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customized catering for the perfect event...

We use seasonal ingredients freshly prepared to enhance their natural flavours. We use only the best quality, AAA meats, seafood and produce. All of our menu items are made from scratch in our own kitchen.

did you know....we offer two types of catering?
full-service catering and pick-up catering


full-service catering

  • we provide the food
  • we provide the staffing (servers, bartenders, chefs)
  • we provide the rentals (tables, linens, dishes and so forth)

to view information about each type of full-service catering we offer, click on the bulleted list of items below

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pick-up catering

  • we provide the food (that you pick up from our shop)
  • you provide the staffing and/or rentals (if required)

click here >   pick-up catering menu   < click here

to view our pick-up catering menus, just scroll down this page,
or, click on the bulleted list of menu items below

pick-up catering options

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pick-up warm sides (you reheat at home)

  • toasted coconut rice with fresh coriander
    $2.48 per 1/3 lb. serving
  • yukon gold mashed potatoes with stewed garlic crème
    $3.68 per 1/2 lb. serving
  • mashed sweet potatoes with stewed garlic crème
    $3.68 per 1/2 lb. serving
  • roasted medley of root vegetables
    $3.98 per 1/2 lb. serving
  • green beans drizzled with pine-nut butter
    $3.98 per 1/3 lb. serving

minimum order of 10 servings per variety, please
to avoid disappointment, please place your order well in advance
note: selection and prices are subject to change

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pick-up cold sides - no need to reheat!

  • potato salad
    with smoked paprika dressing, roasted onions, red peppers and fresh herbs
    $3.98 per 1/2 lb. serving
  • sweet potato salad
    with diced apples, candied pecans, fresh herbs and an orange vinaigrette
    $3.98 per 1/2 lb. serving
  • classic picnic potato salad
    with chopped eggs, herbs and mayonnaise dressing
    $3.98 per 1/2 lb. serving
  • pasta salad
    with roasted red pepper pesto, parmesan, pine nuts and black olives
    $3.98 per 1/2 lb. serving
  • seasonal roasted vegetables
    may include:
    asparagus, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, red onions, carrots
    $4.98 per 1/2 lb. serving

minimum order of 10 servings per variety, please
to avoid disappointment, please place your order well in advance
note: selection and prices are subject to change

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pick-up salads

  • dana’s signature mixed green salad
    with fresh vegetables and our toasted almond vinaigrette
  • classic caesar salad
    with crispy pancetta, asiago cheese, and garlic croutons
  • mixed greens
    with oven-roasted grape tomatoes, chevre, & maple balsamic dressing

$4.68 per serving
minimum order of 10 servings per variety, please

to avoid disappointment, please place your order well in advance
note: selection and prices are subject to change

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pick-up entrées - one dish entertaining

all below entrées are prepared in disposable, oven-ready containers and serve 8 guests (3/4 lb. serving per person).
  • triple macaroni and cheese
    al dente macaroni noodles smothered in a rich parmesan, cheddar and emmenthal béchamel sauce, crowned with a buttery panko bread crumbs
    $59.98
  • cashew chicken curry
    boneless, diced chicken breast cooked in a rich tomato curry sauce
    with ground cashews, plump raisins and coriander
    $69.98
  • southwestern chicken casserole
    boneless diced chicken breast with rice, extra old cheddar, tomatoes,
    mild salsa, corn and fresh herbs
    $69.98
  • coq-au-vin
    boneless, skinless chicken thighs with button mushrooms, carrots, onions and bacon, bathed in a sherry wine sauce
    $79.98
  • lamb shepherd’s pie w/ red wine gravy & sweet potato topping
    ground lamb with mushrooms, simmered in a red wine gravy and crowned with a mashed sweet potato and yukon gold potato topping
    $79.98
  • chef's feature entrée - please enquire
    $ price varies
  • "summerhill market" chicken pot pie
    tender chicken with fresh vegetables in a creamy sauce,
    topped with a puff pastry crust
    $69.98 (serves 12-15)
  • "that pie place" hearty meat or vegetable lasagna
    $36.98 (5 lbs. - to serve about 8 people)

please view our food shop menu for:
“party size” pot pies and lasagnas

note: selection and prices are subject to change

 


pick-up - fresh & ready to serve hors d'oeuvres

the following hors d’oeuvres are available for purchase by
special order only

(click here to see photos of our hors d'oeuvres)

as they are all made fresh, we require a minimum order of
3 dozen hors d’oeuvres per variety

should you require fewer hors d’oeuvres, please see our selection of ready-to-bake frozen hors d’oeuvres (in our food shop menu),
as these hors d’oeuvres are sold by the dozen.

