Catering Menu
We have put together a dozen pages of information on the complete and incredible Wedding Services and Catering we provide.
We consider it an honor to earn your trust on one of the most important days of your life.
Should you have any question please, do not hesitate to drop us a short note…
Directory
BOOKINGS AND CONFIRMATIONS page 2
OUR POLICIES page 4
OUTDOOR WEDDINGS page 5
PAYMENT AND BILLING page 6
BAR INFORMATION page 8
POSSIBLE MENU OPTIONS page 9
RECEPTION / SNACKS page 11
The Way we do Business… Delivering above expectations!
The Diner FAQ File
BOOKINGS AND CONFIRMATIONS
A deposit of $ 500.00 is required immediately to confirm a venue booking. Space will not be considered confirmed until the full deposit is received.
Deposit amount may vary for large functions.
Damage Deposit:
In the event of loss of revenue or damage to the property thereof, we will withhold your confirmation deposit as a damage deposit.
50% of the estimated cost is due 30 days prior to the function date; the balance is due one week prior to the function date
A credit card pre-authorization must be on file for incidental charges.
All deposits are non-refundable. If an event is cancelled after confirmation, we reserve the right to charge a rental fee for revenue lost.
All polices and prices listed are current and subject to change at the end of December 2018. Firm prices will always be quoted prior to your function date.
A gratuity of 16% as well as G.S.T. (6%) will be added to the total invoice.
A guaranteed number of guests must be received seven days prior to the function. This number will be used for the final invoice unless the actual number is higher.
All food and beverage items must be supplied by us with the exception of a wedding cake.
DVD players and 8 foot screens are available at a cost of $65.00 per day.
Multimedia projectors for slideshow presentations are available for a cost of $125 per day (laptop not included).
A 40x40 tent are available for use on the deck at an additional cost of $2,000.00 per day. Smaller tents are available.
Black linens are included in the room rental.
White Linens available at $1.10 for each napkin, $4.80 per table cloth and $2.80 per chair cover.
There will be a charge of $1.50 per chair cover if they are used for both the ceremony outside and reception inside.
If you provide your own chair covers and require us to put them on, there will be a fee of $ 0.75 per chair cover.
There is no charge if you will put on and remove your own (provided) chair covers.
Linens must be supplied by us (exceptions may be made if we cannot provide a certain color; any provided linens must be given to us 72 hours prior to the function date – a minimum handling fee of $25 is applicable – handling fees will increase if napkins are required to be folded.)
OUR POLICIES
All arrangements must be finalized fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the function.
We will only prepare 5% over the guaranteed number.
The venue chosen is available for decoration at 8:00 am the day of the function or the night before the function (provided no other function is booked into the venue).
Wedding cakes that are brought on to the premises are the responsibility of the supplier and we accept no liability for damage, set-up, storage, care or repair of wedding cakes.
For any Wedding Cakes provided, there will be a mandatory cake cutting fee of $1.00 per person, which will include cutting, plating and serving or placement on side buffet for self service.
Damage Deposit: In the event of loss of revenue or damage to the venue property thereof, we will withhold your confirmation deposit as a damage deposit.
All musical entertainment is subject to S.O.C.A.N. fee of $59.17 (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publisher of Canada) and a Re-Sound fee of $26.63. Please refer to their websites for more information: www.socan.ca and www.resound.ca .
No open flame candles are allowed. All candles must be enclosed in a glass casing.
OUTDOOR WEDDINGS
Outdoor weddings are $350.00 + $1.00 per person for chairs. This includes set-up/tear down, flower stands and an archway. White chair covers are an additional charge. White floor runner not included.
As per Parks Canada rules, no confetti or rice is permitted.
Outdoor weddings are dependent on the weather and cannot be guaranteed. An indoor weather alternative may be provided by The Diner, depending upon availability.
A decision for an indoor or outdoor ceremony will be made by all of us 2 hours prior to the scheduled ceremony.
All charges will still be applicable for the setup and use of chairs indoors.
PAYMENT AND BILLING
50% of the estimated cost is due 30 days prior to the function date; the balance is due one week prior to the function date.
Payments of any remaining balances (bar & liquor costs, etc) are due on the day following the function – a credit card guarantee must be made prior to the opening of the bar.
A standard customary 16% gratuity plus 6% GST will be added to all prices.
There will be a cleaning charge if the venue is left extra dirty or if linens are damaged or stained.
Please… No confetti or rice can be thrown or a charge or $250.00 for cleaning will apply.
COSTING & ESTIMATES
For your budgeting purposes please anticipate the following:
One bottle of wine (750ml) serves 5 glasses
One bottle of sparkling wine or champagne services 6 champagne flutes
Estimate a minimum of ½ bottle of wine per person for dinner
Estimate a minimum of 5 pieces of hors d’oeuvres per person, based on a one hour reception before the main meal
Estimate 2 drinks per person for the first hour of a reception, then 1 drink per hour for each hour after that
Allow 1 ½ hour to 1 hour and 45 minutes for a 4-course dinner
Also…
We can also accommodate your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner and gift opening.
Don’t forget to book your bachelor or bachelorette party or treat your bridesmaids to a day at the Spa!
If you have any special needs or requests, please do not hesitate to ask.
