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G O U R M E T E N T E R T A I N I N G

A N D G I F T G I V I N G G U I D E

For 20 years, Urban Fare has been Western Canada’s premier

food destination for one reason—our commitment to selling

only the freshest and finest quality products.

This dedication extends to our line of catering and gift items,

which our Guest Services teams produce in-store.

You can always count on Urban Fare to create amazing,

edible works of art for giving or sharing.

Whether you’re looking to dazzle your guests with our Chef’s

crostini appetizers or surprise your favourite client with a

gourmet gift basket, we promise you’ll be impressed by our

unconditional service and quality.

We use only the best, freshest and whenever possible,

local ingredients in our store-made products.

Our gift baskets are thoughtfully assembled and elegantly

packaged. We welcome you to visit one of our stores and

see exactly how we do it.

Don’t quite see what you’re looking for? Our talented

Guest Services team will turn your idea into a superb creation.

appetizers & hors d’oeuvres 2

gourmet sandwiches & wraps 5

gourmet catering platters 6

salads & extras 8

breakfast and sweet treats 9

gourmet gift baskets 10

gift basket add-ons + how to order 12

THERE IS NO LOVE SINCERER THAN THE LOVE OF FOOD.

— george bernard shaw

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Let our Chefs do the cooking so you can

truly enjoy entertaining. Whatever the

occasion, we can arrange memorable dishes

made with all the best fresh local and exotic

ingredients. Breakfast meetings, luncheons,

evening entertaining, cocktail parties or simple

gatherings — let us share our love of food with

you and your guests.

BC SALMON ROSETTES

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A P P I E S & H O R S D ’ O E U V R E S

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SPICY CHICKEN SATAYSGet your taste buds tingling with our spicy grilled chicken satays. Served with an Asian style peanut sauce.

$2 each min. 10 pieces

GRILLED ASPARAGUSSmoky grilled-to-perfection asparagus wrapped in Italian prosciutto is sure to please your guests.

$1.75 each min. 10 pieces

WEST COAST SALMON ROSETTESWest Coast smoked salmon rosettes with fluffy herbed cream cheese, caper berries and served on crostini style baguettes. (left)


CROSTINITasty and colourful Mediterranean inspired toasted appetizers. Select one of the following: grilled vegetable & Parmesan, tomato & basil pesto, and curried chicken & apricot.

$45 one dozen pieces

JUMBO PRAWNSHighly recommended. These succulent wine poached jumbo prawns are a staple for any cocktail party. Served with cocktail sauce.


MY DOCTOR TOLD ME TO STOP HAVING INTIMATE DINNERS FOR FOUR; UNLESS THERE ARE THREE OTHER PEOPLE.

— orson welles

MINI CRAB CAKESOur famous mini crab cakes, bursting with sweet crab meat and diced local veggies. Served with our house tartar sauce.


SPINACH DIP PLATTEROur artichoke and spinach dip served in a large sourdough bread loaf and accompanied by sliced baguettes and flatbreads.

$70 serves 8-12

MEDITERRANEAN DIP PLATTERAn assortment of Mediterranean dips with breads, crackers and flatbreads. Great for any occasion!

$70 regular serves 8 -10

$120 large serves 15-20

TOMATO & BOCCONCINI SKEWERSFresh grape tomatoes with fresh basil and mini bocconcini, skewered and drizzled with Urban Fare Olive Oil.


VEGGIES & DIP (CRUDITÉ)A colourful selection of fresh broccoli, carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, cauliflower, bell peppers, cucumbers and radishes. Served with our house dip.

$65 regular serves 8 -12


FRESH FRUIT PLATTERA bountiful selection of the freshest strawberries, melons, grapes, kiwi, pomegranates, blueberries, pineapple plus other seasonal and exotic fruits.

$75 regular serves 8-10


A NICKEL WILL GET YOU ON THE SUBWAY, BUT GARLIC WILL GET YOU A SEAT.

— old new york yiddish saying

A P P I E S & H O R S D ’ O E U V R E S

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GOURMET SANDWICHES

+ The Spicy Frenchman

+ Chicken Club

+ Honey Ham & Gouda

+ Rosemary Ham

+ Bruschetta & Mozzarella

+ Roast Beef & Cheddar

+ Mixed Antipasto

+ Chicken Salad

+ Smoked Turkey

+ Beautiful BLTC

+ The Deli Supreme

+ Tuna Salad

+ Chicken Carbonara

+ Turkey Club Extra

+ Tuna Primavera

+ Jacked Up Chipotle

WRAPS

+ Curry Chicken

+ Egg Salad

+ Mesquite Turkey & Coleslaw

+ Spicy Beef

Our sandwiches and wraps are made fresh daily. Selection may vary by store. For further ingredient information, please ask a Guest Services or Restaurant Team Member.


