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Our Standing Reception Menu

Whether it’s a cocktail party or conference welcome, create a memorable start to your event with our vast range of canapés or internationally flavored food stations during your standing reception.

Download our Standing Reception Menu

Please note, menus are seasonal and subject to change. Please confirm exact menu items with your Event Planner.

Note: Minimum 50 guests or a surcharge of $7.00 per person will apply.

Appetizers

Appetizers

Start your event in a memorable way and offer your guests beautifully crafted and delicious appetizers before your event begins.

Pre-Dinner

  • 5 canapés per person
  • 3 cold and 2 hot items

Maximum 45 minutes of service

Conference Welcome

  • 10 canapés per person
  • 6 cold and 4 hot items

Maximum 1 hour of service

Cocktail Reception

  • 12 canapés per person
  • 7 cold and 5 hot items plus 2 food stations

Maximum 2 hours of staggered service

Cold Canapés

  • Seared Ocean Wise albacore tuna on a wonton crisp with ponzu — $35.00
  • Roast beef tenderloin on Yorkshire pudding — $35.00
  • Smoked Ocean Wise wild salmon mousse vol au vent — $35.00
  • Sushi: California roll, chicken katsu roll, kappa maki, vegetable roll, yam tempura roll (minimum order 5 dozen) — $25.00
  • Smoked Ocean Wise wild salmon with lemon dill cream cheese on crisp rye bread — $25.00
  • BBQ chicken on toasted brioche — $20.00
  • Pistachio goat cheese truffles — $20.00
  • Baby tomato, avocado and pesto croute — $20.00

Hot Canapés

  • Panko dusted Ocean Wise scallops with black bean glaze — $38.00
  • Grilled lamb kebab with tzatziki — $34.00
  • Ocean Wise Dungeness crab cakes with chipotle aioli — $32.00
  • Lemongrass beef or chicken skewers — $32.00
  • BBQ beef or chicken skewers — $32.00
  • Smoked Ocean Wise wild salmon and feta cheese pizza triangles — $27.00
  • Spinach and feta spanakopita with tzatziki — $20.00
  • Cherry tomato, arugula and brie cheese tart — $20.00
  • Caramelized onion, pear and brie cheese tart — $20.00
  • Sausage rolls with Dijon aioli — $18.00
  • Crispy vegetarian spring rolls with Szechuan plum sauce — $18.00

Notes: Price per dozen. Minimum order 3 dozen unless noted. Seafood pricing is based on availability.


Food Stations

Prices are per person: minimum order for 50 guests per food station; multiple food stations may be ordered; seafood pricing is based on availability.

Carving Station

All carving items are served with chutney, horseradish, a selection of mustards and assorted rolls. Select one item from the following:

  • Alberta baron of beef, served with red wine jus
  • Rosemary roasted leg of lamb, served with mint jelly and red wine jus
  • Baron of bison, served with red wine jus
  • Roasted pork loin, served with red wine jus

— $12.00 per person, includes a chef at the station

Mashed Potato Station

Mashed potatoes served with a selection of toppings: bacon, sour cream, green onions and cheese
— $8.00 per person, includes a chef at the station

Sushi Station

  • California roll, chicken katsu roll, kappa maki, vegetable roll, yam tempura roll served with wasabi, pickled ginger and soya sauce
  • Sake Chicken & vegetables served on teriyaki noodles

— $14.00 per person

Salmon Station

  • Assorted dinner rolls with creamy butter
  • Spinach salad with roasted artichoke, red pepper and chipotle aioli
  • Wild mushroom rice pilaf
  • Roasted root vegetables
  • Herb crusted Ocean Wise salmon with citrus buerre blanc

— $12.00 per person

World Tapas Station

  • Caramelized onion, pear and brie cheese tart
  • Sweet and sour meatballs
  • Crispy vegetarian spring rolls with Szechuan plum sauce
  • Spinach and feta spanakopita with tzatziki
  • BBQ beef skewers
  • Panko dusted Ocean Wise scallops with black bean glaze

— $15.00 per person 

Pacific Rim Station

  • Mango salad with balsamic vinaigrette
  • Coconut jasmine rice pilaf
  • Pacific Ocean Wise halibut and yam coconut curry
  • Lemongrass chicken skewers

— $12.00 per person 

New Delhi Station

  • Naan flat bread with mango chutney and yogurt raita
  • Mixed green salad with lemon vinaigrette
  • Curried vegetables
  • Jasmine rice pilaf
  • Butter chicken

— $12.00 per person

Platter Station

Select two items from the following

  • Fresh market crudités – seasonal medley of vegetables with fresh herb dip
  • Grilled Mediterranean vegetables with hummus and tzatziki
  • Ocean Wise smoked salmon served on cedar planks with crispy capers, lemon dill cream cheese and artisan crackers.
  • Charcuterie: capicola, salami, smoked ham and roasted turkey served with chutney, assorted mustards and assorted rolls
  • Mediterranean antipasto: pepper salami, roasted peppers, kalamata olives, herb feta cheese served with pita bread and tzatziki

— $11.00 per person

Dessert Station

  • Assorted cakes, dessert squares, cupcakes and individual chocolate mousse
  • Freshly brewed organic and fair trade coffee and selection of teas

— $10.00 per person 

Fondue Station

  • Callebaut chocolate – served with seasonal fruit, marshmallows and banana bread
  • Freshly brewed organic and fair trade coffee and selection of teas

— $10.50 per person

Tea & Coffee Station

  • Freshly brewed organic & fair trade coffee and selection of teas

— $2.50 per person

Notes: All prices are subject to applicable taxes and gratuities. Price may be changed without notice.

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