Five Star Catering GOOGLE REVIEW: “We had a catered lunch from Gongfu Bao for a work event this past week and they truly knocked it out of the park! Communication and ordering were very straightforward and easy, lunch was delivered to us hot and fresh, and above all, the food was incredible. Our entire team was raving about how good the food was and how much they loved it. Huge thank you for making our work event lunch truly exceptional!” Shelby F. (June 2026)

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

NEW: Breakfast & Cocktail Bites!

New on the catering menu: breakfast platters for morning meetings, and cocktail party bites for evening events. They join our bao trays, buffet-style platter spreads, and individually boxed lunches, all with vegan, halal, and gluten-free options on the same table. Great ways to celebrate in style whether it’s return to office team gatherings, important client meetings, or milestone celebrations like weddings or big birthdays, the Gongfu catering team can arrange simple delivery to full service for a truly memorable experience.

Scroll Down to browse through all the menu options available for Catering and Events: Breakfast · Cocktail Party · Bao Trays · Boxed Lunches · Sides · Drinks ·

Catering orders for pickup and delivery can be placed online any time, any size of your gathering. Order catering online →

Planning something bigger? We build party planning packages for groups of 60+, starting at $50 per person. Menu, format, and on-site service planned with you, bao cart and steam barrel included in the conversation. Start an event inquiry →

Classic bao platters · $72 · 6 pieces per tray

Fluffy, hand-made steamed gua bao, just like we serve at the restaurant. Mix a few fillings so the whole room gets to try everything. We recommend 2 Bao + 1 sides per person.

• Braised brisket bao tray (6 pieces) – slow-braised brisket with pickled lobok and cilantro. Halal. $72

• Fried chicken bao tray (6 pieces) – pepper-salt fried chicken with gaichoy relish and salad cream. Halal. $72

• Red-braised tofu “belly” bao tray (6 pieces) – red-braised Soyarie atsuage tofu with gaichoy relish and cilantro. $72

• Lion’s mane bao tray (6 pieces) – crispy fried local lion’s mane mushroom, nappa, and carrot. Vegan. $72

• Berkshire pork bao tray (6 pieces) – spiced Berkshire pork with cucumber, lobok, and scallion. $72

Order bao trays online →

Mini bao platters · $64 · 8 to 10 pieces per tray

Hand-made steamed buns about half the size of our classic bao. Built for grazing tables and bigger groups. We recommend 4-5 pieces per person.

• Mini braised brisket bao tray (8 pieces) – $64

• Mini fried chicken bao tray (8 pieces) – $64

• Mini Berkshire pork bao tray (8 pieces) – $64

• Mini red-braised tofu “belly” bao tray (8 pieces) – $64

• Mini chicken curry baozi tray (10 pieces) – chicken in house-made Hong Kong style curry. Halal. $64

• Mini sacha jackfruit baozi tray (10 pieces) – jackfruit in house-made sacha sauce. Vegan, halal. $64

• Mini lion’s mane bao tray (8 pieces) – Vegan. $64

Order mini platters online →

Boxed lunches & rice bowls

Individually packed lunches for meetings, boardrooms, and film sets. Every boxed lunch comes with two bao and a side of our Toban Slaw.

• Fried chicken bao boxed lunch – Halal. $27

• Braised brisket bao boxed lunch – $27

• Berkshire pork bao boxed lunch – $27

• Red-braised tofu “belly” bao boxed lunch – $27

• Large rice bowls – pepper-salt fried chicken, braised brisket (halal), Berkshire pork, red-braised tofu “belly”, beet & hawthorn fried chicken, or beet & hawthorn tofu. $25 each.

Order boxed lunches online →

Side platters · $30 · each serves 6 to 10

• Toban Slaw (1 kg) – hand-cut veg, house pickles, herbs, crunchy stuff, and toban vinaigrette. Vegan, halal. $30

• Smashed cucumber (1 kg) – cucumber, house chili oil, crushed soy “nut,” and sesame. Vegan. $45

• Taro chips (300 g) – hand-cut and Gongfu spiced. Vegan, gluten-free, halal. $30

• Wonton chips (400 g) – crispy fried wonton wrapper strips with Gongfu spice. Halal. $30

• Mushroom congee (2.7 L) – savoury rice porridge with mushrooms and ginger. Vegan, gluten-free, halal. $30

• Broken jasmine rice (2 kg) – Vegan. $30

Order side platters online →

Dumplings & cocktail party bites · $60

Built for cocktail parties, receptions, and grazing tables. Hearty, flavourful, and easy to eat standing up. We recommend planning for 6 pieces per person.

