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From elaborate cocktail receptions to formal plated service, we provide a culinary experience that is sure to impress. Explore our menus below
2024 - Reception Package.pdf
Package 1
(Minimum 15ppl)
Assorted Domestic Cheeses and Berries
Seasonal Crudités with Dip
Fresh Sliced Fruit with Yogurt Dip
Assorted Mini Sweets
Package 2
(Minimum 20ppl)
International and Domestic Cheese Board with Fresh Berries
Seasonal Crudités & House Made Garlic Dip
Seasonal Sliced Fruit with Chocolate Dip
House Made Antipasto Platter
Assorted Mini Sweets
Choice of Two Passed Canapés (Based on 2 pieces per person)
Package 3
(Minimum of 30ppl)
International and Domestic Cheese Board with Fresh Berries
Chef Selection Charcuterie Board with House Made Jams
Seasonal Crudités with House Made Garlic Dip
Assorted Antipasto Platter
Assorted Mini Sweets
Choice of Four Passed Canapés (Based on 2 pieces per person)
Package Enhancements
Chef Selection Charcuterie Board with House Made Jams
House Smoked Salmon with Pickled Red Onion and Capers
Individual Artisanal Sandwiches
Assorted Sweet and Savory House Made Chips and Dips
Hot Canapes
Mini Beef Wellingtons
Vegetable Samosas (Veg, Vegan)
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Wild Mushroom and Smoked Gouda (Veg)
Brie Crostini with Pear, and Date Cognac Chutney (Veg)
Open Faced Brisket Sliders with Crispy Onion
Stuffed Mushrooms (Veg)
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Cold Canapes
Lobster Phyllo Bouchèes
Mini Lobster Rolls
Bruschetta and Avocado Croustades (Veg)
Smoked Salmon Pikelets
Caprese Skewers (Veg GF)
Crab and Garlic Naans
Watermelon Feta (GF, Veg)
Fresh Fruit Skewers (Vegan, GF)
Summer Rolls (Rice Paper Vegetable Rolls) (vegan, GF)
(All prices are subject to applicable tax and 15% gratuity)
(GF: Gluten Free, Veg: Vegetarian, Vegan)
2024 - Plated Menu.pdf
Starter
(Choice of 1)
DGC Crown Salad
Heritage Blend Lettuce wrapped in Cucumber with a Mixed Peppers and Red Onion, Heirloom Tomatoes and Smoked Gorgonzola Crumble (Veg)
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
Frisée and Spring Mix Lettuce with Honey Glazed Oven Roasted Beets, Candied Pecans and Sweet Goat Cheese (Veg)
Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine Lettuce Tossed in House Made Caesar Dressing and Topped with Crispy Pancetta and Grana Padano Cheese
Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup
Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic, Blended with Fresh Basil, Cream, Grana Pandano Cheese, and Garnished with a Parmesan Crisp (Veg)
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Roasted Squash Seasoned and Blended with House Made Vegetable Broth and a hint of Nutmeg, Topped with Creme Fraiche
Mains
(Choice of 1 Meat and 1 Veg/Vegan 20-49 people)
(Choice of 2 Meat and 1 Veg/Vegan 50-120 people)
Mediterranean Salmon
Seared Salmon Served Over Pesto Couscous with Peppers, Onions, Heirloom Tomatoes, and Olives, Topped with a Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Alberta Black Angus Braised Short Ribs Served with Rich Demi-Glace, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Seasonal Vegetables
Grilled Striploin Steak
Grilled New York Striploin Steak Cooked Medium Rare, Topped with Madeira Demi-Glace, Served with Smoked Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Slow Roasted Prime Rib (Minimum 20 people)
Slow Roasted Black Angus Prime Rib Au Jus Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Wild Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Supreme
Grilled Chicken Supreme with Wild Mushrooms and Sourdough Stuffing Served with Herbed Smashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Mushroom Gnocchi
Pan Seared Local Mushrooms with a House Made Spinach Cream Sauce and Grana Padano Cheese (Veg)
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Butternut Squash Stuffed Ravioli Served in a House Made Cream Sauce with Sage and Roasted Garlic (Veg)
Grilled Vegetable Tower
Roasted Vegetable Stack Topped with Fresh Herbs Served with Wild Rice and Seven-Bean Ragout (Vegan, GF)
Dessert
(Choice of 1)
New York Cheesecake
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Lemon Tart Paired with a Mousse Filled Chocolate Tulip
Coffee/Tea Service Included
(Allergen-free dessert available upon request)
Children’s Menu (Choice of 1 – Ages 4-12) Homemade Chicken Fingers, Fries and Chocolate Pudding Cheeseburger, Fries and Chocolate Pudding
Pricing includes the selection of one starter, one dessert and coffee/tea service All prices are subject to applicable tax and 15% gratuity. Minimum 20 people required.
