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Event catering menus

We believe that good food creates space for conversation, connection and shared memories.

Explore our catering menus to find the right options for your event. If you're looking for something a little different we are happy to work with you on a custom menu. Just ask!

Coffee, breaks and snacks

For 10 or more guests 

Prices are per person and exclude taxes unless otherwise indicated.

Coffee and tea service | $4

Coffee: decaffeinated upon request
Teas: black, green, herbal
Accompaniments: hot water, cream, milk, sugar, cups, stir sticks

Take-a-break | $9

Assorted muffins and scones, coffee and tea service

The energizer | $13

Assorted two-bite sweets, freshly cut fruit, coffee and tea service

Morning break | $14

Breakfast pastries, freshly cut fruit, coffee and tea service

Canned pop / juice | $3 per portion

Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, root beer, Aha sparkling water, ginger ale, Five Alive, apple juice, orange juice, iced tea

Fruit punch | $50 (serves up to 30 people)

Fresh fruit garnish

Breakfast

For 10 or more guests

Prices are per person and exclude taxes unless otherwise indicated.

Sunrise wraps | $11

Scrambled eggs, bacon, hash brown potatoes, melted cheese, zesty salsa, flour tortilla
Vegan option available upon request (+$2 per vegan wrap)

Continental buffet | $18

Breakfast pastries, butter, preserves, freshly cut fruit, yogurt, granola, coffee and tea service, chilled juices

Malaspina buffet | $23

Scrambled eggs, hash brown potatoes, bacon, breakfast sausage, coffee and tea service, chilled juices
Vegan option available upon request (+$2 per vegan portion)

Whole fruit | $12 per half dozen

Yogurt granola parfait | $36 per half dozen

Pastries | $38 per dozen (muffins, scones, turnovers, doughnuts)

Assorted muffins | $4 each | $44 per dozen

Freshly cut fruit | $70 per bowl (serves 10 people)

Assorted doughnuts | $34 per dozen

Assorted scones | $42 per dozen

Chocolate croissants | $42 per dozen

Premium pastries | $48 per dozen (scones, ham & cheese croissants, danishes, chocolate croissants)

Assorted cookies | $25 per dozen

Two-bite sweets | $34 for two dozen (serves 12 people)

Working lunches

For 10 or more guests 

Prices are per person and exclude taxes unless otherwise indicated.

Express sandwich platter | $16

Chicken Caesar wrap, turkey and Swiss, roast beef and red onion, ham and cheddar, falafel wrap
Optional addition of one soup selection (+$5 per person)
Assorted cookies, individual beverages

Sandwich and salad buffet | $22

Chicken Caesar wrap, turkey and Swiss baguette, roast beef and red onion baguette, ham and cheddar baguette, falafel wrap
Select one salad (additional salad +$3 per person)
Optional addition of one soup selection (+$5 per person)
Assorted cookies, individual beverages

Bagged lunches to go | $19

Chicken Caesar wrap, turkey and Swiss, roast beef and red onion, ham and cheddar, falafel wrap
A cookie, piece of whole fruit and individual beverage per guest

Soups, salads and enhancements

  • carrot ginger, fresh thyme
  • vegetable minestrone
  • tomato bisque, fresh basil
$7 per person (for 10 or more guests) when ordered separately

  • mixed artisan greens, garden vegetables, house vinaigrette
  • Yukon gold potato, green onion, grainy mustard
  • penne pasta, basil pesto, red pepper, red onion
  • marinated beets, arugula, balsamic vinegar
  • caesar dressing, croutons, bacon, parmesan
  • Greek salad: tomato, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olive, feta, Greek vinaigrette (+$2 per person)

House kettle chips with dipping sauce | $28 (serves 20 people)

Freshly cut fruit platter with vanilla yogurt dip | small $75 (serves 7–10 people) / large $120 (serves 15 to 20 people)

Vegetable crudité platter with basil crème fraîche dip | $65 (serves 15 to 20 people)

Gluten-free bread | +$3 per sandwich

Lunch buffets

For 10 or more guests

Prices are per person and exclude taxes unless otherwise indicated. 
All lunch buffets include cookies and individual beverages.

