Family Style

Family Style Meal is one where courses are brought out to the guest tables to serve themselves. It is a very informal way of service and emulates the way of having a meal with family and friends at home. It is however, inherent with some problems, regarding Hot Food coming out and sitting there getting cold – exactly as it does at home. We have special dishes imported from England which present the hot food well and keep it warm for some time, but….when it is time to eat, it is time to eat! We will help with the planning and timing to ensure that all food is served at optimum temperature in pre-heated dishes. After that, it is totally up to you.

How many courses would you like?  The picture that we have in our head, is that each course comes out and is served by guests themselves at the table. Whether Salad, Soup, Main Course or Dessert, each course comes out and served in order – similar actually to a Plate Course Meal. However, it can be that the Salad Course is “skipped” and served with the Main Meal, which does save time, but it is your choice. How do you envision it?? That is the most important……

All menus for family style meals will be custom designed to your tastes and we are always available to assist you with your choices. Regardless of the number of courses you decide upon, we can suggest various ideas to complement each course.

As a guideline, allow at least 30 – 45 minutes per course, so you can decide exactly how long a meal will take to serve.  A three-course meal will take about an hour and a half; four- course meal about two hours to two and a half hours.  We will never rush your guests, and we will pace ourselves according to the eating speed and direction that you give us. 

SAMPLE FAMILY STYLE SERVICE MENU #1

OUR MOST POPULAR!

• PRIME RIB OF ALBERTA BEEF
• YORKSHIRE PUDDING OR PUFF PASTRY FLEURON
• LIGHTLY HERBED HAND CUT ROAST CHICKEN
• CABBAGE ROLLS BRAISED IN TOMATO SAUCE
• LIGHTLY HERBED AND OVEN ROASTED POTATOES
• GLAZED FRESH CARROTS WITH GINGER AND DILL
• GREEN BEANS MEDITERRANEAN (OLIVE OIL, BASIL, GARLIC)
• CAESAR SALAD (WITH HOME-MADE SIGNATURE DRESSING, REAL BACON BITS,CROUTONS)
• ITALIAN PASTA SALAD PRIMAVERA
• MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD
• CLASSIC COLESLAW
• TABLED BREAD MEDLEY TO INCLUDE ARTISAN FANCY BREADS AND BUNS
• WHIPPED BUTTER
• PLATED CRÈME BRULEE
• ELIZABETHAN AFTER DINNER CHOCOLATES
• TEA & ELIZABETHAN SIGNATURE COFFEE

ALTERNATE MENU CHOICES LISTED BELOW. FEEL FREE TO CHANGE ANY ITEM FOR ANOTHER ONE. SOME MENU CHOICE ALTERNATES MAY INCREASE OR DECREASE THE PRICE, SO PLEASE DISCUSS WITH YOUR SALES ASSOCIATE.

SAMPLE FAMILY STYLE SERVICE MENU #2

• 8OZ. CHICKEN BREAST, SERVED WITH EITHER A CHASSEUR OR SUPREME SAUCE
• BRAISED MEDLEY OF MIXED GRAINS
• PEROGIES WITH SOUR CREAM AND BACON BITS
• BUTTERED RED POTATOES
• CHEF’S ROASTED FRESH VEGETABLES(BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS, RED & GREEN PEPPERS, ONIONS, CELERY)
• BUTTON MUSHROOMS SAUTÉED WITH TARRAGON
• TOSSED CHEF’S GREENS, WITH A SELECTION OF DRESSINGS
• THAI NOODLE SALAD
• GREEK SALAD
• TABLED DINNER BUNS WITH WHIPPED BUTTER
• PLATED MINI DEVIL’S FOOD CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE
• ELIZABETHAN AFTER DINNER CHOCOLATES
• TEA & ELIZABETHAN SIGNATURE COFFEE

ALTERNATE MENU CHOICES LISTED BELOW. FEEL FREE TO CHANGE ANY ITEM FOR ANOTHER ONE. SOME MENU CHOICE ALTERNATES MAY INCREASE OR DECREASE THE PRICE, SO PLEASE DISCUSS WITH YOUR SALES ASSOCIATE.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS TO CONSIDER

WE CERTAINLY HAVE MUCH MORE TO OFFER YOU. FEEL FREE TO REVIEW SOME OF OUR POPULAR SELECTIONS BELOW AND MAKE YOUR MENU YOUR OWN. ALTERNATE MENU CHOICES LISTED BELOW. FEEL FREE TO CHANGE ANY ITEM FOR ANOTHER ONE. SOME MENU CHOICE ALTERNATES MAY INCREASE OR DECREASE THE PRICE, SO PLEASE DISCUSS WITH YOUR SALES ASSOCIATE.

