Cocktail Receptions

It is with pleasure that we present some of our most popular Cocktail menus. We take pride in offering the finest ingredients Vancouver has to offer, exquisitely prepared, served with a sense of style at a fair price.

All Cocktail receptions items are served on china or silver platters, rustic marble pieces and/or rattan baskets. All receptions include unique buffet décor, and/or a beautiful fresh flower display.

The Classic Reception

• Market Fresh Vegetable Basket with Fresh Herb Dip
• Imported & Domestic Cheeses served on chilled Marble with a variety Crackers
• Cocktail Sandwiches on Fresh Baked Rustic Foccacia Bread
• Fillings to include: Bocconcini Basil &Tomato, Smoked Maple Turkey Breast with Havarti, Tuna Salad, Avocado & Roasted Peppers, Black Forest Ham
• A Platter of Freshly Baked Cookies

$9.95 per person

Pacific Rim Passed Appetizers

An assortment totaling 6 pieces per person. Served on silver trays, garnished with fresh flowers.

• Grilled and Peppered Ahi Tuna
• Served on a Rice Cracker with a dollop of Wasabi Cream Cheese
• Assorted Bite Size Maki Rolls
• BBQ Duck Phyllo Bundles
• Ebi Sunomono noodles with Bay Shrimp
• Served in an Oriental Soup Spoon
• Skewered Fresh Chicken Tenders with a Mildly Spicy Peanut Satay Sauce
• Goat’s Cheese and Grape Truffle

$13.50 per person

A Global Affair

A wonderful variety of chilled appetizers

• Tuscany Antipasto Platter

  An impressive display of Grilled Market Vegetables, Olives Pepperoncinis, Artichoke Hearts, Roma Tomatoes & Bocconcini Cheese with Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar, Rolled Cheeses and Italian Meats served with Foccacia Bread

• The Butler’s Definitive Dipping Trio

         Our Own Roasted Squash Humus, A Sundried Tomato & Roasted Garlic Dip, and a Classic Spinach dip served with assorted European Breads and Crackers

• Pacific Rim Salad Rolls filled with Bay Shrimp, Glass Noodles and Fresh Asian Vegetables served with a Tangy Dipping Sauce
• Mini Tortilla Pinwheel Wrap Bites

           Jalapeno, Red Pepper, & Spinach Flour Tortillas filled with Chef inspired savory ingredients

• Imported & Domestic Cheeses served on chilled Marble with a variety Crackers
• Fresh Seasonal Fruit Kebobs

$17.95 per person

The Social Assembly

A combination of hot and cold appetizers.

• Market Fresh Vegetable Basket with Fresh Herb Dip
• West Coast Salmon Platter

With BC Smoked Salmon, Poached Salmon Medallions, Peppered Candied Salmon & BBQ Salmon with Caperberry Cream Cheese, Dill Dip, Lemon Wedges served with Assorted Breads & Crackers

• Imported & Domestic Cheeses served on chilled Marble with a variety Crackers
• An assortment of Sushi and Maki Rolls

Including Salmon, Tuna, Ebi, Tai, and bite size vegetarian Maki rolls. Served with Japanese Soya, Ginger, and Wasabi

• Sundried Tomato, Roasted Garlic and Fresh Basil Cream Cheese Dip

          served with Freshly Toasted Seasoned Pita Chips

Served Hot: A combination totaling 3 pieces per person

• Grilled Prawns with Wasabi Glaze
• Teriyaki Marinated Beef Tenderloin Skewers
• Wild Mushroom Phyllo Bundles
• Baked Vegetable Stuffed Samosas served with Fresh Fruit Chutney
• Wild Atlantic Salmon Fillets wrapped in Puffed Pastry served with Dill Dip

$21.50 per person

Additional charges may apply to groups of less than 30.

Rentals: We are more than happy to make all the necessary arrangements for table linens, china, glassware, cutlery and more.

Professional service staff are available for set-up, serving and clean up.

Service staff wages are $20.00 / hour, On-site chefs wages are $22.00 / hour.

All staff are booked for a minimum of 4 hours.

Prices are exclusive of applicable taxes, service staff, rentals and gratuities.

Buffet Dinners

Whatever your preference, 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 can create just the right menu to fit your taste and budget allowing you to relax and enjoy the party.

We guarantee that our buffets will be plentiful and that all guests are satisfied. All buffets include unique buffet décor, and/or a beautiful fresh flower display.

