Banquet, Conference & Catering Menu

BANQUET, CONFERENCE & CATERING MENU OVERVIEW

Whether you are planning a conference, a banquet, a dinner, or something truly unique, you will find it at Algonquin College Food and Conference Services.

Algonquin College Food and Conference Services offers professional catering services. Our menu is proudly presented by our Executive Chef, Russell Weir. We provide a wide range of catering options to suit everyone’s vision and budget.

If you are unable to find what you want on our menu, our Executive Chef is happy to tailor a menu to match your food service needs and your budget. Contact us at [email protected]!

Please note that menu prices are per person unless otherwise indicated and do not include 13% HST and 15% service fees. BREAKFAST

The menu items below are served with chilled juices,freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee and tea

JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT $10.50 Build your own breakfast parfait with house blended granola, stirred fruit yogurt, seasonal berries and hand cut fruit

THE WARM WAKE UP $15.25 Pastry basket with freshly baked Danishes and butter croissants Seasonal hand cut fruit Fluffy scrambled eggs with garden chives and cream cheese Farmer’s sausage links and hickory smoked bacon Lightly spiced breakfast potatoes

ENHANCE YOUR BREAKFAST $2.00 PER SERVING Buttermilk pancakes (2 per serving) French toast (2 per serving) Served with maple syrup and butter

BRIGHT EYES CONTINENTAL $9.50 Pastry basket with small muffins, sliced sweet breads, freshly baked mini Danishes and croissants Seasonal hand cut fruit Add individual yogurt - $1.50

BAGEL AND CREAM CHEESE PLATTER $6.00 Mini plain local bagels with cream cheese and assorted breakfast condiments. 2 per person

SMOKED SALMON AND CREAM CHEESE MINI BAGEL PLATTER $10.00 Smoked salmon, tomato, capers, red onion, arugula and light cream cheese on mini bagels. Garnished with fresh lemon slices.

BREAKFAST CHARCUTERIE PLATTER $11.50 A beautiful assortment of brie, Swiss, Cheddar, calabrese salami, smoked honey ham, genoa salami, apricots, raisins, and fresh rosemary.

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THE DELI COUNTER $8.00 Create your custom sandwich experience. Serving one sandwich per guest, we will prepare your custom created sandwiches to your specifications and will garnish with lettuce, tomatoes and appropriately chosen cheeses & condiments.

SELECT YOUR BREAD Choose up to 3 from the following: Focaccia Multigrain Sesame Olive buns Sliced sourdough Marble rye Brioche Assorted tortilla wraps Ciabatta

SELECT YOUR FILLINGS Choose up to 4 from the following: Chicken salad Albacore tuna salad with cilantro Egg salad Slow roasted sirloin of beef (Gluten Aware) Sliced black forest ham (Gluten Aware) House roasted turkey breast (Gluten Aware) Genoa salami Montreal smoked meat Assorted grilled vegetables with hummus and arugula (Gluten Aware)

ENHANCE YOUR SANDWICH EXPERIENCE Add a seasonally mixed garden salad or soup of the day $3.00 Add Caesar or Greek salad $3.75 Add dessert squares $3.00

TRADITIONAL COCKTAIL SANDWICHES $6.00 Our famous crustless sandwiches with a variety of fillings consisting of egg salad, chicken salad, tuna salad, sliced ham, turkey salad, ham & cheese, roast beef and sliced turkey. Served on 100% whole wheat & white bread. (1 1/2 sandwich per person)

GLUTEN FREE Our bread can be substituted with gluten free breads for an additional $2.00 per person.

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BUFFET (Minimum 10 people) Please note that beverages are NOT included with our Lunch Buffets.

MEXICAN $19.50 Freshly tossed taco style salad with house vinaigrette Choice of chicken and vegetable fajitas OR beef & bean burrito Mexican rice, sautéed peppers and onions, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes Guacamole, salsa, sour cream and soft tortillas Dessert squares and cinnamon churros

GREEK $19.50 Traditional Greek salad with feta cheese and bell peppers Grilled chicken souvlaki (1 per person) Rice pilaf, lemon roasted potatoes and tzatziki sauce Fresh Greek pita bread Baked baklava

CHEF’S CREATION $19.50 Seasonally mixed garden salad with house vinaigrette Chef’s choice of daily hot entrée with fresh potatoes and vegetables Fresh rolls and butter Dessert of the day

