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Menu Info

Canapés

Chef Stations

Platters

Sample Menus

BBQ

Beverages

FAQ

 

Menu Info

These menu items are available for full service staff events. Many of the items (canapes, sliders, chef stations), require food assembly and chef's onsite. For delivery/drop off friendly items, please visit our corporate catering menu. 

 

Canapés

Canapes require chefs onsite for assembly, and in some cases oven and other kitchen equipment. Labour and any required items will be estimated based on event size and time line by our sales representatives. Priced per dozen; minimum 3 dozen per item.

Savoury

meat

  • mini croque monsieur, ham, caramelized onion, gruyere
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    45
  • polpette, pork and veal meatball, pomodoro, padano, basil
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    45
  • mini quiche lorraine, bacon, leek, gruyere
    nut free icon
    46
  • chicken breast skewer, cucumber, tomato, sweet pepper, feta olive emulsion
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    46
  • fried chicken, pickle brined, spice dust, roasted garlic mayo
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    47
  • mini beef brisket sandwich, banana peppers, havarti, sourdough
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    48
  • grilled chicken skewer, lemongrass, nuoc cham caramel, crispy shallots, peanut
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    49
  • beef carpaccio, manchego, pickled hon shimeji, ancho chili mayo, ficelle
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    50
  • steak & egg, sunny side up quail’s egg, horseradish mayo, crostini
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    57

seafood

  • smoked salmon rillette, cream puff, fennel marmalade
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    48
  • smoked tuna brandade, potato chip, espelette, dill
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    49
  • shrimp tartine, baby shrimp, old bay mayo, chives, brioche
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    50
  • tuna tataki, avocado, radish, soy ginger dressing, puffed rice
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    51
  • bagel bite, smoked salmon, everything bagel cream cheese, caper, red onion relish
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    51
  • thai prawn cake, red curry, ginger scallion pistou
    gluten free icon dairy free icon nut free icon
    52
  • dungeness crab cake, old bay mayo, pickled onion
    gluten free icon dairy free icon nut free icon
    53
  • crispy prawn, rice cracker, pickled ginger, togarashi mayo
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    55
  • cocktail oyster, mignonette, seasonal availability (minimum 5 dozen)
    59

plant based

  • house made falafel, pickled onion, harissa emulsion
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    39
  • papadum, pakistani eggplant tomato spread, crispy garlic
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    41
  • compressed tequila pineapple, chili salt
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    43
  • samosa cracker, masala potato, tamarind date chutney
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    43
  • panisse, crispy chickpea fritter, tomato jam, castelvetrano olive, caper
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    44
  • lemon arancini, mascarpone, parmesan
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    46
  • mini quiche florentine, baby spinach, macedonian feta
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    46
  • pea bruschetta, minted peas, lemon, pecorino romano, crostini
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    47
  • devilled egg, maple hill farms, chive, white truffle
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    49
  • mini forest mushroom tart, taleggio, truffle
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    50
  • burrata, date butter, pistachio, pickled apple, sourdough
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    53

Sweet

Home town favourites from coast to coast, made not quite like mom used to.

spring/summer

  • dark chocolate cremeux, gianduja, almonds
    49
  • dulcey tiramisu, white chocolate, hazelnut
    49
  • lemon meringue tart
    49
  • lemon madeleine
    49
  • coconut caramel tart
    49
  • classic vanilla crème brûlée
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    49
  • pecan praline, gianduja whipped chocolate, candied pecan
    49
  • vegan chocolate cream, cocoa crust, puffed rice
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    49
  • rhubarb, strawberry, mousseline cream
    49
  • choux puff, vanilla mascarpone, granny smith apples
    49
  • blueberry yuzu financier
    49
  • vegan pavlova
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    49
  • almond, peach, amaretto cream
    49
  • pistachio tart, nut butter, sponge cake
    49

fall/winter

  • dark chocolate cremeux, gianduja, almonds
    49
  • dulcey tiramisu, white chocolate, hazelnut
    49
  • lemon meringue tart
    49
  • lemon madeleine
    49
  • coconut caramel tart
    49
  • classic vanilla crème brûlée
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    49
  • pecan praline, gianduja whipped chocolate, candied pecan
    49
  • vegan chocolate cream, cocoa crust, puffed rice
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    49
  • chocolate orange tart
    49
  • tonka bean custard tart, pears, pecans
    49
  • hazelnut financier, gianduja ganache, candied lemon
    49
  • mango passion fruit cream, coconut white chocolate crunch, ginger chantilly
    49
  • tapioca, coconut, chai, pineapple
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    49
  • praline choux, almond
    49
 

Chef Stations

Interactive, inviting and fun! Our chef stations are ideal for corporate receptions, late night snacks, and more. Items are price per person, minimum 30 portions per item.

