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examples of our gourmet baskets
(Below
are suggested price-points. We would be pleased to increase or decrease
the number of included products in any of the below gift baskets, in order
to meet your budget.)
- create
your own custom basket – price varies, please enquire
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party for one - $25
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mostly sweets - $40
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bbq basket - $50 / $90
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breakfast in bed - $60
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starving student package - $50 / $100 / $150
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chocolate lovers - $50 / $80
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it's a baby! - $50 / $100 / $150
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get well soon - $65
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snack attack - $60
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healthy living - $75
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local basket - $80
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wine, cheese & chocolate - $75 / $125 / $250
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cocktail time - $80
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dana's signature basket - $100
click
here
for
a full description of the above baskets
(printable,
1 page, letter-sized paper)
click
here
click
here
for our gift basket brochure
(printable, 2-page, letter-sized paper)
click here
holiday gift baskets
holiday
gift baskets - details...
party
for one $25
this reusable ribbon-wrapped gift box includes a selection of sweet
& savoury treats, chocolate, hot chocolate and tea.
no
sharing required!
mostly
sweets $40
this silver or gold quilted gift box includes a selection of sweet &
savoury treats, chocolate, hot chocolate, tea, a reusable shopping bag
and more.
keepsake
item: re-usable shopping bag
sharing
optional!
olive
oil & aged balsamic vinegar gift set $55
new
for 2011! this unique gourmet gift includes: two (200 mL) bottles
of our extra virgin olive oil, two (200 mL) bottles of our aged balsamic
vinegar, pairing chart, serving suggestions hand-out, and a drizzler-cork.
A great gift for cooks!
snack
attack $60
this attractive chocolate-brown planter includes a selection of sweet
& savoury treats, chocolate, gourmet crackers, cookies, hot chocolate,
tea and more.
*we
can substitute a holiday shopping bag with tissue and ribbon for the
planter and you will receive an additional $13 of food items.
keepsake
item: planter for in/outdoor plants or floral arrangements
an
abundance of sweet and salty snacks!
cocktail
time $80
a wide assortment of savoury snacks and chocolate all wrapped up in
a contemporary leather-look bar tray.
keepsake
item: leather-look bar tray
perfect
for an impromptu party!
dana’s
signature basket $100
the
best of dana shortt gourmet!
this grand
wicker basket may include items such as:
a ceramic brie baker, cheese spreader,
a selection of our best-selling sweet & savoury treats (including
rheo thompson candies chocolates) and an assortment of our made in-house
signature food items.
keepsake
items: wicker basket, brie baker, & cheese spreader
everything
needed for a night in with
friends & family!
gift
packages to share / goodies for a crowd:
$50 / $100 / $150 / $200 / and up
the perfect way to thank and feed a hungry crowd!
the number of items will vary depending on the
price but these gift packages will include items
such as: dana’s signature items, brie cheese,
pepper jelly, gourmet crackers and flatbreads,
cookies, shorttbread, rheo thompson candies
chocolate, reid’s chocolate, exquisitely chocolate,
cajun crunch snack mix, kettle popcorn,
tortilla chips & salsa, dipping pretzels & mustard,
candy and more
perfect
for a group of co-workers
or an administrative team to share!
our top 4 baskets:
1)
dana's sweet and savoury favourites basket
This
basket includes a selection of Dana's favourite items and our made-in-house
signature goodies.
Baskets
start at $40.00 and up and the number of products included in the basket
will vary depending on your budget.
This
basket may include: our signature spiced nuts, red wine and black pepper
biscotti; fruit and nut granola; shorttbread; cookies; cheese
straws; gourmet crackers; Rheo Thompson Candies chocolate; Reid's chocolate
and more.
2)
it's a baby! basket
New
parents are sure to appreciate a selection of munchies to get them through
those late night feedings and early wake up calls!
Baskets
start at $40.00 and up and the number of products included in the basket
will vary depending on your budget.