PLANT BASED BUFFET $18.50 Assorted vegan bread with margarine Roasted beet salad with quinoa and baby arugula, curried cauliflower salad Seven-grain rice blend with roasted sweet potatoes and chipotle scented black beans Grilled marinated tofu Vegan chocolate mousse and fresh cut fruit

BOMBAY BUFFET $19.50 Mixed greens salad with lemon dill vinaigrette, vegetable samosa with chutney and warm Naan bread Chickpea curry and butter chicken with basmati rice Fresh tropical fruit platter

RAMEN BOWL BUFFET $17.00 Hot ramen noodles in aromatic vegetable broth with a selection of your choice of protein (grilled chicken, salmon fillet, or marinated tofu), grilled vegetables, grains, herbs, and sprouts

VEGAN POWER BUFFET $19.50 Assorted vegetable Maki Rolls, with wasabi, soya and pickled ginger Crunchy kale slaw with raisins, oranges bell peppers and red onion Coconut curry tofu Citrus scented quinoa pilaf Vegan chocolate mousse

BOXED LUNCH Please pick from the following. All boxed lunch sandwiches accompanied by side salad, choice of 1 piece fresh fruit or dessert square, and a bottled water or canned soft drink. All lunches will be served with the same choice of side.

THE BASIC $13.00

EGG SALAD Red onion, baby organic spinach, on potato dill sub

CHICKEN SALAD Leaf lettuce, sallions, celery, multigrain bread

CALIFORNIA VEGGIE WRAP Hot house tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, vegan cheese, baby arugula, avocado, red onion, citrus scented vegan mayo

TURKEY AND SWISS ON A KAISER Leaf lettuce, mayo, mustard

THE DELUXE $15.00

SLOW ROASTED SIRLOIN OF BEEF Provolone cheese, sliced red onion, hot house tomato, leaf lettuce, and dijonnaise. Stacked in a fresh Vienna Roll

OVEN ROASTED ONTARIO TURKEY Cranberry mayo, leaf lettuce, sliced bell peppers. Stacked in a fresh Ciabatta bun

GRILLED VEGETABLE AND HUMUS ON MULTIGRAIN Bell peppers, eggplant, zucchini, tomato, baby arugula, red onion, vegan cheese and roasted pepper humus

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLE WRAP Poached chicken, curried mayo, diced apple, scalions, leaf lettuce

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PHILLY CHEESE STEAK With peppers and onions on a Vienna roll

REUBEN WRAP Montreal smoked meat, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese

CHICKEN PARMESAN On a sesame bun

MALIBU GARDEN BURGER On a sesame bun PIZZA

18” Pizza (8 slices) $25.50 per pizza Pan Pizza (24 slices) $52.25 per pizza 48 hours’ notice required for Pan Pizza orders

PLEASE CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES If you wish a pizza combination other than what is listed, please call us.

PEPPERONI AND CHEESE

COMBINATION Mushrooms, green peppers, red peppers, pepperoni, and cheese

VEGETATRIAN Onions, green peppers, red peppers, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes, and cheese

MEAT LOVERS Pepperoni, bacon, pizza sauce, and cheese

HAWAIIAN Pineapple, ham, and cheese

ENHANCE YOUR PIZZA EXPERIENCE

Add a garden salad with your choice of dressing $3.00 per guest Add a Caesar or Greek salad $3.75 per guest Add assorted dipping sauces: $0.75 each Ranch, Cheddar Chipotle or Creamy Garlic

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All BBQ options include appropriate buns and condiments.

THE BASICS $13.95 CHOOSE 1 CHOOSE 2 CHOOSE 1 4 oz Hamburger Potato Salad Sliced Watermelon Jumbo Hot Dog Coleslaw Assorted Mini tarts Italian Sausage Mixed Garden Salad 3 oz Malibu Garden Burger Charred Corn and Mixed Bean Bag of Potato Chips

ENHANCE YOUR BBQ Add a hamburger, hotdog, sausage or garden burger per person $3.00 Add a dessert $3.00 BREAK TIME

Served with freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee and selection of teas.

YOGURT BAR $6.75 Fruit and plain yogurt, freshly cut seasonal fruit and berries, loose granola topping and trail mix

MOULIN ROUGE $9.75 Chocolate dipped strawberries, basket of whole fresh fruit, mini French pastries, and chilled sparkling water

POWER PACK $8.50 Seasonally selected fresh cut fruit with yogurt dip, veggie chips with humus dip, assorted dried fruits and selection of granola bars

THE CRAVING $3.70 An assortment of oven baked oatmeal raisin, double chunky chocolate, peanut butter, and white chocolate pecan cookies. (Two cookies per person.)

