Gourmet Catered Experiences & Prepared Food Menu

Be a guest at your own party!

Welcome to On the Side Gourmet; catering to your every need. Whether you want a relaxing, afternoon Garden Party, or an elegant, formal reception; we can fulfill your desires. We feature customized menus for every client. Since there is no set menu; themed parties, featured ethnicity, or special dietary requirements are not an issue. We can provide multiple serving styles such as: buffet, family, plated; or have our servers pass among your guests.

If you aren't sure what you want, we can design a meal to meet the occasion. Here are just a few examples from past events.

Appetizers:

• Roasted Beet Root Hummus and Lemon Creme piped onto a Crisp Cracker
• Mini Goat Cheese Balls dusted with Fresh Chives, on Roasted Red Pepper Jelly in a Crisp Cup
• Vegetarian Quesadillas with Fresh Cilantro, Chopped Spring Onion and Jack Cheese
• Hawaiian Meatballs in Ginger Sesame Teriyaki Sauce with Fresh Pineapple
• Pulled Buffalo Chicken with Blue Cheese drizzle on a Baguette
• Asian Chicken dusted with Sesame Seeds on a skewer
• Citrus Marinated, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
• Jumbo Stuffed Olives in Puff Pastry
• Fresh Tomato Crostini with Basil, Capers and Lemon
• Caprese Salad (Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil) skewered with a Balsamic Pipette
• Mini Potato Skewers with Three-Cheese Dip
• Mini Beef Tacos topped with Fresh Lettuce, Tomato and Cheese
• Grilled Flatbread with St. Agur Blue Cheese and Quince Jelly

Soups:

• Savory Butternut Squash with Lime Crème Fresh

Main Courses:

• Grilled Alberta Sirloin Steak, sliced down, rubbed with Italian Herbs & served with a Horseradish Cream Sauce on the side
• Atlantic Poached Salmon served chilled with Fresh Mango Salsa on the side
• Slow Cooked Roast Beef, sliced down and served with an Au Jus
• Pork Tenderloin stuffed with Seasonal Apples and Cranberries, roasted on a bed of Apples and served with an Apple Cider Jus
• Citrus Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast, sliced down, served with both Tzatziki and Cardamom Curry Sauces on the side
• Vegetarian Ricotta Spinach Lasagna Rolls

Salads:

• Watermelon Salad with Black Olives, Cucumber and Tomato in a Red Wine Vinaigrette with Crumbled Feta
• Thai Mango Salad with Mixed Greens, Mangoes, Red Peppers and Cucumber with a Thai Citrus Dressing
• On The Side Gourmet Signature Salad served with a Citrus Vinaigrette
• French Potato Salad made with Mini Yukon Potatoes, Chopped Spring Onion, Celery, Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Black Olives and Fresh Herbs tossed with a Red Wine Dressing
• Hearts of Romaine Salad - Whole Leaves topped with Crisp Prosciutto, Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Cheese and drizzled with an egg free Caesar Dressing

Sides:

• French Green Bean, tossed in Butter with Slivered Almonds
• Orzo Pilaf made with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
• Baby Potatoes tossed lightly in Butter and Fresh Chives
  
• Grilled Mixed Vegetables including Sweet Peppers, Zucchini, Sweet Onions and Eggplant dusted with Boursin Cheese

Desserts:

• Assorted Dessert Squares and Bars, Pastries & Gourmet Cookies
• Assorted Local Fresh Fruit Pies with Ice Cream
• Fresh Fruit Tray

Late Night Options:

• Soft Shell Taco Station
• Quesadilla Bar
• Gourmet Grilled Cheese Station
• Savory and Sweet Perogy Bar