Reception

Local Fresh Ingredients Matter

Shaw Centre is committed to culinary excellence. It is a commitment that includes fresh seasonal, regional, organic and sustainable ingredients, and extends through preparation plating and service.

Our carefully planned menus and exquisitely prepared dishes reflect growing trends toward eating global and dining local – appealing to increasingly varied international tastes, while responding to twin demands of healthy eating and responsible, sustainable business practices.

We work diligently to source many of our products from local suppliers. Morning, noon, and night, our talented kitchen brigades create palate-pleasing and beautifully presented selections, with élan and flair. Prepare to be wowed by Canada’s Meeting Place.

Chilled $41.00/dozen

Hot House Tomato Bocconcini Spoon with Balsamic Reduction V

Pressed Honey Tarragon Melon and Local Goat Cheese Flake V GF

Candied Maple and Ginger Soy Glazed Atlantic Salmon with Caper Berries DF GF

Arctic Char Tartare, Mrs. McGarrigle’s Whole Grain Mustard, Citrus, Green Apple and Dill DF GF

Smoked Chicken, Mango-Jicama Slaw, Lemon Garlic Aioli and Crisp Filo Crown DF

“BLT” Tempeh Bacon, Arugula Pesto, Oven Dried Tomato on Crostini V V+ DF

King Cole Smoked Duck Breast, Buckwheat Blini, Candied Citrus and Glengarry Celtic Blue Cheese

Roasted Tiger Shrimp with Wasabi Cocktail Sauce DF GF

Togarashi Crusted Tuna Tataki, Ginger, Garlic, Daikon and Ponzu Gel DF GF

Antipasti Skewer with Artichoke, Marinated Bocconcini, Kalamata Olives and Heirloom Tomatoes V GF

Alberta Beef Striploin, Horseradish Cream and Red Onion Relish on Crostini

Warm $41.00/dozen

Brie and Cranberry Mini Grilled Cheese V

Truffle Mac & Cheese Fritter V

Spanakopita with Greek Yogurt and Dill Dip V

Potato-Vegetable Samosa with Sweet and Spicy Tamarind Dip V

Crisp Oka Cheese and Apple Filo Purse V

Spicy Beef Empanada and Chimichurri Dip

Chicken Drumette with Älska Farm Maple and Mrs. McGarrigle’s BBQ sauce DF GF

East Coast Salt Cod Cakes with Roasted Tomato and Caper Aioli DF GF

Croque Garçon – Swiss Cheese Puff Stuffed with Smoked Ham and Béchamel Sauce

Bacon Wrapped Alberta Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Gorgonzola GF

Truffle Mushroom Tulip Pastry V

Grilled Chicken Miniature Skewer with Honey-Thyme Glaze DF GF

Raspberry, Almond and Brie Cheese Filo Purse V

Reception Hors D’OeuvresDelicate portions with copious flavour.

A minimum order of 5 dozen per selection is required.V Vegetarian V+ Vegan DF Dairy Free GF Gluten Free

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Intermezzo Antipasti $16.00 /guest

Pingue Prosciutto, Sweet Capicola Ham, Grilled Chorizo and Sopressata Salami

Kalamata Olives, Roasted Peppers, Pickled Pepperoncini, Mushrooms and Artichoke Hearts

St-Albert Aged Cheddar, Bocconcini and Charlevoix 1608

Assorted Water Biscuits, Baguettes, Grainy Mustard and Sour Gherkins

Artisan Canadian Cheese Board V $14.00 /guest

Local Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar, St-Albert 1894, Glengarry Celtic Blue, Upper Canada Cheese Company Nosey Goat and Quebec Le Cendre

Dried Fruit, Water Biscuits, Black Pepper Crostini and Nuts

Pickled Market Vegetables V GF $8.00 /guest

Pickled Rainbow Carrots, Radishes, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Beets and Button Mushrooms

Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Sliced Fresh Fruit V V+ DF GF $9.00 /guest

Sliced Cantaloupe, Honeydew Melon, Pineapple, Watermelon and Berries

Crackers & Dip Station V $10.00 /guest

Cracked Pepper and Kalamata Bruschetta, Roasted Garlic Truffle Hummus and Spinach Dip

Flatbread, Crisps and Fleur de Sel Crostini

Sweet Tooth $14.00 /guest

Macarons, Cake Pops, Rice Puffs and Warm Cinnamon Donut Holes

Reception PlattersEnjoy our wide selection of platters suited to all your taste buds.

