At The Butler Did It Catering Co. we pride ourselves on serving menu items that are created with fresh, local ingredients and inspired by west coast flavours. With over 23 years’ experience we’ve catered every type of reception, from intimate family gathering of 10, to cocktail style weddings of 200, and corporate grand openings for 2,000. We are your party caterers for Vancouver and across the Lower Mainland!
Reception Menu
CLICK HERE to view a PDF of our Reception Menu.
= vegetarian = vegan = gluten free = dairy free
Appetizer Stations
Beverages
Platters & Dips
Canapés
Reception Packages
Sweets
All appetizer stations are priced per person with a minimum order for 40 people. These stations are appetizer/cocktail size and are not intended as a meal.
All self-serve stations are drop-off friendly. Chef attended stations require onsite service staff.
Service staff, rentals, or delivery are not included in the price.
Chef Attended Stations
Stir-Fry$8.00
Mac N’ Cheese$7.50
Mashed Potato$6.75
Taco Station$11.50
Taco Al Pastor Pork marinated in Achiote, pulled and served with pineapple, onion garnish
Taco De Res Shredded chipotle braised beef with onion and cilantro garnish
Bean & Cheese Refried bean with 3 cheese and pico de gallo garnish
Roasted Cauliflower and Corn Chili Spiced with cheese and pico de gallo garnish
Self-Serve Stations
Pierogi$6.00 per person
Build Your Own Sandwich$8.00 per person
Poutine Bar$6.75 per person
Vegetarian gravy available
Sliders$8.50 per person
2 per person
Donut Bar$5.75 per person
Priced per person, unless specified. All beverages are drop-off friendly.
Cold Beverages
San Pellegrino$3 each
Happy Planet Smoothies$4 each
Minimum 6 per flavour
Assorted Soft Drinks, Juice or Bottled Water$2.50 each
Infused Water$21.50 per gallon
Served in a juice tower. One gallon serves approximately 18 cups.
Refreshing Fruit Punch, Lemonade or Iced Tea$24.00 per gallon
Bottomless Beverage Station$4.75 per person
Served in beverage dispensers | Minimum order for 40
Beer, Wine and Spirits
Pepsi Soft Drinks$2.50 each
Bubly Sparkling Water$2.50 each
Everfresh Juices$2.50 each
Bottled Water$2.50 each
Hot Beverages
Tazo Teas$2.75 per person
Salt Spring Medium Roast Coffee$2.75 per person
Salt Spring Medium Roast Coffee$19.50 each
Salt Spring Medium Roast Coffee$140 each
Hot Water with assorted Tazo Teas$19.50 each
Hot Water with sssorted Tazo Teas$140 each
Decadent Hot Chocolate$22.50 each
All platters and dips are priced per person and drop off friendly. Minimum order of 8, except where noted.
Dips & Spreads
Butler’s Dipping Trio$5.00
Chips N’ Dip$5.00
Add guacamole $1.25
Mexican Fiesta Dip$50 small / $98 large
Minimum order of 1, small serves 8-10, large serves 15-20.
À La Carte Dip$2.75
Platters
High Tea Sandwiches$5.75
2.5 pieces per person
Canadian Cheese Board$6.25
Raw Seasonal Vegetables$4.25
Seasonal Fruit Platter$4.25
Charcuterie Board$8.00
Vegetable Antipasto$6.25
Cocktail Baguette Sandwiches$6.00
2 pieces per person
West Coast Salmon Board$9.25
Jumbo Prawn Cocktail$5.00
2 pieces per person
Sushi Spread$6.25
3 pieces per person | Minimum order of 20
Smoked Salmon$6.25
Build Your Own Bruschetta$5.00
2 pieces per person
Butler Chips$2.75
Priced per dozen, minimum order of 2 dozen per canapé.
Canapés marked with * are drop-off friendly.
