Top Venues with External Catering in Toronto, ON
Bringing your own bites to your bash? Tagvenue has the top self catering venues Toronto hosts rely on for flexible, flavour-filled events. We have everything from blank-canvas studios in the Junction to community halls in Scarborough and sleek private spaces downtown, these spots let you handle the reins (and the recipes). Planning a cultural celebration with traditional dishes? Or maybe Grandma’s lasagna needs its own spotlight? In a city as diverse and food-loving as Toronto, self catering just makes sense. Find the perfect place to serve it your way, no corkage, no stress, just your kind of party.
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from C$3500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Room
80 guestsMezcaleroUniversity, Toronto, ONLLindsay B.
“The catering menu is extensive and has many different options to chose from.” -
from C$300
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Mansion
30 guestsFoy HouseThe Village, Toronto, ON#Supervenue
SSumeet V.
“Don't hesitate to book this space for your event!” -
from C$180
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Venue
100 guestsThe Kensington RoomKensington Market, Toronto, ON#Supervenue
WWinnie T.
“I truly could not recommend this venue enough and will absolutely be booking here again in the future.” -
from C$160
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBright Loft Studio Space
40 guestsDaylight Studio for Photos, Events, MeetingsLeslieville, Toronto, ONRRented V.
“I rented this space for a baby shower for and everyone loved it. Looks exactly like the photos.” -
from C$50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain Hall
100 guestsThe Vista Event SpaceJunction Area, Toronto, ONAAlison S.
“It was also very versatile - lots of room for seating, a food table and dancing.” -
from C$150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityExclusive Venue Hire
25 guestsVanceWorldMediaAgincourt South-Malvern West, Toronto, ONTTamara J.
“On-Site Utilities: The space includes two microwaves, which were useful for warming food.” -
from C$750
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEvent Space - OnOff Toronto
30 guestsOnOff TorontoWillowdale East, Toronto, ONRRyan L.
“Overall I would book this venue again for a future event.” -
from C$150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
64 guestsTop Events TorontoHumber Summit, Toronto, ON#Supervenue
PPatricia S.
“Communication with host was phenomenal! Space was perfect for a smaller party!” -
from C$226
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityLarge Event Space
100 guestsThe Village Hive EglintonMount Pleasant West, Toronto, ON#Supervenue
ZZahra D.
“There was cutlery, a fridge and everything one would need to be able to work in the space.” -
from C$80
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Space
40 guestsCasa Focolare @ Bar 24Little Portugal, Toronto, ON#Supervenue
AAngela C.
“They also allowed us to bring our own food/catering. We got great feedback from our friends. Def recommend!” -
from C$50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityFoy Dining Room
25 guestsFoy HouseThe Village, Toronto, ON#Supervenue
TTaylor N.
“I would definitely rebook this venue in the future. The space is beautiful and in a great location.” -
from C$125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain Level
150 guestsCasa de BambaWychwood, Toronto, ONLLauren P.
“Hosted my birthday party here. Venue was perfect for my needs and the owner marcos was very helpful.”
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FAQs about Top Venues with External Catering in Toronto, ON
The cost of self catering venues averages around C$120 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Toronto, based on Tagvenue data:
| From C$75 | to C$215 | hire fee per hour |
| From C$1000 | to C$3500 | minimum spend per event |
| From C$1750 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Event Venue at The Kensington Room in Kensington Market - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘On top of the space itself, the host was amazing to work with.’ -
Main Room at Mezcalero in University - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The venue itself was beautiful, having the patio was a huge bonus and really added to the atmosphere.’ -
Entire Mansion at Foy House in The Village - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I highly recommend booking this venue for any special occasion!’
You'll find self catering venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Toronto, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 20 guests | prices average C$80 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 40 and 80 guests | prices average C$150 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 80 guests | prices average C$225 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 600 m from central Toronto, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Upscale Downtown Event Lounge at Legends Lounge by Studio Of Legends
on 110 Queen Street East - 450 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘The space was clean and well laid out, and looked great especially for the cost.’ -
Event Space at OEB Toronto St
on 20 Toronto Street - 550 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘During the night, the event coordinator was on hand. The food was fantastic—way better than I was expecting.’ -
Versatile Event Space at Startuptive
on 123 Edward Street - 600 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘The entire booking process was very smooth, and the venue fit our every needs.’
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for self catering venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Venue | prices average C$150 hire fee per hour | typically between 70 and 150 guests |
| Coworking Space | prices average C$225 hire fee per hour | typically between 10 and 100 guests |
| Bar | prices average C$5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 50 guests |
| Gallery | prices average C$350 hire fee per hour | typically between 15 and 75 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average C$3500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
Smaller self catering venues usually fit up to 20 guests seated. Here are some great options in Toronto, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Jill Timmins Lynch Boutique at Foy House, rated 4.8/5 - boardroom for 15 guests
Our user said: ‘We rented the Isabella Dining Room for our wedding reception and Georgia made the day feel much more magical.’ -
Workroom 3-5 at LAUFT King East, rated 4.7/5 - meeting room for 6 guests
Our user said: ‘Great space for a team planning meeting. Derek was excellent.’ -
Entire Studio Space at New York Style Studio Loft & Event Space, rated 4.7/5 - gallery for 16 guests
Our user said: ‘I had a really good experience at this venue hosting my sisters bridal shower.’
Cheap self catering venues in Toronto start from C$45 hire fee per event or C$565 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Entire Venue at York Studios Event Space & Gallery, from C$45 hire fee per event (up to 60 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Was my first event that I organised in this way and it was a great experience.’ -
Taproom at Steadfast Brewing Co, from C$565 minimum spend per event (up to 65 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘We had a great experience hosting our event at Steadfast. The drinks and food were great!’ -
Bright Studio in Toronto at Oorja Studio, from C$50 hire fee per hour (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: A bright, open studio with wooden flooring and large windows providing natural light. The space includes a Bluetooth speaker system, two handheld microphones, movable glassless mirrors, a kitchenette with a microwave, and...
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