Reviews of The Food Dudes (Catering)

Jannat Nain

I have been a big fan of the food dudes food truck and their restaurants. Recently i decided to cater appetizers for a few office gatherings from them. Jason was extremely helpful and provided me with a different option for my budget. He ensured all the packaging was in individual portions for our guests to be COVID safe and it was delivered on time. The food was amazing and the only issue we had was the guests wanted more! The experience was extremely smooth even after a few schedule changes by me. Food and customer service were both top notch and I will definitely be ordering from them again.

Israa Hilles

Awesome food catering in Toronto, super fresh and yummy tasty, I love it

Lynda

It is a challenge to come up with enough adjectives to describe this OUTSTANDING caterer. They just catered an engagement party for us and everyone was beyond impressed. The food was presented so beautifully and every single item we had was truly delicious. We were also totally impressed by their staff who were professional, competent, personable and truly a pleasure to have at our event. We highly, highly recommend this caterer.

Lindsay R

The number one compliment we got about our wedding was how good the food was! Jason was an absolute joy to work with throughout the process and made sure that service on the night of our event was smooth. The food was delicious and catered to the variety of dietary needs of our guests. We would use them again in a heartbeat!

Pem Vivian

The lady that serves the food is literally the sweetest person I've ever met. Thank you for always being so lovely and making my day with your joy! Food is always so delicious and you get SO MUCH food!! Best place for lunch or two.

Raj Aggarwal

Terrible customer service. Can’t get through to anyone at this location to adjust an order.

Sharon Reeds

I was fortunate enough to attend a multi-day event catered by the Food Dudes and I have never in my life had such delicious food. The presentation was amazing, and the service was exceptional.

Darren Barber

They do catering but you can also walk in and grab lunch to go. Everything is great quality, reasonably priced and super tasty!

Jay MCC

Food ???? is good not the dudes or moods there still much growth that needs to be said about your restaurant staffing and functionality of what might be the best thing to fix but the food is great you can lick the awesomeness off the plates!!

Jaclyn Harrick

We used Food Dudes for our wedding catering this year and everything turned out brilliantly. The food was amazing and so was the service. Highly recommend - we felt very taken care of.

Sarah Desormeaux

It doesn't get any better: attention to detail, top quality food & incredible service. Thanks for making my 30th birthday one to remember! We couldn't be happier we chose the Food Dudes to cater our party.

Alex Banks

The Food Dudes catered my father's wake recently. They were utterly professional in making arrangements including contracting great wait staff and arranging rentals for all the tableware. They arrived early to set up, provided everything they agreed to and modified their service around our changing schedule. After service they left everything clean and sparkling. But the best part was the quality of the food. We did passed apps, buffet mains and dessert. Everything we had from their wide menu was totally delicious. Fresh, tasty and innovative dishes. They helped honour my father with their excellent food and service.

Stefanie F

Big thanks to Jason Dinetz and the Food Dudes for making our wedding day unforgettable. Our guests are still raving about the food, service and presentation. Amazing value and experience!

Curtis Priest

The Food Dudes are not just caterers and restaurateurs, they are culinary masters of entertainment driven food design. We met the partners several years ago and began working together for their online marketing. It wasn't long until we were hiring them to cater our weddings and our own events, and the feedback was always the same - "WOW!". For our 15th anniversary in particular the food was such a stand-out that people simply refused to leave until it was completely done. The Food Dudes make the kind of cuisine that makes you sad when it's finished, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They are at the top of their game, and the top of Toronto's food scene.

Mara Cole

For the first time ever, we picked up our entire Christmas dinner, and all we had to do was reheat. The ordering and pickup were seamless. The food was AMAZING, with lots of choices for everyone, even all kinds of dietary restrictions. Highly recommend!

Rob Aitken

I recently worked with the Food Dudes at a wedding. They were great to work with and their food was uniquely flavorful and totally on point. Well done!

justin lovell

Damn, I love this place.

