Cocktail

Cocktail Party Catering Menus

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Amuse Bouche

Hot and cold canapes

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Platters

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Food Stations

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Sweet Bites

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 created a selection of seasonal amuse bouche, platters, food stations and sweets that can be combined to create the perfect  cocktail party or dinner.

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 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: $24.00 – $35.00

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: 10-12
  • Cost per guest: $50.00 – $60.00

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 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
  • Loaded Baked Potato Coin
    thick cut potato chip topped with chive sour cream, melted cheddar & crispy bacon (optional)
  • Steak “Frites”  Gluten-free
    medium rare carved beef tenderloin nestled in a crisp potato tulip & topped with béarnaise 
  • Shaved Roast Beef Potato Cup  Gluten-freeTake-away friendly
    chilled medium rare tenderloin in a Peewee potato cup, topped with peppercorn aioli

Poultry

  • Gochujang Fried Chicken Gluten-free Take-away friendly
    Korean chili sauce, black sesame seeds & green onion
  • Tarragon Chicken Féuillete  Take-away friendly
    puff pastry cup filled with chicken breast, tarragon aioli, green grapes, celery & green onion
  • Greek Style Chicken Meatballs Gluten-free Take-away friendly
    on a skewer with roast lemon potatoes & dill cucumber yogurt

Seafood

  • Crispy Prawn Rangoon OceanwiseTake-away friendly
    crispy wonton with cream cheese, spring onions & sweet chili
  • Dungeness Crab Fritters OceanwiseTake-away friendly
    topped with tarragon aioli & chopped scallions
  • Flame Torched Oshi Oceanwise
    served on a crispy rice cake, Asian guacamole & garlic chilli oil
    Choice of Salmon, or Tuna
  • Curried Shrimp Spring Roll Take-away friendly
    baby shrimp, julienne vegetables & vermicelli noodles wrapped in crispy wonton wrapper, spiced curry aioli
  • Lobster Bisque Tarte Tatin
    Nova Scotia lobster, crème fraiche in a mini pastry tarte

Vegetarian

  • Lemon Truffle Arancini  Take-away friendly
    creamy Arborio rice balls with panko crust and fresh mozzarella centre, balsamic reduction drizzle
  • Potato Gnocchi 
    lemon cream sauce garnished with fresh pesto and served in a porcelain spoon
  • Mini Vegetarian Taco
    refried beans, sour cream, pico de gallo
  • Celeriac “Fish” & Chips” 
    beer battered celeriac root with vegan tartar sauce & shoestring potato chips
  • Veggie Pakoras  Gluten-free Take-away friendly
    chickpea vegetable fritters with mango, pineapple chutney 
  • Watermelon Dice
    stuffed with whipped feta, fresh mint garnish
  • Beet & Whipped Feta Pintxo
    diced pickled beets on pan-fried toast rounds, garnished with fresh dill
  • Flame Torched Tofu Oshi Take-away friendly
    served on a crispy rice cake, Asian guacamole & garlic chilli oil

 

Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations and availability

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Platters

( Regular 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
    R: $200   L: $310
  • Charcuterie and Cheese Platter 
    assorted locally sourced artisan cheeses & cured meats, served with house-made chutney, grapes, pears cornichons, & assorted breads & crackers
    R: $200   L: $310
  • Market Fresh Vegetable Platter
    seasonal vegetables served with assorted dips?
    R: $83  L: $130
  • Market Fresh Fruit Platter
    seasonal sliced fresh fruit including pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew, strawberries, & bunches of grapes
    R: $95   L: $165
  • Mediterranean Dips
    roasted garlic hummus, tzatziki & roma tomato bruschetta served with naan & flatbreads
    R: $95   L: $165
  • Southwestern Dips
    fresh tomato salsa, avocado gaucamole, & black bean and corn dip served with tortilla chips
    R: $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 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

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Food Stations & Mini Meals

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. Mini Meals are small plates (3-5 bites) passed by servers.

Pad Thai
with sautéed wok vegetables and a sweet and spicy sauce
choice of: chicken, shrimp or tofu

Tacos (station only)
served on flour or corn tortillas with chipotle aioli, cilantro lime slaw & citrus crème fraiche
choice of: fish, chicken or sautéed vegetables

Short Ribs
Slow braised in a rich Cabernet Demi glacé
choice of: whipped marscpone potatoes or buttered egg noodles

Coq au Vin
Braised in a red wine and root vegetable jus
choice of: pave potatoes or rice pilaf

Crisp Thai Salad
julienne carrots cabbage & papaya with a Thai peanut dressing
choice of: crispy cashew chicken or seared prawns   

Caico Pepe (station only)
Linguini noodles loaded with fresh cracked pepper & white wine – prepared in a wheel of Reggiano cheese

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Bite-Sized Desserts

(minimum order is 36 pieces per item)

  • Chocolate Ganache Timbales Gluten-free
    chocolate cups filled with white Callebaut chocolate ganache and garnished with a fresh berry
  • 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
  • Mini Strawberry Shortcakes
    freshly baked sweet biscuit topped with crème chantilly and fresh strawberries 
  • Petite Beignet
    bite sized square donut filled with jam and dusted with powder sugar 
  • Salted Caramel Purses
    filo pastry, salted caramel & pecan filling
  • Lemon Meringue Shots
    tangy lemon custard topped with torched meringue, served in a shot glass
  • Caramel Apple Bombs
    Granny Smith apples smothered in caramel, wrapped in a crispy wonton
  • New York Cheesecake Bites
    drizzled with raspberry coulis
  • Cinnamon Churro Bite
    Dulce de leche & Chantilly crème
  • Banana Cream Pie
    topped with pan fried candied banana

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