Asian

Flavours inspired by the far east, come on an exotic journey with these delectable dishes.

  • soba noodle salad, prawn, bonito, nori, soy sesame dressing
    11
  • lemongrass pork sausage bolognese, korean rice cake, parmesan, basil
    10
  • kimchi fried rice, smoked beef brisket, quail egg, fried shallot
    10
  • pork belly bao, pickled vegetables, cucumber, cilantro
    9
  • cold cut banh mi, chicken liver parfait, pickled vegetables, cilantro
    9
  • sushi tots, kabayaki, togarashi mayo, nori, scallion
    8

Flatbreads

Italian-inspired flatbreads, made from house-made ciabatta and artisan ingredients.
14 to 16 pieces per flatbread

  • roasted pork, pepperoncini, feta, salsa verde, cilantro
    28
  • roasted chicken, pepperoncini, feta, salsa verde, cilantro
    28
  • calabrese, nicoise olive, fior di latte, tomato sauce
    28
  • guanciale, pickled peppers, fior di latte, arrabiata sauce
    28
  • mushroom, goat’s cheese, arugula, pickled onion, bechamel
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    28
  • margherita, pomodoro, fior di latte, basil
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    25
  • marinara, tomato sauce, basil, garlic, olive oil
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    21

Late Night Snacks

Embrace the night with our handpicked classic late-night snack offerings.

  • fried chicken & waffles, spice dust, chili butter, maple syrup
    13
  • miso ramen, pork soboro, seasoned egg, nori, scallion
    13
  • poutine, kennebec fries, cheese curds, scallions, beef gravy
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    12
  • mac n’ cheese, white cheddar mornay, buttered bread crumbs
    9
  • potato skins, bacon, smoked gouda, chive, chipotle sour cream
    9
  • grilled cheese sandwich, cheddar & havarti, white bread, ketchup
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    8

West Coast Small Plates

A collection of intricate small plates inspired by West Coast flavours and seasonal ingredients.

  • chicken bacon roulade, chanterelles, english peas, chicken skin crumb, madeira jus
    16
  • roasted duck breast, charred beets, buckwheat, sour cherry, duck jus gras
    17
  • ‘nduja toast, poached prawn, pickled red onion, tomato butter, feta, cilantro
    9
  • beef short rib, polenta, tomato jam, pickled mustard
    14
  • grilled salmon, roasted corn, feta, cilantro, chorizo jus
    15
  • kampachi crudo, white soy ponzu, avocado, radish, jalapeno, sesame
    17
  • scallop tartare, nam jim dressing, asian pear, daikon sprouts, chicharron
    15
  • roasted halibut cheek, sauteed spinach, soubise, grenobloise, sourdough
    16
  • balik style salmon, deviled egg, asparagus, rouille (northern divine caviar mp)
    18
  • tandoori carrots, pickled raisin, macedonian feta, dukkah
    11
  • burrata, citrus, endive, fennel, pistachio
    13
  • pickled beets & berries, goat cheese, radicchio, hazelnut, long pepper
    12
  • corn & ricotta agnolotti, brown butter, walnuts, pecorino
    15

Sliders

sliders (3-4 bites) on house-made bread. minimum 20 per type
gluten free bread available for +2 per sandwich

meat & seafood

  • fried chicken, pickle brined, spice dust, roasted garlic mayo
    8
  • chicken parm, pomodoro, grana padano, provolone
    8
  • big kahuna, pulled bbq pork, slaw, pineapple, jalapeno
    8
  • pork katsu, tonkatsu sauce, kewpie mayo, shredded cabbage
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    8
  • cheeseburger, american cheese, fancy sauce, dill pickle
    8
  • shrimp salad roll, bibb lettuce, old bay mayo, chive
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    9
  • fish filet, american cheese, iceberg, tartar sauce
    9
  • albacore tataki, pickled ginger slaw, avocado, sambal mayo
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    9.5

plant based

  • grilled eggplant, pesto bocconcini, roasted red pepper & tomato, arugula, olive mayo
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    8
  • falafel, pickled cabbage, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, hummus
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    8

