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.
The cost of self catering venues averages around C$125 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$225 | hire fee per hour |
| From C$1500 | to C$5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From C$2000 | to C$3500 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 20 guests | prices average C$80 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 40 and 75 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 650 m from central Toronto, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for self catering venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Venue | prices average C$180 hire fee per hour | typically between 50 and 200 guests |
| Coworking Space | prices average C$225 hire fee per hour | typically between 10 and 100 guests |
| Gallery | prices average C$350 hire fee per hour | typically between 15 and 75 guests |
| Bar | prices average C$5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 50 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 September 2026:
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.’
Main Office at Studio 200 by Canada's Music Incubator, rated 4.1/5 - office space for 20 guests
Our user said: ‘Great location, The space is just as pictured.’
Cheap self catering venues in Toronto start from C$750 minimum spend per event or C$45 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Event Space - OnOff Toronto at OnOff Toronto, from C$750 minimum spend per event
(up to 30 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The whole experience of booking the venue was very seamless.’
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.’
Loft - Multipurpose space at TO Kinesiology, from C$55 hire fee per hour
(up to 30 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘We were even let in to the space a bit early to set up. The instructions to enter the venue were quite clear.’
Page last updated in September 2026
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