The cocktail menu is the most flexible option and can work for almost every type of catered event from a two hour open-house reception requiring only a few canapés per guest, to a full service corporate event or gala wedding reception where elegant finger food is served in place of dinner. The atmosphere is more relaxed and provides greater opportunity to circulate and mingle with other guests. While the cost of catering food can be comparable to a dinner reception, rental and staff charges for catered cocktail parties are considerably less than for a sit-down dinner. There is also greater flexibility and more selection when choosing a Vancouver venue.
With over 30 years of experience creating and designing catering menus, Executive Chef Louis Gervais has developed a collection of amuse bouche, platters, food stations and sweets that have been refined and perfected over time and can be combined to create the perfect catered cocktail party.
Or, if you have a unique theme or favourite menu items you would like incorporated, Chef Louis will customize a menu just for you. Contact one of our event planners at 604-904-7720 to discuss your menu options today or feel free to request a quote.
Amuse Bouche
(bite-sized hors d’oeuvres, minimum order is 36 pieces per item)
Ordering guidelines
Afternoon cocktail party:
- 2-4 hours
- Amuse Bouche per guest: 5-8
- Cost per guest: $20.00 – $32.00
Pre-dinner hors d’oeuvre:
- 1-2 hours
- Amuse Bouche per guest: 3-6
- Cost per guest: $14.00 – $28.00
Hors d’oeuvre in lieu of dinner:
- 4-6 hours
- Amuse Bouche per guest: 12-15
- Cost per guest: $50.00 – $65.00
Hot Amuse Bouche
(bite-sized hors d’oeuvres, minimum order is 36 pieces per item)
Meat
- Mini Quiche with Crispy Bacon & Leek Take-away friendly
flaky pastry shells filled with range egg, crisp double smoked bacon & caramelized leek - Beef Tenderloin & Asiago Piccatta Sticks Gluten-free
thin strips of tender beef crusted with shredded asiago cheese - Beef Tenderloin Slider
thinly sliced roasted beef tenderloin with peppercorn aioli and frieze greens on mini brioche slider buns - Mini Sunday Roast
petit yorkshire puddings stuffed with shaved top sirloin, drizzled with rich glace de viande & garnished with fresh horseradish - Provencale Lavender Lamb Gluten-freeTake-away friendly
roasted Provencale lamb chops with a lavender & herb rub, served with saffron aioli - Chorizo Lamb Chop Gluten-freeTake-away friendly
mild Italian chorizo crusted lamb chops - Pork Belly Bites Gluten-free
crispy black smoked bacon morsels served with organic quince jam from our gardens - Steak “Frites” Gluten-free
medium rare carved beef tenderloin nestled in a crisp potato tulip & topped with béarnaise
Poultry
- Roasted Chicken Kebabs Take-away friendly
skewers of roasted chicken breast with choice of sauce:
spicy peanut satay
Zataar rub and fresh mint yogurt
sweet chili lime - Turkey Burger Slider
mini turkey burgers with tarragon mayo & melted apple smoked cheddar on mini brioche slider buns - Regiano Chicken Parmesan
served on pao de casa bread with a cheesy tomato sauce
Seafood
- Firecracker Prawns OceanwiseTake-away friendly
large prawn wrapped with a crispy wonton & served with a sweet chili lime dipping sauce - Dungeness Crab Cakes OceanwiseTake-away friendly
topped with tarragon aioli & chopped scallions - Wild Sockeye Salmon Sliders
seared salmon with tarragon aioli and frieze greens on mini whole wheat slider buns - Coppa Ham wrapped Scallops
ocean scallops wrapped in an aired cured pork loin with fresh sage & passion fruit coulis
Vegetarian
- Mac & Cheese Bites Take-away friendly
al dente macaroni pasta, melted cheeses & served with a tomato piquante sauce - Wild Mushroom Risotto Bon Bons Take-away friendly
