Brookside Banquet Centre

Stationary hors d'oeuvres

Baked brie trio

• Sweet - Caramelized apples, pecans wrapped with phyllo pastry/
• Savory - Mushrooms and pears wrapped in phyllo pastry
• Oh so good - Maple & walnut wrapped with phyllo pastry

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• Crudit-tini for the "healthy at heart" - Market fresh vegetables presented in a variety of vases offered with a variety of dips
• Mediterranean dips - Roasted red pepper hummus bruschetta chop with fresh basil, spicy green and black kalamata olives with roasted garlic with assorted flat breads, garlic toasted pitas & toasted crostini
• Charcuterie station boards - A wonderful combination of flavors and foods including marinated mushrooms, artichokes and green and kalamata olives with roasted garlic, italian prosciutto, chorizo, coppa, porchetta, thick cut bacon, roasted red pepper hummus, bruschetta chop with fresh basil and asiago cheese. Market fresh vegetables presented in a variety of vases offered with a variety of dips
• Smoked cheese pimento, hard and soft imported & domestic cheese board. Garnished with dates & nuts & marinated bocconcini cheese, black olive and sun-dried tomato tapenades. Beautifully presented on a large grazing table with a wonderful assortment of italian flat breads, toasted garlic pita chips and crostini’s
• A tower of shrimp - Offered with a traditional cocktail sauce and a chili lime sauce
• Assorted deli meats - To include prosciutto, mortadella & genoa salami
• Imported & domestic cheese board - Presented on black granite, garnished with dates & nuts. Accompanied with gourmet crackers, garlic toasted pita and baguette slices
• Oyster bar - Presented on crushed ice & offered with sauces & condiments. Based on 2 pieces per guest

Waiter-passed hors d'oeuvres

Ordered by the dozen. We recommend about 3-4 pieces per person.

• Asparagus spears wrapped with prosciutto & provolone cheese finished in a phyllo pastry
• Beef tenderloin with nicoise mayonnaise on a toasted garlic canape
• Brandied mushroom caps filled with chevre stuffing and presented on a chinese spoon
• Chicken bombay - Lightly curried skewered chicken, served with our house mango chutney
• Coriander ginger shrimp lollipops offered with a thai chili sauce
• Goat cheese & blackberries crisp drizzled with honey
• Jamaican jerk pulled pork on plantain chips topped with mango chutney
• Drunken shrimp shooter - Shrimp served in a shot glass with a spicy seafood marinara
• Feta, arugula & wild mushroom bruschetta
• Goat cheese pizzette - Topped with roasted vegetables
• Grecian file cups with kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta and fresh herbs
• Grilled and chilled shrimp with a shot of mango salsa on a chinese spoon
• Insalata caprese - Freshly sliced mozzarella & roma tomatoes drizzled with pesto on a crostini
• Mediterranean chicken satays - Offered with a tzatziki dipping sauce
• Oven baked chicken bundles with brie and roasted shallots
• Pulled pork slider topped with fresh habanero and grated mozzarella
• Shitake & oyster mushroom tartlet - Shitake & oyster mushrooms with caramelized red onions, black pepper dusted
• Slow smoked bbq pulled pork on a mini biscuit topped with homemade pink slaw
• Smoked salmon rolls filled with a herb cream cheese, fresh dill, capers & purple bermuda onion
• Spanakopita - Phyllo triangles with sautéed spinach & feta cheese
• Tailored "veggie & dip" - Individual mini glass cylinders hosing market fresh vegetables nestled in three cheese dip
• Walnut and brie bundle
• Zucchini pesto roll - Thinly sliced raw zucchini slathered with a pesto red onion paste rolled and stuffed with a cherry tomato