Mexican Station

head south of the border with these authentic recipes

tacos + quesadillas

  • carnitas, pickled red onion, cilantro
    8
  • braised beef cheek, white onion, cilantro
    9
  • grilled prawns, coleslaw, pineapple cruda, ancho mayo, pepitas
    9
  • tinga de pollo, refried beans, shredded cabbage, cotija, chipotle sour cream
    9
  • charred corn, poblano and black bean, avocado crema, pepper jack, cilantro
    8
  • roasted squash, coleslaw, pineapple cruda, ancho mayo, pepitas
    8
  • charred corn, poblano and black bean quesadilla, salsa verde
    9

station additions

  • tortilla chips, guacamole & pico de gallo
    8
  • white fish ceviche, tomato, cucumber, serrano chili, cilantro, lime, tortilla chips
    11
  • street corn, chili mayo, cotija, cilantro, lime
    6
  • mini churros
    5
  • tres leche
    7

Dessert Small Plates

  • guava mousse, white chocolate crunch, elderflower, grapefruit gel
    9
  • lemon cremeux, italian meringue, almond streusel, basil, balsamic
    9
  • arlette mille-feuille, caramelized apple, vanilla, caramel
    9
  • quince, vanilla tonka chantilly, walnut shortbread
    9
  • pistachio praline, orange blossom cream, honey, phyllo pastry
    9
  • grilled apricots, maple syrup, vanilla sabayon, candied almond, thyme
    9
  • vegan chocolate mousse, cocoa crumble, cherry
    9
  • coconut panna cotta, oat crumble, seasonal fruit
    9
 

Platters

Selection of grazing platters, sourced with local, sustainable meats, cheese and produce, along with an array of housemade products. All platter prices are portioned per person, and available as custom platters or individually portioned (for an additional cost). Minimum of 10 per platter type.

Fruit and Vegetable

raw market vegetables
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9

buttermilk ranch & green goddess

vegan raw market vegetables
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9

fresh chickpea hummus

sliced fruit & berries
9.5

local and exotic berries

mezze
13.5

grilled cauliflower and zucchini, falafel, radish, marinated olives, whipped macedonian feta, hummus, baba ghanoush, za'atar bread

dip trio
13

served with potato chips, crackers and grilled pita
choice of 3 dips

  • spinach & artichoke
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  • pimento cheese
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  • french onion
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  • whipped macedonian feta
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  • green olive tapenade
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  • hummus
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  • baba ganoush
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  • +3 per additional dip

Meat, Cheese & Seafood

cheese & fruit
14.5

canadian cheeses, nuts, preserves, dried & fresh fruit, artisan crackers

charcuterie
15.5

locally cured meats, pickles, olives, mustard, fresh house-made baguette

cheese & charcuterie
16

canadian cheeses, preserves, dried fruit, locally cured meats, pickles, olives, mustard, house-made bread and crackers

antipasto
16.5

cheese and charcuterie, grilled vegetables, olives, pickles, mustard, fruit preserve, bread and crackers

smoked salmon
18.5

cold smoked sockeye and house smoked atlantic salmon, traditional garnishes, lemon herb cream cheese, green goddess, rye crackers

chilled seafood platter
22.5

house smoked salmon, poached jumbo shrimp, ahi tuna poke, herb cream cheese, cocktail sauce, green goddess, lemon, rye, wonton
Note: minimum order of 10, not available individually portioned

assorted sushi
4

california rolls, spicy tuna rolls, smoked salmon and cucumber rolls, vegetarian rolls, assorted nigiri sushi including ahi, yellow tail, salmon, shrimp and barbecue eel, wasabi, pickled ginger and soy sauce. price listed per piece; minimum order 60 pieces

fruit de mer
market price

chilled jumbo shrimp, king crab legs, snow crab legs, oysters on the half shell, beet-cured hamachi, chilled shellfish bouillabaisse, lobster cocktail, fresh horseradish and lemon, mignonette, cocktail, marie rose and green goddess sauces

 

Sample Menus

We pride ourselves on creating bespoke, custom dining menus that are seasonal, local and with our client’s interest in mind. Because of this, each one of our menus is entirely unique! We’ve included some our favourite sample menus and would be happy to create a special menu for your next event.