Carol Castillo

This is by far the best catering service we have ever used ( and we have used many in the past!) This is our 3rd time ordering from here and we have never been disapointed.The food and desserts are absolutely delicious!! Even their sauces were a great add on that was recommened us.Everything is Fresh, good quality, very easy order processing ( Thanks Daniel!) and delivery is ontime .They have a variety of different food items to choose from and they accommodate those with food allergies and food preferences ( vegetarian, gluten free etc). We get compliments all the time about how amazing the food is.I highly recommend giving this place a try. You wont be disapointed.

Ashley Davies

We hired the food dudes for our backyard wedding. Jason has been fantastic! He is very professional, responds promptly and just a pleasure to work with! We had our tasting the other day and it exceeded our expectations. Their hor d'oeuvres are to die for! Highly recommend!!!! Thanks for everything Jason! I'm looking forward to our big day! Editing this review to add part 2 as our wedding is now completed. We got married yesterday! Our wedding was fantastic! The food was exactly what we had at our tasting. Our manager, Keri, was lovely, easy to work with, and just super genuine. Loved that she was part of our day. Highly recommend if you are looking for any catering!

David Beaulieu

Toronto's #1 catering choice teamed with the ultimate service provider, Upper Events Services!!!

Jackie Nguyen

Wonderful company, excellent staff, and fantastic service. Would definitely recommend for your events.

Flavia Abadía

I've DJed many many weddings over the years and *every time* The Food Dudes cater the wedding the food is spectacular!! I've had a lot of food in the events I've DJed and their food always stands out as being perfectly cooked, seasoned, unique and delicious. 10/10 ????

Jasmine Pang

We hired them for our wedding. Our wedding planner did the main communication with their staffs. The tasting process was good, we get to try different dishes and decide on what to be offered on the wedding day. I would have given 5 stars if the food delivered on the wedding day was as what we agreed upon during our tasting. The cocktail bites were perfect. The dishes for our lunch courses were still the same name as what we had requested for, but the flavour has changed a lot. I don't really know why. Don't get me wrong, they still taste good, but there were reasons why we had some special requests about the dishes, and somehow on the wedding day none of those requests were being satisfied. The main courses on the wedding day all of a sudden had some peppers in it which we didn't have during the tasting. The main dish would have been perfect without peppers since some of our guests do not eat spicy.

Ari F

Food Dudes catered our wedding and I cannot explain how great of a choice it was! Usually, wedding food is notorious for being sub par, but the amount of compliments I received from guests was incredible. Not only was the food out of this world, staff were constantly busy walking around and ensuring the quality of the food met expectations of our guests. They were also able to accommodate dietary restrictions ON THE FLY. I have never heard of that before. A strong recommendation is an understatement. You must use 'The Dudes'!

jason rosso

Attended a close friends wedding last night at 99 Sudbury and the food dudes were the onsite caterers. Fabulous job all around. Food stations were excellent, presentations were top notch and quality of food was excellent. The tacos pasteur and chow Main stations were my two personal favourites. Would have zero hesitation recommending them to cater your event.

Laura Syron

Ordered the Dinner Party box for my husband's 56th birthday. AMAZING! Not only was the food excellent, but they made the whole dinner special with the accompanying wine, the decor and even the curated spotify playlist! My main worry was heating it up and I needn't have worried. Easy to do and everything reheated without being overcooked. We will be back!

Loribeth Gregg

Thanks so much for everyone at Food Dudes for their professional, prompt service, from early planning to the day-of! The food was great, the staff were friendly and accommodating, and everyone's dietary needs were met without issue. Thanks for making a hectic day a little less stressful!

Blush and Bowties

Love working with Food Dudes! Exception food and the NICEST staff. Love these guys to bits.

andrew abony

Super solid healthy lunch at a reasonable price. My go-to for quinoa, chicken + salad. Very quick (its a hot counter/take-out), delicious and awesome service

Michelle Lui

Very helpful staff who are extremely accommodating to requests in catering, great flavours in food!

Michael Sugar

I recently heard about Fare by Food Dudes and decided to order a dinner for a very good friend of mine. I ordered a dinner for 2 which included a bottle of wine along with everything you see in the picture. The couple I ordered for a foodies so I was a bit nervous as to how they would like it. Let me tell you that they exceeded my expectations!!!! They told me that it was extravagant in it's presentation, the food was incredible and they were so thankful that I had gifted them this present. Thank you Food Dudes for hitting it out of the park and making me look like a champ.