Salads

• Art deco caesar salad - Baby romaine hearts with smoked bacon, herbed crouton shaped as a napkin ring, drizzled with a creamy garlic dressing, garnished with asiago cheese.
• Baby arugula with fresh chevre - Roasted red & yellow beets with a dijon mustard vinaigrette
• Baby spinach leaves - Toasted coconut, almonds, strawberries, mandarins offered with a raspberry vinaigrette
• Berry good salad (seasonal) - Mixed baby greens with fresh blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, sprinkled with roasted almonds and coconut and drizzled with a fruit vinaigrette dressing
• California chop with mixed greens - Fresh cucumbers, red pepper, avocado, toasted sunflower seeds & crumbled chevre, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette
• Classic caesar salad - Romaine lettuce, smoked bacon & herbed croutons tossed in a creamy garlic dressing sprinkled with parmesan cheese offered with fresh lemon wedges
• Cranberry apple salad (seasonal) - Thinly sliced apples, red onions, toasted almonds and cranberries over a bed of mixed greens offered with a poppyseed dressing
• Garden baby leaf greens - Tomatoes, english cucumbers, red onion, herbed croutons offered with balsamic & ranch dressing
• Greek pasta salad with feta cheese, kalamata olives, herbs & virgin olive oil
• Iceberg wedge salad - Wedge of lettuce, bacon, red onion, tomato, blue cheese with creamy ranch dressing
• Insalata caprese - Roma tomatoes & bocconcini cheese with a fresh basil, olive oil & a balsamic reduction drizzle
• Creamy traditional german potato salad - Chopped bacon, onions and spices in a creamy sauce
• Moroccan beet & tangerine salad with honey, spices, currants and fresh mint
• Pear, arugula and pancetta salad - Baby arugula leaves with thinly sliced pear & crisp pancetta drizzled with grapefruit dressing
• Pesto pasta salad with garden vegetables in a creamy dressing and fresh basil
• Quinoa avocado salad - Avocado, chopped peppers, onions, celery, cucumber mixed with quinoa, over a bed of spinach leaves offered with lemon dijon vinaigrette
• Red skin potato salad with olive oil and fresh green onion
• Sizzling caesar - Romaine lettuce with spicy croutons, bacon, grated parmesan, sun dried tomatoes, anchovies, asiago cheese, sliced mushrooms
• Springtime pasta salad - Zucchini, sweet red peppers, tossed with olives & red onions in a light dressing
• Southern flair quinoa salad - Black beans, cilantro, red onions and jalapeno pepper blended together with quinoa
• Winter greens salad - Spinach, green apples, blue cheese, sautéed mushrooms, fried leeks drizzled with a sherry vinaigrette

Entrée

Includes beef, chicken, pasta, potatoes & vegetables

Beef

• Oven roasted sirloin of beef - Offered with cabernet sauce and with horseradish

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Chicken

Client to select one of the following chicken options:

• Sonoma chicken - Boneless breast of chicken panfried with olive oil, garlic, white wine, mushrooms, pepper & diced tomatoes with fresh herbs finished with a pommodore sauce
• Mediterranean chicken - Marinated with fresh oregano, lemon and olive oil, topped with roasted garlic and feta cheese
• Portobello chicken - Herbed boneless breast of chicken with roasted red peppers & portobello mushrooms offered in a cream sauce
• Chicken asiago - With sautéed spinach, roasted red peppers nestled with a basil cream sauce
• Chicken tikka masala - Roasted chicken chunks in a rich, red, creamy and lightly spiced sauce
• Oriental chicken - Teriyaki-chicken glazed, topped with sesame seeds

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Pasta

Client to select one of the following pasta options:

• Penne rigate pasta - In a hearty pommodore sauce with sautéed vegetables finished with romano cheese
• Penne pesto - With a chop of roasted tomatoes, pepper, portobello mushrooms with virgin olive oil, roasted garlic and fresh basil topped with asiago cheese

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Accompanied with:

Client to select 1 potato and 1 vegetable option below

• Oven roasted potatoes finished in herbs, garlic & butter
• Roasted red jacket potatoes finished in herbs, garlic & butter
• Butter turned rosemary herbed red potatoes
• Roasted red skin potatoes with sea salt & thyme
• Garlic mashed potatoes
• Medley of vegetables - A harmonious medley of fresh seasonal vegetables in garlic butter
• Rosettes of broccoli and cauliflower - Sprinkled with parmesan cheese
• Asparagus spears with sliver of red pepper in garlic butter (seasonal)

Entrée

• Oven roasted sirloin of beef - Offered with cabernet sauce offered with horseradish
• Chicken asiago - With sautéed spinach, roasted red peppers nestled with a basil cream sauce
• Portobello chicken - Herbed boneless breast of chicken with roasted red peppers & portobello mushrooms offered in a cream sauce
• Mediterranean chicken - Marinated with fresh oregano, lemon and olive oil, topped with roasted garlic and feta cheese
• Sonoma chicken - Boneless breast of chicken panfried with olive oil, garlic, white wine, mushrooms, pepper & diced tomatoes with fresh herbs finished with a pommodore sauce
• Chicken tikka masala - Roasted chicken chunks in a rich, red, creamy and lightly spiced sauce

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Vegetarian & vegan options

• Roasted eggplant ratatouille - Half an eggplant hollowed out and filled with ratatouille
• Penne pesto - With a chop of roasted tomatoes, pepper, portobello mushrooms with virgin olive oil, roasted garlic and fresh basil topped with asiago cheese

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Accompanied with:

Client to select 1 potato and 1 vegetable option below

• Asparagus spears & red pepper tied with chives (seasonal, chef to confirm the week of event) in garlic butter
• Fresh medley of seasonal vegetables
• Butter turned rosemary herbed red potatoes
• Garlic mashed potatoes
• Roasted red jacket potatoes - Finished in herbs, garlic & butter
• Saffron scented basmati rice
• Double baked mashed potatoes - Dusted with parmesan cheese to create a crunchy crust
• White & wild rice mixture - With sautéed root vegetables