• Duck siu mai dumplings (12 pieces) – minced duck breast dumplings with house RRV mustard and scallion. $60

• Radish & cashew dumplings (12 pieces) – cashew, salted radish, cilantro, and tofu crystal-skin dumplings with house vegan sacha sauce. Vegan. $60

• Pepper-salt fried chicken bites – with fried sweet basil and “salad cream” dip. Halal, gluten-free. $60

• Pepper-salt lion’s mane mushroom bites – with fried sweet basil and “salad cream” dip. Vegan, halal, gluten-free. $60

• Sweet & sour chicken bites (1 kg) – house beet and hawthorn sauce, pickled beets, bell pepper, onion, and sesame. $60

• Sweet & sour tofu bites (1 kg) – house beet and hawthorn sauce, pickled beets, bell pepper, onion, and sesame. Vegan. $60

Order cocktail party bites online →

Breakfast catering

Morning platters for breakfast meetings and early calls, with Hong Kong milk tea to match. We recommend 2 pieces per person plus one side.

• Mini vegan brekkie bao tray (8 pieces) – vegan Vietnamese “ham,” vegan-egg omelet, and vegan cheese. Vegan. $60

• Mini ham & cheddar brekkie bao tray (8 pieces) – Berkshire Black Forest ham, omelet, and white cheddar. $60

• Mini corned beef & egg brekkie bao tray (8 pieces) – corned beef and omelet. $60

• Mini vegan cheese & scallion bun platter – savoury vegan oatmilk buns with Violife vegan cheddar, fresh scallions, and crispy shallots. Vegan. $48

• Mini Hong Kong French Toast platter – our popular Hong Kong French Toast in a mini-sized cube, filled. $48

• Mini bolobao platter (12 pieces) – house-made cookie-topped milkbuns in a mini size. Halal. $48

• Mini assorted baking platter (12 pieces) – mini-sized house-made baked treats, including bolobao. $48

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Catering beverages

• Hong Kong milk tea (hot or iced, 2.7 L carafe) – $42

• Hong Kong lemon tea (hot or iced, 2.7 L carafe) – $42

• Long Jing green tea (hot, 2.7 L carafe) – $42

• Le Seltzer (ginger or mangosteen) – $3

• Wild Ferment kombucha (original or fresh mint) – $6

• Club kombucha (clementine or passionfruit) – $5

• Fever Tree tonic water – $4

• VitaSoy juice box (guava or soymilk) – $3

Catering FAQ

Do you cater corporate events and office lunches in Ottawa?

Yes. We cater office lunches, corporate events, and private parties across Ottawa. We do large bao orders for pickup and delivery, plus on-site catering with our bao cart or steam barrel. Order online or start a catering inquiry and tell us your headcount.

What is your catering minimum, and what does it cost per person?

Catering orders for pickup and delivery can be placed online any time, whatever the size of your gathering. For serviced events, our minimum is 12 guests, starting at $30 per person. For groups of 60 or more we offer party planning packages starting at $50 per person, with menu, format, and service planned with you.

How far in advance do I need to book catering?

3 business days for office orders. For larger events we recommend 1 to 2 weeks, and holiday season books up fast, so the earlier you reach out the better.

Do you deliver catering, and what areas do you serve?

We deliver across downtown Ottawa, Centretown, the Glebe, and the wider Ottawa-Gatineau area. Office orders can also be picked up from 365 Bank Street.

Do you have vegan, halal, and gluten-free catering options?

Yes. We run a dedicated vegan fryer and a dedicated halal fryer. Our beef brisket and fried chicken are halal, and we have vegan bao and vegan platters. For gluten-free guests, only items marked gluten-free on the menu are gluten-free, like our taro chips, mushroom congee, and pepper-salt chicken or lion’s mane bites. We also plan for nut-free guests, so tell the team about dietary needs when you order.

Can you host a private event or holiday party at the restaurant?

Yes. You can book out our Centretown location at 365 Bank Street for private events, team dinners, and holiday parties, drinks menu included.

What are the bao cart and the steam barrel?

Fresh steamed bao for on-site serviced events. The steam barrel is our indoor setup, a steel drum with bamboo baskets, for charming street food vibes. The bao cart is the original Gongfu Bao Cart presence for larger outdoor events, steam barrel included.

What kind of food do you cater?

Handcrafted award winning Hong Kong and Taiwanese style bao, diner classics, sides like Toban Slaw and Mushroom Congee, dumplings and cocktail bites, and sweets like Hong Kong custard French toast and bolo bao, with Hong Kong milk tea by the carafe. Order family style so the whole room can try a bit of everything.