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Food and Beverage

Special Event Menus

From elaborate cocktail receptions to formal plated service, we provide a culinary experience that is sure to impress.  Explore our menus below

Package 1  
(Minimum 15ppl)

Assorted Domestic Cheeses and Berries

Seasonal Crudités with Dip

Fresh Sliced Fruit with Yogurt Dip

Assorted Mini Sweets

Package 2
(Minimum 20ppl)

International and Domestic Cheese Board with Fresh Berries
Seasonal Crudités & House Made Garlic Dip

Seasonal Sliced Fruit with Chocolate Dip

Homemade Antipasto Platter

Assorted Mini Sweets 

Choice of One Passed Cold Canapé

 Choice of One Passed Hot Canapé 

Package 3
(Minimum of 30ppl)
 International and Domestic Cheese Board with Fresh Berries

Seasonal Crudités with House Made Garlic Dip

Assorted Antipasto Platter

Cold Sautéed Garlic Shrimp and Sauce

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries  

Assorted Mini Sweets

Choice of Two Hot Passed Canapés 

Choice of Two Cold Passed Canapés 

 

Package Enhancements
Chef Selection Charcuterie Board with House Made Jams 

House Smoked Salmon with Pickled Red Onion and Capers with Local Pan Chancho Pumpernickel Bread 

Middle Eastern Inspired Hummus and Breads, 3 House Made Hummus Served with Roasted Vegetables, Olives Alongside Steamed Naan and Pita Breads 

Assorted Mini sandwiches 

Assorted sweet and savory house made chips and dips 

 

Hot Canapes
Mini Beef Wellingtons
Garlic Shrimp en Croute

Vegetable Samosas (Veg, Vegan)

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Beef and Bleu Flat Bread Bites

Wild Mushroom and Smoked Gouda (Veg)

Brie Crostini with Cranberry (Veg)

Garlic Mushroom Croustades (Veg)

Open Faced Brisket Sliders with Crispy Onion

Stuffed Mushrooms (Veg)

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Cold Canapes
Lobster Phyllo Bouchèes

Mini Lobster Rolls

Bruschetta and Avocado Croustades (Veg)

Smoked Salmon Pikelets

Baked Brie Pear and Pecan Bites (Veg)

Tomato & Chèvre Croustades (Veg)

Calabrese Skewers (Veg GF)

Crab and Garlic Naans

Garlic Shrimp Endive (GF)

Watermelon Feta (GF, Veg)

Fresh Fruit Skewers (Vegan, GF)

Summer Rolls (Rice Paper Vegetable Rolls) (vegan, GF)

(All prices are subject to applicable tax and 15% gratuity)
(GF: Gluten Free, Veg: Vegetarian, Vegan)

Starters
(Choice of 1)

DGC Crown Salad
Heritage Blend Lettuce Wrapped in Cucumber with Mixed Peppers and Red Onion Confetti, Heirloom Tomatoes and Smoked Gorgonzola Crumble

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese
Frisse & Spring Mix Lettuce with Honey Glazed Oven Roasted Beets with Candied Pecans and Sweet Goat Cheese

Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine Lettuce Tossed in House Made Caesar Dressing Topped with Crispy Pancetta and Grana Padano Cheese

Creamy Loaded Potato and Bacon Soup
Creamy Potato Loaded with Chives, Bacon, and Cheese

Minestrone Soup
Vegetable Based Broth with Tortellini, Assorted Vegetable and Fresh Herbs

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Served with Crispy Asiago Croustade and Truffle Crème Fresh

 

 Main Entrée
(Choice of 1 Meat and 1 Veg/Vegan 20-49 people)

(Choice of 2 Meats and 1 Veg/Vegan 50-120 people)

Mediterranean Salmon
Seared Salmon Served Over Pesto Orzo, Peppers, Red Onion, Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes and Spinach with Olive Tapenade

 

Slow Roasted Sirloin
Alberta Black Angus Sirloin Slow Roasted Served with Rich Demi-Glace, Dauphinoise Potato and Seasonal Vegetables

 

Grilled Striploin Steak
Grilled New York Striploin Steak Served Medium Rare Topped with Madeira Demi-Glace Served with Smoked Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potato and Seasonal Vegetables

 

Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Slow Roasted Black Angus Prime Rib Topped with Au’ Jus Served with Garlic Mashed Potato and Seasonal Vegetables

(minimum order of 20)

Upgrade to Beef Tenderloin

Canadian Maple Pork Tenderloin
Marinated in Maple Syrup Breaded and Baked Served with Mashed Potato Seasonal Vegetables


Moroccan Style Lemon Chicken
Chicken Breast Seasoned with Moroccan Spices and Lemon Served with Herbed Smashed Potato and Roasted Vegetable

 

Wild Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Supreme
Grilled chicken Supreme Stuffed with Wild Mushrooms and Sourdough Bread Served with Herbed Smashed Potato and Seasonal Vegetables

 

Grilled Vegetable Tower:
Roasted Vegetables Stacked and Topped with Fresh Herbs and Balsamic Reduction Served with Roasted Peppers and Wild Rice

 

Mushroom Gnocchi
Fresh Local Oyster, Chestnut, Lion's Mane Mushrooms from The Fungi Connection in Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce, and Grana Padano Parmesan

 

Dessert
(Choice of 1)

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
New York Cheesecake

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Mini Dessert Due (Chef’s Choice)

(Coffee/Tea Service Included)

 

Children’s menu’s available upon request.
Upgrade to a 4-course meal per person.

