Catering in Stouffville & the GTA

By Sophia & the Sunrise Café & Bistro Catering Team

Sophia is the Owner & Executive Chef of Sunrise Café & Bistro, with over 20 years of combined catering and hospitality experience in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario.

Sunrise Café & Bistro is a full-service catering company based in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario. We provide weddings, corporate events, birthdays and private catering across Stouffville, Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. In more than 20 years of combined catering experience, our team has earned a 5-star rating from 25+ reviewers on Google Reviews.

Our live cooking stations, charcuterie boards, plated dinners, boxed lunches and full bar service suit any event size. For example, we've served intimate 20-guest gatherings up to 150-guest wedding receptions across Stouffville, Toronto and the GTA. Every menu is 100% customized. It starts with a free chef consultation. It ends with full setup, service and cleanup on the day of your event.

5★Google Rating
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20+Years Experience
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Catering Menus

Browse our traditional catering menus and wedding packages, or let us create something special for you and your guests. We have great ideas on how to make your party or wedding successful. For example, we deliver delicious fresh food at great prices. An onsite chef and live cooking stations are also available. These suit your cocktail party, corporate event, birthday party or wedding celebration.

8Menu Categories
100%Custom Menus
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In addition, these menu categories are also available — ask us about any combination.

Passed hors d'oeuvres and appetizers by Sunrise Café & Bistro
Hors D'Oeuvres & Appetizers — passed, bite-sized starters

Hors D'Oeuvres & Appetizers

Passed appetizers & bite-sized starters

Elegant, bite-sized starters passed to your guests — from shrimp cocktail and bruschetta to stuffed mushrooms and mini skewers. Perfect for cocktail receptions, pre-dinner gatherings, weddings and corporate events. In addition, every item is prepared fresh on-site by your dedicated chef. Available in packages of 3, 4 or 5 selections.

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Plated dinner and buffet main course dishes by Sunrise Café & Bistro
Plated Dinners & Buffets — full meal service for seated events

Plated Dinners & Buffets

Full meal service for seated events

Elegant plated dinners or full buffet spreads — customized menus featuring Teriyaki Salmon, Chicken Bruschetta, pastas, salads and more. This is also fully tailored to your event, dietary requirements and guest preferences. From casual buffet-style lunches to formal plated dinner service.

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Sandwich, wrap and deli platter tray by Sunrise Café & Bistro
Sandwiches, Wraps & Deli Platters — fresh trays for any group

Sandwiches, Wraps & Deli Platters

Fresh trays for any group

Fresh sandwich trays, wrap platters, salads and deli selections — ideal for corporate lunches, meetings, and everyday office catering needs. Fully customizable with your choice of meats, cheeses, breads and condiments. Perfect for groups of any size.

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Dessert and baked goods display by Sunrise Café & Bistro
Dessert & Baked Goods — a sweet finish to any event

Dessert & Baked Goods

Sweet finish to any event

Wedding cakes, fondant cakes, cupcakes, fruit tart displays, mousses in glassware and freshly baked goods are all available. Each one is a beautiful sweet finish to any celebration. Custom dessert tables, cookie platters and chocolate dipped strawberries also available. Tell us your vision and we'll create it.

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Key Takeaways

What Is Full-Service Catering?

Full-service catering is event food service that covers the entire guest experience, not just the dishes themselves. At Sunrise Café & Bistro, that means menu planning during a free chef consultation, same-day food preparation, delivery, on-site setup, Smart Serve certified serving staff, and full cleanup after your event ends. This differs from drop-off catering, which delivers trays but leaves setup, service and cleanup to the host. Full-service catering suits weddings, corporate functions and milestone celebrations of 20 to 300+ guests, and typically includes front-of-house service such as plated courses, banquet-style buffets, or an interactive live cooking station with an onsite executive chef. If you are planning an event of 50 guests or more, you should request a free consultation early, since full-service bookings — especially wedding packages — are often confirmed several months ahead.

How Booking Catering Works

  1. Contact us by phone, text or the online form with your event date and guest count.
  2. Free consultation — Sophia and the team discuss your menu, budget and dietary requirements.
  3. Custom menu built — choose from live stations, boards, plated service or a mix, tailored to your event.
  4. Full-service delivery — our team handles setup, service and cleanup on the day of your event.

Wedding Package Comparison

Smaller, budget-conscious gatherings under 20 guests can sometimes be handled with self-serve platters or a simple drop-off order. Once a guest list passes 80 people, full-service catering becomes the more practical choice. However, most hosts find it is for most occasions. This guest count is also the threshold for our smallest wedding package below. In fact, an onsite chef is often more cost-effective and far less stressful than coordinating food, staffing and cleanup themselves.

