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Dine-in with style
Create a special occasion for your guests with a memorable gourmet meal. Chef Olivia will custom-design a menu for you and our catering staff will arrange the service and take care of all the details. 
Share our passion for food with fresh, natural, good taste. At All The Best we feature seasonal, locally-sourced meats and produce (as much as our winter allows) and the finest quality ingredients available... all prepared with skill and flair.
The following suggestions are recommended for chef-plated dinners and are available for a minimum of eight guests.

 
APPETIZERS

Hors d'oeuvres

Chef Olivia will create a special appetizer to suit your menu or visit our Hors d'oeuvres section for more ideas.

Composed Salads

Watercress Salad with sliced fresh Orange Segments, toasted Pine Nuts and crumbled Chèvre with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Boston Lettuce with sliced Avocado, fresh Grapefruit, toasted Almonds and our own Grapefruit Poppyseed Dressing

Baby Arugula with grilled Pears, toasted Pepitas and The Best Honey Cider Vinaigrette

Arugula Salad with thinly-sliced Mushrooms, freshly shaved Reggiano and dressed with fresh Lemon Juice and Extra-virgin Olive Oil 

   
   
THE MAIN COURSE

Chef Olivia Bolano is pleased to design an exquisite menu to suit your occasion and our experienced catering staff will ensure that your guests enjoy a memorable party.

The following menus were enjoyed at recent parties

A Feast for Spring

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
Crostini with whipped Camembert, Walnuts & Honeyed Figs
Smoked Trout on Gruyère Cheese Coins with Maple Mustard
Steamed Chicken Dumplings with Sesame Vinegar Dip

Appetizer
Coconut Lobster Bisque

Main Course
Herb & Garlic Encrusted Roasted Ontario Rack of Lamb
OR Roasted Lemon Pepper Arctic Char
Served with Tuscan Roast Potatoes and Grilled Lemon Ontario Asparagus
Artisan Bread Basket with fresh Creamery Butter

Desserts
Trio of Gelato and Sorbet with Fresh Berries
A selection of Soma Chocolates
Premium Coffee and Estate Grown Tea 

Extravagant Cheese Course
Deluxe Cheese Tray including Delice de Bourgogne, Testun al Barolo, Brebis au Pimente d'Espelette
with fresh Baguette, Fruit & Nut Crisps and fresh seasonal Fruit 

An Elegant Dinner at Home

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
Chilled Crab Salad with Avocado and Apple on a Tortilla Crisp
Pan-seared Chèvre Polenta with Red Pepper Confit
Walnut-encrusted Bocconcini with Basil Red Wine Tanin

Appetizer
Grilled Octopus on Organic Baby Arugula with Antiboise
Or Grapefruit Caprese Salad on Organic Baby Arugula with Dill Vinaigrette
Palate Cleanser of Lemon Mint Granita

Main Course
Roasted Breast of Duck with Concord Grape Jus
Or Roasted Lemon and Lime Black Cod with Ginger Soy Beurre Blanc
Served with Baby Carrots, Asparagus and Soy Bean Walnut Quinoa
Artisan Bread Basket and fresh Creamery Butter

Dessert
Chocolate Panna Cotta with Chocolate Tuille and Fresh Berries
A selection of Soma Chocolates
Premium Coffee and Estate Tea

Extravagant Cheese Course
Premium Italian Cheese Selection with Fruit & Nut Crisps, Baguette aand fresh Seasonal Fruit

Wedding Reception

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
Sweet Potoato Samosas with Tamarind Chutney
Prosciutto-wrapped Figs with Mascarpone
Vegetable Pakoras with Minted Yogurt
Grilled Vegetable Bundles with Chevre
Lobster Sliders on Pain au Lait Rolls
Spicy Coconut Shrimp with Tropical Salsa

Chef-attended Carving Station
Kerr Farms Black Angus Beef Tenderloin on Pain au Lait Rolls, Roasted Garlic Aioli and fresh Arugula

Rodney's Oysters
Freshly shucked Oysters with accompanying Sauces

Passed Desserts
Lemon and Chocolate Cupcakes

Extravagant Cheese Display
Exceptional Artisan Cheeses with Fruit & Nut Crisps, Baguette and Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Late Night Snacks
Kobe Beef Burgers with Applewood Smoked Cheddar
Onion Popcorn with Chipotle Aioli
All The Best Seven Layer Dip with Hand Cut Tortilla Chips

Classic Chicken Dinner

Appetizers
Carrot Ginger Soup in a shooter
Poached Shrimp with Lemongrass Aioli
Grilled Vegetable Bundles

Main Course
Butter Thyme Roast Chicken with Wine Pan Jus, Parslied Seasonal Steamed Vegetables and creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Dessert
Individual Berry Crisps with Vanilla Crème Fraîche


 


 

   
   
ONE POT MAIN DISHES
Entertaining a crowd is a snap with these warm and comforting main dishes. They are prepared in convenient foil pans or, if you prefer in 9 x13-inch ceramic oven proof casseroles and serve 10 to12. A refundable deposit if $35 is charged on ceramic casseroles. Please place your order for large parties 72 hours ahead. For last minute entertaining many of these dishes are available everyday in our retail freezer.

