Taco Bar or Boxed Burritos? An Ottawa Catering Guide

Picture two lunches. At the first, everyone has a short break between meetings and needs to pick up lunch on the way out. At the second, guests have time to mingle and build a plate. Both can work with Burrito Gringo catering, but the way you want to serve lunch makes the choice easier.

Choose a taco bar when guests can serve themselves

At a buffet-style taco bar, tortillas, fillings, toppings, and salsas are set out separately. One guest can keep it simple with chicken and cheese, while another can add pico de gallo and a little extra heat. It’s a good fit for a team celebration or an event with a proper lunch break and room for a buffet table.

Before you book, think about how people will move through the room. Is there a place for the serving table where a line won’t block a doorway? If everyone breaks at once, can guests come up in groups? If you’re looking at the take-home taco kit, plan for someone from your group to set out the trays.

Choose boxed burritos when lunch needs to move quickly

With Burrito in a Box, each person gets an individually boxed burrito with a standard combination of toppings. You choose the size and filling ahead of time, and the boxes are labelled by filling. This works well for a training day with staggered breaks, a lunch meeting with limited table space, or a group that needs to take meals back to their desks.

If several people are collecting lunch for their teams, keep a simple list with each person’s name, size, and filling. That makes it easier to hand out the right boxes. Our Burrito in a Box ordering guide walks through the bulk order form and what to include when you email it.

What to tell us when you ask for a quote

Send us your event date, headcount, location, and when you want people to eat. Let us know whether you’re planning pickup or asking about delivery, and mention any dietary needs so we can confirm what we can accommodate. If you’re still deciding, tell us how much time and space you have for lunch. That’s often what settles the choice.

See both options and request a quote on the Burrito Gringo Catering page.