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 serve Trent Hills, Northumberland County, Warkworth, Campbellford, Port Hope, Cobourg, Prince Edward County, Toronto & surrounding areas. 

We feature customized menus, and since there is no set menu, themed parties (with or without a featured ethnicity) or special dietary requirements are not a problem.

Past events include Northumberland Film Festival, Northumberland Doctors Appreciation Dinner and Trent Hills Futures Development among others; and are a proud sponsor of Westben Concert in the Country.

In addition to formal or casual dinners, we also provide catering for:

  • Weddings, engagements, showers & receptions
  • Corporate meetings or retreats
  • Luncheons
  • Cocktail parties
  • Outdoor events
  • Fund Raising events
  • Or we can provide cooking or barbecue classes as part of your event.
We can provide whatever serving style you prefer- buffet; individual seating; standing, pass among your guests; even street food stalls where guests can watch the chefs at work and interact with them.

According to a Japanese proverb, Food is Eaten Twice, (first it is savored by the eyes then it is enjoyed by the body), therefore we place a premium on eye appeal as well as flavor. We feature fine local ingredients, premium spices and make all our items from scratch. Our chefs are experienced in the Epicurean delights.

If you aren't sure what you want, we can design a meal to meet the occasion. Here are just a few examples of the variety we can offer:

Chef Tina's Roasted Beet Root Hummus Recipe

(as seen on The Steven & Chris show!!!)

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Ingredients:
  • 2 small or 1 medium-sized roasted red beets, peeled and chopped (see instructions below)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup tahini sesame seed paste
  • Juice and zest of one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus extra if desired
  • 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed & drained.

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 F
2. Place whole beets on a sheet of foil & drizzle with olive oil. Wrap foil up into a tight packet & place on an oven tray.
3. Bake for 50 - 60 minutes. Test beets with a knife to see if they are tender.
4. Let beets cool. Tip & tail beets & then peel.
5. Place all ingredients except for the chickpeas and olive oil in a food processor or blender. Pulse until well blended. Add the chickpeas and olive oil and pulse until just incorporated. Add more olive oil as necessary for blending the chickpeas into a paste, or to thin out the hummus to a thinner consistency.
6. Using a piping bag, pipe the hummus onto Pita points. Top with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

Serve & Enjoy!

Contact Information

Tel:  705-924-9823  info@onthesidegourmet.com

Event Creation and Catering 
for Every Occasion

  • Weddings
  • Corporate meetings and lunches
  • Engagements and showers
  • Cocktail receptions
  • Outdoor events
  • Memorials
  • Cooking classes

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