FAMILY STYLE PRIMARY ENTRÉE OPTIONS

(PRICE LISTED INCLUDES 1 PROTEIN, STARCH, 2 VEGETABLE CHOICES & BREAD CHOICE)
ROAST HIP OF ALBERTA BEEF
Pre-sliced, served with a rich burgundy, gluten-free gravy, and tangy horseradish.
PRIME RIB OF ALBERTA BEEF 
A favourite. With a rich burgundy, gluten-free gravy, and tangy horseradish.
ROAST TURKEY
A traditional favourite, served with a tasty bread & herb dressing, cranberry sauce and gluten-free gravy
STUFFED PORK LOIN 
With our homemade apple dressing and served with a rich flavored port glaze
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU - LARGE 
A 200 gram portion of breaded chicken breast, filled with ham and emmenthal cheese, then baked.
BEEF ROULADEN 
Thin slices of beef, filled with a german style spicy filling, and baked in a rich gravy.

ALL ROAST BEEF IS COOKED TO MEDIUM RARE – 55 DEGREES UNLESS TOLD OTHERWISE AND ARE SERVED WITH YORKSHIRE PUDDING
(OVEN NEEDED ONSITE) OR A PUFF PASTRY FLEURON.

SECONDARY PROTEIN OPTIONS

(SUGGEST ONE CHOICE)
BAKED HAM
Served pre-sliced with a pineapple glaze
HAND CUT ROASTED CHICKEN PORTIONS
Hand-cut to a European 8 cut; back removed. Served either lightly herbed or barbecued
BONELESS BREAST OF CHICKEN
150 gm portion of boneless chicken, either with a supreme sauce (mushroom, dill and cream sauce) or a chasseur sauce, (mushroom, white wine and tarragon)
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU - SMALL
A 100 gram portion of breaded chicken breast, filled with ham and emmenthal cheese, then baked.
FILET OF BASA 
A 100 gm portion of basa filet, topped with a coconut chutney glaze
FILET OF SALMON 
A 100 gm portion baked with an oriental herb tea rub.

THIRD SELECTION OPTIONS

(SUGGEST ONE OR TWO CHOICES)
HOMEMADE BEEF MEATBALLS IN A RICH MUSHROOM GRAVY 
A tried and tested recipe with a good bite and great flavour. Served in a rich mushroom sauce.
PEROGIES WITH SOUR CREAM AND BACON BITS 
3 cheese perogies served with sour cream and bacon bits on the side.
CABBAGE ROLLS BRAISED WITH TOMATO SAUCE 
Rice and bacon filled and cooked in a thick and tasty tomato sauce. 
GNOCCHI PARMESAN 
Gnocchi (little pasta dumplings), tossed in butter, parmesan and chopped sage
CHICKEN/TURKEY MEATBALLS, IN A RICH ALFREDO SAUCE
Our “white meat” meatballs are truly delicious and served in a rich, creamy alfredo sauce.

STARCH OPTIONS

HERBED OVEN ROASTED POTATOES
Premium red potatoes, tossed in our signature spice and oven roasted
HERBED OVEN ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES 
The tastiest of roast potatoes. Skin on, with spices and oven roasted buttered red potatoes steamed, tossed in butter and seasonings.
RUSTIC RUSSET MASH 
Skin-on russet potatoes, steamed and mashed with butter, buttermilk and seasoning. Rich texture. Either creamy or with crushed garlic.
TIMBALE OF MIXED GRAINS 
A fragrant pilaf of mixed grains and assorted rice infused with saffron
GARLIC DUCHESSE POTATOES 
Potatoes are piped individual potatoes, baked in the oven
DOUBLE STUFFED POTATO 
Baked potato, refilled with piped potato, topped with cheese and baked
GRUYERE SPATZLE 
Traditional, hand made pasta, which presents well and well flavoured

VEGETABLE OPTIONS

(SUGGEST TWO CHOICES)

