Sustainable Catering in Toronto by Mama Fatma
At Mama Fatma, we believe that great food and warm hospitality should also be kind to the planet. Through Catering Toronto by Mama Fatma, we are taking concrete steps to make our Turkish & Mediterranean catering more sustainable for events across Toronto and the GTA.
What Sustainability Means to Us
What Sustainability Means in Our Kitchen
For us, sustainability is a series of everyday choices – how we source ingredients, plan menus, cook, transport and serve our food. Our goal is to reduce waste, support local producers where possible and offer you delicious halal dishes with a lighter environmental footprint.
Local & Seasonal Ingredients
Choosing Local and Seasonal Ingredients Whenever Possible
Whenever it is practical, we work with local suppliers and choose seasonal produce for our catering menus. This helps reduce the distance food travels, supports businesses in our community and keeps our dishes fresh and flavourful – just like you would expect from Mama Fatma.
Reducing Food Waste
Planning Menus Carefully to Reduce Food Waste
We design menus and portion sizes based on your guest count, event type and schedule. By planning accurately and offering options like family-style service and shared platters, we aim to minimize leftover food while still making your table feel generous and abundant.
Packaging & Serving Ware
Choosing Better Packaging and Serving Options
For our catering orders, we prioritize reusable chafing dishes, stainless-steel trays and serving equipment whenever the venue setup allows. When disposables are required, we work with recyclable or compostable options where available. We are continuously exploring better materials and solutions as they become accessible in Toronto.
Smarter Deliveries
Optimizing Deliveries to Reduce Emissions
Our team plans delivery routes in advance to combine orders going to similar areas and avoid unnecessary trips. For large events, we coordinate closely with venues and planners so that setup, service and pick-up can happen efficiently in fewer journeys. Every small improvement in logistics helps us lower our overall footprint.
People, Culture & Community
Caring for People and Our Community
Sustainability is not only about the environment; it is also about people. We aim to create fair, safe and respectful working conditions for our team and partner with venues and suppliers that share similar values. We are proud to serve culturally diverse communities in Toronto and the GTA and to be part of their most important celebrations.
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How Clients Can Plan Greener Events
Planning a Greener Event Together
If you would like your event to be more sustainable, our team is happy to help. We can recommend:
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Menu formats that reduce waste (e.g., shared platters or family-style service)
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Dishes that use seasonal ingredients
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Portion guidelines based on your guest profile and event length
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Serving options that rely more on reusable equipment