Catering by The 519 is back and better than ever!

Since our launch in December 2023, we have been back at work fueling your meetings, celebrations and so much more! And with offerings for everyone – vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options – we’re sure to find something that satisfies you.

Our tasty menu not only provides you with a delicious meal but all the revenue goes back to power 2SLGBTQ+ programming all year round!

If you need a snack, meal or anything in between make Catering by The 519 your personal choice today!

Email us at Catering@The519.org. 

Catering Menu

Breakfast and Brunch

Light Breakfast Options

Fresh Fruit Platter
Sliced Fruit and Berries, serves 10-12
$60

Mini Pastries
Mini Butter Croissants
Assorted Mini Pastries
$33 per dozen 

Gluten Free and/or Vegan Options available upon request- please inquire

Warm Baked Items

Vegan Upside Down Apple Oat Cake
Made In-house from scratch from gluten free oats and brushed with Quebec maple syrup
$22/12 squares

Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
Half-pan, Housemade from scratch and brushed with garlic butter
$25/15 pieces

Warm Options

Small serves 10 to 12, Large serves 18 to 24

Vegan Brown Sugar Baked Beans
Caramelized Onions, Spices
Sm $30 / Lg $80

Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake
With Quebec Maple Syrup
Sm $70 / Lg $170

Frittata Sm (sliced into 9) Lg (sliced into 24)
Roasted Veggie and Feta   $40 | $90
Kale and Bacon $50 | $110
Goat’s Cheese, Red Onion, Salmon, Dill $60 | $130

Breakfast Packages**

The Continental
Assorted Mini Pastries, Fresh Fruit, Coffee and Tea
$11 per person

The Farmer’s Breakfast
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread, Vegan Baked Beans, Vegetable and Feta Frittata, Fresh Fruit, Coffee and Tea
$16 per person

Snack Platters

Platters serve 10 to 12

Crudité
Fresh Cut Vegetables with Assorted Dips. Vegan Dips available upon request
$55

Veggie Plus
Crudite with Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Olives, Roasted Red Peppers
$60

Fresh Fruit
Sliced Fruit and Berries 
$60

Pita and Dips
Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Whipped Feta
$60

Cheese 
Assorted Domestic Cheeses, Grapes, Preserves and Crackers
$100

Premium Cheese
Premium Canadian Artisanal Cheeses, Grapes, Preserves and Crackers
$120

Bresaola/Non-Pork
Dry-cured Spiced Filet, Confit Lemon Fennel, Baby Arugula, Parmiggiano and Focaccia
$120

Charcuterie
Speck, Prosciutto, Salami, Cacciatore, Bresaola, Pickles, Melon and Crackers
$120

Smoked Salmon
Herbed Cream Cheese, Capers, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Lemon. Served With 20 Mini All-Butter Scones from Whiskful Thinking.
$150

Baked Sweets
Assortment of cookies baked fresh onsite, plus Whiskful Thinking.’s Brownies, Blondies, and Date Squares
$50/36 pieces
$100/72 pieces

Vegan Upside Down Apple Oat Cake
Made In-house from scratch from gluten-free oats and brushed with Quebec maple syrup
$22/12 squares

**Available for all onsite bookings. Quantities are based on recommended serving sizes from our menu and will be reflected in your quote. Additional items can be added a la carte to customize your order. Please note that orders may be packed to minimize paper and plastic waste.

For additional dietary restrictions, contact us.

Cold Buffet

Salads

Small serves 10 to 12, Large serves 18 to 24

Mixed Greens
Spring Mix, Cucumber, Cherry Tomato, House Maple Cider Vinaigrette
Sm $30 | Lg $80   

Rainbow Goma Slaw
Shredded Kale & Cabbage, Rainbow Root Ribbons, Bell Peppers, Cucumber, Scallion, Sesame Goma Dressing
Sm $40 | Lg $100

Lentil Salad
Kale, Olive, Scallion, Lemon & Olive Oil Dressing. Recommended Add-On: Crumbled Feta on top or on the side
Sm $40 | Lg $100  

