A taste
Each menu that I prepare has been carefully curated and designed specifically for each client and with their needs and event in mind. It is my great pleasure to finely craft these experiences and I welcome all manner of ideas and unique circumstances.
Below are some sample menus from events passed to give you a feel for what your special occasion could taste like! Also included is a price list for some of my most popular platters and canapes.
50th Birthday
Welcome Table
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Premium Granville Island Charcuterie, Confitures, Pickles, Olives and Nuts, Assorted Breads and Spreads
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Grapefruit Aperol Spritz
Dinner
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Grilled Peach, Burrata, Heirloom Tomato and Prosciutto Salad with Pinenuts
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Honey Harissa Roast Root Vegetables with Hazelnuts
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Potato Pave With Pecorino and Capers
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Zucchini Scarpaccia Fritters with Shallot Chutney
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Seared Hanger Steak with Chimichurri and Tomato Jam
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Dessert
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Mini Shots of Lemon Meringue, Strawberry Shortcake, and Chocolate Mousse
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Summer Fruit Platter
90th Birthday
Style: Canape Grazing Station, 5 Courses Plated
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To Begin
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Canapes, 2 Dozen of Each
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Beet Tartlettes, Whipped Creme Fraiche, Beer Mustard
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Devilled Quail Egg with Caviar en Croute
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Parmesan Cups with Pesto Cream & Tomato Jam
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Crab Arancini with Smoky Dijonaise
Dinner​
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Pistachio Soup, Saffron Broth, Charred Leek, Sesame Lavash
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Raviolo al’ Uovo, Asparagus Tip, Browned Butter, Ricotta, Chive, Prosciutto
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Pan Seared Rainbow Trout, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, Endive, Sultana Gastrique ... or
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Vegetable Tartlette
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Roasted Pear, Whipped Gorgonzola, Savoury Pecan Granola, Champagne Foam, Carmelized Onion, Bitter Greens
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Beef Wellington or Mushroom and Lentil Wellington, Wild Mushroom, Port Jus, Pomme Fondant, Root Vegetables
Reception Luncheon
Canapes
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Prawn Cocktail Bites
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Mac n Cheese Bites with Tomato Jam
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Welcome Charcuterie Board w/ Nuts, Breads, Confitures, and Fruit
Hot Buffet​
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Charred Broccoli & Brussel Sprout Confetti Salad, Pickled Carrots, Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette, Candied Sunflower Seeds w/Pomegranate
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Tomato Focaccia with Whipped Garlic and Herb Butter
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Maple Harissa Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
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Honey Lime Cilantro Chicken
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Heirloom Tomato and Avocado Salad
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Dessert​
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Summer Fruit Platter
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Lemon Meringue Cups w/ Raspberry Coulis, Coconut Crumb
Dinner Event
Canapes
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Vegetable Crisps with Pilpelchuma Labneh
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Mini Osaka Okonomiyaki with Ikura
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Anchovy Stuffed Fried Olives
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Mushroom Jiaozi
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Pistachio Soup Shot
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Soju Spritz, Cocktail Reception
Hot Buffet​
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Uni Pate, Squid Ink Brioche, Hazelnut, Pickled Fruit
Wine paring: Cakebread Cellars, Chardonnay, USA, 2020
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Watercress & Kohlrabi Salad, Dates, Cherry Peppers with Grilled Octopus, Honeyed Gochujang, Compressed Pear, Forbidden Rice
Wine paring: Chateau De Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, France, 2020
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Sumac Onions, Browned Butter Pine Nuts, Nasu Dengaku
Wine paring: Foxtrot, Pinot Noir the Waltz, BC, 2019
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Cilantro Honey Lime Lamb Rack, Caramelised Tokyo Turnips, Sweet Corn and Harissa
Wine paring: Stags Leap, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2018
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Dessert​
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Mini Yeast Doughnuts, Saffron Custard, Barberry Sorbet & Chocolate Tart, Hazelnut, Rosemary and Orange
Pared with: Montenegro Amaro
Cocktail Reception
Food menu
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Vegetable Crudite Boards, Green Goddess Dip and Hummus (GF, Vegan)
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Assortment of Artisan Breads (GF options incl)
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Premium Charcuterie Boards with Dried Fruits, Nuts, Confitures and Pickles
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Mini Avocado Toasts (Vegan)
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Roasted Vegetable Platters, Baba Ganoush, Carmelized Pinenuts (Gf, Vegan)
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Goat Cheese Flatbread with Bruschetta
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Assortment of Mini Pavlovas with Whipping Cream, Fruit
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Seasonal Fruit Platters (GF, Vegan)
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Chocolate Mousse Shots (Gf, Vegan Option)
Drinks​
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Beer
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Mixed Drink Cans
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Soda
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Red and White Wine
Popular Items & Pricing
(before fees and taxes)
Premium Granville Island Charcuterie — $300*
( feeds 25-30 generously )
Charcuterie sourced from local premium vendors such as Oyama and Benton Brothers, paired with breads, crackers, confitures, preserves, olives, pickles, nuts and fruit. These luxurious platters are overflowing in a cornucopia of flavours set to elevate event in both aesthetics and flavour. I take particular pride with these boards, and hand make much of the preserves.
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Seasonal Roasted Vegetable Platter — $200*
Seasoned and roasted vegetables piled high in a mezze like style of dining, can be paired with baba ghanoush, hummus or smoked labneh to add a full Mediterranean feel.
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Crudité Board with Green Goddess Dip — $150*
Crisp, garden vegetables served with a classic dip.
Candied Salmon Dip Platter — $215*
Candied and smoked salmon make this dip irresistible. Served with crusty rye toasts, pickled onions, pickled beets and capers.
Baba Ghanoush and Persian Flatbread — $75*
Blackened eggplant whipped with tahini and garlic, topped with caramelized pine nuts and served with za'atar covered flatbread.
Roasted Garlic Hummus and Pita Chips — $75*
A classic chickpea spread with garlic, tahini, lemon and sumac, served with handmade pita crisps for dipping.
Oysters on the Half Shell with Accoutrements
— $40* /doz
Served over ice with fresh horseradish, lemon, raspberry mignonette, I use the best local and in season oysters to take your event to the next level.
Seafood Towers — $350*
King crab legs, jumbo prawns, oysters on the half shell, lobster tail and scallop ceviche piled high in a three tiered tower to delight and amaze. Paired with a buffet of accoutrements and crostini's.
Summer Fruit Platter — $200*
Melons, berries, stone fruit and tropical delicacies overflow on this generous platter.
Canapes and Small Bites — Approx $40* /doz
Lets talk about it! Hot or cold, lots or just a little bit. To be decided in consultation.
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* All menu prices are subject to change, and are scalable down to meet smaller party needs. Pricing above is based on parties in the 20-30 person range, with generous portions in mind.