  • miniature stilton cakes topped w/ candied pecans
    $15.98/dozen
  • double cream brie & raspberry on puff pastry pillows
    $15.98/dozen
  • medjool dates with chevre, pancetta & almonds
    $15.98/dozen
  • sesame crusted tuna with wasabi on asian chips
    $19.98/dozen
  • cheddar shorttbread w/ chevre & pepper jelly
    $19.98/dozen
  • bombay chicken salad on crisp wonton squares
    $19.98/dozen
  • thai beef salad in cucumber cups with cashews
    $23.98/dozen

note: selection and prices are subject to change

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pick-up - instant cocktail party

no decisions necessary!
for 30+ guests
at $25.98 per person (plus applicable taxes)

you will receive the following gourmet platters:
(the number of platters with depend on the number of guests)

  • gourmet cheese platter
  • “t & j” fire-roasted shrimp platter
  • garden crudités platter – asian style
  • miniature desserts platter

for details about each of the above 4 platters, see their descriptions under: platters – savoury, platters – cheese, platters – desserts, listed further down this page

you will receive the following gourmet hors d’oeuvres:
(5 types of hors d’oeuvres, 2 pieces of each type per person)
(i.e. 10 pieces of hors d’oeuvres in total, per person)

  • miniature stilton cakes topped with candied pecans
  • bombay chicken salad on crisp wonton squares
  • double cream brie w/ fresh raspberry on puff pastry pillows
  • cheddar shorttbread piped with chevre and savoury chutney
  • medjool dates stuffed w/ chevre, smoked almonds
    and pancetta

note: this is a pick-up style party;
this package does not include service or rentals
should you want a full-service event requiring staffing, co-ordination of rentals, etc., please ask us about our full-service catering menus

note: selection and prices are subject to change

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pick-up platters - savoury

(click here to see photos of our pick-up platters)

  • AAA beef tenderloin platter
    sliced beef tenderloin, served with caramelized onions, horseradish & blue cheese butter
    $34.98 per lb. (please note that we require a minimum order of 3 lbs.)
    note: if this is your main dinner entrée, we recommend ordering 5 - 8 oz. per guest, or, if you are serving an assortment of platters & hors d’oeuvres, we recommend 2- 3 oz. per guest
  • sliced marinated chicken platter
    chicken breasts marinated in your choice of pesto: thai cilantro pesto, or sun-dried tomato pesto; cut on the bias, served on a bed of baby greens
    $17.98 per lb. (please note that we require a minimum order of 3 lbs.)
    note: if this is your main dinner entrée, we recommend ordering 5 - 8 oz per guest, or, if you are serving an assortment of platters and hors d’oeuvres, we recommend 2- 3 oz per guest
  • quesadilla platter
    an assortment of our best-selling quesadillas, which may include the following varieties: bacon, apple, old cheddar & caramelized onion; artichoke, asiago & proscuitto; chicken, aged cheddar & salsa; as well as seasonal varieties
    $9.98 each (please note that we require a minimum number of 4 quesadilla’s per order)
    note: as a main dinner entrée, we recommend 1 whole quesadilla for each guest, or, if you are serving an assortment of platters and hors d’oeuvres, we recommend 2-3 wedges per guest
  • “t & j” smoked salmon platter
    sliced smoked salmon served with caper-cream cheese, bermuda onions, cucumber, lemons and flatbreads
    $69.98 (1 side – about 2¼ lbs.)
    note: if serving an assortment of platters and hors d’oeuvres,
    we recommend ordering 1 platter (1 side) of smoked salmon for every 25-30 guests
  • “t & j” braided side of salmon platter
    a 3 lb. side of salmon, braided and brushed with fresh herb pesto and
    served with lemon dill caper sauce
    $59.98 (1 side – about 3 lbs.)
    note: if this is your main dinner entrée,
    we recommend ordering 1 side of salmon for every 6-8 guests
  • “t & j” fire-roasted shrimp platter
    succulent garlic and citrus roasted shrimp, served with our lemon-pepper and paprika aioli’s for dipping
    $49.98 (75 pieces) $89.98 (150 pieces)
    note: if serving an assortment of platters and hors d’oeuvres,
    we recommend ordering 3-5 pieces of shrimp per guest
  • garden crudités platter – asian style
    a variety of crisp seasonal vegetables which may include: daikon radish, snow peas, bell peppers, cucumber, grape tomatoes, carrots, and
    enoki mushrooms; served with fresh mint peanut sauce
    $44.98
    note: if serving an assortment of platters and hors d’oeuvres,
    we recommend ordering one platter of crudités for every 30-40 guests

