menus or brand the packaging to align with our client’s vision or budget. We offer affordable multi-location delivery within the same day across Toronto and the GTA.”
Pricing: From $16 – $26.5 /box
Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events
“Elevate your virtual office celebration by sending your team our Holiday Curated Culinary Experience. Choose between a personal cocktail reception or a delectable three-course dinner for you and your guests to enjoy together while apart. Customize the experience with various enhancements, such as company branding or by including locally crafted gifts. Our team of experienced catering & event planners can help you find the right combination for your occasion. From charcuterie and artisan cheeses boards, to delicious dinners and festive treats, our boxes will take you and your team on a culinary journey everyone is sure to enjoy!”
Pricing: From $35 – $200.
– Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events
Eatertainment Special Events & Catering
“We are now offering our amazing family box program for corporate gifting and events with a selection of chef curated meals that arrive ready to be warmed and feature all new amazing fall menus! The program is perfect for holiday gifting to your clients, customers or employees. In addition to being healthy and innovative, with menus that are perfect for grazing and sharing, each box arrives with contact-less delivery, completely sealed, remains fresh for 4 days, and uses no hard plastics or other heavy-carbon-footprint disposables.
Our box program features over 10 menu options with add-ons from wines and beers to cocktail kits, or add your own corporate gift to our delivery! We offer a completely customizable ordering interface with your corporate branding that takes all the administration of the ordering off your plate. What better way to solve your corporate gifting challenge or add some amazing food to your virtual event, while supporting a local business!
It’s simply 4 steps: 1 – choose your program (client outreach, employee appreciation, virtual event or cooking demo). 2 – set your budget and pick your menu from over 10 meal box options. 3 – email your clients with a private link for them to pick their menu option, drink add-on and confirm their preferred delivery address and time. 4 – leave everything else to us!”
Pricing: From $90 for 2-3 people
– Eatertainment Special Events & Catering
Seventh Heaven Event Catering
“The JollyBox is a thoughtful gift, which includes a delicious 4-course holiday dinner that is ready to be enjoyed at home. As its name implies, the JollyBox will delight and cheer your team by bringing them together with food. And who doesn’t love a deluxe holiday meal? But we don’t stop there… Companies have the opportunity to organize a live virtual experience or simply send a virtual holiday message to their employees along with the wonderful surprise of the JollyBox. We have partnered with audio/visual teams in order to offer different virtual options for the corporate clients, including a beautifully decorated holiday space where they can record the holiday message. Furthermore, we offer branding opportunities, such as including the company name and logo on the packaging of the JollyBox for a more customized experience.
Our JollyBox representatives will guide the event planner or organizer through the entire process from securing a date for the holiday party, choosing the perfect holiday meal, as well as, explore our sweets and wine enhancements. All the boxes will be delivered to the employees’ homes on a specific day in order for them to enjoy the delicious dinner with their loved ones at the comfort of their home! There is not a better way for a company to reach out to its employees and show their support during these difficult times by sending a thoughtful gift this holiday season!”
Pricing: From $135 for 2 people
– Seventh Heaven Event Catering
Hawley Crescent Catering
“We have designed a ‘one-stop shopping’ package for our Corporate Clients this year! It is designed to meet all event needs to support planning a wonderful employee holiday event! We offer grazing platters, traditional holiday or customized menus ($30 per person), dessert ($35 per person), floral arrangements ($60), gift baskets (starting at $75 each) and design services! Whether it is a small intimate event or creating a virtual experience for your employees, we assist our clients with every aspect of the planning, branding, logistics and execution/delivery.”
Pricing: From $30 pp – $75 pp
JP Fine Foods
“Hosted by our Executive Chef, Jonathan Preskow, you can now book an interactive cooking demo with your team, the perfect activity for a corporate holiday party! Clients will be able to select from Chef’s favourite recipes and receive a cooking kit delivered to their door (within the GTA). Cooking demos will run approximately 60-90 minutes on a time and date that works best for you and your group. The interactive cooking classes start at $85 per person and go up to $110.”
Pricing: From $85 – $110 pp
Order info: Call (905) 482-3225 or [email protected]
Oliver & Bonacini Catering
“We have a number of options for companies that cannot host a traditional holiday party this year. Virtual chef demos are a great way to get the team together while staying apart – chef kits are dropped to everyone’s door so they are ready to cook and learn together with an O&B chef via Zoom, before sitting down to enjoy the creations. We also have cocktail classes, and even a wreath making workshop, all done online. For those looking for experiential client gifts, O&B’s assortment of curated gift baskets offer something for every lover of food and wine.”
Pricing: From $72 – $335
Chef On The Go Catering & Event Services
“With six corporate holiday boxed meals available, our packages offer delicious multi-course lunch and dinner options with a variety of price points to suit any budget. Our starter box is the full turkey meal in a sandwich which comes with all the fixings, organic greens and dessert for $19.95. The premium package features an exquisite beef wellington dinner with shrimp bisque, duchess potatoes, brown butter French beans and dessert which is priced at $59.95. Each corporate meal is carefully crafted, individually boxed in beautiful packaging and delivered daily. We promise to provide an upscale culinary experience to help you share some festive cheer with your clients and staff this holiday season!”
Pricing: From $19.95 – $59.95 pp
Order info: Call 647-281-7090 or [email protected]
– Chef On The Go Catering & Event Services
TASTE Culinary Inc
“Spread some love during your virtual corporate holiday party this season with our Festive Holiday Gift Boxes! Our customized gift boxes are perfect for gifting to your employees. Whether it be one of our holiday cookie tins, sweet & salty festive boxes, festive charcuterie boards, festive cheese boards or any combination of your choosing, each gift box arrives beautifully wrapped and completely sealed with contact-less delivery. We offer affordable multi-location delivery across Toronto and the GTA. With over 10 add-on options from a selection of wine, prosecco and champagne, we will work to customize the gift box to align your brand, your vision and your budget. You can even give your gift that extra special feel with our personalized card add-on option.”
Pricing: From $20 – $50 pp
Encore Catering
“Our holiday menu is packed with classics like roasted holiday turkey, fresh baked focaccia, and spiced apple cider panna cotta. There are 3 menu options in our packages that we have made available to our corporate clients. We take traditional dishes and turn them into something unique and memorable for that perfect meal for your virtual corporate holiday party! Our festive menu is something that everyone can bond over, and our new virtual app helps us coordinate/facilitate individual orders for virtual events.
Pricing: From $25 – $75 pp
Kiss the Cook Catering
“We have lowered the minimum order for our famous festive turkey feast to 4 servings. We wanted to make it so that our corporate clients didn’t have to miss out on their traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. We’re booking up with orders for home deliveries across the GTA, so that work colleagues can enjoy their meal together in virtual groups or simply have it delivered as a holiday gift. We’re excited to be able to lift holiday spirits with delicious food at a time where everyone could use a warm hug. No better way to share the love, than a fabulous meal!
Pricing: From $30 pp