creamy arborio rice spiked with wild mushrooms, crusted with panko crumbs & drizzled with red wine crema - Potato Gnocchi
served with Alfredo sauce in a porcelain spoon - Whipped Potato Spring Roll Take-away friendly
crispy wonton filled with mashed potatoes & brie cheese garnished with raspberry reduction - Veggie Pakoras Gluten-free Take-away friendly
chickpea vegetable fritters with mango pineapple chutney - Regiano Brussel Sprout
sweet Brussel sprouts coated in regiano cheese and deep fried – served with pesto aioli - Three Cheese Tomato Galette Gluten-free
petit pecorino, regiano & chevre basket filled with roasted tomato relish and garnished with a fresh slice of cherry tomato
Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations and availability
Cold Amuse Bouche
(bite-sized hors d’oeuvres, minimum order is 36 pieces per item)
Meat
- Shaved Roast Beef Potato Cup Gluten-freeTake-away friendly
chilled medium rare tenderloin in a Peewee potato cup, topped with peppercorn aioli - Prosciutto Pops Gluten-freeTake-away friendly
poached asparagus spear with mascarpone, chevre cheese & sweet figs wrapped in prosciutto - Double Stuffed Peewee Potatoes Gluten-freeTake-away friendly
filled with crispy bacon & cream cheese - BLT Stuffed Tomato Gluten-free
cherry tomato with crisp double smoked bacon, micro greens & pestp aioli - Beef Carpaccio Gluten-free
in a Pecorino cheese nest with Dijon aioli & fresh capers
Poultry
- Vietnamese Chicken
with a pickled vegetable salad in a wonton cup - Pesto Chicken Salad Rolls Take-away friendly
wrapped in rice paper with julienne vegetables - Zataar Chicken Skewers (TA)
zataar rub and fresh mint yogurt dip
Seafood
- Dungeness Crab Cakes OceanwiseTake-away friendly
topped with tarragon aioli & chopped scallions - Smoked Salmon Rosettes OceanwiseGluten-freeTake-away friendly
with dill cream cheese & crispy fried capers on a chilled cucumber coin - Wild Teriyaki Salmon Coins OceanwiseGluten-freeTake-away friendly
- West Coast Endive Leaves OceanwiseGluten-freeTake-away friendly
with mascarpone & fresh water baby shrimp filling - Ahi Tuna Poke OceanwiseGluten-freeTake-away friendly
with avocado, cucumber & togarashi aioli served in a wonton tulip, or on a black-sesame-dipped cucumber coin
Vegetarian
- Beet Dice Gluten-freeTake-away friendly
golden beet, filled with chevre cheese, stained with red beet juice & drizzled with a honey thyme reduction - Margarita Skewers Gluten-freeTake-away friendly
heirloom tomatoes, bocconcini cheese & fresh Thai basil drizzled with white balsamic vinegar - Rocquefort Stuffed Figs Gluten-freeTake-away friendly
sun dried figs filled with whipped blue cheese & topped with a roasted pine nut - Ratatouille Potato Pannier Gluten-freeTake-away friendly
potato cups filled with a Mediterranean vegetable ratatouille & garnished with asiago brittle - Caprese Crostini
thinly sliced tomatoes, boccocini and fresh basil on a pan fried crostini, drizzled with balsamic crema - Truffle Deviled Eggs Gluten-freeTake-away friendly
poached egg cups filled with a truffle creme fraiche - Parmesan Macaroon Crisp Gluten-free
house made parmigiano reggiano crisp filled with a rich bechamel sauce - Red Pepper Hummus Crostini Gluten-free
baguette crostini baked in avocado oil & topped with roasted red pepper hummus
Platters
(Small serves 10-12 Medium serves 20-25 Large serves 40-45)
- Assorted Cheese Platter
assorted locally sourced artisan cheeses with fig & red berry compote, nuts, grapes, pears & assorted breads & crackers
S: $95 M: $170 L: $280 - Charcuterie and Cheese Platter
assorted locally sourced artisan cheeses & cured meats, served with house-made chutney, grapes, pears cornichons, & assorted breads & crackers
M: $190 L: $320 - Market Fresh Vegetable Platter
seasonal vegetables served with assorted dips?
