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“Dear Savoury Chef,
It was an absolute pleasure to work with all of you this summer. One of the things that stood out for me and my clients was that you were always looking for ways to go above and beyond. Your staff was very efficient and always had a smile on their face and of course we can’t forget about the fantastic food. I look forward to the next opportunity to work with you and your team.”
– Sarah Shore, DreamGroup Productions
Credits
- Vancouver Caterer:Savoury Chef Foods
- Venue: VanDusen Botanical Gardens
- Photographer: Blue Olive Photography, http://www.blueolivephotography.com/
- Planners / Decor: Sarah Shore, DreamGroup Productions
The Menu
passed canapes
bacon wrapped scallops
bc qualicum bay scallops, wrapped in bacon, with a maple reduction
beef tenderloin skewers
Pemberton Meadows beef tenderloin cubes, with braised pearl onions, tomato confiture and Maldon sea salt
tomato confit and goat cheese
rosemary scented confit tomatoes and lemon infused goat cheese on a mini crostini
curried chicken salad
lightly curried Maple Hill Farms chicken salad with raisins, apples and almonds on a crisp mini roti
elegant buffet
classic caesar salad
crisp baby romaine hearts dressed with a classic house made caesar dressing with anchovy, garlic, and lemon
summer corn salad
grilled sweet summer corn with bacon, heirloom grape and cherry tomatoes, shallots, and baby greens
pasta with wild mushrooms
gemelli pasta with wild mushrooms (morels, chanterelles etc. whatever is best at the time!) and a creamy thyme and white wine sauce
grilled zucchini
grilled zucchini with pesto and shaved Grana Padano cheese
roasted root vegetables
roasted potato, yam, carrots, fennel, garlic and red onion roasted with olive oil and rosemary
prawn scampi
bc spot prawns cooked with a garlic, butter, herb and white wine sauce
seared halibut
seared halibut with a lemon, caper and butter sauce
prime rib
Slow roasted *Pemberton Meadows prime rib of beef flavoured with mustard, garlic and herbs, with natural jus, horseradish and mustard on the side.
desserts
lemon tart
tangy lemon curd in a crisp pastry shell with bruleed meringue
mini new york cheese cake
mini cheesecakes with a chocolate base and fresh blueberries
summers best fruit platter
fresh local summer fruits, strawberries, grapes, blueberries, plus pineapples, fresh figs, assorted melons (watermelons), mangoes, papayas
passion fruit and white chocolate individual wedding cakes
Layers of vanilla cake, white chocolate mousse and passion fruit creme. Garnished with slices of gooseberries and white chocolate flakes.
hazelnut and milk chocolate
crisp dark chocolate and hazelnut feuilletine, hazelnut dacquoise (hazelnut meringue), with layers of milk chocolate mousse and orange flavoured sponge. Garnished with silver flakes and dark chocolate.