Christmas Buffet Catering Menus

Holiday Dinner Buffets
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Your choice may be a festive cocktail party, a bountiful buffet or an elegant sit down dinner. Whatever your preference, you and your guests will enjoy the freshest ingredients Vancouver has to offer - exquisitely prepared, served with a sense of style and offered at a sensible price. Your ideas and our years of experience will create just the right menu to fit your taste and budget allowing you to relax and enjoy the party.

A Holiday Classic

Gourmet Mixed Greens Salad

with Vanilla Poached Pears and Candied Walnuts

in a light Cabernet Vinaigrette

Marinated Button Mushroom Salad

in a light Cider Vinaigrette 

Roasted Garlic Penne Pasta Salad

Oven Fresh Multigrain & French Dinner Rolls

 

Your choice of one of the following Entrees:

 

Slow Roasted Turkey 

on a flavorful bed of Hickory Bacon Stuffing,

served with The Butler�s Velvety Smooth Turkey Gravy

and a Cranberry Compote

Slowly Braised Beef Brisket

served with The Butler�s Own Wild Mushroom Gravy

Double Smoked Ham

glazed with Maple Syrup and served with a Peach Relish

 

Accompanied by:

Winter Squash Tortellini with a Creamy Tomato Basil Sauce

A Medley of Fresh Market Vegetables tossed in a Herb Butter

Roasted Garlic & Fresh Herb Mashed Potatoes

 

Dessert Buffet:

Old Fashioned Fruit Crumble

Fresh baked Festive Tarts, Freshly Cookies

& Decadent Gourmet Squares

Gourmet Coffee & Regular/Herbal Teas

 

$24.95 per person

plus GST and Service Charges

 

The Festive Feast

 

Pickled Vegetable & Mixed Olive platter

Fresh Spinach Salad

tossed with Mandarin Orange segments and Goat Cheese

in a light Creamy Citrus Dressing

Bowtie Pasta Salad with a

Sundried Tomato Pesto Dressing

Marinated Button Mushroom Salad in a light Cider Vinaigrette

Oven Fresh Multigrain, Foccacia & French Dinner Rolls

 

Saut�ed Boneless Breast of Chicken

Topped with an apple brandy cream sauce

on a bed of Walnut Brioche Stuffing

and served with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Baked Wild Salmon Filet

Drizzled with a Mixed Berry Cream Sauce

served on a bed of Rice Pilaf

Wild Mushroom Agnolotti

with Caramelized Garlic and Sage Butter

A Medley of Fresh Market Vegetables

tossed in a Herb Butter

 

Dessert Buffet:

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter    

Fresh baked Festive Tarts, Cookies

& Decadent Gourmet Squares

An Assortment of Fruit Pies and Fresh Fruit Flans

 

Gourmet Coffee & Regular/Herbal Teas

 

$29.95 per person

plus GST and Service Charges

 

It�s a Wonderful Life

 

Marinated  & Grilled Vegetable Display

Mixed Field Greens Salad

with The Butler�s Blueberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Bocconcini Cheese Platter

drizzled with Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil

Rainbow Tortellini Pasta Salad

in a Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing

Oven Fresh Multigrain & French Dinner Rolls

 

Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb

�OR�

Slow Roasted Prime Rib

with Cracked Black Pepper and Dijon

 

Both carved to order & served with Au Jus & Horseradish

 

Saut�ed Scallops and Prawns

in a rich Lobster Sauce served atop steamed Basmati Rice

Oven Roasted Acorn Squash

stuffed with a Hearty Winter Ratatouille served on a light Tomato Coulis

The Butler�s Famous Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes

A Medley of Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Tossed in Herb Butter

 

Dessert Buffet

Imported & Canadian Cheese Board with crackers

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter

Rum and Eggnog Cheese Cake

Grand Marnier Mousse Cake

A selection of fine French Pastries

and Gourmet Squares

 

Gourmet Coffee & Regular/Herbal Teas

 

$38.95 per person

plus GST and Service Charges

 

The Holiday Delight

A Cocktail Style Meal

 