S: $33 M: $65 L: $120 - Market Fresh Fruit Platter
seasonal sliced fresh fruit including pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew, strawberries, & bunches of grapes
S: $44 M: $86 L: $155 - Mediterranean Dips
roasted garlic hummus, tzatziki & roma tomato bruschetta served with naan & flatbreads
M: $95 L: $170 - Southwestern Dips
fresh tomato salsa, avocado gaucamole, & black bean and corn dip served with tortilla chips
M: $95 L: $170 - Italian Crostini Platter
multi-coloured heirloom tomato bruschetta, pesto chicken salad with sundried tomatoes & artichoke basil antipasto served with crisp baguette crostini’s pan-fried in extra virgin olive oil
$185.00 / platter, serves serves 20-25 - Mexican Fiesta Platter
warm spicy queso dip, fresh tomato pico de gallo & guacamole with sweet mango
served with house spiced tortilla chips
$165.00 / platter, serves serves 20-25 - Hot Artichoke & Cream Cheese Dip
served with rustic crisps & French baguette
$45.00 / platter, serves 20-25 - Smoked Salmon Platter Oceanwise
with cream cheese, capers & fresh herbs served with rustic crisps
$125.00/platter, serves 20-25 - Add On: Baked Brie
in butter pastry with a cranberry and fresh thyme compote & rustic crisps
$45.00
Food Stations
Chef Stations add an interactive component to your catered event. Each station is manned by a chef and menu items are prepared a-la-minute. These menu options can be combined with other items to create a themed station, or we can work with you to develop a custom station menu for your catered event.
- Braised Beef Shortribs
on whipped potatoes spiked with crumbled blue cheese, drizzled with rich demi glace - Roasted London Broil Beef & Potato Sticks
Thinly sliced with peppercorn mignonette sauce - Lavender Scented Lamb Chops
tender lamb chops with a lavender brioche crust with potato bercy and red wine demi glace - Braised Moroccan Lamb Shank
almond & raisin couscous, citrus mint creme fraiche - Baja Surf Fish Tacos Oceanwise
pasilla chili & lime marinated Oceanwise white fish tacos with a variety of toppings - Seared Wild Sockeye Salmon Oceanwise
Greek quinoa salad with citrus olive oil & fresh oregano - Iced Raw Oyster Station Oceanwise
Pearl onion & red wine mignonette confit, freshly grated horse radish & lemon creme fraiche - Fresh Lobster Thermidor Mac n’ Cheese Oceanwise
Caciocavallo, fontina, manchego & reggiano Mac n’ cheese, topped off with fresh Nova Scotia Lobster Thermidor & Chanterelle mushroom ragout. - Dungeness Crab Cakes Oceanwise
Green papaya salad with fresh mango, mild curry mayonnaise - Chicken Stroganoff
Pulled chicken breast in white wine, sour cream & shallots on a bed of buttered egg noodles - Wild Mushroom Ravioli
served with a fennel limoncello cream sauce - Mediterranean Vegetable Stacks
Served with Parmesan crisps - Rissotto Trio
Italian parsley & garlic pesto ~ Chianti robusta tomato confit ~ Pinot Grigio romano truffle oil - Bean & Avocado Cassoulet with Charred Tofu
Garam masala spiced & served with grilled artisan vegetables
Bite-Sized Desserts
(minimum order is 36 pieces per item)
- Lemon Curd Tartlets
flaky pastry shells filled with a tart lemon filling and garnished with a fresh berry - Rich Chocolate Brownies
mixture of dark & milk chocolate - Chocolate Ganache Timbales Gluten-free
chocolate cups filled with white Callebaut chocolate ganache and garnished with a fresh berry - Granny Smith Gallettes
caramelized apple slices on light puff pastry rounds drizzled with caramel - Lime Raspberry Cheesecake Tartlet
garnished with candied lime rind - Fruit Rouge Clafouti
fresh red berries flan baked in individual tart shells - Tropical Fruit Pavlova Gluten-free
kiwi and mango meringue tartlets with French custard - Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Gluten-free
dipped in dark Callebaut chocolate - PBC Truffle Gluten-free
peanut butter & chocolate ganache bites - Warm Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
infused with fresh rosemary and baked in individual tartlets - Strawberry, Marshmallow, Brownie Skewers
drizzled with caramel - Upside-down Pineapple Bites
slow baked Hawaiian pineapple in a vanilla sugar syrup and a genoise - Mini Strawberry Shortcakes
freshly baked sweet biscuit topped with crème chantilly and fresh strawberries - Salted Caramel Phyllo Purses
rich thick dolce caramel infused with maldon salts filled wrapped and baked in a buttered phyllo pastry - Petite Beignet
bite sized square donut filled with jam and dusted with powder sugar