Toronto has no shortage of caterers.
What it lacks is food that’s sustainable before it ever reaches the table — made from ingredients that would otherwise be discarded, sourced from the city’s own breweries, and baked by hand.
That’s what Spent Goods does.
What Makes Spent Goods Different
Most sustainable catering in Toronto focuses on how food is delivered — reusable containers, compostable packaging, low-emission logistics. That matters. Spent Goods complements their sustainability efforts one step earlier: in the ingredients themselves.
Every loaf of sourdough, every baguette, every pretzel, and every pizza base we bring to your event is made by incorporating spent barley grain — recovered from Toronto-area craft breweries — directly into the dough. This grain is a high-volume brewing by-product that typically ends up as animal feed or in landfill. Instead, it becomes the foundation of artisan food that carries both a story and a measurably smaller footprint.
The result: food that’s plant-forward, locally sourced, higher in fibre and protein than conventional alternatives, and circular by design.
Our Catering Menu
Our catering partner brings a full plant-forward menu to events of 60 people or more. Spent Goods breads, baguettes, burger buns, sliders, and sourdough feature throughout — the foundation of our most popular platters. Delivered in reusable trays (collected after the event). $25 delivery fee within Toronto. Nothing required from the venue.
Signature Appetizer Platters
Our 32-piece appetizer platter is built around Spent Goods bread and baguettes — each topping chosen to let the flavour of the spent grain sourdough come through:
- Spent Goods baguette topped with carrot lox
- Spent Goods baguette topped with wild mushrooms
- Spent Goods baguette topped with turmeric hummus, marinated jackfruit, and sprouts
- Spent Goods baguette topped with beet hummus, avocado, pickled beets, and hemp seeds
Sandwich and Bread Platters
- Assorted Small Sandwiches (18 pieces) — Spent Goods organic sourdough bread with: Bánh mì with jackfruit, pickled cucumbers and carrots; Beyond Meat sliders; egg salad
- Tofu Egg Salad Sandwich — Spent Goods organic sourdough, lettuce, tofu egg salad
- Beyond Meat Sliders Platter (20 pieces) — Beyond Meat sliders dressed with arugula and roasted pepper spread
- Wrap Platter (20 pieces) — spiced chickpea, mashed avocado, wraps cut in half
Salads and Bowls
- Fresh Green Salad (large or small) — mixed greens, turnips, cucumbers, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, mango dressing
- Caesar Salad (large or small) — romaine, roasted chickpeas, vegan bacon, Caesar dressing
- Quinoa Buddha Bowl (serves 20+) — quinoa, roasted vegetables, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, roasted chickpeas, fresh greens, mango or tahini dressing
- Buddha Bowl (individual) — quinoa, roasted veggies, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, roasted chickpeas, fresh greens
Mains and Trays
- Loaded Smokey Mac and Cheese (serves 20+) — cashew-based cheese sauce, broccoli, green onions, veggie ground
- Skewers (set of 12) — smoked tofu, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes; or Beyond Meatballs with vegetables
- Jackfruit Shawarma — naan, hummus, marinated jackfruit and chickpeas, greens, tahini dressing
- Gyro — naan, pesto, Beyond Meat sausage, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, tzatziki, arugula
Croissants and Sweets
- Croissant Sandwiches (22 halves) — basil pesto, feta, cherry tomatoes, arugula; Just Egg, bacon, cheese; tofu egg salad
- Sweet Croissants Tray (32 halves) — chocolate hazelnut; almond
Platters and Boards
- Charcuterie Board (large or small) — cheese, crackers, fresh fruit, dried fruit
- Veggie Platter (large or small) — fresh vegetables, two dips, seeded crackers
- Fruit Platter (large or small) — fresh seasonal fruit
Minimum event size: 60 guests (approx. 5 platters). Nothing required from the venue. Delivered in reusable trays, collected after the event. $25 delivery within Toronto.
Who We Cater For
- Corporate events and office lunches — ideal for teams with sustainability KPIs or ESG commitments who want catering that contributes to their environmental goals, not against them
- Private functions and celebrations — weddings, birthdays, and gatherings where locally made, plant-forward food sets the tone
- Markets, pop-ups, and community events — artisan breads and platters that spark conversation and connect guests to Toronto’s food ecosystem
- Wholesale and food service — ongoing supply of spent grain baked goods for cafés, restaurants, and hospitality venues across Toronto
Interested in wholesale or ongoing supply? Visit our wholesale page or explore retail options.
