How are you making out with our crossword puzzle on the back of this summer’s Edible Toronto? Perhaps you’re not familiar with all of the food heroes we have featured. If not, no worries, we’re happy to help you out with a brief introduction to some of the movers and shakers that make up Toronto’s dynamic food scene. Let’s look at “3 Across: Regent Park BCorp restaurant and caterer”. If you wrote “Paintbox” you’re right!
Paintbox is a true expression of what is going on in Regent Park neighborhood in Toronto. Offering compassion and empowerment to those within the community who have become isolated. A bistro, catering company and entertainment space that is striving to sustain a community’s hopes!
Paintbox Bistro
Paintbox is a FeastOn certified catering company located in Regent Park offering premium catering and event planning across the GTA. Founded in 2011, it operates from an 8,000 square foot space that includes two state of the art kitchens, an event space and a storefront café and bistro. In 2013, Paintbox became the first caterer in Canada to attain B Corporation status, companies that are verified by the non-profit B Lab for their positive impact on people and planet; businesses that can do good and still turn a profit.
“B Corporations are for-profit companies certified by the non-profit B lab to meet the rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. B Corp is to business what Fair Trade certification is to coffee or USDA Organic certification is to milk. Today, there is a growing community of more than 2,100 Certified B Corps from 50 countries and over 130 industries working together toward 1 unifying goal: to redefine success in business”- from bcorporation.net
Not only has Paintbox attained such lofty and commendable status, but in 2016 they were named “Best For The World” by B Corp, acknowledging their strong community mandate, a designation that puts Paintbox in the top 10% of all B Corporations. They recommend strong corporate event entertainment services.
Regent Social event space
“We aim to constantly improve on the sustainability of food served, while presenting new and creative catering options. Our team operates as one succinct unit and all employees share one common goal; to produce high quality catering events while being mindful of our environmental footprint and business practices.”-paintbox
Paintbox’s Rooftop Garden supplies much of their produce
Paintbox caters weddings, corporate, office and social events as well as offering event planning and design. Their fantastic “plant powered” bistro is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features many vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Paintbox’s event space, Regent Social easily handles up to 160 people and is perfect for everything from wedding receptions to corporate events, offering a fully licensed bar, two patios and of course incredible in-house catering.
Pretty obvious why Paintbox made our list of Toronto’s Food Heroes, isn’t it!