The Sunset Buffet

Fresh Salads:

• Mixed Field Greens Salad with the Butler’s Fruit Vinaigrette
• Sundried Tomato & Roasted Garlic Pesto Pasta Salad
• Marinated Tomato, Red Onion and Grilled Mushroom Salad

Your Choice of One Entrée:

• Slow Roasted Baron of Beef served with Au Jus, Spicy Horseradish, Dijon Mustard and the Butler’s Famous Herb Roasted Potatoes.
• Old Fashioned Honey Glazed Ham served with House-made Pineapple Sauce
• and Potatoes Au Gratin
• Mouth-watering Roast Turkey served with a Classic Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, House Gravy & Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Vegetarian ‘or’ Meat Lasagna, made from scratch “The Best Around Vancouver “
• Chorizo Sausage and Grilled Pepper Penne Pasta
• Rosemary Chicken Penne Pasta with a Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce
• The Butler’s Classic Shepard’s Pie

All of the above are accompanied by:

• A Medley of Steamed Market Vegetables tossed in Herb Butter
• An Assortment of Freshly Baked Focaccia, French and Whole Wheat Rolls

Desserts

• Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platters
• A selection of Freshly Baked Cookies
• A Variety of Delectable Squares
• Gourmet Coffee and an assortment of Herbal and Regular Teas

$21.95 per person + GST

ADD A Garden Vegetable Pasta Primavera topped with Mozzarella for only $2.50 per person

The Harbour Lights Buffet

Fresh Salads

• Mixed Field Greens Salad with the Butler’s Fruit Vinaigrette
• Fresh Tomato, Basil and Bocconcini Cheese Platter Drizzled with Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil
• Spicy Thai Noodle Salad Topped with Julienne Vegetables sprinkled with Black Sesame Seeds
• Santa Fe Couscous with Chili Lime Dressing

Your Choice of Two Entrées:

• Honey Glazed Ham (Carved at the Buffet) Offered with a Pineapple Mango Salsa
• Baron of Beef (Carved at the Buffet) Served with Horseradish, Dijon Mustard and Au Jus
• Roasted Pork Loin with an Apple Sage Stuffing and Drizzled with Apple Brandy Au Jus
• Seafood Newburg (with Steamed Rice instead of Rice Pilaf)
• Chicken Piccata with a Lemon Caperberry Sauce
• Mexican Achiote Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast with Roasted Corn Relish
• Rosemary Chicken Penne Pasta with a Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce
• Authentic Five Spice Marinated Chicken with Vegetable Fried Rice
• Baked Salmon Filet topped with a Roasted Garlic & Onion Glaze
• Tandori Baked Salmon Filet on a bed of Rice Pilaf with our Housemade Mango Chutney
• BBQ Spiced Salmon with a Smoked Chipotle Aioli and Avocado Salsa
• Baked Halibut Fillet with Fresh Herb Risotto topped with a Chunky Sundried Tomato Salsa (add $2.50 per perons)
• Provolone Cheese & Grilled Eggplant Bake (vegetarian)
• Colourful California Ratatouille Stuffed Tomato (vegetarian)
• Red Peppers stuffed with Feta Cheese, Artichoke Hearts, Calamata Olives, and Rice (vegetarian)

All of the above are accompanied by:

• Herb Roasted Potatoes ‘or’ Rice Pilaf
• A Medley of Steamed Market Vegetables tossed in Herb Butter
• An Assortment of Freshly Baked Foccacia, French and Whole Wheat Rolls and Butter

Desserts

• Fresh Seasonal Fruit Arrangement
• Cheese Cake Triangles with a Fresh Fruit Coulis
• A variety of Seasonal Tarts
• A selection of Freshly Baked Cookies
• A Variety of Delectable Squares
• Gourmet Coffee and an assortment of Herbal and Regular Teas

$25.95 per person + GST

ADD an extra Salad for only $1.95 per person

ADD an extra Entrée for only $3.95 per person

Rentals: We are more than happy to make all the necessary arrangements for table linens, china, glassware, cutlery and more.

Professional service staff are available for set-up, serving and clean up.

Service staff wages are $20.00 / hour, On-site chefs wages are $22.00 / hour.

All staff are booked for a minimum of 4 hours.

Additional charges may apply to buffets for groups of less than 40.

Prices are exclusive of applicable taxes, service staff, rentals and gratuities.

Please more information please contact Kristy at The Butler Did It Catering

604-739-3663

 

BBQ Menus 2007  

It is with pleasure that we present these BBQ options for your consideration.  We take pride in offering the finest ingredients Vancouver has to offer, exquisitely prepared, served with a sense of style, at a fair price.  We look forward to helping you make your event a memorable one.

 

We have two different pricing structures for our BBQ menus

 Build-Your-Own:

This pricing is based on the food only and is ready to build onto.  This option would be suitable for functions that require uniformed professional service staff, rentals of china, glassware, linens and/or tables and chairs, etc.  These events typically include weddings, private parties or corporate events where full service is required. Please call for an estimate based on your specific rental and staffing needs.

 ** This option can be Dropped Off/Cook Your Own (Delivery charges may apply)

All-Inclusive Corporate:

These pricing packages are for casual events such as corporate BBQ’s, picnics, staff or customer appreciation events, large casual family gatherings.

Pricing Includes: 

• BBQ Chef(s) – 5 hours including travel time
• Server(s) to attend to the buffet– 5 hours including travel time
• All required paper and plastic items  (plates, utensils, napkins)
• 6 ft Banquet tables with vinyl table covers for the buffet
• Theme Décor for the buffet tables

 Follow our 3 easy steps to a successful BBQ!

