Elevate your holiday celebrations this season and allow us to cook for you and your guests! Explore a selection of our sample menus, thoughtfully crafted to delight both corporate clients and those looking to take a well-deserved break this festive season. From elegant appetizers to indulgent main courses, each dish is presented with a touch of holiday cheer.
Reception Canapes
Goat Cheese Dried Fruit, Spiced Nuts & Herbs, Cranberry Gel Salmon Rillette Cucumber, Candied Fennel & Apple Salad, Crispy Capers Sesame Crusted Albacore Tuna Pickled Shimeji, Scallions, Sweet Soy Reduction HOB Deviled Egg J&J Farm Habanero & Tomato Salsa, Pickled Onion, Smoked Paprika Prosciutto & Melon Fig & Red Wine Reduction $27.50 per person Minimum 20 ppl
add-ons
CHEF CASTRO’S EXOTIC CHIPS Plantains, Taro Root, Cassava, Purple Yam $9.25 per person Minimum 20ppl HOB CRUDITÉS An Array of Pickled, Marinated, Spiced, Candied & Preserved Local & Exotic Vegetables $8 per person Minimum 20ppl CHARCUTERIE & FROMAGE Selection of Local & International Cheese Cured & Smoked Meats, Chutney, Pickled Vegetables, Crispy Bread, Olives, Spiced Nuts $18 per person Minimum 20 ppl Mini Dessert Platter Selection of four minimum Dessert $16 per person Minimum 16 ppl Fruit Platter Selection of Season, Exotic & Local Fruit $9 per person Minimum 16 ppl
Live Food Station Ideas
PARMESAN REGGIANO ACTION STATION
Pasta tossed in an authentic Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano Wheel Garnishes: Wild Mushroom, Peas, Crispy Prosciutto, Spinach Pesto, Confit Garlic, Sundried Tomato Pesto, Artichoke $16 per person Minimum 30 ppl. Chef is required on site. Add Chicken Breast 3oz per person $7.5pp Add Salmon 3oz per person $8.50pp
RISOTTO STATION
Garnish: Fennel, Radish, Pesto, Parmesan Cheese, Smoked Cheddar Wild Mushrooms, $15 per person Minimum 30ppl Add Chicken Breast 3oz per person $7.50 pp Add Crab 3oz per person $8.50pp Add Shredded Confit Duck 3 oz per person $9.50pp
HOLIDAY CARTS
Sweet Brunch Cart Mini Waffles, French Toast, Crepe, Granola Whipped Cream, Vanilla Cream Cheese, Yoghurt, Berries, Caramel, Chocolate Sauce, Jam, Maple Syrup, Candied Nuts, Coconut, Seeds $18 per person Minimum 60ppl Dips/Bread/Crudité Cart Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Pico De Gallo, Baguette, Naan Bread, Crackers, Corn Tortilla, Raw Vegetables, Pickled Vegetables, Sour Cream, Hot Sauce, Aioli $14 per person Minimum 40ppl Charcuterie Cart Selection of Cheese & Cured Meats, Nuts, Fruits, Berries, Pickles, Olives, Crackers, Baguette, $22 Per Person Minimum 40 ppl DESSERT CART Panna Cotta in Shot Glasses, Cake pops, Minimum Cupcakes, Truffles, Vanilla Cake, Chocolate Mousse in Shot Glasses, Chocolate Cover Strawberries, Macaroons Garnish: Candy, Coconut, Whipped Cream, Selection of Sauce $18 per person Minimum 60ppl (For all cart stations, if guests’ final numbers are below 45-55 an additional $4 per person will be charged)
Family Style or Buffet Dinners
HOLIDAY BRUNCH
HOB DEVILLED EGGS Lockwood Farm Eggs, Spiced & Smoked Paprika HOB QUICHE Caramelized Onions & Gruyere Cheese BC FOREST MUSHROOM & BARLEY SALAD Fall Greens, Brussels Sprout, Balsamic & Honey Dressing SMOKED SALMON OPEN SANDWICH Lemon Cream Cheese, Pickled Onion TURKEY FINGER SANDWICH Cranberry Aioli, Lettuce SWEETS Selection of Three HOB Mini Desserts $40 per person Minimum 20 ppl Add-On: DIPS /CRUDITÉ/ BREAD Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Raw, Marinated & Pickled Vegetables, Baguette, Naan Bread, Crackers, HOB Signature Hot Sauce $10 per person Minimum 20 ppl HERB POACHED PRAWN (3 Pieces Per Person) Cocktail Sauce & Lemon $12 per person Minimum 20 ppl CONFIT DUCK MAC & CHEESE Red Wine Poached Figs, Smoked Cheddar $16 per person Minimum 20 ppl COFFEE & TEA Fernwood Coffee & Selection of Silk Road Tea $4.50 per person Minimum 20 ppl
FALL FEAST
