Over the past 20 years we have catered to hundreds of events in Metro Halifax Dartmouth

 and all over the mainland of Nova Scotia.

We pride ourselves in the quality of our foods, presentations and level of professional service.

Our rates for on site service are very competitive and include the setup, service and cleanup.

Contact CU by phone or email for a cost estimate prepared to suit your requirements and your budget.

 

 

Full Service Dinner Guide

(Two, Three or more courses)

Three Course DINNERS starting at $21.45 per person

 

 

All Menus Include

Ice Water, Fresh Bakery Bread, Butter, Garnish and Condiments

 

CU will meet with you to discuss your event; plan menus, arrange any rentals required, discuss format of room and design menus around children & special dietary needs.

We strive to meet your budget and make your event stress free for YOU.

All foods are beautifully presented – people also eat with their eyes.

 

Please Choose One from Each Category Below – Priced Per Person

 

1st Course: Salads, Soups & Other Starters

 

Leaf Salads

Caesar Salad with Caper Berries, fresh grated Parmesan, Herb Croutons & Dijon Caesar Dressing $4.75
Jicama Pineapple Salad on Baby Spinach with Cilantro Vinaigrette $4.85
Oven roasted Pear w/Brie, Walnuts & Figs on Baby Greens topped with Honey Mustard Dressing $7.95
Greek Salad with Romaine, Olives, Feta, Red Onion, Red Pepper & Grape Tomatoes $4.95

Garden Medley Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing $4.25

European Greens with Strawberries, Blueberries & Raspberries

topped with Apple Vinaigrette Dressing $5.25

Spinach, Bacon, Mandarin Orange & toasted Almond Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette  $4.25

Strawberry & Spinach Salad with CU’s Pomegranate Dressing $4.25

Spinach Salad with Gorgonzola Croutons & Bacon Twists $6.25
Apple Cranberry Salad on Bib Lettuce with creamy Lemon Vinaigrette $5.25
Hoisin Marinated sliced (Red) Pork on Baby Greens & Julienne Vegetables $6.50
 

 

Other Salads

Caprese Stack – Buffalo Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes & Chiffonade of Basil

on 5 leaf greens– all drizzled with Balsamic, EVOO infusion $7.25

East meets West Potato Salad $3.25
Warm French Potato Salad $3.75
Spicy Bangkok Noodles & Julienne of Vegetables with Peanut Sauce Dressing $4.50

Thai Beef Salad with Sweet Rice Vinegar Dressing $6.50

 

Soups

Minestrone with Pancetta & Basil Pesto $5.25
Country Pumpkin & Potato with miniature Pasta $4.25
White Bean & Rotini $4.25
Asian flavoured Pumpkin $4.95

Cream Turnip Soup $4.25
Fresh Tomato & Bacon $4.25

Winter Squash & Pear $4.50

Corn & Bacon Chowder $4.25

Fish Chowder $5.75

Seafood Chowder $9.95 with Lobster $11.95

 

Other Starters

Caribbean Seafood Martini with Shrimp, Scallops, Avocado & Mango $8.95
Potato Pancake with Smoke Salmon, Caviar & Sour Cream $7.50

Fillet of Chilled Poached Salmon on Cucumber Dill Coulis $6.95

Seafood Crepe filled with Scallops, Shrimp & Salmon on Lemon Dill Sauce $7.75

 

2nd Course: Entrees

Served with your choice of Potato, Rice or Pasta & Vegetables

 

Pasta
(Please omit Potato/Rice/Pasta option below)
Puttanesca with Fettuccini, Anchovies, Pancetta, Caper, Olive Oil & Tomatoes $15.25
Boscaiola with Spaghetti, Button Mushrooms, Bacon, Green Onion & Cream $14.85
Mediterranean with Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Tomatoes, Garlic,

Prosciutto, Black Olives & Oregano over Spaghetti $15.50
Creamy Tomato & Chicken Rigatoni $15.25
Penne with Chicken, Asparagus & Goat’s Cheese $15.75
Fusilli with Mushrooms & Herb Sauce $14.50

 

Pork

Kentucky Pork Loin – Butterflied and a little spicy served with Cranapple Compote $15.75

Medallions of Pork Tenderloin glazed with Molasses & Dijon on Caramelized Onion Sauce $15.95

Medallions of Pork Tenderloin on Sweet & Sour Cherry Sauce $16.25
Pork Loin with roasted Ginger Pears $17.95
Cuban Black Beans & Rice with Chorizo Sausages & Mango $13.95


Beef & Lamb

Fillet of Beef with Chive crusted seared Scallops $22.50
Ancho Chili Rubbed Beef Roast $15.95
Lamb Medallions with Mint Hollandaise $16.25

Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon over steamed White Rice $20.95
Grilled one inch thick New York Strip Loin Steak with Bernaise Sauce $19.95
Beef Stroganoff with Button Mushrooms over Buttered Noodles $17.50

Individual Beef Wellington on Caramelized Onion Sauce $18.50

Slow Roasted Beef – tender and cooked to your liking with au jus Gravy & Horseradish Sauce $16.75

Grilled Steak & Lobster Kebabs – seasonal price

Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding, au jus Gravy & Horseradish Sauce $22.95

Lamb Kailia (Lamb Curry) with Cucumber Raita & Mango Chutney $19.95

 

Poultry

Parisian Walnut Dijon Chicken Breast (b/s) $14.95
Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast $12.95
Chicken Chasseur $14.50
Chicken Pecan (b/s) with Honey Dijon Sauce $14.50

