Samples $109 to $149/Person
XL Cuisine 5 Courses Tasting menu
Option 1
First Course
Seared Piri Piri Prawns and Arugula Salad, Roasted, Cherry Tomatoes, Almonds, Basil Dressing
Second Course
Pan Seared Pacific Sablefish, Melted leeks, Lemon Verbena Beurre Blanc, Sourdough Crumbs
Third Course
Cream of Mushroom Soup, Shaved Asiago, Crispy Pork Belly, Truffle Oil
Main Course
Slow Roasted Alberta Beef Striploin, Black Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Shallot Jus
Dessert
Dark Chocolate Ganache tart, Sea Salt Fresh Raspberries, Cocoa Crisp
Option 2
First Course
Roasted squash and apple soup, Curry Oil, celery slaw
Second Course
Pan Seared Pacific scallops, Cauliflower Mousseline, Green Apple, Vanilla Oil (Add Canadian Caviar $15/person)
Third Course
Maple Caramelized Pork Belly, Honey Brussels Sprouts hash, Ginger Slaw
Fourth Course
Smoked Alberta Beef Tenderloin, Rosemary Potato Gratin, Black Garlic Haricots verts, Port Wine Jus
Dessert
White chocolate and raspberry Millefeuille, Pomegranate Syrup, Caramel Coated Almonds
Option 3
First Course
Roasted Alberta Beets & Balsamic Salad, Herb Goat Cheese, Arugula, Pecans
Second Course
Wild Mushroom & Truffle Tart, Puff pastry, Parmesan Cheese, Red Wine Reduction
Third Course
Honey Glazed Duck Breast, Glazed Baby Carrots, Almonds, Apple Cider Gastrique
Main Course
Red wine braised Alberta Beef short rib, horseradish crushed potatoes, Roasted Asparagus, Crispy onions
Dessert
Lemon Zest Cheesecake Mousse, Almond Crumble, Fresh Berries
Option 4
First Course
Pacific Scallops & Green Apple Carpaccio, Vanilla Oil, Celery, Butterleaf
Second Course
Cream of Garlic & Sweet pea Soup, Lemon Sour Cream, Mint Oil
Third Course
Confit Duck leg, Grilled scallion, Sherry Gastrique, Wild Mushrooms
Main Course
Slow Roasted Alberta Bison Tenderloin, Butternut Squash Risotto, Green cabbage “Roll”, Coffee Reduction
Dessert
Dark Chocolate & peanut Butter “Paris Brest” Cream Puff, Pear Salad
Onsite service only
XL Cuisine Passed around Appetizers Selections 2024
$40/dozen Selection
– Mushroom, Asiago & Truffle Crostini
– Pear and Blue Cheese tart, honey, Toasted Walnut
– Feta, Mint & watermelon Bruschetta, Pomegranate Syrup
– Cream of cauliflower with truffle oil (shot glasses)
– Marinated Cherry Tomato & Bocconcini Skewer with Basil Oil
– Short Rib & Ricotta Cheese meatball, Panko crumbs, chili flakes
– Spicy Pork Sausage Pastry Roll, Onion Jam, House mustard
– Beet, Traditional Or Bacon Deviled Eggs
– Broccoli & Goat Cheese quiche, Arugula Pumpkin Seed Pesto
$44/dozen Selection
– Citrus Shrimp ceviche, avocado crema
– Tuna & Ginger tartare, Yuzu dressing, sesame crisp
– Truffled Beef tartare, Black Pepper cracker, local mustards
– Sambuca flamed tiger prawns, tomato jam
– Korean BBQ braised pork sliders, Kale slaw
– Freshly shucked East Coast oyster, shallot mignonette
– Balsamic Grilled chicken skewer, Lemon Red pepper Vinaigrette
– Fried Chicken & Brioche slider, Chili Aioli, homemade pickles
– Chipotle Chicken taco, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro
$48/dozen Selection
– Seared scallops, vanilla oil, cauliflower puree, green apple
– Alberta Beef tenderloin Tataki, Garlic sesame sauce
– Mini Lobster Roll, lemon aioli and celery slaw
Platters/Action stations options – $12/person (minimum 30)
– Charcuterie platters with condiments and crackers
– Cheese platter with homemade jams and crostini
– Risotto Action station (chicken, prawn, vegetarian)
– Live Oyster Shucking Station with Condiments
