Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events

What Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events does

Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events is a Toronto-based, full-service catering and event planning company founded in 1980, operating from a four-building facility in the Cabbagetown neighborhood. The company serves three primary customer segments — corporate clients, wedding clients, and private/individual consumers — across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Ontario. Its core offerings include event catering (corporate, wedding, and private functions), end-to-end event planning (venue selection, lighting, entertainment, décor), a Cabbagetown Food Shop retail storefront selling gourmet takeout, pastries, European staples, custom cakes, and gift cards, and The Tasting Gallery event space.

The underlying technical capabilities center on seasonal menu curation executed twice yearly (Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer collections), use of locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, sous vide cooking techniques, and complex multi-floor event logistics — including the ability to set up hidden popup kitchens and interactive food stations (e.g., rotating sushi conveyor belts converted to dessert bars, liquid nitrogen cocktail bars) across large venues such as the 196,000-square-foot Nordstrom Yorkdale store. The company holds Feast On (Culinary Tourism Alliance) and Ocean Wise sustainability certifications, AODA accessibility compliance, and an ICA Cater "Best Hors D'Oeuvre" industry award (2024).

The business model is project-based professional services: revenue is generated per event with seasonal minimum food spend thresholds ($500 in Jan–Apr and Jul–Aug; $1,000 in May–Jun and Sep–Dec), bundled catering-plus-planning packages, retail walk-in and online orders at the Food Shop, and venue partnership referrals across 50 GTA venues. Go-to-market is consultative, direct-sales-led, supported by organic social media, a content-heavy blog, and word-of-mouth built over 45+ years. Customer logos span luxury retail (Nordstrom), sports/entertainment (CFL Grey Cup, Ripley's Aquarium), association management (ASAE), government (Tourism Toronto), performing arts (Roy Thomson Hall), finance (Desjardins), and nonprofits (CAMH Foundation, Green Thumbs Growing Kids).

Name

Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events

Legal name

Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events

Website

https://danieletdaniel.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events is a Toronto-based full-service catering and event planning company founded in 1980, serving corporate clients, weddings, and private events across the Greater Toronto Area with seasonal menus, integrated event planning, 50 venue partnerships, and a Cabbagetown retail food shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catering and Event Planning Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Baked Goods Retailers (445291)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812), Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

F&B Experiences & Group Dining (Restaurant Buyouts, Tastings, Catering Coordination) (THAHADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dessert & Bakery Catering (Cakes, Pastries, Candy) (HSACAGAI)

Keywords

• Corporate catering services
• Wedding catering services
• Event planning services
• Gourmet food retail
• Private event catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service off-premise catering for corporate events, weddings, and private functions. Catering consultants work with clients to design customized seasonal menus. Revenue is generated per event with minimum food spend thresholds that vary by season (ranging from $500 to $1,000 minimums).
2. Event Planning Services: Integrated event planning and coordination services including venue selection, lighting, entertainment, and décor. Services are bundled with catering and charged as part of comprehensive event packages.
3. Food Shop Retail: Walk-in retail sales at the Cabbagetown Food Shop offering gourmet dinners, pastries, and European staples. Operating hours Monday-Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 9AM-5PM.
4. Cakes and Desserts: Custom cakes and desserts available through the Food Shop and for event catering, including specialty wedding cakes, cheese wedding cakes, and pastry offerings.
5. Gift Cards: Gift cards sold through the Food Shop for retail purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Daniel et Daniel is a Toronto-based full-service catering and event planning company that designs and executes custom seasonal menus for corporate events, weddings, and private functions using locally sourced ingredients. The company operates an integrated offering spanning culinary catering, event planning (venue, décor, entertainment coordination), a gourmet retail Food Shop in Cabbagetown, custom cakes, venue search across 50+ GTA partners, and The Tasting Gallery event space.

Product overview

Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events is a full-service catering and event planning company based in Toronto's Cabbagetown neighborhood. Founded in 1980, the company operates multiple service lines including Event Planning Services (venue selection, décor, lighting, entertainment coordination), Catering Services (corporate, wedding, and private catering with locally sourced seasonal ingredients), a Food Shop (gourmet takeout, pastries, and custom cakes), and The Tasting Gallery event space. The company has grown from a small kitchen and storefront to a four-building facility with over 100 employees, serving events across the GTA with 50 venue partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Planning Services Full-service event planning including venue selection, lighting, entertainment, and décor coordination for corporate events, weddings, and private gatherings across the Greater Toronto Area.
• Corporate Catering Catering services tailored for corporate events, meetings, conferences, and business functions including breakfast, lunch, cocktail receptions, galas, and team appreciation events.
• Wedding Catering Specialized wedding catering including custom menu design, cocktail receptions, plated dinners, dessert stations, and multicultural fusion cuisine for wedding celebrations including micro weddings and backyard weddings.
• Private Catering Catering for intimate gatherings, private dinners, and personal celebrations including holiday dinners, engagement parties, family events, and milestone birthdays.
• Cabbagetown Food Shop A gourmet takeout shop in Toronto's Cabbagetown neighborhood offering pastries, gourmet dinners, European staples, fresh salads, and meals ready to enjoy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Cakes and Desserts Custom cakes and desserts including wedding cakes, cheese wedding cakes, pastry items, and seasonal desserts available through the Food Shop and for event catering.
• Venue Search Services Assistance with venue selection from a network of 50 venues across the Greater Toronto Area, including botanical gardens, heritage buildings, and unique event spaces.
• The Tasting Gallery An event space and venue operated by Daniel et Daniel in Toronto for hosting tasting events, private gatherings, and small celebrations.
• Gift Cards Gift cards available for purchase and redeemable at the Food Shop for gourmet takeout, pastries, and meals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Feast On and Ocean Wise certified — demonstrating commitment to sustainable local sourcing and responsible seafood

