Event Menus

The right menus can make all the difference. At the Donald Gordon Conference Centre, our professional chefs have created menus that will delight your guests and cater to a range of tastes.

Menu Options

Our creative menu options are designed to suit all styles of events, from weddings to multi-day conferences. In addition to these set meal offerings, we also offer continuous nutrition and coffee breaks throughout the day.

For more information on our available options, check out our sample menus below::

Special Diets and Needs

When planning the menu for your upcoming meeting or event, don’t forget about special diets! We have many delicious menu items that cater to individuals who are Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten Free, as well as Halal and Kosher. We also have a great selection of items that will satisfy those with specific food allergies. If you have any questions, we are here to help!

Reception Menu

Package One

Assorted domestic cheeses with fruit
Seasonal crudité with dip
Seasonal sliced fresh fruit with yogurt dip
Assorted artisan finger sandwiches
$21.95pp

Package Two

International and domestic cheese board with fresh berries
Seasonal crudité and house made garlic dip
Homemade antipasto platter
Seasonal sliced fresh fruit with chocolate dip
Choice of two passed cold canapes
Choice of two passed hot canapes
Assorted sweets
$24.95pp

Package Three

An array of international and domestic cheeses with fresh fruit and berries
Seasonal crudité with house made garlic dip
Assorted antipasto platter
Cold sautéed garlic shrimp with sauce
Chef selection charcuterie board with house made jams
Chocolate dipped fresh strawberries and melon
Choice of three hot passed canapes
Choice of three cold passed canapes
Assorted mini sweets and petitfores
$29.95pp

Hot Canapes

Tandoori Chicken Drumettes
Spinach and Feta Spanakopita
Lobster Phyllo Bouchees
Mini Beef Wellingtons
Garlic Shrimp en Croute
Teriyaki Beef with Sesame
Chevre and Apple Tartelette
Vegetable Samosas
Mini Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili
Bacon Wrapped Kofta
Crispy Chicken and Biscuits
Brie Crostini with Cranberry
Garlic Mushroom Croustades
Braised Pork Belly Shortbreads with Red Currant Jelly
Braised Mushroom Bruschetta

Cold Canapes

Smoked Salmon Pikelets
Waldorf Phyllo Cups
Matane Endive Shrimps
Lobster Palmier
Wild Mushroom and Gouda
Smoked Tomato and Chevre Croustades
Calabresi Skewers
Crab and Garlic Naans
Assorted Sushi with Ginger
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
Curried Chicken Bouchees
Tandoori Vegetable Skewers

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Plated Dinner Menu

First Course
Choose one for your group

Shitake Mushroom with Tarragon Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Roasted Red Pepper Florentine Soup
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Rolled Chef Salad
Baby Spinach with Blonde Frisee
Wedge Salad with Baby Arugula
Choose a soup and salad for an additional $3.00pp

Entree
Choose one for your group

Herbed Chicken Supreme
chardonnay pan jus
$35.95

Canadian Maple Pork Tenderloin
$35.95

Lobster Stuffed Chicken Supreme
sauce béarnaise
$37.95

Poached Salmon Filet
mango chutney
$38.95

Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef au Jus
portobello mushroom sauce
$41.95

Grilled Beef Tenderloin
red wine mushroom sauce
$42.95

New Zealand Rack of Lamb
cabernet pan jus
$44.95

Served with Assorted Rolls & Butter, Starch and Seasonal Vegetables

Dessert
Choose one for your group

New York cheesecake with Berries and Cream
Chudleighs Apple Blossom with Créme Anglais
Chocolate Fudge Cake with Cream and Chocolate Sauce
Pistachio Chocolate Crunch Mousse

Coffee and Tea
Prices are subject to 15% gratuity and taxes

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Dinner Buffet - Sample

Assorted rolls and artisan breads

Baby spinach and arugula salad with craisins | Crisp seasonal greens with dressings

A vast array of salad toppings | A variety of Chef inspired mixed salads

International cheese display | Charcuterie board with chutneys and jams

Peel and eat shrimp with sauce

Candied and smoked salmon display

Carved prime rib of beef | Yorkshire pudding with natural pan jus

Braised honey garlic riblets | Cajun catfish with remoulade sauce

Infused baked potatoes with onion and garlic | Candied baby carrots with parsley

Cheese tortellini Florentine | Crispy spanakopita’s with tzatziki sauce

Basmati rice pilaf

Assorted fresh cakes and pies | French pastries and squares

Chef inspired dessert | Sliced fruit with berries Dinner Menu

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Banquet Luncheons Menu

First Course options

Wild Mushroom Soup with Tarragon
Roasted Butternut Soup with Asiago Crouton
Roasted Beet and Chevre Terrine with Arugula
Rolled Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette

Entrée options

Beef Rouladin with Mushroom Duxelle and Grainy Dijon, Yukon Wedges & Vegetables
Black Angus beef roulade with mushroom ragout, herb roasted potatoes and vegetable medley
Chicken Geneva with potato mille feuille and vegetables
Roasted Vegetable Strudel with Red Pepper Coulis and Jasmine Rice
Served with Assorted Rolls & Butter, Starch and Seasonal Vegetables

Dessert options

New York Cheesecake with Fresh Berries and Cream
Chudleighs Apple Blossom with Créme Anglais
Chocolate Fudge Cake with Cream and Chocolate Sauce
Lemon Blueberry Tart with Citrus Cream

Coffee and Tea

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Lunch Buffet - Sample

Assorted rolls and artisan breads

Roasted butternut squash soup

Homemade Caesar salad

Crisp seasonal greens with dressings | A vast array of salad toppings

Assorted Chef inspired mixed salads | Sliced deli meats and seafood

International cheese board

Marinated Tandoori chicken | Basmati rice with chickpeas and pepper filets

Savoyard potatoes | Roasted maple crisp vegetables

Vegetarian strudel with asiago crust | African yam casserole

Steamed rice | Two daily sandwiches

Daily cheesecake | Strawberry shortcake parfaits

Assorted pastries and squares | Sliced fresh fruit with berries

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Breakfast Buffet - Sample

Fresh Fruit with Yogurt
Enjoy a Plate of Fresh Cut Fruit with Vanilla Yogurt for Dipping.

Chef’s Omelet of the Day
Ask your Server for Today’s Creation. Includes Home Fries and Fruit Skewer.

The Donald Gordon
Two Eggs Your Way, with Home Fries, your Choice of Smoked Bacon, Breakfast Sausage or Country Ham,
and a Fresh Fruit Skewer.

Heart Smart
Egg White Omelet with Turkey Sausage or Yogurt and a Fresh Fruit Skewer

Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes
Homemade Blueberry Pancakes with Syrup, Fresh Cream and a Fruit Skewer.

French Toast with fresh fruit and cream
Cinnamon French Toast with Fresh Cream and a Fruit Skewer

The DMC
Enjoy an warm baked Muffin, Danish and Buttery Croissant with a Fresh Fruit Skewer.

Choose from White, Whole Wheat, Rye or Multigrain Toast

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Garden Barbeque

Assorted rolls, Kaisers and specialty breads
German potato salad
Greek pasta salad with feta
Seasonal garden vegetable salad
Homemade Caesar salad garlic croutons
Cajun kettle chips and toast points with assorted dips

Boneless marinated grilled chicken breast
New York striploin steak
Lemon lime salmon filet
Grilled half potato with garlic wash
Grilled vegetable skewers

Assorted tarts, squares
Fresh baked cookies
Fresh fruit kabobs

*Vegetarian option available on request

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