Kayla Yestal

I've been a guest at dozens of weddings that the Food Dudes have catered (I'm a wedding photographer) and WOW do they ever deliver time and time again! The food has always been a 10/10 every single time and I STILL dream about a sticky toffee pudding that I had from them back in 2018. Couldn't recommend them enough!

Domenico Bianchi

AMAZING FOOD

Holly T

Best COVID stay home meal in Toronto !! We just had the Food Dudes East Meets West meal and it was beyond delicious. Our meal arrived in this distinguished black box, so the experience started right from the moment of delivery. Upon opening the box the visual display on individually packaged in window box was brilliant. We couldn't wait a moment to get started -- heating up our soup and dressing the salad. While we delighted in our appetizers the mains heated in the oven. We even tried the Spotify playlists linked to this meal. The entrees were absolutely melt in your mouth delicious. Top only by the lemon tastiness of dessert. All this and the ordering and delivery was simple and right on time. I'd order this again...or I might try ordering some individual dishes to change things up next time. AWESOME !!

Tmoney Bidness

I've had the amazing food offered by The Food Dudes at so many events (TIFF, St. Lawrence Market Summer Series, their food truck at my friends wedding), and it's always phenomenal. The staff are super friendly, the produce is fresh, and the menus are the best-of-the-best. Hands down best catering in the Toronto.

Katie Quinlan

Food Dudes catered our wedding at Steam Whistle and everyone raved about the food! We heard from many guests that it was the best wedding food they've ever had. The appetizers were plentiful and wildly delicious, the mains were perfectly cooked and people couldn't get enough of the beet salad (have you ever head rave reviews about a salad before?). Jason was such a dream to deal with, so helpful at every turn, especially with all things covid. We can't recommend them highly enough!

Eugene T

We got catering delivered. Food was delicious. The portions were a bit small (not sure if that’s the standard for all types of meals they offer) but really delicious.

Chen Zou

We hired Food Dudes for our engagement party in June 2018. We shopped around a few catering companies before selecting Food Dudes. Most companies we talked to felt very old schooled and the menu really wasn't very exciting. The entire process with Food Dudes was very pleasant. Farra was our co-ordinator and she was always responsive and had great suggestions with both the menu and helped with rentals. On the day of the event, Brittany and team was just fabulous! All of our guests loved the food, and even more so the service. They took really good care of my fiancé as well, making sure that she had a chance to try all the delicious food on the menu (they totally understand how stressful hosting can be). At the end of the event, they left the kitchen completed cleaned and the extra food packed neatly in the fridge. We highly recommend Food Dudes to anyone looking host an amazing event!

sanjay p

Foods pretty good. wasn't a fan of the hot sauce in the chicken sandwich or the grapes in the chopped salad. Pickles had alot of juice in it, should squeen out the pickle juice so its not a chicken pickle juice burger.

Eric McKinnon

Had a great experience with The Food Dudes. Amy, Anna, and Min were a pleasure to work with. They helped me plan food and service for a special event at my work BROKEN CAGE GALLERY. They helped me pick a great selection of food, they helped setup and tear down. They organized staff and even helped with the equipment rental. Everything I wanted! Thank you very much. Will definitely work with them again.

Pamela Fox

I had the Mac and Cheese Balls at the Blue Rodeo concert down at Molson Amphi Theatre..... Love Love Love, I've been craving them ever since. I want more !!!!!!!

Nicole D

The Food Dudes catered our wedding and they did an absolutely incredible job. Kelsey was an absolute superstar. She was very quick to respond to our emails and answered all of our questions. She made us feel calm and cool about the entire process. Most wedding catering is just boring chicken or beef, but the Food Dudes have so many unique options. They were also great at finding alternatives for our guests that were vegan/vegetarian or had dietary restrictions. On the big day everyone was snapping pictures of their meals because they looked gorgeous. But most importantly, it tasted great. Everyone was drooling over it. The food was definitely a highlight for a lot of our guests. It even got a shout out in the best man’s speech!