Gourmet Antipasto Platter with Grilled,

Pickled & Marinated Vegetables & Italian Meats

with Wedges of fresh Foccacia Bread

West Coast Seafood Platter

With Poached Mussels, Jumbo Prawns, Bay Shrimp, Poached Salmon Medallions, Smoked Salmon and BBQ Salmon

with caperberry cream cheese, red onions, lemon wedges & cocktail sauce

The Butler�s Own Roasted Autumn Squash Hummus

with Freshly Toasted Pita Chips

Sundried Tomato, Roasted Garlic & Basil Cream Cheese Pate 

Served with Toasted Pit Chips

Imported & Canadian Cheese Board with a variety of crackers

Mini Pacific Rim Salad Rolls

Filled with Bay Shrimp, Rice Noodles

& Fresh Asian Vegetables;served with a Tangy Dipping Sauce

 

Butler Served:

Teriyaki Marinated Beef Tenderloin Skewers

Toasted Foccacia Brushetta

Roma Tomato with Fresh Basil and Parmesan Cheese,

Kalamata Olive Tapanade

Baked Vegetarian Samosas

offered with a Mango Chutney

Ebi Sunomono noodles with Bay Shrimp

Served in an Oriental Soup Spoon

Goats Cheese and Grape Truffles:

Red grape wrapped in goats cheese

and sprinkled with Pistachio dust

Assorted Freshly Baked Mini Tartlets

Skewered Chicken Tenders

with a Cranberry Mustard Glaze

 

Desserts

Chocolate Fondue with Seasonal Fresh Fruit Wedges

Fresh Baked Festive Cookies and Gourmet Squares

Gourmet Coffee & Regular/Herbal Teas

 

$36.95 per person

plus GST and Service Charges

General Information

All buffet dinners & cocktail buffets will be festively decorated. The chosen menu items will be beautifully displayed and be of the finest quality. Thank you for considering The Butler Did It Catering, we look forward to serving you throughout this holiday season and into the New Year.

    1. A deposit of $500.00 is required to confirm all functions. A prepayment of not less than 50% of estimated costs is due 10 days prior to function. The balance is due upon completion/delivery unless previous credit arrangements have been made.
    2. Cancellation Policy: if cancellation occurs 14 days or more prior to date of function you will receive a return of your deposit less a $75.00 administration fee. If cancellation occurs within 7 to 13 days prior to function you may forfeit your deposit. With less than 7 days notice you may be billed for all estimated costs or costs incurred, depending on situation.
    3. We require that a final confirmed guest count must be called into the catering office no later than 72 hours prior to function date (3 business days). You will be billed based on this guarantee or the actual number in attendance whichever is greater.
    4. When required we will arrange for professional and uniformed service staff to set up, serve and attend to your event. The cost is $20.00 per hour, per staff member with a minimum of 4 hours each. Bartenders are charged at the same rate. Chef/carvers on site are charged at a rate of $22.00 per hour, minimum of 4 hours. All staff is paid from the time they leave our shop.
    5. Taxes and Service Charges: 7% GST is applicable to all food, beverage and rentals. 7% PST will be applied to all rentals. Food and beverage items are subject to a 15% service charge when staff attends the event.
    6. All menus included in this package are based on a minimum of 40 guests. Groups wishing to select any of these menus with fewer guests may be subject to an additional per person charge. We reserve the right to make adjustments to the menu.
    7. If requested we will make all the necessary arrangements for the rental of china, glassware, cutlery and linen. The order will be delivered to the location of the function on the day and arrangements will be made to pick up the following business day. You will be charged for any broken/lost/ruined items.

    See our Christmas Cocktail Receptions Menu
    See our     Sit Down Christmas Dinners Menu
    See our     Christmas Appetizer Packages Menu
    See our     Christmas Tree Trimming Lunches Menu


    Thank you for considering The Butler Did It Catering Co. Don't hesitate to call us with any questions or concerns!


    The Butler Did It Catering Co.
    340 West 2nd Avenue
    Vancouver, BC
    V5Y 1C8

    Telephone: (604) 739-3663
    Fax: (604) 739-3686
    Email:     [email protected]