RECEPTION MENUS 

Tradition-inspired fare or a contemporary twist?

Your menu can be designed to suit your exact tastes. Our Receptions Made Easy and wide variety of à la carte hors d'oeuvres are just the start of what we take pride in creating.      

Call on us today...it’s all part of going beyond your expectations.

 

 

 

RECEPTIONS MADE EASY
Priced per guest.  Minimum 20 guests unless otherwise noted.


Our reception menus make it easy to create a cocktail reception in minutes.  Many menus are suitable
for drop off.  Service staff and rentals are not included.

 

$12

The Princess (minimum 10 guests)
    Baked brie in phyllo pastry stuffed with roasted garlic
    Fresh garden vegetables with our house dip
    Roasted vegetable crêpes with enoki mushrooms
    Mini pita pockets filled with Greek salsa
    Heirloom tomato and basil bruschetta with garlic crouton  
    Sundried tomato, asparagus and shallot mini tartlets

$14

The Duchess (minimum 10 guests)
    Sundried tomato pâté with sliced baguettes
    Crêpe cornets filled with Asian bbq duck, scallions and enoki mushrooms
    Smoked salmon lollipops - seedless grapes rolled in cream cheese and smoked salmon with lemon zest and dill
    Cucumber rounds topped with butternut squash hummus
    Baby shrimp tortilla pinwheels
    Corn, pepper and cilantro mini muffins

$16

The Countess
    Pacific Northwest poached salmon cheesecake with capers and lemons
    Hoisin beef and scallion rolls
    Curried eggplant kati wrapped in Singapore flatbread
    Grilled Chorizo and Jumbo Prawn skewer glazed in Asian bbq sauce
    Phyllo cups filled with roasted chicken and sundried tomato pesto salad *requires assembly onsite
    Crêpe cornets filled with Asian bbq duck, scallions and enoki mushrooms

$16

The Baroness
    Carved roast baron of beef with mini dollar buns, horseradish cream, grainy and Dijon mustards
    Leek and potato mini phyllo tartlets
    Fresh garden vegetables with peppercorn ranch dip
    Domestic cheese platters with assorted crackers
    Miso glazed prawn and scallop skewers 
    (Chef recommended)

$18

Bollywood Nights
    Spicy onion bhajis
    Butter chicken tartlets
    Cheese tikki cakes with yogurt harissa
    Prawn pakoras
    Chicken madras kebabs
    Grilled naan bread with mint raita
    Vegetable samosas with tamarind chutney
    (Service staff recommended)

$20

The Queen
    Wheel of brie filled with caramelized apples and toasted pecans baked in phyllo pastry
    Artichoke and spinach dip
    Fresh garden vegetables with peppercorn ranch dip
    Pork and fig meatballs
    Mini chicken quesadilla
    Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon wrapped asparagus
    Curried eggplant kati wrapped in Singapore flatbread
    Lemongrass shrimp cake with crunchy green beans
    (Service staff recommended)

 

 

HORS D'OEUVRES

 

When planning your cocktail reception, we recommend the following guidelines:
        Afternoon cocktail reception (1-2 hours): 2-4 pieces per guest
        Pre-dinner cocktail reception (1-2 hours): 4-8 pieces per guest
        Cocktail reception in lieu of dinner (2-4 hours): 16-20 pieces per guest

 

COLD HORS D'OEUVRES
Priced per dozen.  Minimum 3 dozen.

 

 
$24
$24
$24
$26
$28
$28
$30
$36

Seafood
   Cherry tomatoes filled with mango crab salad
   Asparagus spears wrapped in Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon with lime chipotle cream cheese
   Baby shrimp cocktail in crispy wonton cups
   Avocado and crab Mexican style sushi bites with cumin scented sour cream
   Poached pesto prawns with cucumber rounds and homemade salsa
   Grilled Chorizo and Tiger Prawn skewer glazed in Asian bbq sauce
   Smoked Salmon lollipops - seedless grapes rolled in cream cheese wrapped in smoked salmon with lemon zest and dill
   Classic Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Poke served in a black slipper topped with a taro root chip

 


$22
$26
$26
$26
$26

Meat
   Mini cheese scone filled with Black Forest ham, cucumber and baby spinach with dijonnaise
   Herb crostini topped with beef tenderloin rosette, grainy Dijon mustard and creamy horseradish
   Spicy lamb and mango salsa stuffed mini pita pocket
   Hoisin beef and scallion rolls
   Char siu pork tenderloin on black olive shortbread