Package Hors D'Oeuvres Selections Live Cooking Stations Guest Count
Package #1 3 selections 2 stations 80 guests or more
Package #2 (Most Popular) 4 selections 3 stations 100 guests or more
Package #3 5 selections 4 stations 150 guests or more

Catering Terms Explained

Live Cooking Station
An onsite executive chef prepares food fresh in front of your guests — pasta, BBQ, Mediterranean and other station styles are available.
Charcuterie Board
A curated platter of cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments, sized to your guest count and used as a centrepiece for cocktail tables.
Full-Service Catering
Complete event support including menu planning, food preparation, delivery, setup, service staff and cleanup.
Free Chef Consultation
A no-obligation conversation with our team to plan your menu, guest count, budget and dietary requirements before booking.

Catering FAQ

Does Sunrise Café & Bistro cater weddings?

Yes. We offer three wedding catering packages for 80 to 150+ guests, each including an onsite chef with live cooking stations. Custom packages are also available.

What areas do you serve?

We cater events across Stouffville, Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, including Burlington, Oshawa and Barrie.

Is the chef consultation free?

Yes, every booking starts with a free, no-obligation consultation to build a menu around your event, guest count and budget.

Can menus be customized for dietary requirements?

Yes, every menu is built from scratch around your guests' preferences and dietary requirements. Just let our team know when you book your consultation.

Why choose full-service catering instead of self-catering?

Full-service catering removes the shopping, cooking, staffing and cleanup burden from the host. For events of 80 guests or more, our team's onsite chefs typically cost less per guest. The same applies to Smart Serve certified servers and equipment rentals. In addition, this is far simpler than piecing together a self-catered event of the same size.

When should I book catering?

Therefore, contact us as soon as your date is set. Weddings and large corporate events are typically booked several months ahead. However, smaller gatherings can often be arranged with a few weeks' notice depending on availability.

Who prepares the food at Sunrise Café & Bistro catered events?

An onsite executive chef prepares your menu fresh, either at our kitchen or live at your venue depending on the service style you choose. Owner Sophia personally reviews every catering menu before your event.

Why Choose Sunrise Café & Bistro for Your Event?

For small, casual gatherings under 20 guests, a self-serve platter order is often enough. However, for weddings, corporate functions and milestone celebrations of 50 guests or more, we recommend full-service catering with an onsite chef — it is typically more cost-effective and far less stressful than self-catering at that scale. If your event fits one of our 3 wedding packages (80, 100 or 150+ guests) or spans any of our 8 catering menu categories, start with a free, no-obligation chef consultation. You should book early for weddings and large corporate events, since those dates are typically confirmed several months in advance.

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Gourmet Catering
for Every Occasion

Sunrise Café & Bistro offers full-service catering for events of all sizes. This includes intimate family gatherings, corporate lunches, weddings and milestone celebrations. Our team brings over 20 years of combined catering experience. We deliver outstanding gourmet food and professional service directly to your event. We serve you wherever your event takes place. View our full café menu, read our customer reviews, or request a free catering quote today.

  • ✦ Live Cooking Stations with an Onsite Executive Chef
  • ✦ Charcuterie boards, crudité platters & elegant appetizer displays
  • ✦ Hors D'oeuvres & cocktail party service
  • ✦ Plated dinners, buffets & luncheon menus
  • ✦ Sandwich & deli platters, wraps, salads & fresh baked goods
  • ✦ Professional Smart Serve certified bartenders & servers, per Ontario's official responsible alcohol-service program
  • ✦ Full rental service — tables, chairs, dishware & equipment
  • ✦ Complete setup, service & cleanup included
  • ✦ Serving Toronto & GTA — Burlington to Oshawa, Barrie & beyond
  • ✦ Free chef consultation — customized menus for any budget

Our Catering Signature Services

Crepe stations · Teriyaki salmon · Chicken bruschetta · International cuisine · Wedding packages · Custom dessert menus · Fondant cakes · Cupcakes & mousses

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Events We Love to Cater

💒Weddings
🎂Birthdays
💼Corporate
🍸Cocktail Parties
🎓Graduations
🌿Baby Showers
🏫School Events
🎊Galas & Festivals
💛Anniversaries
🎉Any Occasion

What Our Catering Clients Say

"I cannot thank you enough for creating the most amazing party for us. The food was not only delicious but so gorgeously presented — every morsel was like a work of art."

— Samantha & Jeremy Charles

"Your crepe station was so delicious and had such a variety of choices. You definitely know how to create a successful event."

— Elizabeth Ritchie

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