Buffet

arcadian greens, shaved and pickled vegetables, root chips, sherry vinaigrette
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endive & frisee, shaved apple, feta, crispy squash, spiced pumpkin seed, date dressing
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slow cooked sirloin cap, mushroom spinach fricassee, peppercorn sauce
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smoked steelhead, wilted greens, tomato caper salsa
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pomme boulangère, berbere spice, caramelized onions
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charred broccoli, calabrian chili vinaigrette

Plated

beets & berries, goat cheese, radicchio, long pepper, hazelnut
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vine ripe tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, stone fruit, focaccia, basil, balsamic
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chicken breast, berber spiced potato pave, savoy cabbage, roasted chicken jus
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beef short rib, crispy polenta, carrots, roasted shallot, barolo mustard jus
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dark chocolate sponge, caramel cremeux, 70% dark chocolate mousse, vanilla caramel glaze
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coconut panna cotta, seasonal fruit, oat crumble

Family Style

iceberg, bacon lardon, tomato, chive, sourdough, gorgonzola ranch
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kale, shallot, parmesan, chili crumb, lemon pepper dressing
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harissa grilled chicken breast, zucchini & cauliflower, labneh, madeira jus
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lingcod, puttanesca, fennel & frisee salad
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twice cooked rosemary & brown butter potatoes
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roasted carrots, whipped macedonian feta, sumac, almonds, mint

 

BBQ

Packages

Burger Bar
35

Burgers piled high with all the fixings! Priced per person, minimum of 25 guests per package. Choose your protein and two sides. Includes house made brioche buns, bacon & aged cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes, raw onions, dill pickles, roasted garlic mayo, mustard, ketchup, smoked bourbon bbq sauce.

  • hand made 6oz beef burger
  • fraser valley chicken burger
  • modern meat burger
  • nathan's famous hot dogs
  • traditional caesar salad, romaine hearts, parmesan, olive oil croutons, classic dressing
  • farmers' market field greens, arcadian greens, shaved vegetables, root crisps,
    dried cranberries, sherry vinaigrette
  • carolina coleslaw, cabbage, carrot, radish, caraway dressing
  • red skin potato salad, egg, shallot, caper, pickle, roasted garlic and grainy mustard dressing
  • summer pasta salad, fusilli, roasted mediterranean vegetables, pesto
  • sea salt potato chips

Classic BBQ
44

Classic lunch bbq. Priced per person, minimum of 25 guests per package. Menu includes, 35 hour pulled pork shoulder, organic beer brined whole chicken, jalapeno cheddar cornbread, corn on the cob, smoked bourbon bbq sauce, plus your choice of two sides.

  • traditional caesar salad, romaine hearts, parmesan, olive oil croutons, classic dressing
  • farmers' market field greens, arcadian greens, shaved vegetables, root crisps,
    dried cranberries, sherry vinaigrette
  • carolina coleslaw, cabbage, carrot, radish, caraway dressing
  • red skin potato salad, egg, shallot, caper, pickle, roasted garlic and grainy mustard dressing
  • summer pasta salad, fusilli, roasted mediterranean vegetables, pesto

Railtown Award-Winning BBQ
53

Our Gastown bbq competition winning menu! Priced per person, minimum of 25 guests per package. Menu includes jalapeno cheddar cornbread, corn on the cob, smoked bourbon bbq sauce, plus your choice of three proteins and three sides.

  • smoked texas-style beef brisket
  • 35 hour pulled pork shoulder
  • organic beer brined whole chicken
  • baby back ribs
  • bratwurst sausages
  • traditional caesar salad, romaine hearts, parmesan, olive oil croutons, classic dressing
  • farmers' market field greens, arcadian greens, shaved vegetables, root crisps,
    dried cranberries, sherry vinaigrette
  • carolina coleslaw, cabbage, carrot, radish, caraway dressing
  • red skin potato salad, egg, shallot, caper, pickle, roasted garlic and grainy mustard dressing
  • summer pasta salad, fusilli, roasted mediterranean vegetables, pesto
  • sea salt potato chips

BBQ Add Ons

Customize any of our the BBQ menus with additional proteins and sides. Priced per person, minimum of 10 per item.

