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2016 Holiday Season Menu

Festive Dinner Packages $68.00/guest

PRE-DINNER PASSED HORS D’ŒUVRES(3 pieces per guest)

ChilledShrimp and Dill Mousse, Crisp Vol Au VentHot House Tomato and Bocconcini SpoonVegetarian Sushi with Wasabi Soy Aioli (dairy-free)

WarmWarm Mini Shepherd’s Pie Assorted Mini QuicheVegetarian Spring Rolls Sweet Chili Dip

DINNER BUFFET

StartersBaby Spinach, Arugula and Baby Kale Salad, Dried Cranberries and Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Fusilli Pasta Salad with Peppers, Sundried Tomatoes and Red Onions, Basil Pesto Vinaigrette

Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad, Lightly Curried Yogurt Dressing (gluten-free)

Intermezzo Antipasti-Marinated Vegetables, Cured Meats and Provolone, Fontina and Bocconcini (gluten-free)

Hot BuffetSage-Basted Ontario Turkey Breast, Savory-Onion Stuffing, Traditional Giblet Gravy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Slow Braised Alberta Beef Short Rib, Cabernet Braising Jus (gluten-free)

Potato-Vegetable Coconut Curry with Lime and Cilantro, Grilled Poppadum (vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free)

Chef’s Vegetable Medley (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Buttery Whipped Potatoes (gluten-free)

DessertsFestive Yule Log, Assorted House Baked Tarts, Chocolate Éclairs, Raspberry Mousse, Decadent Double Chocolate Cake, Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Dinner Buffets include Artisan Bread Basket, Starbucks® Organic Coffee and Tazo® Tea

PLATED DINNER

StarterBlended Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Velvet

Maple-Chili Crema (gluten-free)

MainSage-Basted Ontario Turkey, Savory-Onion Stuffing Traditional Giblet Gravy

Buttery Whipped Potatoes, Market Vegetables

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

DessertPear-Caramel Torte, Spiced Grape Compote, Raspberry Coulis, Whipped Cinnamon Cream

Plated Dinners include Artisan Bread Basket, Starbucks® Organic Coffee and Tazo® Tea

LATE NIGHT SNACKING

Signature Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper Kettle Chips with Creamy Onion Dip

Starbucks® Organic Coffee and Tazo® Tea

A final guarantee of less than 50 will be subject to a $5.00 per guest fee for the dinner buffet.

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2016 Holiday Season Menu

Festive Dinner Buffet STARTERSBaby Spinach, Arugula and Baby Kale Salad, Dried Cranberries, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Fusilli Pasta Salad with Peppers, Sundried Tomatoes, Red Onions, Basil Pesto Vinaigrette

Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad, Lightly Curried Yogurt Dressing (gluten-free)

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Cubes Poached Jumbo Shrimp with Homemade Spicy Cocktail Sauce (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Intermezzo Antipasti-Marinated Vegetables, Cured Meats and Provolone, Fontina and Bocconcini (gluten-free)

Honey-Soy Marinated Salmon Loins, Lime and Cilantro Dressing

Local Artisan Cheese Board, Mango Chutney, Flatbreads and Crackers

CHOOSE YOUR MAIN COURSE OPTIONS

2 Main Courses ........................................$59.00/guest

3 Main Courses ....................................... $62.00/guest

4 Main Courses .........................................$67.00/guest

Sage-Basted Ontario Turkey Breast, Savory-Onion Stuffing, Traditional Giblet Gravy, Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Seared Canadian Freshwater Trout Fillet, Braised Napa Cabbage, Watercress Sauce, Red Onion Compote (gluten-free)

Creamy Butter Chicken, Spicy Tomato Gravy, Cilantro and Basmati Rice (gluten-free)

Slow Braised Alberta Beef Short Rib, Cabernet Braising Jus, Yorkshire Pudding (gluten-free)

Slow Roasted, Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Loin, Great Northern Bean Succotash, Apple-Balsamic Jus (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Baked Spinach Manicotti with Chunky Roasted Tomato Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella-Parmesan Cheese Glaze (vegetarian)

Potato-Vegetable Coconut Curry with Lime and Cilantro, Grilled Poppadum (vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free)

ACCOMPANIMENTSButtery Whipped Potatoes (gluten-free)

Chef’s Vegetable Medley (gluten-free, dairy-free)

DESSERTS Festive Yule Log, Assorted House Baked Tarts, Chocolate Éclairs, Raspberry Mousse, Decadent Double Chocolate Cake, Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Dinner Buffets include Artisan Bread Basket, Starbucks® Organic Coffee and Tazo® Tea

A final guarantee of less than 50 will be subject to a $5.00 per guest fee for the dinner buffet.

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3 or 4 Course Festive Plated Dinner APPETIZERRoasted Cauliflower and Cocoa Butter Soup Seared Gnocchi, Onion-Cheddar Crostini

Blended Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Velvet Maple-Chili Crema & Smoked Duck Breast (gluten-free)

Baby Kale, Arugula and Young Spinach Salad Dried Cranberries and Spiced Pumpkin Seeds Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Fresh Watermelon Salad, Feta Cheese, Cucumber, Mint Shaved Brescaola Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette (gluten-free)

4 course meals must include a soup and salad.