Seared Chicken Breast (b/s) on Cranberry Balsamic Sauce $14.75

Stuffed Chicken Breast: Smoked Ham & Havarti Cheese

or Sun Dried Tomatoes, Olives & Pine Nuts $15.95

Chicken Elizabeth in Flaky Pastry w/ Swiss, Spinach & Crabmeat served on Hollandaise Sauce $16.95

Traditional Roast Turkey with Bread & Sausage Dressing, Cranberry Sauce & Gravy $16.25
Five Spice Coconut Cream Chicken Breast $13.75
Chicken Breast stuffed with Asparagus & Gruyere on Sour Cream Tarragon Sauce $16.95
Thai Stir Fried Chicken with Basil on steamed Basmati Rice $14.50
Tandoori roasted Chicken Breasts (b/s) $15.95
Louisiana Jambalaya with Chicken, Ham & Smoked Sausage $16.95

 

Seafood

Shrimp & Mango Crepes $14.95
Chive crusted seared Scallops on Beet infused Rice $14.50 with 5 oz. Fillet of Beef $22.50
Teriyaki Salmon $13.95
Steamed Lobster – any size - cracked and served with

warm Butter, Lemon, Bibs & Picks – seasonal price
Scallops Tarragon Cream Reduction $15.75
Seared Salmon Fillets glazed with Honey & Orange on Mesclun Greens $15.95

Chilled Poached Salmon Fillets with Cucumber Coulis $14.75

Seafood Newburg with Haddock, Salmon, Shrimp & Scallops $15.45

Hoisin Roasted Salmon on Orange Spinach Salad $16.95

Lobster & Steak Kebabs – seasonal price
Baked Haddock in Lemon Butter $14.75
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Skewers $17.85


Vegetarian

Grilled Asian Marinated Portabella “Steak” $15.50
Penne with roasted Asparagus & Balsamic Butter $15.00
Zucchini & Tomato Tart with fresh Herbs $14.95
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna with Toasted Pasta $15.00

Bombay Vegetable & Fruit Curry $14.50

Strudel filled with 3 Kinds of Mushrooms, Goats Cheese, Spinach & Walnuts $14.50

 

Potatoes, Rice & Pasta – Please Choose One

Garlic Mashed Potatoes ~ Baked Potatoes with Chives & Sour Cream
Stovies (Scottish Potatoes cooked in Chicken Stock)
Pommes Anna (baked) ~ Traditional Potato Salad
Warm French Potato Salad ~ Rosemary roasted Potatoes
Duchess Potatoes (add $1.50) ~ Buttered Nugget Potatoes (add $.45)
Buttered Spinach Linguine ~ Basmati Rice
Thai Jasmine Rice ~ Cuban style crushed Potatoes
Yukon Gold & Sweet Potato Mash ~ Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Lime
~ Mashed Potatoes with Spinach & Garlic
 

Vegetables – Please Choose One

Medley of Three Vegetables ~ Sautéed Button Mushrooms

Roasted Vegetables ~ Candied Carrots

Sautéed Button Mushrooms and Sugar Snap Peas ~ Stir Fried Vegetables

Steamed Asparagus Tips with Sweet Butter – add $.65

Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts with Toasted Almonds ~ Broccoli with Olive Oil Nut Sauce

~ Mashed Turnip ~ Colcannon (mashed Turnip & Potatoes)

3rd Course: Desserts with Coffee & Tea included

Maple Pear Tarte Tatin with French Vanilla Ice Cream
Dark Chocolate Mouse Pie (if weather permits) $6.50

Bananas Foster – Bananas sautéed in Butter,

Brown Sugar, Cinnamon & Black Rum over French Vanilla Ice Cream $6.85
Chocolate Velvet Torte with Raspberries $5.95
Apple Strudel with Walnuts & fresh Whipped Cream $6.25
Pears poached in Coffee Syrup mirrored on Mocha Sauce served with fresh Whipped Cream $6.50
Orange Cream Chiffon Cake with Whipped Cream $5.75

Strawberry Shortcake Torte with Grand Marnier Whipped Cream $5.75

Lovely Selection of Squares & Confections (3 pp) $4.95

Valley Apple Cake with Rum Sauce $5.15

Selection of Fresh Baked Pies $5.25

Fresh Fruit Salad with Cardamom topped with Grand Marnier Whipped Cream $4.95

Black & White Chocolate Mousse Cake $6.25

Assorted kinds of Cheesecakes with a Selection of Toppings $6.50

Your Wedding Cake served with our Raspberry Coulis and Whipped Cream - $4.25

Chocolate Hazelnut Pate $7.25
Pavlova filled with Mascarpone, Amaretto & Peaches $7.95
Black Forest Crepes $6.25
Fair Trade Coffee & Orange Pekoe Tea included

 

Herbal Teas are available at $1.20 - please ask about our selection

 

Childrens' Meals

 

For Weddings or any event that includes children under 10 years we offer our Children's Beach Buckets filled with CU's Chicken Fingers, Small Toy, Cookies,

Potato Chips, Ketchup, Fruit & Juice Paks at $16.95

Otherwise Children’s Portions of Dinner are at $15.95 (Under 10 years of age)

 

Rentals

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Staffing

On Site Labour is $11.50/Hr per staff for groups under 150

Over 150 people there is no charge for on site wait staff (maximum of 3 hours)

Gratuity is based on the Food Purchase between 12% and 15%

HST Applies at 15%

 

Please add 15% to your food purchase for events under 75 people

20% under 45 people

 

Updated March 2011

 

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