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Our Banquet Menu Breakfast Breakfast OUR BANQUET MENU BREAKFAST BREAKFAST THE PAINTER (minimum of 10 guests) $18.95 Baker’s basket (2 pastries per guest) Selection of jams, marmalade, honey and butter Sliced fresh fruit platter Orange juice Coffee, decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas THE SCULPTOR (minimum of 10 guests) $22.50 Baker’s basket (2 pastries per guest) Selection of jams, marmalade, honey and butter Sliced fresh fruit platter Sliced Canadian cheese Cottage cheese Assorted yogurts Orange juice Coffee, decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas THE ATHLETE (minimum of 10 guests) $21.50 Variety of wholesome muffins Sliced fresh fruit platter with seasonal berries Cheddar cheese Muesli verrine with berries Assorted yogurts Cottage cheese Variety of cold cereals Orange juice 2% or soy milk Coffee, decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas Prices shown are per person and exclude taxes and gratuities. 3 BREAKFAST CONTINENTAL $21.95 Variety of pastries (2 per guest) Assorted healthy homemade muffins Sliced fresh fruit platter Cubed cheese from Fromagerie Montebello Fruit yogurt and homemade granolas verrine Selection of homemade jams and marmalade, honey and butter JUICE BY THE LITRE (1 choice): Orange, grapefruit, apple, cranberry or berry and pomegranate Minimum of 10 guests. Must be ordered 21 working days prior to the event. This locavore breakfast includes an organic and fair trade drink (coffee, decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas and herbal teas) THE MUSICIAN (minimum of 20 guests) $25.50 Baker’s basket (2 pastries per guest) Selection of jams, marmalade, honey and butter Sliced fresh fruit platter Orange juice Coffee, decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas SCRAMBLED EGGS (1 choice): Plain, cheddar cheese and chives, Swiss cheese and spinach, sautéed mushrooms and onions MEATS (2 choices): Pork sausage, bacon or ham POTATOES (1 choice): Old-fashioned, country style, baby potatoes, hash browns, O’Brien This breakfast is available buffet-style or in a plated option. Prices shown are per person and exclude taxes and gratuities. 4 BREAKFAST THE ARTIST (minimum of 20 guests) $27.50 Baker’s basket (2 pastries per guest) Selection of jams, marmalade, honey and butter Banana bread Variety of cold cereals Sliced fresh fruit platter Assorted yogurts Sliced Canadian cheese Coffee, decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas SCRAMBLED EGGS (1 choice): Plain, cheddar cheese and chives, Swiss cheese and spinach, sautéed mushrooms and onions MEATS (2 choices): Pork sausage, bacon or ham POTATOES (1 choice): Old-fashioned, country style, baby potatoes, hash browns, O’Brien JUICE BY THE LITRE (1 choice): Orange, grapefruit, apple, cranberry or berry and pomegranate Prices shown are per person and exclude taxes and gratuities. 5 BREAKFAST COMPLETE $27.95 Variety of pastries (2 per guest) Assorted healthy homemade muffins Sliced fresh fruit platter Cubed cheese from Fromagerie Montebello Fruit yogurt and homemade granolas verrine La Ferme aux trois p’tits cochons verts bacon La Ferme aux Saveurs des Monts chicken sausage Homemade baked beans Roasted potatoes from Vianney & Marguerite Turcot Selection of homemade jams and marmalade, honey and butter SCRAMBLED EGGS FROM QUÉBEC AND FRESH PRODUCTS (1 choice): Plain, cheddar cheese and chives, Swiss cheese and spinach, sautéed mushrooms and onions JUICE BY THE LITRE (1 choice): Orange, grapefruit, apple, cranberry or berry and pomegranate Minimum of 10 guests. Must be ordered 21 working days prior to the event. This locavore breakfast includes an organic and fair trade drink (coffee, decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas and herbal teas) Prices shown are per person and exclude taxes and gratuities. 6 to complete your BREAKFAST EXtras Mascarpone granola and berries (100 ml) $3.75 Assorted yogurts $3.95 French toast $4.75 Scrambled eggs, bacon and cheese wrap $4.75 Variety of cold cereals $4.75 Pancakes with fruits and maple syrup $4.75 Canadian back bacon or ham $4.75 Fruit smoothies (200ml) $4.95 (minimum of 50 guests) Bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon $6.75 OMELETTE STATION (minimum of 50 guests) $5.75 Ham, cheese, chicken, smoked salmon, Matane shrimp, sweet bell peppers and mushrooms Chef service fee: $120.00 per group of 150 guests LAC-LEAMY-STYLE EGGS BENEDICT (minimum of 30 guests) English muffin with ham, poached eggs, and Hollandaise sauce $5.75 English muffin with smoked salmon, spinach, poached eggs $5.75 and Hollandaise sauce English muffin with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, poached eggs $5.75 and Hollandaise sauce Prices shown are per person and exclude taxes and gratuities. 