Gourmet Cuisine Holiday Menu 2024

HOLIDAY 2024 MENU

INTRODUCTION

We are excited to present a flavorful Holiday menu - incorporating beloved signature favorites and elevated new seasonal dishes. Think vibrant colors, freshly harvested produce, warm spices and tasty bites paired with sweet and savory desserts. As we head into the holiday season, we proudly remain true to our roots inspired by elevated classics which embrace fresh, local, sustainable ingredients eaten in season.

Whether you are sitting down for a quick lunch or catering a large celebration, let us work with you to design a menu and service to complement your event. Thank you for considering Gourmet Cuisine Ottawa. We look forward to working with you in the months ahead to create memorable culinary experiences for you and your guests.

Brenden Johnstone Executive Chef, Gourmet Cuisine Ottawa

TURKEY

MENU

Self-ServeBuffet$40

PlatedTableService$50

Baby Spinach Salad MWG MWN V withPoachedBeets,RoastedButternut,PumpkinSeeds, FetaCrumble,andConcordGrapeVinaigrette

Orange & Cardamom Challah Bread MWN V withCitrusandRosemaryCompoundButter

Maple & Cider Glazed Turkey MWG MWN

Ras-El-Hanout Grilled Cauliflower Steak MWG MWD MWN VG

Cranberry, Vidalia Onion, and MacIntosh Apple Chutney MWG MWD MWN

Brioche Stuffing with Apricots and Cranberries MWN

Roasted Garlic & Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes MWG MWN

Caramelized Shallot Cream Sauce MWG MWN V

Broccolini with Brown Butter MWG MWN V

Chef Angie’s Chocolate & Bailey’s Mousse Tart with Cranberry Coulis MWN V

MWD Made Without Dairy MWG Made Without Gluten

MWN Made Without Nuts V Vegetarian VG Vegan

Kindly be aware that items marked MWG (Made Without Gluten), V (Vegetarian), VG (Vegan), MWD (Made Without Dairy) and MWN (Made Without Nuts) on the menu are prepared with ingredients that fit these indicators. However, we cannot guarantee their absolute freedom from cross-contamination in our kitchen.

COLD CANAPES

$40perdozen.Minimum3dozenpertype.

Late Harvest Riesling Poached Pear Fork MWG V GoatsCheese,Pecans,BalsamicReduction

Smoked Salmon Blini MWN WhippedCreamCheese,LemonConfit,Caperberries,Dillweed

Pesto Bocconcini Skewer MWG MWN V CherryTomato,FreshBasil,BalsamicReduction

Smoked Duck Crostini MWD MWN Cranberry&RosemaryChutney,ToastedBaguette

Prosciutto Melon Rose MWG MWD MWN HotHoneyDrizzle,Basil

Toasted Rosemary & Salted Ricotta Crostini MWN V MaldonSeaSalt,ExtraVirginOliveOil

Firecracker Shrimp MWG MWD MWN Sweet&SpicyChiliSauce,Scallion,Lime

MWD Made Without Dairy MWG Made Without Gluten

MWN Made Without Nuts V Vegetarian VG Vegan

Kindly be aware that items marked MWG (Made Without Gluten), V (Vegetarian), VG (Vegan), MWD (Made Without Dairy) and MWN (Made Without Nuts) on the menu are prepared with ingredients that fit these indicators. However, we cannot guarantee their absolute freedom from cross-contamination in our kitchen.

HOT CANAPES

$40perdozen.Minimum3dozenpertype.

Chicken and Waffles MWN

FriedChicken,BelgianWaffle,BlueberryCoulis,ButteredFranks,Crema,MapleSyrup

Vegetable Spring Rolls MWD MWN V SweetandSpicyThaiDippingSauce

Cranberry & Brie Baluchon MWN V PhylloPastryPurse,CranberryAioli

Mushroom Duxelle Tartlet MWN V GoatCheeseCrumble,BalsamicReduction

Smoked Meat Eggroll MWD MWN GrainyMustard&HoneyDip

Mushroom Arancini MWN V Risotto,Bocconcini,TruffleAioli

Mini Angus Cheeseburgers MWN OnionJam,RoastedGarlicAioli

MWD Made Without Dairy MWG Made Without Gluten MWN Made Without Nuts V Vegetarian VG Vegan

Kindly be aware that items marked MWG (Made Without Gluten), V (Vegetarian), VG (Vegan), MWD (Made Without Dairy) and MWN (Made Without Nuts) on the menu are prepared with ingredients that fit these indicators. However, we cannot guarantee their absolute freedom from cross-contamination in our kitchen.

GRAZING BOARDS

Each Grazing Board feeds 25-30 people each.