Candace Carroll

We hired Food Dudes for a high end client event at the Gardiner and were very happy with the service. They managed our event from start to finish and their vendor recommendations were perfect. The Food Dudes team was amazing and truly went above and beyond to make our event a success. They were proactive in anticipating our needs and were very responsive when a new request came up. Definitely recommend.

Van Man

The Food Dudes can do the food...really good! Thumbs up!

Christopher Maningas

Had some food at the truck while they were at Evergreen. Preferred the tacos, soup, Mac& cheese balls, truffle fries and poutine. So tasty and great portions. Great value

Vivian L

Decided to make a trip from Miss to the first Food Truck Community Take-Out Market hosted by the The Food Dudes this past Saturday. I always support this food truck and was so happy when they announced they would be open again. At 6 pm only two food trucks were left and I was glad to see The Food Dudes still hard at work. I ordered the Truffle Fries and Captain Crunch Fish Tacos, a bit of a wait but hey I would wait anytime for these guys. Such friendly service and honest to goodness the most hardworking group of nice people. The food is absolutely delicious, fresh, carefully prepared, generous portions and beautiful display. Every bite was savored. No matter where these Dudes are, the turnout is crazy and they never disappoint the hungry masses. Please support our local food truck businesses during this trying time and make the trip out, well worth the time.

Alison Terpstra

Cannot recommend Food Dudes enough. We are STILL getting compliments on the food and care from the whole catering and events team. They made our wedding a breeze, from the planning to the day of, we knew they had it all taken care of. Diki in particular is an amazing coordinator and I felt very lucky to have her! The small details that Food Dudes remembers and thinks of is really what sets them apart. They want to make sure you're also enjoying your day and you are never forgotten about in the craziness of the wedding. We will absolutely be using Food Dudes for any and all catering needs in the future!!!

Robin Clay

So we were a bit confused at first when we received a gift certificate from a third party (Thoughtful via Indigo") but this was soon sorted out. Tip: When receiving this from a third party, the information may not replicate the information from the Food Dudes. Anyway, we received our food this morning and it was amazing. All the food we tried was excellent. Highly recommended.

jet girl

What can I say? The Pantry, aka Food Dudes was AMAZING! We literally went on a whim and ordered their food to cater our small wedding. We didn't even try their food first. I know, a risk, but I have read the good reviews and decided to go with them. Well, from start to finish they were super helpful! Daniel was with us, every step of the way and promptly answered the many questions we had. He met with us personally and went over the fine details with ease. He helped us choose the correct amount of food and made the whole process stress free. I cannot stress enough how the entire experience was so professionally and wonderfully put together. Now, for the food. I had a few "foodies" at the wedding and they were constantly telling us how good the food was. We received RAVE reviews on the excellent taste and preparation. Everyone (including the picky eaters, cannot forget the picky eaters) LOVED the food. I would not hesitate in a second to use them again! As well, Daniel arranged for us to have a server and bartender. Both the server and bartender were fab-u-lous! Really, I can go on, but this may too long. Everything was perfect. Just perfect. Feel free to using their services, with comfort. They were top notch! Tina & Sophie

Sharon McEwan

We received a charcuterie basket from them and it was excellent. Olive oil and rosemary buns were the best buns I've ever had!

Laurie Weishuhn

T he Food Dudes came to our home this weekend and prepared and served an amazing sit down dinner for 11 guests. Sean, our Chef and our 2 Servers, both named Natasha were fantastic!! The oohs and awes for each of the 4 courses never stopped. Truly hard to pick a favorite but I will dream of Sean's roasted red pepper and tomato soup forever. I've had many versions but this topped them all. We would ask for Sean and the Natashas again without hesitation. Thanks Guys!!

Info accu-star

I had never heard of Food Dudes and happened to be passing by the area I went in to get a takeout order and was absolutely Blown Away by the menu I took a takeout order and I could not believe how my mouth exploded with the taste and …

Kelly Howell

We had the best experience ever! We just stayed at Hotel X and had the pleasure of meeting Adrian of Food Dudes. He took a real interest in our experience, chose our meal: burger was to die for, the salad had flavors i had never experienced and the charcoal pizza was fantastic. Had the pleasure of meeting Lindsay as well, not sure if we had lucky timing or if these two professionals are always this accessible. They definitely take great pride in the brand they have built, have an awesome team of chefs they coach. We would recommend this team for any event, large or small.