MAIN

Tradition $60.00/3 courses

$65.00/4 courses

Sage-Basted Ontario Turkey, Savory-Onion Stuffing, Traditional Giblet Gravy, Buttery Whipped Potatoes, Market Vegetables, Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Elegance $61.00/3 courses

$66.00/4 courses

Herb Rubbed Chicken Supreme, Apple Chutney, Creamy Roasted Garlic Polenta, Market Vegetables, Thyme Pan Jus (gluten-free)

Contemporary $61.00/3 courses

$66.00/4 courses

Seared Canadian Freshwater Trout Fillet, Braised Napa Cabbage, Fine Herb Risotto, Red Onion Compote,Watercress Sauce (gluten-free)

Comfort $61.00/3 courses

$66.00/4 courses

Slow Cooked Boneless Beef Short Rib, Onion Soubise, Crushed Brown Sugar Yams, In-Season Vegetables, Truffled Jus (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Modern $67.00/3 courses

$72.00/4 courses

Wellington County Beef Tenderloin, Grilled Asparagus, Herb Dried Tomato, Potato-Celeriac Puree, Green Peppercorn-Brandy Jus (gluten-free)

Vegetarian Option

Vegetable-Tofu Green Curry Jasmine Rice Pilaf, Cucumber Slaw (vegan, gluten-free)

When offering a choice menu, the highest main course price applies. Maximum of 3 entrée choices. Vegetable and starch selections will be the same for all main courses.

DESSERT

Traditional Plated Options

Homemade Hot Chocolate Cheesecake, Crisp Meringue Marshmallows, Whipped Farm House Cream, Hidden Dark Chocolate Ganache

Pear-Caramel Torte, Spiced Grape Compote, Raspberry Coulis, Whipped Cinnamon Cream

Or Treat Your Guests to a Dessert Buffet

Festive Yule Log, Assorted House Baked Tarts, Chocolate Éclairs, Raspberry Mousse, Decadent Double Chocolate Cake, Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Plated Dinners include Artisan Bread Basket, Starbucks® Organic Coffee and Tazo® Tea

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2016 Holiday Season Menu

Yuletide Reception Packages

Chef’s Festive Hot and Cold Passed Hors D’œuvres $9.00

/guest

(3 pieces per guest)

CHILLED Shrimp and Dill Mousse, Crisp Vol Au Vent

Hot House Tomato and Bocconcini Spoon

Vegetarian Sushi with Wasabi Soy Aioli (dairy-free)

WARM Warm Mini Shepherd’s Pie

Assorted Mini Quiche

Vegetarian Spring Rolls Sweet Chili Dip

Yuletide Reception Package is only available with the purchase of a Plated or Buffet Dinner.

Late Night Snacking

Crisp $7.00/guest

Wedge Cut Fries with Chipotle Mayonnaise, Homemade Ketchup

Crunch $9.00/guest

Signature Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper Kettle Chips with Creamy Onion Dip

Freshly Popped Popcorn

Sweet $12.00/guest

Selection of Homemade Mini Tartlets, Colourful Macaroons, X-mas Cookies, Chocolates (minimum 100 guests)

Starbucks® Organic Coffee and Tazo® Tea are provided complimentary with purchase of a Late Night Snacking Package.

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Wine List

White Local Malivoire White VQA* Niagara, Ontario $ 39.00

Cave White VQA* Niagara, Ontario $ 41.00

Cave Spring Dolomite Chardonnay VQA* Niagara Escarpment, Ontario $ 49.00

Flat Rock Unplugged Chardonnay VQA* Niagara Peninsula, Ontario $ 54.00

International Beringer California Collection Pinot Grigio California, USA $ 39.00

Passport Bordeaux Blanc Bordeaux, France $ 40.00

McGuigan Black Label Pinot Grigio South Eastern Australia $ 42.00

Santa Carolina Chardonnay Reserva* Chile $ 45.00

Pasqua Pinot Grigio Veneto, Italy $ 43.00

Ara Pathway Sauvignon Blanc* Marlborough, New Zealand $ 56.00

Sancerre Blanc Loire-Valley, France $ 78.00

Red Local Malivoire Red VQA* Niagara, Ontario $ 39.00

Cave Red VQA* Niagara, Ontario $ 41.00

Cave Spring Dolomite Cabernet Franc VQA* Niagara Escarpment, Ontario $ 56.00

Flat Rock Pinot Noir VQA* Niagara Peninsula, Ontario $ 64.00

International Beringer California Collection Cabernet Sauvignon California, USA $ 39.00

Domaine La Gardie Merlot Bordeaux, France $ 41.00

McGuigan Black Label Shiraz South Eastern Australia $ 42.00

Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva* Colchagua Valley, Chile $ 46.00

