Boom J's Cuisine Catering FAQ
Everything you need to know about booking our corporate event catering, large custom buffet packages, and premium mobile food trucks across Montreal and surrounding regions.
Catering Menu Options & Food Profiles
1. What are the three custom food tray options available for large catering events?
Our catering menu features Option 1 ($34/person for a single meat plate), Option 2 ($36/person for a choice of 2 distinct meats), and Option 3 ($40/person for a heavy choice of 3 premium meats).
2. Can I request fully certified Halal meals for my office event?
Yes, we specialize in corporate packages offering clean, dedicated Halal Jerk Chicken boxes complete with rice, plantain, and coleslaw for corporate office groups of 20 or more people.
3. How far in advance do I need to book an office Halal catering order?
Because we source and process our Halal chicken meat separately from our standard kitchen workflow, we require a strict 1-week advance booking window to prepare these special orders safely.
4. What meats can be selected for our custom group buffet trays?
You can customize your event with our signature drum-grilled Jerk Chicken, slow-braised Oxtail, Curry Goat, Curry Chicken, Stew Beef, or Brown Stew Chicken depending on your chosen catering tier.
5. Are there non-spicy meat options available for events with diverse guest preferences?
Absolutely. While our Jerk Chicken features authentic island heat, we offer a sweet and tangy BBQ Chicken, savory Fried Chicken, and rich Stew Beef that eliminate the hot Scotch Bonnet kick entirely.
6. What side options accompany the catering trays?
All custom meat trays are paired with a structural base choice of either plain steamed White Rice or traditional Jamaican Rice and Peas (simmered in coconut milk and kidney beans), sweet fried plantains, and a crisp side salad or fresh coleslaw.
7. Do you provide vegetarian and vegan alternatives for event catering?
Yes. We offer our popular Vegetarian Steamed Cabbage platter seasoned with fresh thyme and garlic. When paired with our plain white rice and caramelized sweet plantains, it provides a hearty, 100% plant-based option for your guests.
8. Can we order Jamaican Patties in bulk for cocktail hours or light events?
Yes! We provide bulk party orders of our flaky, golden-baked patties by the full dozen (12 units per box). You can choose from savory minced Beef, spiced Chicken, or our seasoned Vegetarian blend.
9. Can catering clients purchase extra oxtail gravy or specialty sauces?
Yes. We can prepare dedicated bulk containers of our signature rich oxtail backing gravy, West Indian curry reductions, or fiery house-made jerk sauce to complement your buffet spread.
Delivery, Setup & Logistics
10. Does your buffet drop-off catering option keep the food hot upon arrival?
Yes, all hot components are transferred straight from our commercial kitchen lines into heavy-duty, tightly sealed aluminum catering pans designed to insulate heat seamlessly during transit.
11. What geographical zones do you cover for catering deliveries?
We provide comprehensive professional drop-off delivery services throughout the greater Montreal area, including the Sud-Ouest borough, downtown core, West Island, and surrounding South Shore communities.
12. Do you provide serving utensils, plates, and cutlery with drop-off catering?
Standard drop-off includes the food safely secured in aluminum trays. However, full service sets, heavy-duty serving spoons, disposable plates, napkins, and cutlery packages can be added to any order upon request.
13. What is the minimum guest count required to book a custom catering package?
To qualify for our tiered per-person catering rates and custom corporate drop-offs, we require a minimum group baseline of 20 people.
14. Can your staff stay on-site to manage and replenish our buffet line?
Yes, for large corporate functions, galas, or weddings, we can provide professional on-site kitchen staff to manage chafing dishes, maintain serving standards, and ensure seamless food flow.
15. How much notice is required to cancel or change an existing event booking?
Final headcount updates and structural modifications must be locked in with our management team at least 72 hours prior to the event date to prevent raw material logistical flags.
16. Do you cater breakfasts or early morning corporate meetings?
Yes, we can prepare traditional morning specialties like Ackee and Saltfish (Jamaica's national dish sautéed with salted cod, onions, and sweet peppers) paired with fresh provisions for specialized corporate bookings.
Food Truck & Mobile Live Grilling
17. Can I rent your full-service mobile Food Truck for summer festivals or private corporate parties?
Yes, our mobile food truck travels across Quebec for major corporate events, weddings, and local festivals, bringing our authentic island culinary experience right on wheels.
18. Can the outdoor food truck setup include an external Jerk Grill?
Absolutely. While our mobile truck houses an internal cook line, we can transport our authentic external steel Jerk Drums directly to your venue for that classic, live smoky outdoor aroma.
19. What spatial footprint is required for the Boom J's Food Truck to park?
To operate safely on-site, our fully self-contained step-van food truck requires a solid, flat, accessible parking clearance measuring a minimum of 30 feet in length, completely clear of low-hanging tree branches.
20. Does your food truck require a direct electrical hookup from the venue?
Our units are highly adaptable. We can run entirely self-contained using our silent commercial generators, or plug directly into a dedicated venue power source if preferred.
21. Is the food truck capable of processing high-volume crowds at multi-day public festivals?
Yes, we are veteran festival operators optimized for speed. Our mobile workflow is specifically engineered to handle fast, high-volume community crowds without dropping culinary quality or presentation standards.
22. Can the food truck menu be customized for a private wedding format?
Yes. While public events feature a fast street-food format (like jerk poutines, wraps, and single patties), private event menus can be custom-tailored to highlight specific meat pairings and side platters.
23. Are your food trucks permitted to operate within all Montreal boroughs?
Yes, our mobile infrastructure holds all verified safety certifications, map permits, and commercial health guidelines required by the Ville de Montréal and regional Quebec municipalities.
24. What happens if it rains during an outdoor food truck booking?
Rain or shine, our team is ready to cook. The truck serves guests directly from an integrated awning service window. If weather conditions turn severe, we can easily coordinate fallback delivery protocols into your indoor staging area.
25. How do I lock in a specific summer date for the food truck?
The summer festival and wedding season fills up rapidly. To secure your target calendar date, we require a formal signed catering contract alongside an operational booking deposit.