This
basket may include the following easy-to-eat items: our signature spiced
nuts; red wine and black pepper biscotti; shelf-stable brie cheese;
pepper jelly; gourmet crackers; fruit and nut granola; shorttbread;
cookies; cheese straws; gourmet crackers; Rheo Thompson Candies chocolate;
Reid's chocolate and more.
Let
us know if it's a boy or a girl so that we can decorate the basket in
blue or pink!
3)
chocolate lover basket
This
basket is perfect for any chocoholic on your list!
Baskets
start at $40.00 and up and the number of products included in the basket
will vary depending on your budget.
This
basket may include the following: a selection of Rheo Thompson Candies
chocolates (including their famous mint smoothies!); Reid's chocolate;
chocolate shorttbread; biscotti; cookies; chocolate fudge sauce;
chocolate buttercrunch; and more.
4)
waterloo region's best in a basket
Baskets
start at $50.00 and up and the number of products included in the basket
will vary depending on your budget.
This
basket includes four of our best-selling signature items (best-ever
fruit & nut granola, savoury black pepper
& pinot noir biscotti for cheese, melt-in-your-mouth shorttbread,
and secret spiced nuts), as well as a selection of
goumet products from our favourite local suppliers.
give
the gift of gourmet
dana
shortt gourmet stocks a wide array of gourmet foods and gourmet gift
items as well as a selection of baskets, boxes and creative containers
this
allows you limitless possibilities for custom non-perishable food baskets,
and/or fresh and frozen meal packages
what
makes our baskets “the best in the city”
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high quality, unique and delicious food products
(many of which are made in our own kitchen, using our top secret recipes!)
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creative, eye-catching design and packaging
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attentive service to ensure your complete satisfaction
testimonials
Cindy
Cody, RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc.
The Cindy Cody Team orders our clients’ house warming gifts through
Dana Shortt Gourmet because we are ensured a quality product with guaranteed
next day delivery. The staff is friendly and efficient and we would
recommend them for all your business and personal needs.
Sue
Thompson, Ottawa Heritage Dental
I really appreciate the staff and their creativity in helping us come
up with the perfect gift baskets and gourmet meals. Thanks for making
us look good!
Holly Caetano, Century Group Financial Solutions Inc.
We really appreciate Dana Shortt Gourmet’s exemplary service and
products. We enjoy the uniqueness of the gift baskets, and our clients
are always very pleased to have received one – and many have called
us promptly to tell us so. We would also like to thank you for going
that “extra mile” when something different was needed or
timing was of the essence. It is great to have a relationship with a
business like Dana Shortt Gourmet, who puts so much detail, care and
imagination into the creation of their gift baskets.
baskets
(or fresh & frozen meal packages)
are perfect for:
- new
and expectant parents
-
employee or client appreciation gifts
-
sympathy gifts
-
new hires
-
birthdays
-
anniversaries
-
housewarmings
-
cottage and chalet gifts
-
hostess gifts
baskets
(or fresh & frozen meal packages)
are a great way to say:
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thank you for a job well done
-
congratulations
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thank you for your business
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our thoughts are with you at this time
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thank you for inviting us
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good luck!