7 BRUNCH BRUNCH THE CLASSIC $39.95 Assorted fruit juices Baker’s basket (2 pastries per guest) Selection of jams, marmalade, honey and butter Scrambled eggs Bacon and sausages Buttermilk pancakes Sliced fresh fruit platter Choice of roasted potatoes Soup of the day Market vegetables Caesar salad Potato salad Roasted beef sirloin with Pinot Noir and pink peppercorn sauce Salmon medallions with shrimp bisque Penne with sun dried tomatoes and goat cheese Pastry chef’s delights THE RENAISSANCE $42.95 Eggs Benedict Scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and chives Choice of roasted potatoes Soup of the day Market vegetables Leg of lamb roasted with cumin Fish of the day with Chardonnay pesto sauce Supreme of chicken with Arôme spices Tri-colour tortellini with artichokes, olives and capers Wild and basmati rice duo Pastry chef’s delights Minimum of 50 guests. Coffee, decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas are included with all brunch menus. Prices shown are per person and exclude taxes and gratuities. 9 COFFEE BREAKS COFFEE BREAKS BEVERAGES Assorted juice (bottles) $3.75 Assorted soft drinks (cans) $3.75 Coffee, decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas $3.75 Iced tea (bottles) $3.75 Mineral water (bottles) $3.75 Juice by the litre (for 10 guests) $19.95 (orange, grapefruit, apple, cranberry or berry and pomegranate) SNACKS Bag of chips $2.75 Rice Krispies square $2.75 Whole seasonal fruit $2.95 All Bran Bar $3.25 Brownie $3.25 Chocolate bar $3.25 Granola bar $3.25 Homemade cookie $3.25 Apple turnover $3.50 Mignardises (2 pieces) $3.50 Bagel with cream cheese $3.75 Danish pastry, croissant, muffin or chocolatine $3.75 Assorted yogurts $3.95 Assorted ice cream bars $4.95 Fresh fruit brochette with chocolate sauce (2 brochettes) $4.95 Fruit smoothies (minimum of 50 guests) $4.95 Granola yogurt parfait $4.95 Italian Tartufo $4.95 Cubed cheddar cheese (100 g) $5.95 Sliced Fresh fruit $5.95 Banana, lemon, carrot or zucchini bread (approx. 12 slices) $24.00 Prices shown are per person and exclude taxes and gratuities. 11 THEMED COFFEE BREAKS CHOCOLATE DELIGHTS $14.95 Chocolate fountain with Fresh fruit Chocolate mini éclairs Chocolate mousse Chocolate strawberries Dark and white chocolate cookies granola $14.95 Dried fruits (cranberries, apricots and papaya) Fruit and nut bars Granola yogurt parfait Multigrain English muffin with light cream cheese Soy milk Whole grain muffins Whole seasonal fruits Variety of fruit juice healtHY break $14.95 Assorted granola bars Assorted yogurts Banana bread Dried fruit Sliced Fresh fruit platter Variety of fresh fruit juices Whole seasonal fruits Available only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Minimum of 20 guests. Additional charge of $3.50 per person as a guarantee for groups of fewer than 20 guests. Coffee, decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas are included with all themed coffee breaks. Prices shown are per person and exclude taxes and gratuities. 12 THEMED COFFEE BREAKS SUMMER FANTASY $14.95 Assorted ice cream bars Bags of chips Popcorn Assortment of candy and lollipops Whole seasonal fruits Assorted soft drinks, fruit juices, lemonade and iced tea casino $15.95 Assorted cookies (playing card shaped) Chocolate (casino chips) Diced cheddar cheese Assorted mini pitas (egg, chicken and ham) Juice by the litre (for 10 guests) (orange, grapefruit, apple, cranberry or berry and pomegranate) MAPLE Sugar time $16.95 Maple butter mini pancakes Maple cream fudge Maple sugar pecans Maple syrup Madeleines Maple taffy Maple white chocolate fountain with fresh fruit Mini sugar pies Available only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Minimum of 20 guests. Additional charge of $3.50 per person as a guarantee for groups of fewer than 20 guests. Coffee, decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas are included with all themed coffee breaks. Prices shown are per person and exclude taxes and gratuities. 13 locavore coffee breaks SUGAR TIME (Maple products from la Ferme Moreau) $16.95 Maple butter mini pancakes Maple cream fudge Maple sugar pecans Maple syrup Madeleines Maple taffy Maple white chocolate fountain with fresh fruit Mini sugar pies HEALTHY BREAK $16.50 Fruit yogurt and homemade granolas verrine Whole seasonal fruits Homemade granolas fruit and nut bars Assorted homemade muffins and sweet rolls (blueberry, apple, banana, oat, bran) La Laiterie de l’Outaouais milk and chocolate milk Juice by the litre (for 10 guests) (orange, grapefruit, apple, cranberry, orange and mango or berry and pomegranate) Available only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Must be ordered 21 working days prior to the event. Minimum of 20 guests. Additional charge of $3.50 per person as a guarantee for groups of fewer than 20 guests. These locavore coffee breaks includes an organic and fair trade drink (coffee, decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas and herbal teas) Prices shown are per person and exclude taxes and gratuities. 14 LUNCH WORKING LUNCH THE PAINTING $30.95 Soup of the day Seasonal greens with house dressing Penne salad with sun dried tomatoes and artichokes Old-fashioned potato salad French baguette with roast beef, Dijon mustard and horseradish Croissant with tomato, cucumber, Swiss cheese and grilled bell pepper mayonnaise Multigrain bread with marinated chicken and tarragon mayonnaise Flat bread with salmon rillettes and fine herbs Fresh fruit salad Pastry chef’s treats Minimum of 10 guests.
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