MUFFIN MADNESS $3.70 Selection of muffins including double chocolate, apple oat, carrot and low fat blueberry served with butter, margarine and preserves

GLUTEN FREE +$2.00 Most baked goods and cookies may be substituted with Gluten Free options

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THE BUFFET TABLE $38.50 Served with fresh artisan rolls and butter, our Elaborate Cold Table & Dessert Table Herb roasted potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables as well as brewed coffee and steeped tea.

ELABORATE COLD TABLE Antipasto tray including assortment of olives, pickles and marinated vegetables Fresh cut crudités with dip Seasonal garden salad served with our house vinaigrette Classic potato salad Greek salad Marinated button mushrooms Devilled eggs Add our spectacularly decorated deli meat platter to the cold table $5.00

HOT ENTRÉES CHOOSE 2 0F THE FOLLOWING Chef carved roast sirloin of beef au jus Baked three cheese tortellini rosé Grilled vegetable lasagna Meat Lasagna Coconut Curry Tofu Asian style stir fried vegetables with tofu Chef carved country style baked ham with raisins and pear Beef stroganoff Medallions of chicken coq au vin Curried chickpeas and potatoes Chicken cacciatore

SWEET ENDINGS DESSERT TABLE Fresh cut seasonal fruits Assorted cheeses Wide variety of cream puffs, mini cakes and tartes Chocolate truffle cake Strawberry shortcake

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE Please consider adding a third entrée to your menu

Chef carved slow roasted prime rib $5.00 Oven roasted filet of Atlantic salmon with dill $4.00 Stuffed breast of chicken a la forestiere $3.00 Roast turkey with stuffing and gravy $3.00 Chef carved hip of beef au jus $4.00 minimum 80 people

**These options are also available for substitution for your two main entrée options – please speak with us for pricing.

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PLATED Served with freshly baked rolls, seasonally selected potatoes OR rice and seasonal vegetables. Freshly brewed coffee and steeped tea are also served with your meal.

PLEASE CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF THREE COURSES (Your selection will determine the total price per person)

SALADS Seasonally mixed market green salad with house vinaigrette $4.00 Freshly tossed Caesar salad $5.00 Baby wedge salad, green apple, sharp aged cheddar, crisp bacon $5.00 Buttermilk ranch dressing Roma tomato and bocconcini salad with baby greens $5.50 Balsamic vinaigrette

SOUPS Soup of the day $4.00 Roasted butternut squash with ginger $4.50 Classic leek and potato $4.50 Asparagus and mushroom bisque $5.00

APPETIZERS Canadian snow crab cakes, lemon aioli $7.00 Smoked Ontario trout with capers and onion $8.00 Smoked Mariposa Farms duck breast with cucumber mayo $7.00 Roasted Ontario root vegetable ragout in puff pastry $6.00

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Cocunut curry tofu $27.00 Marinated tofu in Asian green curry broth with ginger, chile, kaffir lime leaf and lemongrass

Slow roasted AAA prime rib of Alberta beef au jus (minimum 20 guests) $29.00

Three lentil and mushroom ragout in phyllo cup $18.00 With quinoa pilaf and butternut squash coulis

Curried vegetable strudel $18.00 With charred tomato compote and parmesan crisps

8oz grilled center cut filet mignon with horseradish $31.00 Mousseline crust and blue cheese crumble

Seared Ontario trout fillet $24.00 With roasted grape tomatoes and Kalamata olives

Mushroom asparagus and Boursin cheese stuffed chicken breast $22.00 With chardonnay crème

DESSERTS Port wine poached Bosc pear $7.00 Individual fresh fruit flan with English cream and shaved Belgium chocolate $6.00 French vanilla cheesecake with fresh berry compote $7.00 Fresh strawberry shortcake with whipped Chantilly crème and fresh mint $7.00 Triple chocolate mousse cake with raspberry coulis $7.00

PLATTERS

DELUXE LOCAL ARTISAN CHEESE BOARD $7.75 A cheese tray elegantly presented with craft made local cheeses, beautifully garnished with fresh cut fruit flanked with crackers, water biscuits and baguettes

CANADIAN CHEESE PLATTER $6.00 A cheese tray tastefully decorated with Swiss, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses served with assorted crackers and water biscuits