G O U R M E T S A N D W I C H E S & W R A P S

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ITALIAN PLATTER

CHEESE PLATTER

GRILLED VEGETABLE PLATTER

FRUIT & CHEESE PLATTERBy far, one of our most popular! An elegant spread of local and imported cheeses accompanied by the freshest fruits available.

$105 regular serves 8–10

$140 large serves 15–20

MEAT & CHEESE PLATTERA tasty selection of our most popular deli meats and cheeses. Ask about our great selection of gourmet crackers!



THE ITALIAN PLATTERYou’ll be boarding the next flight to Palermo after tasting this delightful spread of fine Italian cheeses, meats, olives and marinated vegetables. Served with our famous Urban Fare Antipasto. Buon Appetito!

$100 serves 12 –18

GRILLED VEGETABLE PLATTERBalsamic marinated asparagus, red onions, sweet peppers, portobello mushrooms, eggplant and zucchini make this a crowd pleaser every time!

$80 serves 15–20

THE CHEESE PLATTERAll the basics plus some of our favourites including smoked Gouda, Brie, aged cheddar, oka and much, much more. Garnished with dried fruits and nuts.



GOURMET SANDWICHESOur Chef’s famous sandwiches, cut in half and arranged on a platter. Vegetarian options available.

$8 each serves 12 –18

SPECIALTY MEAT PLATTEROur finest imported and local deli meats, beautifully garnished with some of our most popular olives.

$130 regular serves 10 –12


I NEVER WORRY ABOUT DIETS, THE ONLY CARROTS THAT INTEREST ME ARE THE NUMBER YOU GET IN A DIAMOND. — mae west

G O U R M E T C A T E R I N G P L A T T E R S

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GREENS

+ Urban Fare Mixed Greens

+ Caesar

+ Spinach

PASTA

+ Penne Mediterranean

+ Asian Noodle

GRAINS

+ Citrus Quinoa

+ Tabouleh

Coffee Service To Go $16

Tea Service To Go $16

Gourmet Cracker Assortment $50

Assorted Juices & Soft Drinks $3 each

Urban Fare Bottled Water $2 each

VEGETABLES & FRUIT

+ Red Potato with Bacon

+ Traditional Potato

+ Broccoli Slaw

+ Baby Tomato & Bocconcini

+ Beet & Orange

+ Greek with Feta

+ Urban Fare Coleslaw

+ Thai Mango

+ Broccoli & Red Pepper

+ Urban Fare Fruit Salad

$50 regular serves 8–10 $70 large serves 15–20

S A L A D S

E X T R A S

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URBAN FARE PARFAIT CUPSNatural and delicious. Greek yogurt and honey almond granola combined with fresh seasonal berries.

$5 each

URBAN FARE MIXED BREAKFASTA mountain of croissants, muffins, scones, and cinnamon buns, cut in half, garnished with fresh fruit and served with individually packaged butter.



CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIESFresh strawberries, washed then dipped in premium white or dark chocolate and decorated with the other.


URBAN FARE SIGNATURE PASTRY BOARD PLATTERA mouth -watering spread of our finest petite desserts, cakes and pastries. Garnished with fresh fruit.

$150 serves 20+

GOURMET MUFFIN PLATTEROur popular large muffins, cut in half, garnished with fresh fruit and served with individually packaged butter.

COOKIE PLATTERAssorted large, fresh cookies arranged on a platter. Garnished with fresh fruit.



DESSERT BAR PLATTERA selection of our most popular dessert bars, cut in half and garnished with fresh fruit.

B R E A K F A S T

S W E E T T R E A T S



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Looking for a special gift for that foodie? A perfect choice

is one of our themed gift baskets filled with gourmet

treats — there’s something for everyone.

Add your own personal touch by choosing add-ons like fresh

cheeses, fruits, and even wine and spirits. Have a corporate or

personal gift you would like to include? We can do that too!

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THE “BEST OF” BASKET (Alberta or British Columbia)This basket is brimming with a wide array of specialties from the very best producers across the province with plenty of sweet and savoury selections. This wonderful range of flavours can be enjoyed anytime and makes an ideal corporate gift.

$90 each

URBAN FARE SIGNATURE BASKET So good we’ve put our name on it. Indulge in this basket filled with all of our favourite premium Urban Fare signature items including olive oil, gourmet spices and premium roasted coffee. A spectacular collection of trusted gourmet food products — the perfect gift for any foodie.$100 each

THE DINNER PARTY BASKET Your next dinner party in a basket. Includes Wildly Delicious Olive Spread, Gone Crackers Blue Cheese Crackers, Urban Fare Olive Oil, Filotea Artisan Pasta, Marinelli’s Pasta Sauce, Q Tonic Soda, Urban Fare Chocolate Pearls and Truffini Chocolates. Just add candle light.