Pricing includes the choice of one starter and dessert.

All prices are subject to applicable tax and 15% gratuity.

Minimum 20 people required.

Hand Carved Smoked Honey Glazed Ham
Double smoked Honey Glazed Ham

Scrambled Eggs and Chives
Free Run Large Eggs Scrambled and Finished with a Splash of Crème Fresh and Chives

Bacon and Sausage
Thick Cut Smoked Bacon and Skinless Country Style Sausage Links

Home Fries
House Made Baked Home Fries with Seasoning

French Toast
Challa Bread Soaked in Eggs with Fresh Vanilla, Nutmeg and Cinnamon

Roasted Vegetables
Assortment of Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Breakfast Charcuterie Board
Hard Boiled Eggs, Candied bacon, House Made Sausage, Assortment of Mini Baked Goods with Jams and Fruit, Cheese and Hash-brown

Green Leaf Salad
Fresh Mixed Greens with Assortment of Toppings

Quinoa and Kale
Baked Quinoa and Garlic Braised Kale Tossed with Red Peppers and Dressed with House Made Maple Balsamic

Seasonal Crudités
Seasonal veggies served with a fresh yogurt dip

Fresh Fruit Tray
Fresh Berries, Orange slices, Melon, Grapes and Kiwi

 

Enhancements
Eggs Benedict:(Choice of 1) Peameal Bacon, House Smoked Salmon or Asparagus

Muffin Bar: A mix of House Made Muffins, Butters, Jams and Fruit

Ham and Swiss Crepe: House made Crepe Folded Over Honey Glazed Ham with Swiss Cheese and Honey Mustard Aioli
 

 

Children’s menu’s available upon request ages 4-12
Ages 0-3 are complimentary. All prices are subject to

All prices are subject to applicable tax and 15% gratuity.
Minimum 20 people required.

Hot Canapes
Mini Beef Wellingtons
Garlic Shrimp en Croute

Vegetable Samosas (Veg)

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Beef and Bleu Flat Bread Bites

Wild Mushroom and Smoked Gouda (Veg)

Brie Crostini with Cranberry (Veg)

Garlic Mushroom Croustades (Veg)

Open Faced Brisket Sliders with Crispy Onion

Stuffed Mushrooms (Veg)

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Cold Canapes
Lobster Phyllo Bouchèes

Mini Lobster Rolls

Bruschetta and Avocado Croustades (Veg)

Smoked Salmon Pikelets

Baked Brie Pear and Pecan Bites (Veg)

Tomato & Chèvre Croustades (Veg)

Calabrese Skewers (Veg GF)

Crab and Garlic Naans

Garlic Shrimp Endive (GF)

Watermelon Feta (GF)

Fresh Fruit Skewers (Vegan, GF)

Summer Rolls (Rice Paper Vegetable Rolls) (vegan, GF)

(All prices are subject to applicable tax and 15% gratuity)
Minimum 20 people required.

Wine (5oz Glass) $8.00
Domestic Beer $6.50

Premium Beer $7.25

Craft Beer $8.50

Alcoholic Cider $8.00

Standard Liquor (1oz) 
$6.50
Premium Liquor (1oz) 
$7.50
Specialty Liquor (1oz)
$9.00
Non-Alcoholic 
$2.00

(Subject to change, tax included)

Allergy and Dietary Needs

When planning the menu for your upcoming event, don’t forget about allergy and dietary needs. We have many menu items that cater to individuals who are Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten Free, as well as Halal and Kosher. We also have a great selection of items that will satisfy those with specific food allergies. If you have any questions, we are here to help.

Read the Queen’s Severe Allergy Policy (2021, PDF, 137kB)

Waste Less

All non-perishable and unspoiled perishable food is donated. We redirect all unspoiled food from landfills to our neighbours in need. We appreciate your support of the local community and reducing our environmental impact. Visit our Sustainability page to learn more about our sustainability initiatives.

 

Fairtrade Logo

The Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre is proudly designated a Fair Trade Workplace.  This designation recognizes our support of fairer conditions and better prices for people in the Global South who grow and make our products.  Buying Fair Trade gives farmers and workers more power to create a better life for themselves and their communities and enjoy sustainable livelihoods.