Dessert

• Apple cinnamon cheesecake drizzled with a salted caramel sauce
• Apple cranberry crumble served warm in a sugar rimmed martini glass topped with french vanilla ice cream
• Bailey's mousse cake finished with a raspberry coulis and cocoa dusted
• Bride & groom's wedding cake - Offered with french vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries
• Chef's own apple crisp served with french vanilla ice cream and presented in a sugar rimmed martini glass
• Chocolate caramel trifle - Layers of dark chocolate cake, caramel, toffee and chocolate mousse
• Chocolate fountain (Requires fountain rental) - 15 lbs. Of dark belgian chocolate, seasonal & tropical fresh fruit platters, vanilla & cigarette wafers
• Classic carrot cake with cream cheese icing
• Colour sherbet in a martini glass with fresh seasonal berries drizzled with a fruit coulis
• Cotton candy machine - Cherry, grape or blue raspberry cotton candy
• Decadently yours station - Homemade apple cranberry crumble & warm chocolate brownie offered with: French vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, crushed pecans. Presented in a martini glass
• House of pies - A variety of southern pies for guests to choose from: Pecan, key lime and peach cobbler pie
• Ice cream station (we serve) - Mini ice cream cones, mango tango, cookies & cream, moose tracks, coconut pineapple, espresso, creamy french vanilla
• Key lime divine - All natural and exquisite key lime filling in a deep dish graham shell generously garnished with real whipped cream!
• Lemon meringue pie - Flaky pastry pie filled with a sweet lemon filling, topped with peaked meringue
• Our famous double stacked brownies - Moist double chocolate brownies that are so sweet and delicious they will melt in your mouth.
• Sweet treats - Where anything goes... Grand marnier infused chocolate dipped strawberries, fruit tarts and mini pastries and whatever else the chef can conjure up, and we'll make sure there are a few brownies
• Tiramisu with coffee liqueurs & fresh berries presented in a tall fluted glass
• Vanilla bean creme brule - Chef to torch on-site - offered with seasonal berries and fresh mint

Traditional late night

• Deli meat trays - Roast beef, turkey, black forest ham & italian salami, basket of bread & buns included. Variety of condiments: mustard, mayo, butter, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles & onions
• Vegetable & dip platter - Fresh seasonal vegetables and dips
• French roasted coffee & tea station - Offered with creamers, milkettes, sugar & sweetener

*All necessary paper products: Paper plates (small and large), paper napkins, plastic forks, paper coffee cups, stir sticks

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Fun late night

• Pizza - Deluxe, vegetarian, hawaiian, pepperoni & cheese
• Chicken wings - Honey garlic, mild, & medium
• Nacho bar - Cheese sauce, peppers, tomatoes, onions, salsa sauce & sour cream
• Quesadillas - Vegetarian & chicken offered with salsa sauce & sour cream
• Carnival pogo's - Classic corn dogs offered with ketchup and mustard
• Soft pretzel station - Dip it with... Sweet or hot mustard
• Popcorn bar - From sweet to savory our popcorn bar lets your guests shake and sprinkle all of their favorite toppings
• French roasted coffee & tea station - Offered with creamers, milkettes, sugar & sweetener

*All necessary paper products:Paper plates (small and large), paper napkins, plastic forks, paper coffee cups, stir sticks

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Street meat late night

• BBQ sausage on a bun - Offered with sauerkraut, fried onions, mustard and ketchup
• Homemade sliders - Mini buns with small seasoned beef patty. Offered with jack pepper cheese, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, pickles with a dollop of chipotle aioli
• Poutine - Delicious french fries sprinkled with cheese curds offered with hot gravy
• French roasted coffee & tea station - Offered with creamers, milkettes, sugar & sweetener

*All necessary paper products:Paper plates (small and large), paper napkins, plastic forks, paper coffee cups, stir sticks

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Portuguese late night

Garlic butter shrimp, classic cocktail shrimp, shrimp with hot red peppers, mussels, deli meats, cheeses & portuguese buns, assorted cheesecakes, assorted tortes, pastries & seasonal and tropical fresh fruit

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Build your own nacho bar

Grab some of our our homemade crispy tortilla chips and pile on the toppings: warm savory cheese sauce, diced peppers, zesty pico de gallo, salsa sauce, sour cream and for a touch of spice... Tabasco sauce and a few jalapenos

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Slider bar

Homemade mini seasoned beef patty & award winning pulled pork slider. Offered with jack pepper cheese, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, sautéed onions & mushrooms, with a ketchup, mustard and chipotle aioli