 


$22
$24
$24
$24
$30
$30

Poultry
    Mini sage and onion scones filled with roast turkey and sundried cranberry relish
    Mini tartlets of Madras style chicken salad topped with a mint yogurt
    Basil phyllo cups filled with roasted chicken and sundried tomato pesto salad*requires assembly onsite  
    Jerk Chicken salad on a cruncy pickled daikon
    Crêpe cornets filled with Asian bbq duck with scallions and enoki mushrooms
    Peking duck and scallion served in a soft spinach taco with chili hoisin sauce


$20

$28

Assorted
    Maki Sushi
      Selection may include California roll, Dynamite roll, Spicy tuna roll and Vegetable roll
    Sashimi
      Selection may include Salmon, Tuna, Scallop and Red snapper


$20
$22
$22
$22
$24
$26
$26

Vegetarian
    Heirloom tomato and basil bruschetta with garlic crouton  
    Kalamata olive, cherry tomato and bocconcini skewer drizzled with basil oil
    Sundried apricots filled with chèvre and toasted pecans
    Cucumber rounds topped with butternut squash hummus
    Polenta crostini with quinoa salad    
    Vietnamese style rice paper rolls filled with green papaya and daikon with sweet chili dipping sauce
    Zucchini pinwheel spread with sundried tomato pâté, crispy vegetables and enoki mushrooms

 

 

HOT HORS D'OEUVRES
Priced per dozen.  Minimum 3 dozen.

 


$24
$26
$26
$28
$28
$28
$30
$30

Seafood  
   Prawn and scallop wontons
   Lemongrass shrimp cake with crunchy green beans
   Pacific Salmon with shiitake mushroom cap marinated in soy Mirin on a rice cracker
   Coconut dusted prawns with a mango chutney dipping sauce
   Spicy cheese and Dungeness crab fondue served in a baby redskin potato
   Mini Dungeness crab cakes topped with a sweet chili mayo
   Seared scallop infused with bacon and topped with a dab of tomato coulis
   Curried Halibut kati wrapped in Singapore flatbread


$24
$24
$26
$26
$26
$28
$28
$60

Meat
    Pulled pork and apple chutney phyllo triangles
    Italian meatball and bocconcini tarts
    Mini Moroccan lamb pot pie
    Pork and fig meatballs
    Bacon wrapped black mission figs stuffed with Blue Stilton cheese
    Grilled beef skewers marinated in sweet mirin and drizzled with a sweet soy reduction
    Greek style lamb kebabs with a tzatziki dip 
    Grilled lamb lollipop racks seared rare, carved and served with a jalapeño, mint mandarin marmalade


$24
$24
$24
$24
$26
$28
$28

Poultry
    Asian bbq chicken and Chorizo empanaditas
    Butter chicken tartlets
    Boneless chicken strips in a cumin sesame and curry crust served with a mango mayo dip
    Mini chicken pot pies with a creamy vegetable mélange
    Mini chicken quesadillas tortilla pockets
    Chicken skewers with satay peanut sauce
    Chicken Madras kebabs


$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$22
$22  $24
$24
$24
$24

Vegetarian
    Vegetable spring rolls with plum sauce
   
Sundried tomato, asparagus and shallot mini tartlets
    Leek and potato mini phyllo tartlets
    Southwestern corn cake topped with wasabi crème fraîche
    Vegetable samosa with mango tamarind chutney
    Artichoke and goat cheese pops
    Baby red potatoes filled with sundried tomato, chopped olives, spinach and jalapeño jack cheese
    Olive Tapenade Bites; Gruyère cheese encased in olive tapenade and rolled in a crispy almond coating
    Curried eggplant kati wrapped in Singapore flatbread
    Parmesan crisps topped with wild mushroom shallot ragout and crumbled goat cheese
    Three cheese, yogurt, ginger, Sambal and shallot tikki cakes with Harissa yogurt

 

 

 

PLATTERS
Priced per guest.