THE CHOCOLATE LOVERS BASKETFor the chocolate lover. A collection of tempting treats to satisfy any chocoholic including Fraser Valley Almond Butter Crunch, Rogers’ Chocolates, Brookside Chocolate Covered Almonds, Urban Nymph Bars, TAZA Mexican Chocolate, Hagensborg Truffle Pig Bar and much, much more. Pure Chocolate Heaven!

THE PARTY TO GO BASKETA perfect choice for the office, this party in a basket has everything you need to celebrate any occasion in style—even Happy Wednesday! Includes Efferve French Lemonade, Cranberry Raincoast Crisps, Gone Crackers, Wildly Delicious Antipasto, Fresh is Best Tortilla Chips, Guy Fieri Salsa, Thomas Haas Chocolate Bars, Urban Fare Red Pepper Jelly, Urban Fare Chocolate Pearls and Truffini Chocolates.

G O U R M E T G I F T B A S K E T S

$110 each

$110 each

$110 each

G I F T B A S K E T A D D - O N S

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H O W T O O R D E R

Selection may vary by location.

PHONECalgary + 403.243.0119

Vancouver & Area + 604.975.7556

Kelowna + 250.860.0608 option 8

IN-STOREVisit any of our in-store Guest Services desks for assistance or if you have any questions.

Looking to personalize your gift basket or make it just a little more special?

Consider one of the following add-ons, which can easily be incorporated

into or given alongside any of our gift baskets or gift boxes. Check with a

Guest Services Team Member for current prices.

WINE, BUBBLY OR SPIRITSChoose from our selection of premium reds and whites. Or specify a Spirit, Bubbly, or Beer, and we’ll locate and add it to your basket.

URBAN FARE GIFT CARDPerfect for any food lover, our cards are available in any denomination and add a special touch to any of our gift baskets. Gift cards have no expiry date.

STUNNING FLORALOur floral departments are filled with brilliant colours, wonderful textures and alluring fragrances. Add a bouquet, tropical plant or potted orchid to your gift basket.

GREETING CARDSWe have a great selection of both traditional and contemporary greeting cards for every occasion. Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll do the rest.

MAGAZINESMagazines are a great way to personalize a basket. We stock all of the major periodicals & newspapers and can help you choose the perfect one to add to your gift.

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CUSTOMER FIRSTAs Ambassadors for the “love of food” we are committed:

+ to deliver paramount personal service within an environment that conveys our passion + to provide a unique and unparalleled specialty-food experience + to offer the freshest, highest quality products with representation from around the world

QUALITY AND FRESHNESSWe take the art of food gifting seriously. As such, we design and assemble each gift basket and box as if it were a personal gift from us. Our signature black and silver ribbon, which adorns each gift basket we sell, is our assurance that your gift has been handcrafted to perfection.

LOCAL WHEREVER POSSIBLEWe are a locally owned & operated business so we understand the impact that shopping ‘local’ can make. Wherever possible, we use locally produced ingredients in the making of our gift basket and catering items. Throughout the year, we proudly feature locally made products in our stores.

WOODEN CATERING TRAYSOur gourmet catering platters are presented on earth friendly, lightweight wooden catering trays. There is no extra charge or deposit for these trays and you get to keep them.

Rest assured, they are made in a food safe facility using untreated wood and plant based glue. However, the lack of chemicals means they can absorb bacteria, so we recommend you wash and sanitize them thoroughly if you plan on reusing them.

NOTES ABOUT ORDERING + unless otherwise noted, prices are subject to applicable taxes,

environmental fees, and deposits + advance notice is required for all catering orders + we reserve the right to make changes to prices and/or ingredients + items may not be available at all locations + food in our kitchens may come into contact with allergens such as nuts and dairy,

please advise of any allergies prior to ordering

Photos are for illustrative purposes only. A division of Save-On-Foods LP, a Jim Pattison business. Proudly Western Canadian Owned and Operated.

CALGARY101 - 906 16th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2R 0T3 403.243.0119 [email protected]

YALETOWN177 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2Y1 604.975.7556 ext 1 [email protected]

COAL HARBOUR305 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T6 604.975.7556 ext 2 [email protected]

KELOWNA3155 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 3S9 250.860.0608 option 8 [email protected]

FALSE CREEK1688 Salt Street, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0E4 604.872.2730 [email protected]

ALBERNI1133 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A6 604.975.7556 ext 3 [email protected]

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