Potato Salad
Red New Potatoes, Dill and Buttermilk Dressing,
Smoked Paprika
Sm $40| Lg $100

Spiced Harvest Vegetable Salad
Lima Beans, Cucumber, Roasted Radish, Onion, Yogurt Dressing, Sumac and Black Sesame
Sm $50| Lg $110

Classic Deli Sandwiches

All Sandwiches are served on Whole Wheat Wraps, or bread made from our local queer-owned bakery partner, Whiskful Thinking

6 Sandwiches, Cut in Half $80

Balsamic Roasted Vegetable on Whole Wheat Wrap
Herbed Olive Oil, Pesto Goat’s Cheese, Lettuce
Vegan Option: Balsamic Roasted Vegetables, Hummus, Lettuce

Chickpea Salad on Whole Wheat Wrap
Tahini Garlic Sauce, Pickles, Cucumber, Lettuce

Devilled Egg Salad on Thick Sliced Challah
Horseradish Dijonnaise, Smoked Paprika, Fresh Herbs, Cucumber

Donna’s Lemongrass Chicken Bahn Mi on
Sriracha Mayo, Pickled Carrot and Daikon, Cilantro
Vegan Option: Lemongrass Tofu, Sriracha Vegan Mayo

Tongol Tuna Salad on Thick Sliced Whole Wheat
 Albacore Tuna, Olives, Capers, Red Onion, Roasted Garlic and Herb Aioli  

Salumi Trio on Classic White Hoagie
Speck, Prosciutto Salami, Genoa Salami, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Tomato, Lettuce, Pickled Giardinera 

Beef Asada on a Ciabatta Bun
Huancaina Cheese Sauce, Aji Amarillo and Bell Pepper Relish, Chimichurri

Gluten Free Options per piece

On a Bed of Lettuce: no charge
On a Gluten Free Bun: $2 per piece

Sandwich Packages**

The Express
One full sandwich per person, cut in half
Chef’s Choice fillings with vegetarian/vegan option(s)
Mixed Greens Salad or Fruit Salad
$15/person

Large Sandwich Box
One full sandwich per person, cut in half
Choice of 2 salads
Assorted Soft Drinks- Soda or Juice (or Half and Half)
Choice of Assorted Baked Sweets or Fruit Salad (or Half and Half)
Small room booking: choice of 2 | Ballroom booking: choice of 3
$24/person

The Picnic
One full sandwich per person, cut in half
Choice of 2 salads
Whole Fruit Display
Small room booking: choice of 2 | Ballroom booking: choice of 3
$18/person

Tea Sandwich Platters

For 10-12 people. Served on Whole Wheat Wraps and bread from our local, queer-owned bakery partner, Whiskful Thinking. Ask about gluten-free options.

The Vegan
Cucumber and Vegan Cream Cheese Triangles on Whole Wheat,
Tofu Curry Salad and Mango Chutney Fingers on White,
Chickpea Salad Pinwheels
$70

The Vegetarian
Cucumber and Creamery Butter Triangles on Whole Wheat,
Devilled Egg Salad Fingers on Challah,
Balsamic Roasted Vegetables and Pesto Goat’s Cheese Pinwheels 

$90

The Not-So-Classic
Devilled Egg Salad Triangles on Challah,
Lemongrass Chicken Salad Fingers on White,
Classic Tuna Salad and Cucumber Pinwheels
$120

The Premium
Salumi Muffaletta Triangles on White,
Smoked Salmon Salad and Cream Cheese Fingers on Whole Wheat,
Balsamic Roasted Vegetables and Pesto Goat’s Cheese Pinwheels
$140

Hot Buffet

One-Pot Meals And Baked Pastas

Small Pan recommended for 6-8, Large Pan recommended for 15-18

Vegan Lentil Ragu
Green Lentils in Spiced Tomato Sauce, Nutritional Yeast, Gluten Free Potato Gnocchi
Sm $40 / Lg $100

Stewed Saltfish and Coconut Dumpling 
Mildly Spicy Bell Pepper, Onion & Saltfish Stew, Homemade Coconut Dumplings
Sm $55 / Lg $120

Mac and Cheese
Classic with Garlic Cream, Smoked Paprika, Aged Cheddar Mornay, Panko Topping
Sm $65 / Lg $160

Chicken Cavatappi
Roasted Chicken, Garlic, Onion, Spinach, Goat’s Cheese Cream, Balsamic Glaze
Sm $65 / Lg $160

Comes With Rice

Steamed Rice is included. Upgrade with Wild Rice Blend for an extra $5 for small/ $10 for large; or to Spiced Basmati for an extra $8 for small/$12 for large.