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XL Cuisine Cocktail party/appetizers sample
Buffet sample menus $40/Dozen
– Grilled Marinated Chicken Skewer, Red Pepper Vinaigrette
– Gruyere & Boursin Cheese Stuffed Cream Puff with Port Caramel
– Watermelon & Tomato Bruschetta Crostini with feta Cheese
– Lobster & Mango Lettuce Cup with Snap pea slaw
– Ahi Tuna Tataki with Cucumber and garlic Sesame Glaze
– Beef Short Rib Bourguignon bite with Potato stick
– Caramelized Pork Belly with Honey Glaze
– Alberta Beef tartare with Truffle Chips
– Grilled Zaatar Cauliflower with Turmeric Dressing
– Lemon & Arugula Shrimp Skewer, Herb Aioli
– Bacon & Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms, Toasted panko, Truffle Oil
Food Stations
– Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie Platter with Assorted Jams and Crackers – $11/person
– Roasted Alberta beef Carving station with Brioche Buns and Horseradish Aioli – $10/person
– Assorted Hummus Station with Fresh cut Veggies and Pita Crisp – $7/person
– Assorted live risotto station finished to order (Braised beef, shrimp, or Squash Risottos options) – $12/person
– Beef & Tuna Tartare Station seasoned fresh to order – $12/person
Desserts $4.5 Each
– Mini Lemon Curd & Meringue tart
– Dark Chocolate Mousse, Sea Salt and Cocoa Crisp
– Vanilla cream Stuffed Profiteroles
– Pistachio & Raspberry Tart
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Drop off Catering Menu Samples XL Cuisine 2024
Menu Option #1 $55/person
Spiced & Roasted Seasonal Squash, Arugula Pumpkin Seed Pesto, Feta Cheese
Classic Romaine Caesar Salad, Buttermilk Dressing, Sourdough, Pancetta
Grilled Marinated Chicken Skewer, Red Pepper Vinaigrette
Confit Baby Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Rosemary
Smoked Alberta Beef Skewers, Button Mushroom, Chipotle BBQ Glaze
Lemon Meringue Tarts with Fresh berries
Menu Option #2 $65/person
Artisan Greens, Spicy Hummus & Shrimp Salad
Mediterranean Ratatouille Chicken “Rolls”, Parmesan Cheese
Lemon & Black Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Sweet Pea & Prosciutto Risotto
Beef Short Rib Tagliatelle, Confit tomato
Dark Chocolate Mousse, Sea Salt, Almond Crumble
Drop Off $65/person | Onsite cooking $75/person
Family Style Menu Samples
Classic Caesar Salad, Buttermilk Dressing, Sourdough Croutons
Mix Greens & Balsamic Salad, Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese
Heirloom Tomato & Arugula salad, Feta Cheese, basil Dressing
Chicken Cobb Salad, Blue Cheese, Bacon, Cherry Tomato, Egg
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Roasted Summer vegetables, Balsamic dressing, Almonds
Lemon Zest & Brown Butter Green Beans
Honey Glazed carrots, Lime Crema
Spiced & Roasted Butternut Squash, Maple Dressing
Broccoli & Boursin Cheese Gratin
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Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast, Harissa Vinaigrette
Roasted salmon with Green Goddess sauce
Rotisserie chicken, White wine Jus
Red Wine Braised Alberta Beef Short Rib, Crispy Onion
Smoked Alberta Beef Striploin Roast, Chimichurri Sauce
Slow Roasted Alberta Beef Tenderloin, Port Wine Jus (+$5/person)
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Lemon Meringue mini Tarts
Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Mousse with Raspberries
Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake with Almond Crumble
Vanilla Bean Cream Puffs
Caramelized Peach Cobbler with Bourbon Chantilly