featured
products
far
from the ordinary combinations found in so many gift baskets today,
we create baskets that include our hand-made, signature food items and
best-selling treats, such as our:
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savoury black pepper & red wine biscotti for cheese
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best-ever fruit and nut granola
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melt-in-your-mouth shorttbread and gourmet cookies
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secret spiced pecans and walnuts mix
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sesame cheddar cheese straws
-
layered gourmet cheese tortes
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rich brownies, blondies and dessert squares
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fresh and/or frozen appetizers, soups and entrées
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chocolates from rheo
thompson candies (stratford)
including their famous “mint smoothies”
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a variety of chocolates and sweets from reid’s chocolate (cambridge)
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gourmet candies
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savoury snack crackers, tortilla chips and pretzels
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salsas, dips and savoury spreads
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dana's own extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar
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unique condiments for cheese
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coffees from eco coffee (kitchener)
-
paper cocktail napkins
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cheese spreaders and other gourmet accessories
adding
wine, spirits or perishable food items
we
can customize any gift basket or box with the wine or spirit of your
choice – simply drop off your bottle and we’ll be happy
to include it in your package at no extra charge
we
can also include perishable food items (such as our cheese tortes, fresh
entrées or frozen meal items) if immediate refrigeration is available
at the receiving end (note: we can arrange for rush delivery or you
can pick up the package and deliver it yourself)
getting
started
ordering
is simple:
just pick up the phone (519-880-1555)
and call in your order,
or drop by our shop and order in person
or email us at giftbaskets@danashortt.ca
tell
us your budget and let us put together the items for you, or you can
hand-select your items and have us package them at no extra charge
baskets
and packages are available at our shop for pick up or we can arrange
for local delivery (for a fee)
corporate
customization
we
would be pleased to maintain an inventory of any corporate-specific
items (e.g. mugs, pens, t-shirts, ribbon, pamphlets, etc.) you’d
like to include in the gift baskets we prepare for you
gift certificates
Gift
certificates are available for any of our products and/or services.
Let
us help you customize a gift certificate that's perfect for any occasion.
A
unique gift for:
- new
and expectant parents
- birthdays
- anniversaries
- housewarmings
- mother's
day
- st.
valentine's day
- employee
or client appreciation gifts
top
gourmet meal packages
Our
gourmet meal pacakges make a GREAT gift for new parents, cottage &
chalet hosts, new homeowners or that hard-to-buy for person on your
list.
There
are 2 options for packaging the items: white grocery bags or chocolate
coloured paper shopping bags with tissue and ribbon (for an additional
charge of $3 per bag).
You
can pick up the package at our shop and deliver the items yourself,
or, we would be pleased to arrange the delivery for you (local deliveries
cost $12.00+ ).
"new
parents package" - small size
- meat,
mushroom and cheese lasagna (serves 2-3)
- feature
soup (1 L) OR quesadilla (10")
- chicken
pot pie (serves 4)
$41.98,
plus applicable taxes
"new
parents package" - large size
- chef's
feature soup (1 L)
- chef's
feature quesadilla (10")
- pulled
pork pot pie (serves 4)
- meat,
mushroom and cheese lasagna (serves 2-3)
- two
packages of of ready-to-bake signature scones (16 small scones in total)
- lemon
curd for scones (4 oz. container)
- toasted
almond salad dressing (250 mL)
- 1/2
lb. box of rheo
thompson candies "mint smoothies" chocolates
$89.98,
plus applicable taxes
"best
of dana shortt gourmet package"
- one size
"cottage
cuisine package" - small size
(includes an appetizer, dinner & dessert for 4)
- feature
quesadilla (10")
- chef's
feature soup (1 L)
- medium
southwestern chicken casserole (serves 2-3)
- toasted
almond salad dressing (250 mL)
- double
chocolate mocha brownies
$50.98,
plus applicable taxes
"cottage
cuisine package" - large size
- sun-dried
tomato and pesto cheese torte wedge
- barrie's
local crackers (to serve with cheese torte)
- medium
southwestern chicken casserole (serves 2-3)
- toasted
almond salad dressing (250 ml)
- double
chocolate mocha brownies
- 2
packages of ready-to-bake signature scones (16 small scones in total)
- 2
feature quesadillas (10" each)
- bag
of red wine and black pepper biscotti (savory biscotti for cheese)
-
maple, chili, pecan and ice wine cheese torte log
- jar
of our secret spiced nuts
- turkey
pot pie (serves 4)
- classic
caesar salad dressing (250 mL)
- white
chocolate cranberry orange blondies
- feature
quiche (serves 4-6)
$167.98,
plus applicable taxes
note:
all above package prices & item selection are subject to change
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