Cold Canapés
Curried Chicken Salad *$36 dozen
Calabrese and Melon *$27 dozen
Beef Carpaccio$36 dozen
Wonton Tuna Poke$42 dozen
Smoked Salmon Rosette *$42 dozen
Creamy Shrimp Salad$38 dozen
Shrimp Ceviche$42 dozen
Alabacore Tuna Tataki$42 dozen
Caprese Skewer *$32 dozen
Roasted Pear & Gorgonzola$30 dozen
Goat Cheese Grape Truffle *$36 dozen
Gazpacho$34 dozen
Beet Terrine$36 dozen
Smoked Salmon Mousse *$36 dozen
Hummus & Cucumber Cups *$30 dozen
“Faux” Gras$34 dozen
Prosciutto Toast *$32 dozen
Crab Crispy Croute$45 dozen
Bruschetta *$32 dozen
Seared Tuna$45 dozen
Roasted Tomato Croute$32 dozen
Savoury Mini Cheesecake *$38 dozen
Artichoke Bruschetta$30 dozen
Shrimp Cocktail$42 dozen
Mini Ruben Sandwiches *$38 dozen
Savoury Mini Cheesecake *$38 dozen
Mini Fresh Fruit Skewers *$36 dozen
Hot Canapés
Braised Red Wine Short Rib *$42 dozen
Chicken Satay *$38 dozen
Sirloin Beef Skewer *$42 dozen
Bacon Wrapped Dates *$34 dozen
Lamb Lollipop *$62 dozen
Scallop & Shrimp$42 dozen
Scallop BLT$45 dozen
Crab Mushroom Cap$42 dozen
Crab Cake *$45 dozen
Butternut Squash *$32 dozen
Mini Samosa *$30 dozen
Roasted Tomato$32 dozen
Spanakopita *$28 dozen
Bacon Butternut Squash *$32 dozen
Chili Lemon Grass Tofu Skewer *$32 dozen
Sweet Chili Cauliflower$30 dozen
Shredded Beef Slider$40 dozen
Pulled Pork Slider$38 dozen
Jack Fruit Bao Buns$30 dozen
Stuffed Lentil Mushroom$32 dozen
Vegetable Spring Rolls *$34 dozen
Pakora Bites *$34 dozen
Asiago Arancini *$34 dozen
Tofu Bao Buns$34 dozen
All reception packages are priced per person. Service staff, rentals and delivery not included in the price.
Classic Reception
Sweet Tooth Platter
Canadian Cheese Board
Charcuterie Board
Raw Seasonal Vegetables
$15 per person
Butler Passed Canapés
Chicken Satay
Seared Tuna
Mini Ruben Sandwiches
Asiago Arancini
Beet Terrine
Pakora Bites
Artichoke Bruschetta
$18.25 per person
Sea to Sky Reception
Smoked Salmon Platter
Canadian Cheese Board
Sushi Spread
Vegetable Antipasto
Seasonal Fruit Platter
Nanaimo Bars
$25 per person
Executive Reception
Raw Seasonal Vegetables
Caprese Skewers
Canadian Cheese Board
Vegetable Antipasto
Charcuterie Board
Calabrese and Melon Canapé
Smoked Salmon Rosette
$27.75 per person
Social Assembly
Canadian Cheese Board
Mini Samosa
Smoked Salmon Platter
Vegetable Antipasto
Charcuterie Board
High Tea Sandwiches
Beet Terrine Canapé
Wonton Tuna Poke
$32.50 per person
Breakfast Reception
Canadian Cheese Board
Smoked Salmon Platter
Mini Blueberry Scones
Mini Yogurt Parfaits
Calabrese and Melon Canapé
Mini Quiche
Mini Fresh Fruit Skewer
Prosciutto Toast Canapé
$25 per person
Cocktail Dinner
Appetizer Station
CARVING STATION
With either AAA Top Sirloin of roasted Pork Loin carved to order with buns, mustard and horseradish
OR
TACO BAR
Choice of 2 tacos: Taco Al Pastor Pork, Taco De Res, Bean & Cheese, or Roasted Cauliflower & Corn. Chefs prepare and serve tacos for your guests.