  STEP 1: Hot Off the Grill 

Choose one of the following packages

Classic BBQ Package

• Your choice of 2 Gourmet Housemade Salads
• Premium ¼ lb hamburgers/cheeseburgers
• Garden Veggie Burgers
• Jumbo Hotdogs 
• Condiments: Cheese, Lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onions, ketchup, mustard, relish and mayonnaise
• Dessert package (see below)

                          Build Your Own:        All Inclusive Corporate:          

30 – 59 people      $16.50                         $21.50

60 – 99 people      $14.95                         $19.95

100 +    people      $14.50                         $19.50

 

  West Coast BBQ Package

• Your choice of 3 Gourmet Housemade Salads
• Wild BC Salmon glazed with a Blueberry Bar-B-Q Sauce
• Breasts of Chicken marinated in a Maple Chipolte
• Marinated Fresh Vegetable Kebobs (as vegetarian entrée 20%)
• Herb Roasted Potatoes
• Freshly baked Dinner Buns and butter
• Dessert package (see below)

                           Build Your Own:         All Inclusive Corporate:        

30 – 59 people      $23.95                          $28.95

60 – 99 people      $21.95                          $26.95

100 +  people        $19.95                          $24.95

 **ADD Tender Teriyaki Maui Beef Ribs for $4.00 per person

Ultimate BBQ Package

• Your choice of 3 of our Gourmet Housemade Salads
• Tender Marinated Rib Eye Steaks
• Pacific Halibut Filets topped with a Fresh Fruit Salsa
• Portobello Mushroom Bundles (as vegetarian entrée 20%)
• Herb Roasted Potatoes
• Freshly baked Dinner Buns and butter
• Dessert package (see below)

          Build Your Own:           All Inclusive Corporate:        

30 – 59 people      $33.95                          $38.95

60 – 99 people      $31.95                          $36.95

100 +    people      $29.95                           $34.95

 STEP 2: Select Your Favorite Salads   

• Potato Salad with choice of a Honey Mustard Dressing, Creamy Dill Dressing or a Shallot and Red Wine Vinaigrette
• Market Field Greens Salad with Two Dressings
• Balsamic Marinated Tomato and Red Onion Salad
• Green Bean and Chick Pea Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
• Grilled Fennel and Apple Salad on a bed of Spinach with a Pomegranate Dressing
• Penne Pasta Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes tossed in a Creamy Arugula and Basil Pesto
•  Rotini Pasta Salad with Roasted Garlic and Fire Grilled Peppers tossed in a Fresh Herb and Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Marinated Mediterranean Vegetable Salad
• Santa Fe Cous Cous
• Spicy Thai Noodle Salad
• Three Bean Salad
• Classic Coleslaw

 ADD AN ADDITIONAL SALAD TO ANY MENU FOR $2.50 PER PERSON

All packages include these desserts:

• Delicious Decadent Brownies, Triple Berry Crumble Squares and Lemon Burst Macaroons
• Freshly Baked Cookies
• Summer Fresh BBQ Fruit Platter

 **ADD ON: A wonderful selection of Freshly Baked Pies, Flans and delicious Tarts for only $2.50 per person

  

Step 3: Give us a Call

Build your own pricing - To receive an estimate, we require the number of guests attending, start and finishing times of the event, venue or location, rentals required (we can help with this) and your menu option.

For the All-inclusive pricing - Tell us what your choices are – where to be – and what time you would like the BBQ served.

 

The BBQ Extras

 Add an additional Salad                                 $2.50 per person

Add Hamburgers                                              $48/dozen

Add hotdogs                                                      $36/dozen

Add Veggie Burgers                                        $60/dozen

Add Veggie Dogs                                            $42/dozen

The Butler’s Dipping Trio  (serves 25)            $75.00

Veggie and Dip Basket     (serves 25)           $75.00

Corn on the Cob (1 per person)                      $24/dozen

Butler Housemade Chili                                   $2.25 per person

Bags of Chips (42g)                                          $1.25 ea.

ICE CREAM CART: (minimum of 75 guests required)

Have an ice cream cart attend your function!  We will offer an assortment of ice cream bars for your guests to choose from.  We can give you a list to select from (max 5 varieties).  Price would include 1 ice cream bar per person.                    

$3.95 per person

BEVERAGES:

 Ice Cold Lemonade or Sun Iced Tea                                      $1.50 per person

Assorted Soft Drinks/Bottled Waters/Everfresh Juices        $1.75 each

Premium Fresh Ground Coffee/Herbal and Regular Teas   $1.75 per person

Includes all condiments, paper cups etc.

 THE SMALL PRINT:

·        Our event coordinators are available to assist you in selecting the perfect location for your BBQ.  We have lists of parks and beaches that can be pre- booked for your exclusive event.

·      Service staff rates: $24.00/hr for Event Captains (1 per event), $20.00/hr per hour per server, and $22.00/hr per BBQ Chef for the Build-Your-Own pricing. Extra hours may be assessed at the time of booking.

·        If you need entertainment or activities, please inquire with one of our Event Coordinators. We have access to festive inflatable amusements, music and other activities.

·        Children are charged at a reduced rate of Under 4yrs is free, 5 – 10yrs is the menu price less $2.00. Please ensure that you inform us of the number of children who will be attending your event, regardless of their ages.