Buffet Lunch
buffets include: freshly brewed regular & decaffeinated coffee, lot 35 teas with milk.
A minimum of 20 guests or $3 per person surcharge will apply. | Groups under 10 guests may result in additional fees.
Vegan: V | Vegetarian: VG | Nut Free: NF | Gluten Free: GF | Dairy Free: DF | Contains Dairy: D
Vegetarian (VEG) | Vegan (V) | Gluten-Free (GF) | Dairy-Free (DF) | Nut-Free (NF) | Contains Nuts (N) | Contains Dairy (D) | Kosher (K) | Halal (H)
artisan lettuce: mason street mixed greens, arugula, baby gem, iceberg wedges, frisee, pea shoots, alfalfa sprouts
nuts & seeds: sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, almond, pinenuts, candied pecans
cheeses: blue cheese, chèvre, feta
condiments: carrot, cucumber, onion, grape tomato, olives, boiled egg, dried cranberries, marinated artichoke, mushrooms, capers, beetroot
dressings: Empress honey, balsamic, creamy green goddess
proteins (choose three):
cedar smoked salmon
pan roasted chicken breast
smoked paprika & lime grilled flank steak
smoked albacore tuna
Saanich blackberry & apple spice cake
yukon gold potato & roasted bell pepper salad: red wine vinaigrette, scallion & tarragon
chopped fresh garden vegetable salad: crisp romaine, tomato, cucumber & peppers, huckleberry vinaigrette
fire grilled mushroom & pork sausages: romesco sauce & arugula
lemon & thyme marinated chicken thigh: grilled lemon, charred tomato salsa
campfire baked beans
fire roasted seasonal vegetables
assorted fresh fruit tarts
build your own smores station
vine ripened tomato & baby mozzarella salad: pickled red onion, cucumber, frisée, black pepper vinaigrette
arugula & spinach salad: balsamic vinaigrette
antipasto misto: marinated mediterranean vegetables & olives
gnocchi all’aglio: chopped chili, garlic, italian parsley, olive oil, cured tomato, parmesan
pollo al forno: oven roasted chicken with lemon, garlic & parsley
baked ziti pasta alla porro: sautéed leeks, bell pepper, roasted garlic cream, mozzarella gratin
lemon & garlic steamed rapini
artisanal fresh baked Portofino breads: foccacia, ciabatta, baguette, roasted garlic peasant loaf
tiramisu venetto
panna cotta: citrus wildberry compote
roasted mushroom soup
kale salad: radish, shaved carrot, pumpkin seeds, lemon honey dressing
orzo salad: roasted bell pepper, scallion, fresh herbs & cold pressed olive oil
cold sandwiches
pulled roast chicken: avocado & creamy coleslaw on a baguette
chef’s sandwich: a seasonal selection on Portofino sourdough bread
finest at sea smoked salmon: roast garlic cream cheese, fresh dill, watercress, onion, capers on a bagel
grilled vegetable wrap: zucchini, roasted red pepper, garlic hummus, feta cheese
assortment of fruit tarts & french pastries
hot & sour soup: shiitake mushroom, bamboo shoot
chinese napa cabbage salad: almonds, ramen noodles, scallion, soy sesame dressings
steamed dim sum: steamed sausage dumpling, siu mai (pork & shrimp), sweet chili sauce, garlic soy sauce
wok fried ginger beef: carrot, scallion, bell pepper, cilantro
shanghai bok choy: fried garlic & toasted sesame
steamed jasmine rice
coconut mousse: mango ginger coulis, almond agar jelly, lychees
fortune cookies
assorted Portofino rolls & butter
potato & leek soup
romaine heart salad: parmesan, brioche crouton, lemon zest, caesar dressing
cedar plank roasted salish salmon: three onion marmalade
braised beef short rib: pearl onion, mushroom & smoked bacon sauté
garlic & herb roasted potatoes
steamed seasonal vegetables
wild berry pot de crème
caramel chocolate brownies
assorted portofino rolls & butter
honey roasted butternut squash soup
new potato & chorizo salad: roasted garlic, grainy dijon, verjus aioli dressing
artisanal green salad: shaved carrot, cucumber, radish, sunflower seeds, empress honey dressing
ling cod & clam bake: fennel, leeks, cream
roast pork loin: honey lavender apples, merridale cider jus
whole grain & rice pilaf
steamed & vegetables
Nanaimo bars
Salt Spring Island goat cheese lemon meringue tarts
tomato shorba soup
chana chaat: chickpea salad with fresh cilantro & lime dressing
kachumber: cucumber salad with yogurt dressing
murgh makhani: tender chicken tikka in a rich tomato gravy
dal makhani: black urad dal in buttery tomato gravy
aloo gobi: Nepali roasted cauliflower curry in a turmeric gravy
basmati rice pilau: spiced basmati rice
grilled naan bread & crisp pompadoms
mango chutney & cucumber riata
gulab jamun: deep fried khoa cheese dumplings in sugar syrup
shahi tukda: Indian bread pudding