Empress of Canada

Menu Items.
First Mates Choice
ON BARSCrudités with DipPretzels with creamy Dijon Mustard Dip~~~~~~BUFFET SERVICECaesar SaladWith garlic croutons and topped with Parmesan Cheese~~~~~~6 oz Beef AAA Strip loinGrilled to perfection and topped with Horseradish~~~~~~Served withCreamy Garlic Mashed PotatoesAssorted Rolls with Butter~~~~~~SWEET STATIONAssorted Dessert SquaresPremium Fruit Tray Coffee & TeaThe Empress reserves the right to substitute any food items for equal or greater value.
Summer Sizzler
ON BARS:Pretzels and creamy Dijon Mustard Dip~~~~~~BUFFET SERVICE: Caesar SaladServed with Garlic Croutons & Parmesan cheeseBacon bits on the side~~~~~~Mixed Baby GreensWith house Vinaigrette~~~~~~Mediterranean Fusilli Pasta Saladwith grape tomatoes, kalamata olives and feta cheesetossed in Fresh Herbs and Olive Oil~~~~~~Oven roasted Chicken BreastRubbed in paprika, garlic powder, black pepper & salt~~~~~~Rolls and Baguettes with Butter~~~~~~DESSERT STATION: Assorted DessertsPremium Fruit TrayCoffee or TeaThe Empress reserves the right to substitute any food items for equal or greater value.
Italian
Buffet:Fettuccini Pastain a creamy Rosemary Alfredo Sauce~~~~~~Penne Pasta with roasted vegetablesserved with a Rose Sauce~~~~~~Home made Veal Parmigianawith Tomato sauce, fresh herbs and Bocconcini Cheese~~~~~~Field Greenswith aged Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing~~~~~~Baguettes and Rolls with Butter~~~~~~Dessert: Assorted Italian Pastries & Cookies Premium Fruit Tray, Coffee & TeaThe Empress reserves the right to substitute any food items for equal or greater value.
Festive Feast: TRAY SERVEDFeta Cheese & Sundried Tomatoes in PhylloVegetable Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce~~~~~~AT BARSPretzels and creamy Dijon Mustard Dip~~~~~~BUFFET STATION: Assorted Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette Classic Caesar Salad with Roasted Garlic Croutons and freshly grated Parmesan Cheese & Bacon on the side~~~~~~PRE-SELECT ONE ENTRÉE: Oven roasted Chicken Breast with Mango SalsaOR6oz Grilled Top Sirloin AAA Canadian Beef with Horseradish ~~~~~~SERVED WITH: Seasonal Vegetables in Herbed ButterMashed Garlic PotatoesFresh Assortment of Rolls with Butter~~~~~~DESSERT STATION: Assorted DessertsSeasonal Fruit TrayCoffee and TeaThe Empress reserves the right to substitute any food items for equal or greater value.
Lakeside Gourmet: AT EACH BAR: Crudités with Creamy DipPretzels with Dijon Mustard Dip~~~~~~TRAY SERVED: Tomato & Basil Bruschetta, Seasoned Baguette Slices served withHummus Dip & Roasted Vegetable Tapenade~~~~~~ BUFFET SERVICE: Field Greens with House Vinaigrette, Potato Salad with Grain Mustard Dressing, Classic Caesar Salad with roasted Garlic Croutons& Parmesan Cheese – Bacon bits on the side~~~~~~Braised Chicken Mediterranean with fresh Tomatoes and Mushrooms in a Red Wine sauce~~~~~~Marinated AAA Beef Kebobsserved with Horseradish OR BC Salmon Kebobs~~~~~~SERVED WITH: Seasonal Vegetables in Herbed ButterMashed Garlic PotatoesRolls & Baguettes with Butter~~~~~~SWEET STATION: Assorted Desserts, Premium Fruit TrayCoffee and TeaThe Empress reserves the right to substitute any food items for equal or greater value.
Deluxe Steak: TRAY SERVICE: Mediterranean Dips with Crostini, Assorted Cheeses with Gourmet Crackers & GrapesPLATED SERVICE: Field Greens with House Vinaigrette~~~~~~10oz AAA Beef Strip loinserved with Caramelized onions & Horseradish~~~~~~Jumbo Baked Potato with Sour Cream & Chives~~~~~~Roasted Seasonal Vegetables~~~~~~Assortment of Rolls & Baguetteswith Butter~~~~~~SWEET STATION SERVICE: Premium Fruit TrayJumbo CookiesCoffee and TeaThe Empress reserves the right to substitute any food items for equal or greater value.
Steak and Lobster: PLATED: Pass around Appetizers, Moroccan Chicken Firecrackers with Cucumber Rita DipMini Quiche Tarts, Miniature Beef Wellington1st CourseSalad, Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Main Course: Premium Lobster Tail in Classic Lemon Butter Sauce, 8oz Sir loin Steak, Roasted Red Skin Potatoes with Fresh Herbs, Steamed Asparagus, Assorted Rolls & ButterVegetarian OptionsCHOICE OF: Vegetarian Dumplings with Cabbage & Mushrooms OR Deluxe Vegetarian Lasagna with Ricotta Cream Sauce DESSERT STATION: Petite Fours, Premium Fruit PlatterCoffee & Tea. The Empress reserves the right to substitute any food items for equal or greater value.
Royal Empress: PLATED: HORS D”OUEVRES – TRAY PASSED: Mediterranean Dips with Crostini, Assorted Cheeses with gourmet Crackers & Grapes APPETIZER – CHOICE OF ONE (Pre- ordered)Baby Greens with Roasted Pears and Herb VinaigretteLeafs of Romaine with Garlic Crostini and Caesar Dressing, Cheese Ravioli with Roasted Garlic in Tomato Sauce, Spiced Olives with Roasted Tomatoes and Cabernet Risotto MAIN COURSE – CHOICE OF ONE (Pre-ordered)Chicken Breast Stuffed with Asiago Cheese and Baby Spinach OR Grilled 10 oz AAA Beef Striploin on a Bed of Mushroom Ragout OR Roasted Salmon Filet in Maple Miso Glaze SERVED WITH: Seasonal VegetablesAssorted Rolls & Baguettes with ButterMashed Garlic Potatoes DESSERT – CHOICE OF ONE (Pre- ordered) Chocolate Truffle Cake Mini Cheese Cakes Fruit Flan&Coffee & Tea Served with Fruit & Coulis. The Empress reserves the right to substitute any food items for equal or greater value.
Taste of Elegance: PLATED SERVICE: AppetizersCrudités & DipWonton Chicken Soup Spoonsaccented with fresh Chives and pickled CarrotsSeared Fois Gras with a Bourbon Apple réduction on sweet CrispsSésame crusted Ahi Tuna popsicles servedwith a Wasabi roasted Beet AïoliAntipasto PlatterMarinated & grilled Vegetables, roasted heads of Garlic,Black Olives, Eggplant & Zucchini Tempura,Prosciutto, sweet & spicy Capicola, Canadian Seafood Cocktail, Jumbo Tiger Shrimp, Scallops & Lobster Tail in a Maple Miso glaze Napa Salad, A delicate Cucumber bowl filled with California mixed greens topped with crumbled Danish Blue Cheese, toasted Pecans & Pomegranate seedsPalate CleanserLemon Ice with Mint garnish, Filet Mignon: Filet Mignon served over roasted Garlic Cambozolo mashed Potatoes, in a delicate Boulaisse sauce& topped with fresh Asparagus and Chanterelles Mushrooms Dessert: Fresh Assorted Petite FoursCoffee & TeaThe Empress reserves the right to substitute any food items for equal or greater value.