Simona

Love love love it here!!! Delicious food, try the truffle Mac and cheese!! Highly recommend! The only reason it’s not 5/5 is because the car law location has very early closing hours :( Overall, amazing tho!

Caileigh

Catered our wedding. They did a fantastic job. Everyone is still raving about how amazing the food was. We dropped out of 2 venues due to sub par food because food was a very important detail for us. The food was exactly as it was during the tasting. We even had people photographing the food and posting it before eating. Working with Kelsey was phenomenal. She was prompt, answered all questions, and helped us organize additional events. I strongly recommend food dudes if you want great food, service and a meal to remember

Edible Jedi

The food and customer service here was impeccable. Second to none. Don’t be fooled by other companies like the Edible story on Richmond and sherbourne. Give your money to these guys. You won’t be disappointed!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

meg

I have been to one of their restaurants and it was absolutely one of my best dining experiences I have had. I was given exceptional customer service along with the quality of food that was served was quite remarkable. I truly believe The Food Dudes have quite the experience to provide their customers and they continue to keep up with the standards. Keep up the good work with a great team.

joseph blomstein

Now, this is a story all about how my stomach got flipped-turned upside down. I'll tell you how I got food poisoning. Toronto born and raised, at Evergreen Brick Works on this day. When a food truck up to no good, started to make trouble in my neighborhood. I trusted that a food truck would serve food that was cooked correctly, but the burger I got was not cooked thoroughly. Some should build a wall to keep these guys out. If someone could make food great again, it definitely wouldn't be these people.

Chelsea Clifford

Wow - what can I say? The Food Dudes are amazing. I had my birthday dinner catered for a group of 8 people and from the appetizers to the mains, to the dessert - everything was fantastic. I couldn't recommend them enough. As well, Renee and the team were so accommodating of our food allergies and dietary restrictions. All of the food came with labels and food cards to set out while we served our guests buffet style. If you're looking for an experience that is a little more elevated but is still within budget- this is it! I'm so glad I could support local during these incredibly difficult times :) Thank you, Food Dudes - I will definitely be ordering again.

Chuck Resnick

Food Dudes is one of if not the best caterers in the City. We made a wedding on October 17th and they knocked it out of the park. Our guests are still raving about the food. They made our party a grand success.

Anita Leung

so disappointed! left a message for patrick about a week ago for a catering order and to this day no one has even called back. first impressions will be my last impressions for food dudes.

James Ryan

Food is pretty good, but expensive! It's also quite a long walk from Queen street or public transportation. Definitely a nice alternative to some of the options in Lesliville.

Shazia Mawani

I love this place, food is amazing, works with my many food sensitivities, and the staff are so helpful and kind, special shout out to Zach ????

Alicia Yurichuk

The Food Dudes catered our wedding and it was perfect. They have an in-depth menu to meet all diets and preferences. The office staff was a pleasure to work with and helped meet our needs. The event staff was extremely friendly and professional. Most of all, the food was amazing! Oh man, THE FOOD! Multiple wedding guests commented to us on how incredible the food was; the best they ever had at a wedding and we agree!

Debra Mulik

Called. Woukd have given them good business. Never returned call or picked up phone. Went to not just steaks.

Fameonfire

Food Dudes catered our wedding on August 18th. The food was delicious, the staff impeccably organized and wonderful. We didn't have to lift a finger on the day. We couldn't have asked for a better caterer. Book them now!

Melanie E

The Food Dudes catered our backyard wedding and did an amazing job! It was a pleasure working with Merlin, the Event Director, and we really appreciated how flexible and understanding she was as the pandemic changed our original wedding plans. The tasting was a wonderful experience - they set up a private room for us and two of our friends. At our wedding, the food and service was phenomenal. Chef Yoko, Amber and Keri made sure we had everything we needed. As not all of our guests were able to stay for the reception due to restrictions, we had the Food Dudes make up dinner boxes for them to heat up and enjoy at home. Everyone raved about how good the food was and how generous the portions were. We can't thank the Food Dudes and their wonderful catering team enough for making our wedding so special!