 

$3.5

Fresh vegetable
    Fresh garden vegetables including: celery and carrot sticks, grape tomatoes, sliced zucchini and cucumber rings,
      cauliflower and broccoli florets and red pepper spears, served with a peppercorn ranch dip

$4

Domestic cheese
    Selection may include Aged cheddar, Edam, Havarti, Monterey Jack, Brie, Oka, and Okanagan goat cheese,
      served with assorted crackers

$4

Fresh fruit
   A variety of fruits, such as melons, pineapple, grapes, kiwi, oranges and berries

$4

Gravlax
    A traditional recipe of brandy, peppercorns, brown sugar, coarse sea salt and dill cured Wild Pacific Salmon served
      with dark mini rye bread and Swedish mustard sauce

$6

Deluxe cheese
    Selection may include Derby Sage, Blue Shropshire, Stilton, Brie, Camembert, Aged cheddar, Port Salut, Pecorino,
     C
hèvre, Danish Blue, Champfleury, Cambozola and oka, served with assorted crackers

$6

Grilled vegetable
    Lightly grilled fresh vegetables, such as eggplant, onions, yellow Crookneck squash, peppers, zucchini, asparagus
      and mushrooms, garnished with olives and artichokes tossed in aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil

$6

Assorted sliced meats
    Assorted premium deli meats served with sliced dollar buns, mayonnaise and grainy and Dijon mustard

$7

Traditional antipasto
   Grilled vegetables, Italian cheeses, Prosciutto, peppered salami, Capicollo, olives, artichokes and
      served with sliced focaccia

 

Protein Platters
A variety of proteins are available as platters such as chicken breast, strip loin of beef or roasted tenderloin. Please call a team member for options, different flavourings and pricing.

 

PRESENTATIONS

$125

Global Dips and Spreads
    A selection of our homemade dips including black olive and almond tapenade, hummus, Baba Ghanoush and 
      sundried tomato pâté; served with pita pieces, bagel chips and sliced baguettes (serves 75)

$295

Queen Charlotte salmon
    A whole 10-12 lb poached Wild BC Salmon, beautifully decorated and garnished with cucumber salad and lemon wedges, 
served with maple rémoulade and lemon dill crème fraîche (serves 25)

$295

Seafood Overture
    Marinated local mussels, Wild Pacific smoked salmon, miso glazed halibut, grilled Wild BC Salmon and hand-peeled
      shrimp (100 pieces)

$295

Salmon Extravaganza
    Grilled Wild BC Salmon on crostini, barbecued Wild BC Salmon, Indian candy, smoked salmon, salmon tartare
      and gravlax (100 pieces)

 

 

DIPS
All dips will serve approximately 25 guests (based on 2oz per person).

 

$45

Baba Ghanoush
    Pureed eggplant, spices, olive oil and garlic garnished with fresh mint and served with pita pieces

$45

Artichoke and spinach dip
    A creamy blend of cheese, artichoke hearts and spinach presented in a hollowed-out sourdough loaf, served with sliced      baguette

$45

Roasted butternut squash hummus
   A seasonal spin on a traditional favourite, enhanced with the natural sweetness of roasted buttenut squash, served with pita  pieces

$45

Sweet white bean and roasted red pepper dip
   Cannelli beans and sweet red pepper create a perfect blend, served with sliced baguette and assorted crackers

$45

Guacamole
    Zesty avocado, cilantro, fresh squeezed lemon and a hint of sambal, served with corn tortilla chips

$75

Spicy crab and cheese dip
    Served warm with sliced baguette

 

 

SPREADS
All spreads will serve approximately 35 guests (based on 2oz per person).

 

$45

Sundried tomato pâté
    Decorated like a flowering plant, our famous pate will compliment any reception, served with assorted crackers

$45

Green olive tapenade
    A classic Mediterranean olive spread served with assorted crackers

$50

Haida salmon spread
   A creamy, dill-infused smoked salmon spread served with sliced baguette

$65

 

Savoury cheesecakes
Served with assorted crackers

    Creamy, spreadable and savoury cheesecakes served with sliced baguette, assorted crackers and tortilla chips.
    Your choice from a selection of our favourites:
      ♦ Basil pesto garnished with chopped tomato and basil
      ♦ Boursin and blue cheese garnished wth red and green grapes and fresh pear slices
      ♦ Pacific Northwest poached Wild Salmon with capers and lemons
      ♦ Sundried tomato and black olive
      ♦ Mango tamarind chutney and cheddar

 

$75

Baked brie
    
A wheel of brie split and filled with your choice of fillings, then wrapped and baked in phyllo pastry,
      served with crackers and sliced baguette:
      ♦ Apple and pecan ♦ Black and green olive tapenade
      ♦ Roasted garlic ♦ Mango tamarind chutney
      ♦ Roasted peppers and pesto ♦ Pistachio and apricot

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Prices subject to change (November 2011).
Please note that dietary restrictions or religious menus may be subject to additional charges.  Please call for details.