Platter Buffet
Marinated mushrooms, Kalamata olives, artichokes, marinated feta cheese, grilled eggplant, red pepper, and hummus with sliced baguette and pita bread
CANADIAN CHEESE BOARD
Artisan Canadian cheeses, house made preserves, candied nuts, and dried fruits with sliced baguette and crackers
WEST COAST SALMON BOARD
BC smoked & candied salmon with pickled onions, capers and lemon dill cream cheese. Served with sliced rye and sour dough bread
RAW SEASONAL VEGETABLES
With classic garlic hummus
BUTLER'S DIPPING TRIO
Roasted red pepper & artichoke dip, spinach dip and classic garlic hummus with pita chips and assorted breads
Butler Served Canapés
With peanut satay sauce
SCALLOP BLT
With bacon, arugula and chipotle aioli
MINI SAMOSA
Potato and pea curry bundles with house mango chutney
PROSCIUTTO TOAST
Delicious prosciutto with asiago cheese and fig jam on a toasted croute
CAPRESE SKEWER
Pesto marinated mini mozzarella ball with cherry tomato and balsamic glaze
$48.50 per person
High Tea Reception
Canadian Cheese Board
Raw Seasonal Vegetables
Seasonal Fruit Platter
High Tea Sandwiches
Mini Cranberry Orange Scones
Assorted Fancy Dessert Squares
$22 per person
Vegan Reception
Raw Seasonal Vegetables
Mini Samosa
Artichoke Bruschetta
Vegan Antipasto
Vegan Double Chocolate Squares
“Faux” Gras Canapé
Savoury Mini Cheesecake
$25 per person
Desserts are priced per piece, unless specified otherwise. All sweets are drop-off friendly.
Cakes
8″ Cheesecake$65
Serves 14-16
10″ Cheesecake$85
Serves 20-24
8″ Specialty Cake$65
banana peanut butter & jam, confetti, and lemon iced tea
Serves 14-16
10″ Specialty Cake$85
banana peanut butter & jam, confetti, and lemon iced tea
Serves 20-24
Quarter Slab Cake$75
Cake flavours: chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, confetti, or lemon
Filling flavours: vanilla, bavarian, lemon, or chocolate
Icing flavours: chocolate, vanilla, or cream cheese
10"x14" in size, serves 18-24
Add custom writing on cake $10
Half Slab Cake$120
Cake flavours: chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, confetti, or lemon
Filling flavours: vanilla, bavarian, lemon, or chocolate
Icing flavours: chocolate, vanilla, or cream cheese
12"x16" in size, serves 30-40
Add custom writing on cake $10
Full Slab Cake$185
Cake flavours: chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, confetti, or lemon
Filling flavours: vanilla, bavarian, lemon, or chocolate
Icing flavours: chocolate, vanilla, or cream cheese
18"x24" in size, serves 70-80
Add custom writing on cake $10
Cupcakes
Mini Cupcakes$18 per dozen
Cupcakes$36 per dozen
Mini Flower Cupcakes$25 per dozen
Flower Cupcakes$45 per dozen
Desserts
Freshly Baked Cookies$12 per dozen
Sweet Tooth Platter$3.50 per person
2 pieces per person, minimum order of 8
Assorted Fancy Squares$38 per dozen
Brownies$3.50 each
Nanaimo Bar$3.50 each
Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake Bites$3.75 each
Minimum order of 12
Fresh Fruit Tarts$3.50 each
Minimum order of 10
Gluten Free Desserts$4.50 each
Jumbo Cookies$24 per dozen
Gluten Chocolate Chip Cookie$4.50 each
Vegan Double Chocolate Squares$4 each
Opera Bar$4.25 each
Menu Last Updated: October 13, 2017
CLICK HERE to view a PDF of our Reception Menu.
Thank you for considering us to cater your upcoming reception or cocktail party!