A minimum of 25 guests is required for a platter. V Vegetarian V+ Vegan DF Dairy Free GF Gluten Free

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The Pit Master $14.00 /guest

Carved Oven Smoked BBQ Brisket on Brioche Buns with Pickled Red Onion Slaw

Beef Sliders with Ontario Boar Bacon Whiskey Onion Jam

Mac & Cheese $14.00 /guest

Creamy St-Albert 1894 Mornay Sauce

Ontario Duck Confit or Beer Braised Pulled Pork

Pupusas GF $16.00 /guest

Corn Masa stuffed with St-Albert Cheese Curds and Pork Belly or Zucchini

Traditional El Salvador Cabbage Slaw and Spicy Salsa

Quinoa Risotto V GF $14.00 /guest

Butternut Squash and Local Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar Risotto

Chardonnay Braised Wild Mushroom and Shallot Stew

Shrimp Bar GF $14.00 /guest

Cold Bloody Mary Shrimp Ceviche

Roasted Garlic, Pingue Prosciutto, Sautéed Shrimp and Pesto Grape Tomatoes

Maple Foster V $12.00/guest

Butter Seared Banana Bread, Maple Rum FlambéVanilla Cream and Star Anise Banana Compote

Alberta DF $495.00 (serves 35)

Slow Roasted Dry Rubbed Flank Steak, Roasted Garlic, Mrs. McGarrigle’s Mustard Crust

Maple Whiskey Onion Compote with Fleur de Sel Crostini

Quebec $495.00 (serves 50)

Oven Roasted Pork Rack with Birch Syrup and Cumin Glaze

Rosemary Buttered Naan Bread and Spicy Rhubarb Apple Chutney

New Brunswick DF GF $495.00 (serves 50)

Slow Baked Salt Crusted Atlantic Salmon

Grenobloise Warm Vinaigrette and Honey Charred Lemon

Action StationsNo time for idle chat? Our action stations nourish on the spot.Chef Attendant included with all Action Stations.

A minimum of 50 guests is required for Action Stations.V Vegetarian V+ Vegan DF Dairy Free GF Gluten Free

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The Ontarian $39.00 /guest

Chilled Hors D’Oeuvres

Pressed Honey Tarragon Melon and Local Goat Cheese Flake V GF

Candied Maple and Ginger Soy Glazed Atlantic Salmon with Caper Berries DF GF

Warm Hors D’Oeuvres V

Brie and Cranberry Mini Grilled Cheese

Truffle Mac & Cheese Fritter

Pickled Market Vegetables V GF

Rainbow Carrots, Radishes, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Greens Beans, Beets and Button Mushrooms

Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Artisan Canadian Cheese Board V

Local Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar, St-Albert 1894, Glengarry Celtic Blue, Upper Canada Cheese Company Nosey Goat and Quebec Le Cendre

Dried Fruit, Water Biscuits, Black Pepper Crostini and Nuts

Sliced Fresh Fruit V V+ DF GF

Cantaloupe, Honeydew Melon, Pineapple, Watermelon and Berries

Reception PackageOur reception package. Convenient and crafted.

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Awards for washed rind cheese. Aged

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this semi-soft cheese with a washed rind is

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Charlevoix dairy farms.

st-albert 1894The year that the coop was founded. The cheese features a semi-firm washed rind, made with raw cow milk.

glengarry celtic blueThis Lancaster Ontario made cheese is a soft creamy blue cheese, with delicate blue veining and a limestone coloured natural rind which is developed by specific ripening cultures.

Artisan Canadian Cheese Board

Local Canadian cheeses, hand selected by our Executive Chef and his culinary team.

avonlea clothbound

cheddarMilk from several

local Holstein herds in PEI is used to

make this cheese – truly one of the best.

If the net consumption does not exceed $500.00/bar, a labour charge of $140.00/bar plus 13% HST will be applicable.Cash bar prices will be posted at the event beverage station.

Beverage Menu

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HOST BAR

Domestic Beer – Molson Canadian, Coors Light, Rickard’s White $7.00

Imported Beer – Heineken, Dos Equis Lager $7.75

Craft Beer – Premium Pilsner (355 ml) $7.75

Craft Beer – Canadian Amber, Alpha Bomb IPA, Bongo Grapefruit Radler (473 ml) $8.75

Cider – Magnotta Small Batch $7.75

Featured Wine $8.75

Premium Featured Wine $9.00

Liquor $7.50

Liqueurs $8.00

Cocktails $8.25

Deluxe Cocktails $8.75

Coca-Cola® Soft Drinks $4.00

Minute Maid® Fruit Juice $4.00

Dasani® Bottled Water $4.00

Badoit® Sparkling Water $4.00

PUNCH (serves 20)