We will do everything in our power to make your function a complete and overwhelming success
Bar and Beverage Information
BEVERAGE SERVICE
15 Cup pot of coffee or tea $15.50
Pitcher of Juice $13.50
Glass of Juice or Milk $ 2.85
Assorted soft drinks (600ml bottles) $ 2.75
Bottled juice $ 3.50
Bottled water $ 2.50
Fresh fruit punch (per bowl – serves 50) $90.00
Coffee &Tea (per person) $ 4.95
Jugs of Soda $12.50
BAR INFORMATION
Host Bar: A host bar is one which is paid for entirely by the individual or group hosts.
No-Host Bar: A No-Host bar is one in which every person pays cash for their drinks.
Cash Bar / No-Host Prices (includes GST)
Premium Highball $7.50
Bar Stock Highball $6.50
Premium Beer $7.50
Domestic Beer $6.50
House Wine $7.00
Pop $3.50
Juice $5.00
Host Prices Per Bottle (Bar Stock)
Liquor $ 5.00
Premium Liquor $ 6.50
Domestic Beer $ 5.00
Imported Beer $ 6.50
Coolers $ 6.50
Pop $2.50
Juice $3.50
House Wine $29.95
House Champagne $30.95
All of the above include ice, mix, plastic glasses and garnish.
$25per hour will be charged for a bartender (min. 2 hours) if the bar tab is less than $250.
POSSIBLE MENU OPTIONS
Plated Three Course Dinners
All plated dinners include your choice of fresh market greens with dressing or Chef’s soup creation, your choice of our famous lumpy mashed garlic potatoes or Basmati rice, seasonal vegetables and appropriate condiments.
Also to compliment your meal choice, we serve fresh dinner rolls, coffee and tea and your choice of dessert.
Please Note…These are but a fraction of the menu selection available to you from our kitchen however this will provide for you an approximation of cost per plate…
Prime Rib of Alberta Beef (min 20)
Slow roasted, served with traditional Yorkshire pudding and pan au jus $36.95
Pork Tenderloin
Served with a buerre blanc shallot white wine reduction 30.95
Beef Medallion and Chicken Florentine
Tender medallion of beef served with our signature Chicken Florentine 35.95
Macadamia Crusted Baked Ono
With a peach chipotle sauce $29.95
Country Baked Chicken
Lumpy mashed potatoes, corn bread, fire roasted corn on the cob, and a vegetable medley. $29.95
Vegetarian Pasta
Penne noodles and fresh garden vegetables tossed in a rich Alfredo sauce & served w/baguette $22.95
Vegetable Cassel
Roasted vine tomatoes, eggplant, portabella mushrooms, goat’s cheese and tangerine juice with a roasted red pepper sauce $23.95
Dessert Choices:
Death by Chocolate
Rhubarb or Apple Pie
Assorted squares (homemade brownies, Buba Luba Bars, Custom Sheet Cakes)
(Upgrades to all meal options are available upon request at an additional cost).
If you don’t see what you like, we can create it!
Should you wish to offer your guests a choice of entrees, an additional $3 per person will apply and up to 3 main courses can be offered with marked place settings indicating the guest’s choice.
*All steaks will be cooked to medium.
We are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions as well as food allergies and sensitivities. Please let us know in advance if you or your guests have any special needs.
Buffet Options (minimum 25)
Richards Buffet – Fresh market greens, fresh dinner rolls, lumpy mashed potatoes or rice, seasonal steamed vegetables and your choice of sirloin steaks and either chicken Marsala or Grilled salmon with a peach dill sauce & Chef’s choice of dessert.
$34.95 per person
Italian buffet – garlic bread, Italian dinner rolls, Caesar salad, pasta salad and your choice of two of the following pastas: Lasagna Bolognese, Vegetable Three Cheese Lasagna, Pasta Diana, Roast Vegetable Primavera, Fettuccine Alfredo or Chicken Mushroom Fettuccine & Chef’s choice of dessert.
$30.95 per person
Rocky Mountain Buffet – fresh dinner rolls and seasonal vegetables as well as your choice of:
Two of the following:
Fresh Market Greens, Roast Sirloin of Beef with lumpy garlic mashed potatoes
Spinach Salad, Chicken Cordon Bleu Demi roasted fingerling potatoes
Caesar Salad, Macadamia Nut Crusted Ono Basmati rice
Pasta Salad, Penne Primavera with Chicken
Fresh veggies & dip, Chicken Marsala
Greek Salad, Stuffed Mediterranean Chicken
Pork Tenderloin
+ Two of the following:
Death By Chocolate
Assorted pies
Assorted squares
$40.95 per person
RECEPTION / SNACKS
Hot and Cold Hors D’Oevres
Traditional shrimp cocktail with a peppery cocktail sauce
Vegetarian spring rolls with a sweet plum dipping sauce
Golden crispy chicken wings – Thai or Hot
Assorted petite quiches – Spinach, Lorraine, Cheese & Mushroom
Spinach & Artichoke Dip accompanied with toasted pita chips
$19.95 per dozen
Alaskan Crab Cakes served with a roasted red pepper aoili
Roasted garlic marinated chicken kabobs with mushrooms, peppers & red onions
Beef satay marinated in house BBQ sauce
Sea scallops wrapped in lemon peppered bacon
Sautéed Garlic prawns with a buerre blanc lemon & chipotle dip
$24.95 per dozen
Platters
Sliced Fresh Fruit Platter with wild honey yogurt $4.75 per person
Assorted Fresh Vegetables with Dip with roasted red pepper dip $4.50 per person
Deluxe Cheese Display served with an assortment of crackers $7.50 per person
Assorted Cold Cuts & Buns Platter served with appropriate condiments $7.50 per person
If you require any further information or have questions about planning your event, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Have a Great Day!