SELECTION OF ARTISAN BREAD Seasonal Flavour Butter ROASTED BEET SALAD (GF, DF) Winter Greens, Poached Pears, Maple & Balsamic Dressing FALL VEGETABLES (GF, DF) Olive Oil & Herbs CONFIT POTATOES (GF) Sour Cream, Bacon & Scallions TURKEY BREAST (DF) Wild Mushroom Stuffing, Cranberry & Smoked Onion Gravy SWEETS Selection of Three HOB Mini Desserts $46 per person Minimum 20 ppl Add On: Minimum 20 ppl CHEF CHOICE OF THREE CANAPES $16 PER PERSON CONFIT DUCK MAC & CHEESE Red Wine Poached Figs, Smoked Cheddar $16 PER PERSON
ISLAND HOLIDAY
ARTISAN BREAD Selection of Compound Butter BABY GEM LEAVES HOB Ceasar Dressing, Herb Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Crispy Capers ROASTED BEET SALAD (GF, DF) Winter Greens, Poached Pears, Maple & Balsamic Dressing VEGETABLES (GF, DF) Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Squash, Pickled Red Onion, Olive Oil & Herbs RUSTIC MASHED POTATO (GF) Confit Garlic & Herbs BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS (GF, DF) Red Wine & Mushroom Jus HOLIDAY TREATS Selection of Three HOB Mini Desserts $68 per person Minimum 30 ppl Add On (Minimum 20 ppl) MAC & CHEESE Smoked Cheddar $12 per person CHEF CHOICE OF THREE CANAPES $16 per person CONFIT DUCK MAC & CHEESE Red Wine Poached Figs, Smoked Cheddar $16 per person TURKEY (DF) Wild Mushroom Stuffing, Cranberry & Smoked Onion Gravy $15 per person
FESTIVE FEAST
ARTISAN BREAD Selection of Compound Butter WINTER GREENS (GF, DF) Maple Roasted Squash, Beets, Pumpkin Seeds, Lemon Dressing COUSCOUS & BABY SPINACH SALAD (DF) Brussels Sprout Leaves, Radish, Balsamic Soaked Cranberries, Apple Horseradish Dressing BABY GEM LEAVES HOB Ceasar Dressing, Herb Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Crispy Capers CUMIN & ORANGE GLAZED CARROTS (GF, DF) Toasted Hempseeds TURKEY (DF) Wild Mushroom Stuffing, Cranberry & Smoked Onion Gravy ROASTED BEEF STRIPLOIN (GF, DF) Horseradish Jus CONFIT POTATOES (GF, DF) Herbs & Confit Garlic SWEETS Four Selection of Chef’s Mini Desserts $120 per person Add On: Minimum 20 ppl CHEF CHOICE OF THREE CANAPES $16 per person
Plated Dinners Sample Dishes
THREE-COURSE
ARTISAN BREAD Seasonal Flavoured Butter TURMERIC & GINGER SOU-VIDE ORGANIC PEAR (GF, CAN BE DF) Plot Market Greens, Goat Cheese, Soaked Cranberry, Toasted Almonds, Cranberry Dressing SOUS VIDE STRIPLOIN (GF) Sweet Yam & Potato Pave, Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Carrots, Rosemary Jus MAPLE & PUMPKIN TRIFLE Nutmeg Cream Cheese, HOB Sponge Cake, Salted Carmel $69 per person Add On: Minimum 20 ppl CHEF CHOICE OF THREE CANAPES $16 per person SALADE NICOISE Albacore Tuna, Potatoes, Olives, Tomatoes, Green Beans, Quail Eggs $16 per person
FOUR-COURSE
ARTISAN BREAD Seasonal Flavoured Butter SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP (CAN BE GF) Herb Croutons, Cinnamon Crème Fraiche, Fresh Apples SEARED SCALLOP (GF, DF) Braised Oxtail, Chanterelles Mushrooms, Orange & Cumin Glazed Carrots, Crispy Parsnip ORGANIC CORNISH GAME HEN (GF) Confit Leg, Roasted Breast, Spinach Pomme Puree, Red Wine Poached Shallots, Squash, Carrot Demi STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING Cinnamon Whipped Cream, Caramel, Crushed Nuts, Beet Syrup $90 Per Person Switch your main course to Beef for additional $10 per person Add On: Minimum 10 ppl CHEF CHOICE OF THREE CANAPES $16 per person
CHEF'S TASTING MENU
SELECTION OF ARTISAN BREAD Compound Butter SPICED PUMPKIN MOUSSE Puffed Rice Cracker, Harissa Beet Tartare BC WILD MUSHROOM ON TOAST Puff Pastry, Lemon Cream Cheese, Balsamic Glazed Mushrooms, Micro Greens BABY GEM LEAVES HOB Caesar Dressing, Herb Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Crispy Capers SEARED SCALLOP (GF, DF) Braised Oxtail, Chanterelles Mushrooms, Orange & Cumin Glazed Carrots, Crispy Parsnip JUNIPER CRUST VENISON LOIN (GF) Spinach Pomme Puree, Red Wine Poached Shallots, Soaked Cranberry Jus, Carrot Demi MAPLE & PUMPKIN TRIFLE Nutmeg Cream Cheese, HOB Sponge Cake, Salted Carmel $135 per person Add on: Add On: Minimum 20 ppl CHEF CHOICE OF THREE CANAPES $16 per person