Brian Kessler

Had these gentlemen cater a Christmas Eve dinner for our family and it was amazing!! The food and experience was all a 5 star!! Some really delicious food! We would HIGHLY recommend these guys for catering any event and we will be using them again in the future!

iQ Venues

Food Dudes have been on our preferred caterers list for quite some time. We work with them on numerous events throughout the year and they are always very professional. The most important thing is, the food is always delicious!

Brian Burnside

We used The Food Dudes for our residential wedding (during the pandemic), and it was the perfect vendor to go with! Not only were they accommodating, thoughtful and professional, the food was incredible! With us having to scale back our wedding because of the pandemic we really wanted the food to be an experience, and that's exactly what it was. All of our guests raved about the food (especially the apps). We will definitely be using them again for any future events.

Joyce Davis

We recently hired The Food Dudes to cater a cocktail party celebrating our son's wedding. We had some dietary restrictions in that the bride and groom were vegan and we wanted to ensure they had plenty to eat. Anna was a pleasure to deal with and provided numerous vegan options, along with the other appetizers. We even had a vegan dessert choice, which was delicious. All of our guests raved about the exquisite taste of the food and the presentation. The non-vegans thoroughly enjoyed all of the appetizers. Michael and his onsite team were a outstanding - helpful and attentive. Overall, I would rate our experience 10/10 and highly recommend The Food Dudes for your next party.

musiqu3 mystique

Wouldn't pour me a glass of water after spending 14$ on lunch, suggested a buy one instead. Yeah no thanks, just wanted to sit down to eat my lunch. Hospitality = zero

Renee Atkins

We had the honour of having The Food dudes cater our wedding - on October 9, 2016 @ the Design Exchange. Nothing but perfection, great tasting food - excellent staff. Thank you to Jamie and Jason for providing excellent service and helping us to plan our big day! We are still getting compliments on our appetizer and menu choice - up to now. Thanks again, really great food - presented perfectly!!! Thanks again!!

J DR

The Food Dudes came with a positive and energetic attitude. They were extremely kind with our guests and the service was quick and on point. The food was delicious!! People are still raving about it. Thank you :)

Victoria A

I used the Food Dudes for my backyard shower last year and was blown away with how amazing both the food and service were. It's been almost a year and guests are still talking about it! Not only did they prepare the most amazing food but they went above and beyond to help make my day successful. They went above and beyond to help with every aspect of the day, including writing the seating chart, setting the tables, cleaning up, preparing a seperate lunch for my dad who was helping me set up, and they saved my cake and dessert from a swarm of bees! They were extremely safe, friendly, and helpful. They accommodated for all the children and dietary restrictions and even some last minute changes. I cannot thank them enough for everything they did! Photos taken by Chris from On 3 Photo and Film

Peter Silk

Food Dudes were amazing to work with. Fast, responsive and great food quality for the wedding. Also doing the party once the Covid restrictions are done and we are eagerly looking forward to working with them again. The food was amazing

K. K.

I never heard about them before. We recently received a "Wine and Chill experience" box. Tasty, good quality food, very professionally packed. Enough food for a small family.

Daniella Haver

The Food Dudes catered our Engagement Party, which doubled as our Canadian Wedding, on July 3, 2017. The service we received from the Event Specialist (Diki McElhinney) and her team was second to none. From the initial emails, to the tasting, to coordinating the day - they made it easy and fun for us to plan our dream party. Anything we wanted done, they delivered, and they always responded to our emails and calls quickly. On the actual day itself, the Food Dudes were excellent. They came early and went above and beyond by helping us set up our decorations, work out timing and the result was better than expected. The food was DELICIOUS and fresh. Our guests are still raving about the Poke bowls and passed canapes. Thank you so much Food Dudes, you are truly the best caterers in the GTA! We highly recommend the Food Dudes and would use them for our next event with pleasure.

Mike N.

Whether you're having a wedding, a convention, or a gathering in the comfort of your own home, these are the dudes you want bringing the food. There is so much attention to detail and the event coordinators are amazing to work with. The food is always trendy, modern, and impressive-looking! There is as much attention paid to detail in the recipes as there is to the presentation. These are the guys you're looking for!