Boeuf Bourguignon A French classic. Tender lean beef with mushrooms, bacon, carrots and pearl onions in a rich red wine sauce $89.95

Coq au Vin Chunks of chicken in a red wine sauce with mushrooms, bacon, onions, shallots, mushrooms, carrots, celery and herbs $89.95

Traditional Beef Lasagna Fresh pasta sheets layered with a flavourful ground beef ragout and classic Italian cheeses $69.95

Berkshire Sausage Lasagna Fresh pasta sheets layered with a tasty sausage ragout, spinach-flavoured Bechamel Sauce and grated Mozzarella $69.95

Three Mushroom Lasagna Fresh pasta sheets layered with creamy wine sauce including field mushrooms, portobellos and shiitaki mushrooms and grated cheeses $69.95

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Fresh pasta layered with a seasonal mix of roasted vegetables and classic Italian cheeses $69.95

Macaroni & Cheese The traditional family favourite made with a combination of fine cheeses $49.95

Chicken Pot Pie Fresh and plentiful bites of chicken with vegetables in a creamy white wine sauce, topped with puff pastry. $69.95

Steak and Ale Pie Lean tender beef and vegetables in a zesty beer-based sauce encased in our handmade short crust.
$21.95/ nine-inch pie serves 4-6

Tourtière A favourite for the holiday season. The classic mix of ground pork, potatoes, onions and spices in a flaky, homemade pastry. $21.95/ nine-inch pie serves 4-6

Shepherd's Pie Lean ground beef and onions flavoured with fresh herbs under a creamy mashed potato topping $59.95

Tex Mex Chili Lean chili-cut beef and beans with smoky hot chilies and just the right amout of spice $79.95

Green Curry Chicken Chicken and vegetables in a delectable creamy coconut sauce including fresh Thai flavours...ginger, lemon grass and coriander $69.95
   
   
DESSERTS

Special Desserts
Delight your guests with a scrumptious dessert to provide the perfect sweet finish to the meal. At this time of the year 'The Best' pastry chefs create desserts that feature our wondeful local fruits.

Individual Fruit Crisps, presented in ceramic ramekins. Featuring fabulous combinations of local freshly-harvested fruits: Strawberry Rhubarb, Raspberry/Blackberry, Summer Ginger Peach, Peach Nectarine and Blueberry for a truly unique Ontario flavour. Accompany with Crème Anglaise, Bourbon Custard or a complimenatry gourmet Ice Cream

Individual Crème Caramel or Crème Brulé, presented in ceramic ramekins 

Madagascar Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, with fresh Ontario Raspberries or Wild Blueberries, presented in ceramic ramekins

Trio of scrumptious Soma Gelato with fresh fruit of the season and an Almond Chip: Coconut, Meyer Lemon, Blackberry, Rhubarb, Raspberry, Vanilla, Sour Cream Lemon (Minimum order 8 servings)

Individual Fruit Mousse Cheesecakes: Mango, Lemon, Lime, Strawberry

Individual Fruit Shortcakes: Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Peach, Nectarine

Cupcakes: Chocolate Fudge, Vanilla, Lemon, Carrot, with luscious frostings and decorated for the occasion

Madagascar Vanilla Rice Pudding

Light & luscious Lemon Mousse

Dark Chocolate Mousse

Classic Tirimisu

The Summertime Sweet Table
Irresistible sweet bites created to delight your guests. Treats to serve at a Summer buffet celebration-showers, weddings, special gatherings of colleagues, friends and family.

Miniature Mocha or Chocolate Eclairs

Fresh Lemon Tartlets

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Tartlets: Raspberry, Strawberry, Mixed Berry, Blueberry, or Pineapple

Chocolate Espresso Ganache Tartlets with Fresh Raspberry 

Mini Shortcakes featuring local fruits in season: Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Mixed Berries, Peach, Nectarine

Chocolate Raspberry Towers in Dark or White Chocolate

Mini Cupcakes:Chocolate Fudge, Lemon, Vanilla

Miniature Chocolate Mousse Cakes

Miniature Fruit Mousse Cakes: Mango, Raspberry, Lime, Lemon, Passionfruit, Strawberry, Pistachio

Minimum order of one dozen each variety. Priced according to selection

Everyday Sweet Trays 
A selection of favourite bites from our extensive repertoire of homemade cookies and square, created to make any occasion extra ‘sweet’, and serving dessert to groups a snap!   

Small $35.94 serves 10 to 15 (add $5.00 for a fresh fruit garnish)

Medium $44.95 serves 15 to 20 (add $10.00 for a fresh fruit garnish)

Large $59.95 serves 20 to 30 (add $20.00 for a fresh fruit garnish)  

Everyday Fruit Trays  
A delicious  array of fresh seasonal fruit including red and green grapes, pineapple, sliced oranges, honeydew melon, cantaloupe and fresh berries.

Small: serves 10 to 15  $49.95

Medium: serves 15 to 25 $74.95 

Large: serves 25 to 35 $99.95

For more Dessert Ideas please visit the Retail Bakery pages and our Weekly Menu. 


 

 

 

 

 

   
   
Salmon Roulade
Duet of Berkshire Pork
Stuffed Gnocchi with Oxtail
Coq au Vin
Petits Fours