Pasqua Passimento Rosso IGT Veneto, Italy $ 47.00

Ara Pathway Pinot Noir* Marlborough, New Zealand $ 57.00

Chianti Classico Tuscany, Italy $ 71.00

Sparkling & Icewine

Hungaria Grand Cuvee Brut Sparkling Wine Hungary $ 43.00

Fiol Prosecco DOC Veneto, Italy $ 54.00

Peller Estates Vidal Icewine Niagara, Ontario $ 68.00

* Wines produced with sustainable winemaking practices

Holiday Featured WineEarth and Sky Riesling Niagara, Ontario $ 38.00

Earth and Sky Pinot Noir Niagara, Ontario $ 38.00

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Beverage Menu

Host Bar

Domestic Beer $ 6.75 Molson Canadian, Coors Light, Rickard’s Red Imported Beer $ 7.00 Heineken Ontario Beer $ 7.00

Creemore Local Tall Can Beer $ 9.50

Cider $ 7.00

Molson Canadian Cider Featured Wine $ 8.50

Premium Featured Wine $ 8.75

Liquor $ 7.25 Liqueurs $ 7.25

Cocktails $ 7.75

Deluxe Cocktails $ 8.50

Coca-Cola Brand Soft Drinks $ 4.00

Minute Maid Juices $ 4.00

Dasani Bottled Water $ 4.00

Badoit Sparkling Water $ 4.00

PMS 485100Y/100M

PMS 286100C/50M/10K

PMS 11012M/100Y/7K

The Ultimate Ontario Beer and Wine Experience

Experience unique beers and wines brewed and fermented right here in Ontario. Featuring a selection of: • Local Craft Beer $9.50

• Ontario Wines $8.50

• Trendy Beer and Wine Cocktails $8.50

*May be ordered as a bar enhancement or on its own.

Seasonal Martinis $8.50/drink

Eggnog Martini

Chic Choc Spiced Rum, Eggnog Served in a nutmeg sugar rimmed martini glass, garnished with a cinnamon stickSparkling X-mas Martini

Vodka, Cassis, Cranberry Juice, Sparkling Wine Served in a candy cane rimmed martini glass

Punch (serves 20)

Fruit Punch $90.00

Champagne/Liquor Punch $150.00

Cash bar prices will be posted at the event beverage station.

If the net consumption does not exceed $500.00, a labour charge of $140.00/bar plus 13% HST will be applicable.

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General Information

Food and Beverage Planning

You may select from the food and beverage choices presented in our menus or we would be happy to customize and create special menus to suit your tastes and needs. All food and beverage must be prepared and presented by the Shaw Centre. Remaining food and beverages cannot be removed from the facility. Alcohol beverages will be served in accordance with the regulations of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and Shaw Centre Alcohol Beverage Policy. Food and Beverage specifications must be received in writing 45 days in advance of the event. Upon receipt of specifications, your Shaw Centre Event Services Manager will provide written confirmation with an event order no less than 35 days prior. To ensure successful events it is necessary to receive your final guarantee 4 or 5 business days prior to your event (according to following schedule). · Events up to 1000 Guests – four (4) business days prior to event · Events over 1000 Guests – five (5) business days prior to event Once the final guarantee is due, the count may not be decreased. A 3% overage will be prepared up to 50 meals – Shaw Centre will make every effort to accommodate increases after the final guarantee is due. Any increase exceeding 10% of the final guarantee will be subject to a 10% surcharge.

Successful Event Timeline

With Contract $1,000.00 Deposit Due

45 Days Food, Beverage, Event Specifications Required from Client

35 Days Event Order sent by Shaw Centre with Confirmation of Event Specifications

14 Days Estimated Food & Beverage Cost

4/5 Business Days

Final Guarantee of the Number of Guests Attending

Food and Beverage Pricing

Food and Beverage prices are subject to 13% HST (harmonized sales tax) and an 18% administrative charge. The 18% administrative charge is dispensed as follows: (i) 22% of the administrative charge is retained by the company, and not intended to be a tip, gratuity or service charge for the benefit of service employees and no portion of this 22% is distributed to the service employees, and (ii) 78% of the administrative charge is paid to the service employees (front line staff and supervisors) as a gratuity. Menu prices cannot be guaranteed more than 90 days out. A surcharge will apply for small groups. A surcharge will apply for food and beverage events scheduled on a Canadian statutory holiday. New Years Day – January 1st Family Day – Third Monday in February Good Friday – Friday before Easter Sunday Easter Monday – Monday after Easter Sunday Victoria Day – Monday before May 25th Canada Day – July 1st Civic Holiday – First Monday in August Labour Day – First Monday in September Thanksgiving Day – Second Monday in October Remembrance Day – November 11th Christmas Day – December 25th Boxing Day – December 26th

Payment Policy for Food and Beverage Events

On Signing $1,000.00 plus 13% HST Deposit 14 days prior Estimated Food and Beverage Costs

Standard Food and Beverage Service

Sit down service is planned for rounds of 10 with floor length white linen, china and glassware. To ensure quality and safety, food stations may remain out for a maximum of 2 hours.

Attendance higher than the guarantee will be charged the actual event attendance. Fees may apply for extended timelines due to programs. A Custom Menu surcharge may apply.

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