Barone and Tong Catering

We used Sublime Catering (owned and operated by Michael Tong) for our engagement party back in mid-​September. Michael and his team were amazing in putting together a really special evening for us. We hosted a backyard party at my family home with about 50 people for appetizers and drinks. Michael was super helpful and communicative from the start, making lots of suggestions and creating a menu and rental contract that fit perfectly for our event. Night of, he dropped by and was very sweet, making sure we had everything we needed. His team of a server and bartender were incredibly attentive, friendly, and fit right in with the party while providing excellent service.
One thing that I particularly liked about Sublime was that they were completely open to us providing our own additional food to supplement theirs. We had a strict budget. so it was nice that they were on board with us cooking some appetizers ourselves. I’ve heard that some caterers in the city require that you strictly serve their food to up the cost… but Michael’s response was «It’s your party! Of course!». I will 100% recommend them to a friend and will use them again when we need a caterer.

We used Sublime Catering (yes this is them) for our wedding last weekend. I work for Food Network, and get to eat alot of wonderful food by top chefs, and Chef Michael Tong’s food did not disappoint.
I was left without a caterer a couple months before the wedding and I was gutted, as I really wanted something special. I contacted all of the usual suspects, as well as a couple smaller companies I found via Google. I had a unique menu in mind of German/​Chinese fusion. Companies kept coming back to me with their standard offerings plus a potato salad and spring roll on the side. Not what I wanted. When I approached Michael telling him I wanted things like german sauerkraut bao he rose to the challenge. Our menu was phenomenal, and super creative. Here are the passed apps so you can get an idea.
GERMAN BEER BRAISED PULLED PORK AND SAUERKRAUT IN A STEAMED BAO
BRATWURST AND ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUT SPRING ROLL WITH A CREAMY HORSERADISH DIP
HIMMEL UND ERDE SERVED ON A BELGIAN ENDIVE LEAF
ROAST PEKING DUCK CRISPY FRIED DUMPLING WITH GARLIC CHIVES, WATER CHESTNUTS AND A BRANDIED HOISIN SAUCE
Our guest were all stuffed silly, and everyone has been commenting that they have never had such a delicious meal at a wedding. Michael struck a perfect balance between traditional Asian, and more western food so there was something for everyone. He also accommodated all of the food allergies, the entire meal being nut, gluten and shellfish free. Not an easy feat.
In the end we had 11 dishes including a full roast pig and a late night station all for an incredibly fair price. Michael was able to work with us within our budget and his quote came in less than other caterers who were offering more standard «salad, starter, main, dessert.»
The day of, Michael and his staff were organized, professional, completely wonderful. I cannot recommend them enough. Sublime will be my default catering company for life.
CONTACT INFO:
272 augusta ave
toronto m5t 2L9
416 927 7900

Name changed to Sublime Catering. Still Chef Tong at the helm though!