proteins

  • bbq baby back ribs (quarter rack)
    13
  • grilled salmon filet (3oz)
    10
  • smoked texas-style beef brisket (3 oz)
    9
  • bratwurst sausages (1 piece)
    9
  • 35 hour pulled pork shoulder (3 oz)
    8
  • beyond meat vegan sausages (1 piece)
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    9
  • marinated tofu and vegetable skewers
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    9
  • garlic shrimp skewers (3 per)
    8
  • tomahawk steak
    mp
  • pacific halibut
    mp

salads & sides

  • traditional caesar salad
    8.5
  • farmers' market field greens
    8
  • carolina coleslaw
    8.75
  • creamy potato salad
    8.75
  • summer pasta salad
    8.75
  • sea salt potato chips
    4
  • corn on the cob
    5
  • jalapeno cheddar cornbread
    5

Pie Bar
11

selection of our seasonal summer pies, including banana cream, white chocolate coconut cream, chocolate peanut butter, pumpkin, pecan, and apple. add ice cream for and additional $5 per person.

Sundae Bar
15

vanilla ice cream (two scoops per person), chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, berry compote, oreo cookies, reese's pieces, rainbow sprinkles, roasted peanuts, sliced banana, whipped cream

 

Beverages

Cocktails

Classic

  • aviation | gin, maraschino, creme de violette, lemon
  • paper plane | bourbon, amaro nonino, aperol, lemon
  • negroni | gin, campari, sweet vermouth
  • last word | gin, maraschino liqueur, green chartreuse, lemon
  • pisco sour | pisco, lemon, simple syrup, egg white
  • manhattan | rye , sweet vermouth, angostura bitters
  • moscow mule | vodka, ginger beer lime
  • dark and stormy | spiced rum, ginger beer, angostura bitters
  • daiquiri | rum, simple syrup, lime

Railtown Signatures

  • back porch | bourbon, vanilla rooibos syrup, lemon, egg white
  • buffalo soldier | rum, sarsaparilla syrup, pineapple juice, lime
  • pink dahlia | tequila, rhubarb syrup, lime, egg white
  • little honey | gin, honey syrup, fresh basil, grapefruit juice, lime
  • basil hemingway | black rum, cointreau, fresh basil, lime, simple syrup
  • shadow rose | mezcal, beetroot, hibiscus syrup, lime
  • silk road | vodka, st. germain, strawberry vinegar, lime, egg white, pink peppercorn
  • the queen's english | gin, bay syrup, ruby red grapefruit
  • charlie runkle | peach and apricot tea infused bourbon, lemon, gomme syrup, house orange bitters, orange zest

Batched Beverages

Beverages for a crowd? Choose from our selection of boozy or refreshing batched beverages. minimum order of 25, pricing includes beverage dispenser.

Boozy

  • railtown sangria red and white
  • lynchburg lemonade
  • strawberry pimm's cup
  • the orange hawaiian

Non-Alcoholic

  • watermelon breeze | watermelon, coconut water, lime
  • ginger-basil grapefruit spritzer | grapefruit, ginger soda, fresh basil syrup
  • cucumber cooler | apple, spinach, lemon, herbs, san pellegrino
  • dark invader | blackberries, pineapple juice, vanilla syrup
  • mango mule | mango, ginger beer, fresh lime, mint
  • blueberry faux-jito | blueberry, club soda, fresh lemon & mint

Wine

We are proud to offer a wide selection of wines from BC and around the world.

British Columbia

  • gehringer bros white blend
  • gehringer bros unoaked chardonnay
  • pentage pinot gris
  • kettle valley chardonnay
  • meyer family chardonnay tribute series
  • gehringer bros red blend
  • gehringer bros pinot noir
  • tinhorn merlot
  • tinhorn cabernet franc
  • meyer family pinot noir
  • kettle valley pinot noir
  • kettle valley syrah
  • meyer family blanc de blanc méthode traditionelle vintage 2014
  • piper heidsieck brut
  • pentage rose

USA

  • wente morning fog chardonnay
  • wente single vineyard pinot noir 2020
  • wente charles wetmore cabernet sauvignon
  • hess collection allomi napa valley cabernet sauvignon

France

  • louis jadot chardonnay
  • hubert brochard sancerre
  • saveurs de temps pinot noir
  • henri morel cote du rhone villages
  • gardet chigny les roses brut tradition
  • quatre tours provence rose 2021

Italy

  • anterra pinot grigio
  • tolloy pinot grigio alto adige
  • spinelli, montepulciano d’abruzzo
  • tommasi rompicollo sangiovese-cabernet sauvignon
  • de bernard prosecco
  • stemmari rose