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Reid's DistilleryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 July 2020Partnership with Toronto-based Reid's Distillery for Canadian-inspired gin cocktail content creation. Daniel et Daniel developed three cocktail recipes using Reid's signature gin and local ingredients. Reid's Distillery also serves as a private event venue at 32 Logan Avenue in Toronto.
• Green Thumbs Growing KidscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2018Partnership with Green Thumbs Growing Kids, a local charity promoting environmental and nutritional education through school gardens. Daniel et Daniel catered the New Roots Dinner Series pop-up events at six unique Toronto locations, utilizing ingredients grown in Cabbagetown school gardens. Executive Chef Karen O'Connor and Executive Pastry Chef Bonnie Kravitz developed menus featuring garden produce.
• Tourism TorontoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2017Co-partnership with Tourism Toronto on the ASAE 2017 Closing Ceremony, delivering a Canadian culinary experience to 2,000+ international attendees. Food stations represented Canadian cities and provinces, showcasing Toronto and Canada's culinary identity.
• Forbes Wild Foods Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWild foods supplier providing local ingredients including elderberries, cattail hearts, and blueberries for cocktail recipes created in partnership with Reid's Distillery.
• Core Event StaffcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPreferred staffing partner for event service staff at Daniel et Daniel events. Provides professional event waitstaff and service personnel.
• Event Rental Group (ERG)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPreferred event rental partner providing equipment and supplies for catering events.
• Terrain FlowerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPreferred floral partner for event décor at Daniel et Daniel events.
• Divine Furniture RentalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPreferred event furniture rental partner for events including the ASAE 2017 Closing Ceremony.
• Ripley's Aquarium of CanadaflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner for major events including the CFL Grey Cup Kickoff Party. Daniel et Daniel built custom bar structures over aquarium tanks and executed multi-zone catering throughout the facility.
• CFL (Canadian Football League)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerChosen as full-service corporate caterer for Canada's 104th Grey Cup Kickoff Party, a major national sporting event requiring large-scale catering and event planning.
• NordstromflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordstrom selected Daniel et Daniel as catering partner for both the Toronto Eaton Centre and Yorkdale Opening Galas, with the Yorkdale event spanning all 3 floors of the 196,000 square foot store serving approximately 2,000 guests.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Floral & Hardy Catering: Toronto-based boutique catering and event design firm. Comparable in offering curated menus, event design, and a Toronto wedding and corporate focus.
• Toben Food by Design: Toronto-based full-service catering and event design firm serving weddings, corporate, and private events. Comparable boutique scale, premium positioning, and design-forward brand.
• Peter & Paul's Catering: Independent Toronto-based catering company focused on weddings and corporate events. Comparable in scale, customer segment, and integrated catering + event planning service model.
• Presidential Gourmet: Toronto-based full-service catering company for corporate and private events. Direct competitor in the GTA premium catering market with similar corporate client focus.
• Eatertainment Events & Catering: Toronto-based catering and event production company serving corporate and private clients. Directly comparable in integrated catering + event planning service model.
• Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality: Toronto-based restaurant and event hospitality group with a major catering and event venue arm (e.g., Malaparte, Arcadian Court). Direct competitor for premium corporate events and weddings in the same Toronto market.
• McEwan Catering: Toronto-based high-end catering arm of chef Mark McEwan. Competes head-to-head with Daniel et Daniel for premium corporate and wedding clients in Toronto, with similar seasonal menu philosophy and celebrity-chef visibility.

Emerging players

• The Food Dudes: Toronto-based catering and event company with a younger, design-led brand. Competes for a portion of the same Toronto corporate and wedding events, particularly those favoring contemporary, experiential formats.

Broad incumbents

• Shangri-La Toronto Events: Luxury hotel operator in Toronto with significant catering and private event business. Represents the hotel-based incumbent competitive set against independent premium caterers like Daniel et Daniel.
• Fairmont Royal York Catering: Iconic Toronto luxury hotel with in-house catering and banquet operations. Competes for premium corporate galas and weddings but at larger scale and with the support of hotel rooms and venue infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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