Hand Carved Smoked Honey Glazed Ham
Scrambled Eggs and Chives
Free Run Large Eggs Scrambled and Finished with
A Splash of Crème Fresh and Chives
Bacon and Sausage
Thick Cut Smoked Bacon and Skinless Country
Style Sausage Links
Hash Brown Bake
French Toast
Baguette Bread Soaked in Eggs and Cream with Fresh Vanilla,
Nutmeg and Cinnamon
Fresh Mixed Greens with Assortment of Toppings
Roasted Vegetable Strata
Domestic Cheese and Assorted Yogurt
Fresh Fruit Tray
Assortment of Baked Goods
Including mini muffins, croissants, pastries
Coffee, Tea, Assortment of Juices
Ages 0-4 are complimentary. All prices are
subject to applicable tax and 15% gratuity.
Minimum of 20 adults required.
Domestic Beer
Bud Light, Cracked Canoe, Alexander Keith
Premium Beer
Mill St Organic, Stella Artois, Heineken, Guinness Pub Draught, Glutenburg (Gluten-Free)
Local Craft Beer
Mackinnon Brothers, Skeleton Park Somersby Cider
Bar Rail Liquor (1oz)
Dewar’s Scotch, Bacardi Superior Rum, Smirnoff Vodka, Forty Creek Rye, Gordon’s Gin
Premium Liquor(1oz)
Jameson Whiskey, Glenfiddich Scotch, Malibu Rum, Kraken Rum, Bacardi Dark Rum, Crown Royal, Jack Daniels, Sauze Silver Tequila, Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila
White Wine
Jacobs Creek Chardonnay Phillippe de Rothschild Sauvignon Blanc Sandbanks Pinot Grigio
Red Wine
Phillippe de Rothschild Cabernet Sauvignon Sandbanks Baco Noir Jacobs Creek Shiraz
Non-Alcoholic
Canned Pop or Juice
Heineken 0
County Bounty Local Artisanal Soda
(Subject to change, tax included)
Allergy and Dietary Needs
We have a wide selection of menu options that will satisfy those with allergies and dietary needs, including food intolerances, food-related medical conditions, dietary needs related to religious or cultural observances, vegetarian and vegan diets.
The Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre does not have certified allergen-free facilities; however, we make every effort to take necessary precautions to minimize the risk of exposure. The potential for cross-contamination remains and is at your own risk. If you have any questions, we are here to help.
Read the Queen’s Severe Allergy Policy | University Secretariat and Legal Counsel
Waste Less
All non-perishable and unspoiled perishable food is donated. We redirect all unspoiled food from landfills to our neighbours in need. We appreciate your support of the local community and reducing our environmental impact. Visit our Sustainability page to learn more about our sustainability initiatives.
The Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre is proudly designated a Fair Trade Workplace. This designation recognizes our support of fairer conditions and better prices for people in the Global South who grow and make our products. Buying Fair Trade gives farmers and workers more power to create a better life for themselves and their communities and enjoy sustainable livelihoods.