How Far in Advance Should You Book Catering?

Book 2–4 weeks ahead for most events, earlier for weddings and Eid.

For most events, 2 to 4 weeks' notice is comfortable. For weddings, large parties of 100+ and peak dates like Eid, book as early as you can — those dates fill fast and the best caterers get reserved first.

A simple timeline

Small gathering (20–40 guests): 1–2 weeks is usually fine. Mid-size event (50–150): 3–4 weeks. Wedding or large community event (200–1,000+): 1–2 months, ideally more. Blessed Kitchen has catered events of 1,000+ guests, and the earlier you lock your date, the smoother it goes.

Last minute?

We'll always try to accommodate short notice — just reach out. The quickest way to check availability is to request a quote with your date, or browse our catering services.

Our booking guide

• 20 to 50 guests: a few days ahead is usually fine.
• 50 to 200: one to two weeks.
• Weddings and 200+: as soon as your date and venue are set.
• Eid and wedding season weekends: book first, because they fill fastest.

Last minute? Call or text (647) 449-2924 and we will tell you honestly what we can do.

Allergy notes

Some of our dishes contain egg (kottu, egg masala, watalappan), dairy (yogurt sambal), fish (maasi sambal is made with dried Maldives fish) and nuts (green pea cashew curry). If anyone has an allergy, tell us when you order and we will tell you what to avoid.

A countdown for your event

Booking early is only half of it. Here is what to have decided at each stage.

1. As soon as you have a date and venue: call to hold the date and give a rough headcount. Check the venue rules on outside food, kitchen use and cleanup.
2. A few weeks out: choose your combo or combos, and ask about any allergies among your guests.
3. The week before: confirm the final headcount, the delivery address or pickup time, and who will meet the driver.
4. The day before: set out serving tables, chafing dishes, fuel, spoons, plates and napkins. We do not send servers, so line up your helpers now.

What makes an order need more notice

• Long drives. Oakville, Milton and Burlington are about 55 to 75 minutes from our kitchen, so those deliveries need more planning than a Scarborough or Markham drop.
• Special dishes. Crab curry, Thai lobster devil, mixed seafood and other specials are made for 10 or more and priced on request, so allow time for a quote.
• String Hopper Biryani Combo. The string hoppers are made fresh, so give us a few days.
• Call-only dishes. Butter chicken and lamb biryani are not on our online menu, so arrange them by phone.
• Very large events. We cater up to 1,000+ guests, and those orders need the most lead time.

Short notice? Make it easy to say yes

If your date is close, keep the request simple. One combo for everyone, a confirmed headcount and pickup from our kitchen are much easier to fit in than a custom menu with specials and a long-distance delivery. Have your venue address and serving setup sorted before you call.

Busy dates to plan around

Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha follow the Islamic lunar calendar, so they move about 11 days earlier each year. Check the expected dates as soon as the year starts. Summer wedding weekends and the June graduation season also fill quickly.

To check a date, call or text (647) 449-2924, or read how to order catering.