Fruit Punch $90.00

Champagne/Liquor Punch $150.00

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Signature Culinary Cocktails $9.75

Featuring fresh kitchen ingredients

Olive-Rosemary

Gin, Dry Vermouth, Rosemary Sprig, Olives

Green Tea

Gin, Green Tea Syrup, Lime Juice, Soda Water, Basil

Chic-Lantro

Spiced Rum, Lime Juice, Spicy Ginger Soda, Coriander Leaves

BLT Caesar

Vodka, Clamato Juice, Signature Salted Rim, Bacon Cherry Tomato Skewer

Spiked Java Station $9.00

It’s all about coffee - hot or cold

Coffee Martini

Vodka, Triple Sec, Chilled Coffee, Milk, Espresso Beans

Smore’s

Chocolate Liqueur, Chilled Coffee, Milk, Toasted Honey Marshmallow

Paradise

Spiced Rum, Butterscotch Liquor, Hot Coffee, Whipped Cream, Espresso Beans

Nitro

Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Hot Coffee, Whipped Cream, Espresso Beans

“Ultimate Craft Beer and Ontario Wine Station” $9.50 Unique beers and wines brewed and fermented right here in Ontario

Craft Beer and Ontario Wines

Signature Beer and Wine Cocktail

Sangria, Spritzers and Shandy’s

If the net consumption does not exceed $700.00/station, a labour charge of $175.00/station plus 13% HST will be applicable.

Signature ConcoctionsThese unique blends and offerings will leave you shaken and stirred.

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Executive Sous Chef Jennifer SandsExecutive Chef Patrick TurcotSous Chef Jody Ward

Food and Beverage Planning You may select from the food and beverage choices presented in our menus or we would be happy to customize and create special menus to suit your tastes and needs.

All food and beverage must be prepared and presented by the Shaw Centre. Remaining food and beverages cannot be removed from the facility.

Alcohol beverages will be served in accordance with the regulations of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and Shaw Centre Alcohol Beverage Policy.

Food and Beverage specifications must be received in writing 45 days in advance of the event.

Upon receipt of specifications, your Shaw Centre Event Services Manager will provide written confirmation with an event order no less than 35 days prior.

To ensure successful events it is necessary to receive your final guarantee 4 or 5 business days prior to your event (according to the following schedule).

• Events up to 1000 Guests – four (4) business days prior to event

• Events over 1000 Guests – five (5) business days prior to event

Once the final guarantee is due, the count may not be decreased. A 3% overage will be prepared up to 50 meals – Shaw Centre will make every effort to accommodate increases after the final guarantee is due. Any increase exceeding 10% of the final guarantee will be subject to a 10% surcharge.

Food and Beverage Pricing Food and Beverage prices are subject to 13% HST (harmonized sales tax) and an 18% administrative charge. The 18% administrative charge is dispensed as follows: (i) 22% of the administrative charge is retained by the company, and not intended to be a tip, gratuity or service charge for the benefit of service employees and no portion of this 22% is distributed to the service employees, and (ii) 78% of the administrative charge is paid to the service employees (front line staff) as a gratuity.

Menu prices cannot be guaranteed more than 90 days out.

A surcharge will apply for small groups.

A surcharge will apply for food and beverage events scheduled on a Canadian statutory holiday.

New Years Day – January 1st Civic Holiday – First Monday in August

Family Day – Third Monday in February Labour Day – First Monday in September

Good Friday – Friday before Easter Sunday Thanksgiving Day – Second Monday in October

Easter Monday – Monday after Easter Sunday Remembrance Day – November 11th

Victoria Day – Monday before May 25th Christmas Day – December 25th

Canada Day – July 1st Boxing Day – December 26th

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Payment Policy for Food and Beverage EventsOn Signing .......... $1,000.00 plus 13% HST Deposit

14 days prior ....... Estimated Food and Beverage Costs

Standard Food and Beverage ServiceSit down service is planned for rounds of 8-10 with floor length white linen, china and glassware.

To ensure quality and safety, food stations may remain out for a maximum of 2 hours.

Attendance higher than the guarantee will be charged the actual event attendance. Fees may apply for extended timelines due to programs. A Custom Menu surcharge may apply.

General Information

SUCCESSFUL EVENT TIMELINE

With Contract $1,000.00 Deposit Due

45 Days Food, Beverage, Event Specifications Required from Client

35 Days Event Order sent by Shaw Centre with Confirmation of Event Specifications

14 Days Estimated Food & Beverage Cost

4/5 Business Days Final Guarantee of the Number of Guests Attending

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