GREEN BEANS MEDITERRANEAN 
Whole green beans, steamed and tossed in oil, garlic and basil. Very flavourful.
ORANGE GLAZED CARROTS WITH GINGER & DILL 
Small batons of carrots, cooked with orange juice, ginger and dill
ROASTED MEDLEY OF SEASONAL FRESH VEGETABLES 
Chef’s roasted fresh vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, red & green peppers, onions, celery) roasted with oil.
SAUTÉED BUTTON MUSHROOMS 
Button mushrooms, sautéed with oil and tarragon
STEAMED FLORETS OF BROCCOLI 
Florets of broccoli, steamed and tossed in butter and sesame seeds
MINTED GREEN PEAS 
Steamed, sweet green peas. Tossed in butter, mint
STEAMED CAULIFLOWER SERVED WITH HOME-MADE CHEESE SAUCE 
Florets of steamed cauliflower florets, served with a rich, home-made cheese sauce.
BUTTERED TURNIPS 
A blend of turnips and mashed potatoes, whipped together with butter and buttermilk.
SPICED PURPLE CABBAGE 
Sliced red cabbage, cooked in a blend of spices, with orange and apple juice. The tastiest way to eat it!
KERNEL CORN WITH BUTTER AND CRACKED PEPPER 
Steamed kernel corn, tossed with melted butter, salt and freshly cracked pepper
RATATOUILLE 
A classic mixture of egg plant and zucchini which always adds a rich enhancement to any buffet.
BUTTERED ASPARAGUS 
Lightly steamed heads of asparagus, dressed with butter and savoury.

SALAD OPTIONS

(SUGGEST FOUR CHOICES)

CAESAR SALAD 
Fresh, crisp romaine lettuce, tossed in a delicious house-made dressing with croutons and bacon bits
TOSSED CHEF’S GREENS 
With a choice of one of the following dressings:
Variety of standard dressings, saskatoon vinaigrette, kiwi/mandarin dressing. Balsamic vinaigrette, mango vinaigrette, raspberry vinaigrette
SPINACH & STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH KIWI MANDARIN DRESSING 
Fresh, crisp spinach leaves, served with sliced strawberries and kiwi mandarin dressing
ITALIAN PASTA SALAD 
With mixed pastas, olives, peppers, and a creamy dressing with a hint of basil and oregano.
TRADITIONAL POTATO SALAD 
Diced red potatoes, tossed in a rich house-made dressing. A traditional favourite.
RED POTATO RED ONION, GREEN BEANS, AND DIJON MUSTARD SALAD 
A twist on the traditional. A colourful salad, with a good flavored mustard dressing, green beans and red onions.
THAI NOODLE SALAD WITH SOY, SESAME, AND VEGETABLES 
Fine Thai egg noodles, tossed in an oriental dressing. Garnished with bean sprouts, celery, peppers. No peanut oils.
SWEET & SPICY COUSCOUS SALAD 
This very flavorful salad has a unique “Persian” taste.
TABOULEH SALAD 
The freshness of the chopped parley, with a hint of mint, makes this traditional favorite outstanding.
TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD 
Fresh plum tomatoes with peppers, kalamata olives, and feta cheese, tossed in a mediterranean dressing.
SEAFOOD SALAD WITH PEPPERS AND PERNOD
An amazingly flavored dish, that could easily be eaten on its own as a main course. Peppers and Pernod. Delish!
CREAMY COLESLAW 
Everyone’s favourite! Sliced, crisp cabbage, garnished with carrot in a house-made dressing.
BROCCOLI & RAISIN SALAD 
A very flavorful combination of broccoli, bacon, raisins and sunflower seeds.
MARINATED FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD
Crispy and crunchy. Carrots, peppers, onions, celery, and cherry tomatoes in a sun-dried tomato dressing.

BREAD OPTIONS

SUGGEST ONE CHOICE

VARIETY OF DINNER BUNS 
Variety of fresh dinner buns, served with both whipped butter portions and lo-cal margarine.
FANCY BREADS, DINNER ROLLS 
Aa selection of fresh fancy breads & dinner buns, served with both whipped butter portions and lo-cal margarine.
FRESHLY BAKED ARTISAN BREADS 
A variety of freshly baked artisan breads, served with both whipped butter portions and lo-cal margarine

DESSERTS

DARK CHOCOLATE SHELL
With raspberry mousse & fruit garnish
MINI DEVIL’S FOOD CAKE
With caramel glaze
TIRAMISU CHEESECAKE
With tuxedo drizzle
CRÈME BRULEE
A French classic, served with a fresh fruit garnish
FRENCH CREPES
With wildberry coulis and fresh whipped cream
STRAWBERRY CREAM TRIFLE
Strawberries, cake, kirsch and whipped cream, served in a parfait glass
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
A very popular dessert. Rich and decadent.
WARM PRAIRIE GINGERBREAD CAKE
Rhubarb-saskatoon compote, whipped cream and warm caramel sauce.