MEXICAN DIP & TORTILLA CHIPS $84.00 (per tray) A decadent dip made of cream cheese, guacamole, Picante sauce, spicy salsa, tomato, green onion, Monterey Jack cheese, shredded lettuce and tortilla chips (Serves 20-25 people)

SEASONAL FRUIT PLATTER $5.50 An array of hand cut seasonal fruit including berries, melon, grapes and citrus fruits

MARKET VEGETABLE PLATTER $4.00 Market fresh raw vegetables including cauliflower, broccoli, cucumber, mushrooms, bell peppers, carrot and celery sticks served with our house made dip

ARTISANAL CHARCUTERIE PLATTER $10.75 Selection of locally produced and Chef selected sausages, Pates or terrines including a variety of fresh baked crostini, water biscuits and sliced baguettes. Accompanied by cranberry and port wine chutney, grilled pear with raisin chutney and assorted locally made mustards

SWEET ENDINGS $6.00 A variety of mini French pastries, mini cookies, chocolate dipped strawberries & mini fruit tarts

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CHEF-LED ACTION STATIONS Menu prices listed below are per person based on one and a half hour service. A $100.00 Chef Attendant fee will be applied per hour should service exceed 1.5 hours. (Minimum 50 guests)

THE PEI POUTINE BAR $8.75 White and sweet potato fries with your choice of garnishing: Beef or vegetarian gravy, house made chili, scallions, St. Albert’s cheese curds, crumbled stilton, pulled pork, Diced tomato, banana pepper rings

JUMBO SHRIMP FLAMBÉ $13.00 Black tiger shrimp, flambéed with Pernod, garlic, diced tomato and butter (Price based on four pieces per person)

MUSHROOM & GARLIC $9.75 Our chefs will prepare a variety of offerings using select Le Choprin mushrooms fresh herbs, assorted crostini and artisan breads. The perfect vegetarian treat.

THE CARVERY Please choose one of the following: Chef carved roast prime rib of beef $11.50 Roast loin of fresh Ontario pork with rosemary & roasted garlic crust $9.00 Breast of local turkey breast with house made cranberry compote $9.50 Chef carved roast striploin of beef $11.50 Smoked beef brisket $8.00

All of the above roasts are freshly carved and served with appropriate garnishes and sauces.

CANAPÉS $26.50 per dozen (Minimum 4 dozen) HOT

SPANAKOPITA Spinach and feta baked between layers of crispy phyllo

VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLLS Julienned vegetables in a golden wrapper; served with with sweet Thai dip

CRAB CAKES Crab and seafood, seasoned and pan fried; served with chipotle aioli

BEEF SATAY Marinated sirloin steak served on a skewer

CHICKEN SATAY Marinated breast of chicken served on a skewer

MINI BROCCOLI & MUSHROOM QUICHE

BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS Wrapped in double smoked bacon; served with piquant sauce

COCONUT BREADED SHRIMP Served with cucumber aioli

BUTTER POACHED SHRIMP Served with roasted garlic dip

MINI GRILLED CHEESE Brie and apple sandwiches

MINI VEGETABLE SAMOSA Served with apple chutney

COLD

SUSHI Assorted fish and vegetarian Maki, Nigeri and California rolls with wasabi, pickled ginger and soya sauce

HAM & CREAM CHEESE SPIRALS House smoked ham rolled & presented on a crisp crostini

SMOKED SALMON WITH CREAM CHEESE Served in phyllo cup; garnished with capers and red onion

GRILLED VEGETABLE RATATOUILLE Served in phyllo cups

CALABRESE SKEWERS Cherry tomato, bocconcini, cheese marinated in pesto

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SOUP

THREE SISTERS SOUP $3.00 The Three Sisters Soup recipe is a traditional indigenous recipe. The term “Three Sisters” refers to the three main crops: maize (corn), squash, and beans. The three plants were planted close together and like close sisters, aided one another in their respective growing processes.

WILD RICE, MUSHROOM AND LENTIL SOUP $4.00 Wild Rice or Manomin is a traditional food harvested in the fall. The rice must be cooked slowly for a lengthy period of time to produce a soft nutty flavor.

SMALL PLATES

HOT SMOKED RAINBOW TROUT $6.50 With sage infused bannock, red onion marmalade, and marinated caper berries.

WILD MUSHROOM MEDLEY $5.00 Sautéed vegetable demi glace served with fresh fry bread.