Vegan Antipasto Platter $225 VG CharredEggplantDip,BlackOliveTapenade,Hummus,MelonwithCrumbledTempeh, GrilledBread,RoastedCauliflower,VeganCheese,RoastedPeppers,Orange&Fennel MarinatedOlives.

Mezze Platter $335 MWN V Muhammara(RoastedRedPepperDip),Hummus,Tzatziki,GreekFeta,Tabouleh,Grape Tomatoes,Cucumbers,Lemons,ToastedPita,Dates,Apricots,Figs.

Quebec Artisan Cheese $225 MWN V AlexisdePortneuf,AbbayeSaint-Benoit-du-Lac,FromagerieChampetre,GrapeClusters, Chef’sChutney,CrostinisandGourmetCrackers,SmallFruits.

Whipped Feta & Olive Board $195 MWN V MintandLemonInfusedFetaDiptoppedwithHotHoney,servedwithOrange&Rosemary RoastedOlives,BlisteredCherryTomatoes,andCrostinis .

Satay Board $260 MWG MWD LemonHerbChicken,TeriyakiBeef,Sweet&SpicyTofu,RedThaiCoconutCurryDip.

Sushi Maki Presentation $200 MWG MWN CaliforniaRoll,VegetableRoll,PhiladelphiaRoll,RedDragonRoll,SpicyShrimpMangoRoll, SpicyCaliforniaRollartfullyarranged.ServedwithSoyReduction,WasabiandGari.

MWD Made Without Dairy MWG Made Without Gluten MWN Made Without Nuts V Vegetarian VG Vegan

Kindly be aware that items marked MWG (Made Without Gluten), V (Vegetarian), VG (Vegan), MWD (Made Without Dairy) and MWN (Made Without Nuts) on the menu are prepared with ingredients that fit these indicators. However, we cannot guarantee their absolute freedom from cross-contamination in our kitchen.

MOCKTAILS & BEVERAGES

Mulled Red Wine $5 MWG MWD MWN VG

StarAnise,Cloves,Cinnamon,TurbinadoSugar,Oranges.

Salted Moccha $5 MWG MWD MWN VG

BittersweetChocolate,TurbinadoSugar,MaldonSeaSalt,Whip

Peppermint Eggnog $5 MWG MWD MWN VG

LocalEggnog,Vanilla,CrushedPeppermints

Woodchucker Apple Cider $5 MWG MWD MWN VG

LocalApples,Citrus,SweetSpices,Ginger,MapleSyrup

Apres-Ski Tea & Cider Spritz $5 MWG MWD MWN VG

PluckTea’sEnglishBreakfast,FreshAppleCider,Lemon

Sparkling Blood Orange $5 MWG MWD MWN VG

LocalHoney,Vanilla,SparklingLime

Peppermint Julep $5 MWG MWD MWN VG

PeppermintSimpleSyrup,CranberryGingerAle,FreshMint,CandyCane

Winter Sangria $5 MWG MWD MWN VG

PluckTea’sChaiMasala,Citrus,Cranberry,Pomegranate,SweetSpices

MWD Made Without Dairy MWG Made Without Gluten

MWN Made Without Nuts V Vegetarian VG Vegan

Kindly be aware that items marked MWG (Made Without Gluten), V (Vegetarian), VG (Vegan), MWD (Made Without Dairy) and MWN (Made Without Nuts) on the menu are prepared with ingredients that fit these indicators. However, we cannot guarantee their absolute freedom from cross-contamination in our kitchen.

INFUSED SPA WATER

Cranberry-Ginger Spa Water $20/2-Gallon Dispenser MWG MWD MWN VG Cranberry,FreshGinger,CinnamonSticks

Blackberry Spa Water $20/2-Gallon Dispenser MWG MWD MWN VG Orange,Lemon,SaigonCinnamonSimpleSyrup

Ginger Basil Grapefruit Spa Water

$20/2-Gallon Dispenser MWG MWD MWN VG FreshGinger,BasilSimpleSyrup,SlicedRubyReds

Holiday Mojito Spa Water

$20/2-Gallon Dispenser MWG MWD MWN VG Cranberry,Lime,Pomegranate,FreshMint

Cranberry Basil Spa Water

$20/2-Gallon Dispenser MWG MWD MWN VG Lime,Cranberry,BasilSimpleSyrup,FreshBasil

Jingle Juice Spa Water $20/2-Gallon Dispenser MWG MWD MWN VG BloodOrange,Rosemary,Lime

MWD Made Without Dairy MWG Made Without Gluten MWN Made Without Nuts V Vegetarian VG Vegan

Kindly be aware that items marked MWG (Made Without Gluten), V (Vegetarian), VG (Vegan), MWD (Made Without Dairy) and MWN (Made Without Nuts) on the menu are prepared with ingredients that fit these indicators. However, we cannot guarantee their absolute freedom from cross-contamination in our kitchen.