note: selection and prices are subject to change

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pick-up platters - cheese

(click here to see photos of our pick-up platters)

  • gourmet cheese platter
    an assortment of gourmet cheeses garnished with dried fruit and spiced or candied nuts, served with a separate platter of lesley stowe’s “raincoast crisps”, assorted flatbreads and crackers
    $69.98 (small – a selection of 3 cheeses)
    $109.98 (large – a selection of 5 cheeses)
    note: if serving an assortment of platters and hors d’oeuvres,
    we recommend ordering one small platter of cheeses for every 20-25 guests
  • brie & raspberry chipotle chutney in phyllo pastry platter
    a 2 lb. wheel of brie, garnished with a layer of raspberry chipotle chutney, baked in phyllo pastry, served with a separate platter of flatbreads and crackers
    $59.98 for a 2 lb. wheel
    note: if serving an assortment of platters and hors d’oeuvres,
    we recommend ordering one wheel of brie for every 25-35 guests
  • brie with stilton, smoked bacon & onions in grape leaves
    a 2 lb. wheel of brie, topped with stilton, bacon & caramelized onions, baked in grape leaves, served with a separate platter of flatbreads and crackers
    $69.98 for a 2 lb. wheel
    note: if serving an assortment of platters and hors d’oeuvres,
    we recommend ordering one wheel of brie for every 25-35 guests
  • layered goat cheese, pesto & sun-roasted tomato torte
    our goat cheese torte, layered with fresh pesto and sun-roasted tomatoes, served with a separate platter of flatbreads and crackers
    $114.98 for a 5 lb. wheel (note: 5 lb. wheel serves 50+ guests)
    $63.98 for a 2½ lb. half wheel (note: 2½ lb. half wheel serves 25-35 guests)
  • cream cheese, chili, maple, pecan and ice wine torte platter
    our cream cheese torte, blended with chili, maple, pecans and ice wine, served with a separate platter of flatbreads and crackers
    $109.98 for a 2 lb. log (note: 2 lb. log serves 30-40 guests)

note: selection and prices are subject to change

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pick-up - platters - dessert

(click here to see photos of our pick-up platters)

  • fresh fruit skewers and honey-lime yogurt dip platter
    an assortment of fresh seasonal fruit, which may include: golden pineapple, strawberry, honeydew, cantaloupe & globe grape fruit skewers, served with our honey-lime yogurt dip
    $0.85 per mini skewer
    (please note that we require a minimum order of 50 mini skewers)
    note: if serving an assortment of platters and hors d’oeuvres,
    we recommend ordering 1-2 miniature skewers per guest
  • miniature desserts platter
    a selection of dana’s freshly baked miniature squares and sweets, which may include: double chocolate mocha dipped brownies, white chocolate cranberry-orange blondies, assorted miniature cupcakes, shorttbread, cookies, squares, and/or our chef’s seasonal selection
    $39.98 (40 pieces) $74.98 (75 pieces) $93.98 (100 pieces)
    note: if serving an assortment of platters and hors d’oeuvres,
    we recommend ordering 2-3 sweets per person

note: selection and prices are subject to change

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venues

below is a list of venues (in the KW area)
where you might like to host your event:

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519-880-1555   |   55 erb st. unit 101, waterloo ON, N2J 4K8