Plant-Forward, Not a Label
We don’t use the word “vegan” as a marketing badge. Our food happens to be plant-based because spent grain, wheat flour, water, and salt are plant-based — that’s the honest version of the story. What that means for your event is that our food is naturally inclusive: it works for guests who eat meat, guests who don’t, and everyone in between. No separate menu. No awkward asterisks.
Toronto’s catering landscape has shifted toward flexitarian menus — plant-forward dishes that don’t require guests to identify as vegan to enjoy them. Spent Goods fits that shift naturally, because our food was never designed around a dietary label. It was designed around making the most of an ingredient that would otherwise go to waste.
Part of a Bigger Toronto Movement
Sustainable events in Toronto are increasingly built from complementary parts. Services like Inwit bring sustainability to food delivery through reusable container systems, Muuse — Toronto’s reusable cup network, and Suppli addresses zero-waste packaging for office meals and events. Spent Goods completes the picture at the ingredient level — food that’s circular before it’s even cooked.
For event planners building a fully sustainable food experience, these services work together rather than in competition. Sustainable containers carrying sustainably made food is the whole story.
Locally Made in Toronto
Every ingredient in our spent grain baked goods is traceable to Toronto and the surrounding region. The barley grain comes from local craft breweries. The bread, pretzels, and pizza dough come from our kitchen. The distance between source and table is measured in kilometres, not supply chains.
For corporate clients with local procurement commitments, or event hosts who care about supporting Toronto’s food economy, this traceability is more than a talking point — it’s verifiable. We’re happy to share sourcing details on request.
Catering for ESG and Corporate Sustainability Goals
If your organisation measures its environmental impact — through ESG reporting, B Corp commitments, carbon accounting, or internal sustainability targets — the food you serve at corporate events is part of that picture. Conventional catering is rarely accounted for. Spent Goods catering can be.
Because our food incorporates spent grain that would otherwise leave the food system, it carries a measurably lower lifecycle impact than conventionally sourced baked goods. We’re happy to provide sourcing documentation and ingredient provenance for reporting purposes. Contact our team to discuss your event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What food does Spent Goods provide for catering events?
Spent Goods provides artisan sourdough breads, baguettes, pretzels, and pizza bases made by incorporating spent barley grain – recovered from Toronto-area craft breweries into the dough. These feature throughout our catering menu, particularly in appetizer platters and sandwich boards. Our catering partner brings a full plant-forward menu for events of 60 or more guests.
What is the minimum event size for Spent Goods catering?
Our minimum event size is 60 guests (approximately 5 platters). We recommend contacting us at least one to two weeks before your event to confirm availability and quantities. Reach out via our wholesale enquiry page.
Is Spent Goods catering suitable for guests with dietary restrictions?
Our baked goods are plant-based and contain no animal products. They are made with wheat and spent barley grain – both gluten-containing – so they are not suitable for guests with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Please refer to our allergen page / contact us if you have specific allergy requirements for your event.
How is Spent Goods catering delivered?
All catering is delivered in reusable trays, which are collected after the event. There is a $25 delivery fee within Toronto. Nothing is required from the venue – we bring everything needed for service.
Can Spent Goods catering support our company’s ESG or sustainability reporting?
Yes. Because Spent Goods incorporates a by-product ingredient that would otherwise leave the food system, our food carries a lower lifecycle footprint than conventionally sourced baked goods. We can provide carbon offset documentation and ingredient provenance to support sustainability reporting. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
What is spent grain and why is it sustainable?
Spent grain is the barley left over after brewing – rich in dietary fibre and protein, but typically sent to animal feed (if a farmer is willing to drive 2 hours into the city) or more likely discarded after the brewing process. Spent Goods incorporates this grain directly into bread, pretzel, and pizza dough, diverting a high-volume by-product back into the food system with no additional agricultural footprint for that ingredient. Read more on our barley health benefits page.
How does Spent Goods compare to other sustainable caterers in Toronto?
Most sustainable catering services in Toronto – including Muuse, Inwit, and Suppli – focus on sustainable delivery: reusable containers, zero-waste packaging, and low-emission logistics. Spent Goods focuses on the food itself – sustainability that starts at the ingredient level. The two approaches complement each other: sustainable packaging carrying sustainably made food is the complete picture.