House chili | $21

Choice of beef or vegan chili, baked potato, sour cream, cheese, scallions, tortilla chips
Mixed artisan greens, garden vegetables, house vinaigrette

Classic burgers | $23

Choice of beef or vegetarian burgers, brioche bun, cheddar, red onion, tomato, lettuce, condiments
Mixed artisan greens, garden vegetables, house vinaigrette

Chicken penne pasta | $24

Mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, basil, tomato cream sauce, garlic bread
Select one salad

Greek lunch buffet | $25

Marinated lemon herb chicken breast, rice pilaf, roasted carrots, Greek salad (tomato, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olive, feta, Greek vinaigrette), pita, tzatziki

Slow-braised chicken in red wine sauce | $27

Tender chicken with mushrooms, pearl onions and bacon in a rich red wine sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, crusty rolls
Select one salad

  • mixed artisan greens, garden vegetables, house vinaigrette
  • Yukon gold potato, green onion, grainy mustard
  • penne pasta, basil pesto, red pepper, red onion
  • marinated beets, arugula, balsamic vinegar
  • caesar dressing, croutons, bacon, parmesan
  • greek salad: tomato, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olive, feta, Greek vinaigrette (+$2 per person)

Reception

Canapés

Mini quiche Lorraine | $22 per dozen

Bacon and caramelized onion

Mini quiche | $22 per dozen

Spinach

Breaded coconut prawns | $29 per dozen

Horseradish cocktail sauce 

Tomato and bocconcini skewers | $24 per dozen

Gem tomatoes, fresh basil

Marinated chicken skewers | $33 per dozen

Garlic, lemon, grainy mustard, fresh thyme 

Vegetable spring rolls | $28 per dozen

Soy dipping sauce

Marinated beef skewers | $36 per dozen

Red pepper pesto, roasted garlic aioli 

Mushroom strudel | $32 per dozen

Crisp phyllo, fresh rosemary 

Smoked salmon papadum | $38 per dozen

Lemon cream cheese, pink peppercorns 

Platters and bowls

Small: serves 15 to 20 people
Medium: serves 35 to 40 people
Large: serves 55 to 60 people (prices exclude applicable taxes)

Tomato bruschetta 

small $65 | medium $90 | large $120| 
Garlic, fresh basil, olive oil, crostini 

Vegetable crudité platter 

small $65 | medium $125 | large $200
Basil crème fraîche dip

Local seafood ceviche

small $100 | medium $160 | large $280
Red onion, peppers, lime, cilantro, house tortilla chips

Local smoked salmon platter

small $125 | medium $200 | large $300
Candied, peppercorn and traditional salmon, red onion compôte

Charcuterie platter 

small $125 | medium $200 | large $300
Cured meats, assorted cheese, olives, pickled vegetables

Assorted mini cocktail pinwheel wraps 

small $95 | large $300

  • roast beef with horseradish aioli, cheese, artisan greens
  • turkey with pesto mayonnaise, cheese, artisan greens
  • ham with Dijon mayonnaise, cheese, artisan greens
  • vegetarian with cream cheese, shredded carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, spinach

House kettle chips

small $28
Pesto dipping sauce

Fresh tortilla chips 

small $38
Salsa, guacamole

Dinner buffets

For 20 or more guests

Prices are per person and exclude taxes unless otherwise indicated. 

All dinner buffets include water, coffee and tea service.

Arbutus buffet | $40

House artisan greens, garden vegetables, maple balsamic vinaigrette
Herb-crusted marinated chicken breast, caramelized onion jus
Lemon-rosemary oven-roasted potatoes, buttered fresh seasonal vegetables
Freshly cut fruit, two-bite sweets

Greek buffet | $45

Marinated lemon herb chicken breast
Rice pilaf, Greek potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetables
Greek salad (tomato, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olive, feta, Greek vinaigrette), Caesar salad, pita, tzatziki
Freshly cut fruit, two-bite sweets

Discovery buffet | $55

House artisan greens, garden vegetables, maple balsamic vinaigrette
Marinated broccoli, spinach salad, berries, poppy seed vinaigrette
Carved oven-roasted top sirloin, natural pan jus
Lemon-rosemary oven-roasted potatoes, buttered fresh seasonal vegetables
Choice of New York-style cheesecake with strawberry coulis or freshly cut fruit

Baron of beef buffet | $55

Carved roast baron of beef, red wine au jus
Yorkshire pudding, garlic mashed potatoes
Roasted seasonal vegetables, artisan greens, balsamic, Caesar salad
Assorted desserts and pastries

Pacific buffet | $60

House artisan greens, garden vegetables, maple balsamic vinaigrette
Tomato bocconcini salad, arugula, basil, olive oil
Marinated broccoli, spinach salad, berries, poppy seed vinaigrette
Oven-roasted top sirloin, natural pan jus (chef-carver available for an additional charge)
Seared local prosciutto-wrapped cod fillets, lemon caper butter sauce
Lemon-rosemary oven-roasted potatoes, buttered fresh seasonal vegetables
Choice of flourless chocolate torte with strawberry coulis or freshly cut fruit