New Zealand & Singapore

  • misty cove sauvignon blanc
  • bacci chianti classico docg organic 2019

Spain & Argentina

  • rioja vega tempranillo blanco
  • territorio malbec
  • chic barcelona brut cava

South Africa

  • bees knees chenin 2021
  • glen carlou 2020 bordeaux blend

Beer

BC

  • good company craft lager
  • lone tree apple cider
  • red truck assorted
  • greenhill cider
  • four winds assorted

International

  • corona
  • stella

Liquour

Standard

  • ketel one vodka
  • tanqueray gin
  • captain morgan's private stock
  • bulleit bourbon
  • crown royal
  • jameson irish whiskey
  • el tequileno reposado

Premium

  • grey goose vodka
  • aviation gin
  • whistle pig "piggyback” rye
  • singleton 12 year
  • johnny walker green
  • el tequileno reposado gran reserva
  • lagavulin 8 year

Bar Mix Package

standard

coke, diet coke, coke zero, 7up, ginger ale, soda water, tonic water, dharma water, sparkling water, lemons & limes

premium

coke, diet coke, coke zero, 7up, ginger ale, soda water, tonic water, dharma water, sparkling water, lemons & limes, orange juice, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, flavoured san pellegrino

 

FAQ

Deposit & Payments

An initial non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total cost is required at the time of signing the Contract to confirm your event. Two weeks prior to the Event Date, the total amount owing on your event is due. Any additional costs for labour, beverages or rentals will be billed to you within 5 business days after your event. Our payment terms are net 15. Depending on the menu and services provided, your event may be subject to any of the following: 5% GST, 7% PST, 10% PST (on alcohol), 18% gratuity on food & beverage and 20% rental equipment handling.

Guaranteed Numbers & Deadlines

Final menu selection is due no later than two week priors to the Event Date. A guaranteed number of guests must be confirmed at least ten (10) business days prior to the Event Date. You will be billed for the guaranteed number of guests or the actual number of guests served, whichever is greater. If the guaranteed number of guests is less than 50% of the proposed number of guests in the Event Proposal, the price per guest may be increased. We will make every effort to accommodate any last-minute increases to the number of guests.

Food & Beverage Policy

Railtown will accommodate dietary substitutions whenever possible. Menu prices are subject to change at any time according to market prices and final menu costs can be guaranteed no more than thirty (30) days prior to the Event Date. Any changes to the menu must be confirmed no later than ten (10) business days prior to the Event Date and may be subject to additional charges. Railtown reserves the right to discard all perishable food items two hours after the event in compliance with FOODSAFE™ practices. Once food has left your event venue, it is no longer food safe and cannot be picked up at a later date. You may provide food containers to bring home leftovers from the event.

Liquor Service

Railtown holds a BC liquor license and can provide all liquor products and licensing for your event as well as the service of these products with Serving it Right-certified staff. In the case that you are providing your own liquor, according to BC Liquor Laws we cannot provide our liquor license coverage. It is mandatory to submit your approved liquor license to us no later than five (5) days prior to the Event Date. We reserve the right to refuse to work with outside bartenders or bar supply companies.

Rentals

Railtown utilizes outside providers for many of its rental, security, valet, floral, transportation, photography, tenting and audio-visual requirements and applies a mandatory 20% charge to cover the costs of our service. We reserve the right to coordinate all rentals required for our food and beverage service. If you must place your own rentals it will be subject to an hourly event planner fee to consult on the rental order.

Liability And Indemnification

You agree that Railtown, its directors, officers, employees and agents shall not be responsible for any loss, damage or destruction to any property, personal injury or death, however caused, arising from any aspect of your event. You will indemnify and hold harmless Railtown and its directors, officers, employees and agents against all claims, demands, damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to person or property, however caused, arising from any aspect of your event. You will be entirely responsible for any damages to the location or venue in any way and will supervise all event participants to ensure that they conduct themselves in an orderly manner.

Cancellation

All cancellations must be made in writing to the catering office no later than thirty (30) days prior to event. All initial deposits received as confirmation are non-refundable if a cancellation occurs. Please note at this time we are making exceptions to cancellations due to any health or safety restrictions. Please see our sales team for more information on postponements.

Payment Methods

Railtown accepts Cheque, Visa or MasterCard payments. We also accept American Express at an additional 3.5% processing fee. A signed credit card authorization form must be on file regardless of your chosen payment option.

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