Small Pan recommended for 8-10, Large Pan recommended for 20-24.

Tagine
Root Vegetables and Squash in a Fragrant Ras-el-Hanout broth, Apricots and Olives
Chickpea and Potato: Sm $40| Lg $100
Bone-In Chicken Thigh: Sm $70 | Lg $165

Yellow Thai Curry
Root Vegetables and Squash in a Rich Turmeric Coconut Sauce
Tofu and Veg: Sm $40| Lg $100
Boneless Chicken Thigh: Sm $65 | Lg $160

Sushmita’s Butter Chicken
Served with lots of Creamy, Fragrant Tomato Gravy
Classic Boneless Chicken Thigh : Sm $70| Lg $165
Vegetarian Butter Paneer: Sm $40 | Lg $100

Sides

Small pans feed 8-10 people, large pans feed 20-24

Three Sisters Succotash
Seasonal Medley of Summer Squash, Beans and Corn, tossed in Thyme and Garlic Herb Oil
Sm $40 / Lg $100

Creamed Kale
Garlic Cream, Aged Cheddar, Smoked Paprika
Sm $50 | Lg $110

Extra Steamed Rice
Sm $20 | Lg $50

Wild Rice Blend
Sm $24 | Lg $60

Spiced Basmati Rice
Sm $36 | Lg $80

Beverages

All onsite bookings include ice water at no cost

Cold Beverages

Assorted Sodas and Diet Options
Juice
Bottled Water

$2 per unit

Hot Beverages

A la Carte

Comes with all accoutrements including dairy-free milk options and sugar alternatives.

Custom 519 Roast by Cafeteca!
Roasted in small batches right here in the West end of Toronto, our beans are sourced from Sal Pedro, Brazil, via direct trade to ensure best compensation for farmers.

Coffee Carafe
(1.9 Litres, about 8 portions) $32

Hot Water Carafe with Assorted Teas
(1.9 Litres, about 8 portions) $32

Large Coffee Dispenser
(10 Litres, about 40 portions) $100

For offsite coffee and tea service, we are pleased to connect you with Cafeteca’s Mobile Units! Let us know so we can get a quote on your behalf. 

Hot Drink Packages

Hot Beverage Setup 
Coffee, Hot Water, Teas, and all accoutrements.
$4 per person

Hot Beverage Refresh
Includes Coffee, Hot Water, Teas, and all accoutrements.
$2.50 per person

Large Coffee Dispenser
(10 Litres, about 40 portions) $100

For offsite coffee and tea service, we are pleased to connect you with Cafeteca’s Mobile Units! Let us know so we can get a quote on your behalf. 

Hot Drink Package is available for all room bookings onsite.

Vegan | Vegetarian | Dairy Free | Gluten Free

*Additional allergen/food restriction information available on request. All catering orders are served with biodegradable tableware and recyclable packaging and cups.

When you choose our The 519’s catering services for your event, you’re not just indulging in delicious treats; you’re also spreading love.  

Revenue generated from our catering services helps us increase the reach and impact of our year-round programs serving 2SLGBTQ+ people in Toronto and beyond. 

If you’re still dreaming of hosting a fantastic bash at The 519 that includes a signature feast, we can help. Hosting your party someplace else? We gotcha too! 

Limited booking spots are available for our on- and off-site catering services, but they’re vanishing faster than a snowperson on a summer day. 

Don’t miss out on the chance to wow your guests with our delectable catering. Connect with Catering@The519.org today!