AC FEAST SALAD $4.50 Mixed organic greens with dried cranberries, toasted sunflower seeds and blueberry vinaigrette.

ARUGULA SALAD $5.00 Roasted beets, fresh berries, heirloom tomatoes and root vegetables in maple vinaigrette. $5.00

CEDAR AND MAPLE GLAZED PORK BELLY (minimum 25) $7.00 Seared and served with white bean cassoulet and vegetable chips.

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MAIN COURSE

SLOW ROASTED ONTARIO TURKEY GALANTINE (minimum 25) $25.00 Wild rice and roasted corn stuffing, pan gravy and fresh cranberry chutney.

PAN FRIED PICKEREL FILLETS WITH THREE SISTERS SUCCOTASH $26.00 Maple balsamic drizzle.

DUCK TWO WAYS (GA) (DF) $28.00 Seared breast with blueberry glaze and confit leg flavored with tarragon.

RAGOUT OF BISON WITH FRESH HERBS AND BERRIES (minimum 25) $28.00 Slow braised with pearl onions, rosemary, thyme and juniper berries.

HEARTY AUTUMN HARVEST STEW $21.00 Baked in an acorn squash.

DESSERT

FRESH BAKED PUMPKIN FLAN $5.00 with black tea crème Anglaise

BAKED BLUEBERRY CRUMBLE $5.00

WARM MAPLE CRANBERRY CAKE $5.00 with sugar glaze

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RECEPTION

STATIONARY BITES

CHARCUTIERE BOARD $10.75 Bison Pate, Wild Boar Terrine, Venison Sausage, Dried Fruit, Crostini, Apple Chutney, Mrs. McGarrigle’s Mustards.

SMOKED FISH BOARD $13.95 Salmon, trout & mackerel, red onion, fresh dill and corn relish, roasted beet root & blueberry mash, cedar infused white bean spread and corn bread.

CHEF LED ACTION STATIONS

VEGETARIAN STATION $9.75 Baby Carleton mushrooms, shallots, Kings clear black garlic, Sun Tech tomatoes, whipped new potato and vegetable demi-glaze.

CARVED TURKEY STATION $9.75 Maple balsamic glazed “Valley Meats” organic turkey breast, wild rice, fresh sage and roasted corn dressing with Upper Canada cranberry chutney.

CARVED RAINBOW TROUT ROULADE $11.75 Ontario rainbow trout filet with spinach mousseline, corn, bell pepper and green bean succotash.

SWEETS $5.00 Selection of mini strawberry rhubarb tarts, blueberry clafoutis and maple cranberry cake.

REFRESHMENTS SNACKS

Canned Soft Drinks $1.70 Croissants $2.25 Coffee/Decaffeinated Coffee $1.80 Danish $2.75 Hot Chocolate $1.75 Gourmet Cookies $1.10 Juices 300ml $1.80 Jumbo Muffins $2.25 Milk 2% 250ml $1.80 Small Muffins $1.50 Tea: regular & herbal $1.80 Squares $3.00 Bottled Water 500ml $1.80 Sweet Loaves $2.00 Water Dispenser (holds up to 100 cups) $0.50 Tarts $2.50 Water jug (60oz) $4.00 Tea Biscuits $1.75 Infused Water Dispenser $0.75 Yogurt 175 grams $1.75

(such as lime, lemon, and cucumber) Whole Fruit $1.25

GLUTEN FREE +$2.00 Most baked goods and cookies may be substituted with Gluten Free options

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We are happy to include the following complimentary services for events held in our banquet salons. ($2500.00 catering minimum)

• Podium • Microphone (Utilization of house system) • Staging • Projector • Screen • Standard linen for guest and catering tables (+colours available) • Coat racks • Tea Lights and Votives

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE

PRINT Algonquin College Print Shop can produce any of your printing requirements right here on campus. From menus, programs and posters to banners, signage, nametags and lanyards, we offer a cost effective solution for all of your printing needs, conveniently ready and waiting for you when you arrive for your event.

DECOR We have an expansive range of lighting and décor items ranging from linens to specialty tables as well as great relationships with industry partners that specialize in event décor. Want to take your event up a notch? Ask us about what is available.

IT SERVICES Algonquin College can provide the industries best equiptment in audio video technology. Whether it be videoconferencing, livestreaming or facilitating advanced presentation’s we have the team and the collateral to handle all your needs.