2023
FESTIVE MENU
TURNING MOMENTS INTO LASTING MEMORIES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Step into the enchanting world of Fairmont Palliser, where timeless elegance seamlessly blends with the holiday spirit. For over a century, our grand ballrooms have set the stage for memorable holiday gatherings, and this season, we invite you to partake in the magic. Under the culinary guidance of Executive Chef Gregor Dunki, our culinary artisans conjure delectable seasonal dishes, brimming with authenticity and world-class techniques. Our holiday menus are thoughtfully designed with locally sourced, organic ingredients to cater to diverse dietary preferences. We take pride in our dedication to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship, championing responsible tourism. As we maintain enduring relationships with top food and beverage providers, we’re delighted to offer responsibly produced options. Join us this holiday season as we transform Fairmont Palliser into a sanctuary of holiday magic, where the essence of the season comes alive, and everlasting memories are thoughtfully crafted. Warmest wishes, The Team at Fairmont Palliser
RECEPTION Prices are per dozen COLD CANAPÉS Wild Mushroom Pate, Grana Padano, Crostini (V) 48 Smoked Duck Wrapped Dates, Cress (GF, DF) 60 Wild Boar Pate, Red Wine Pear, Crostini 60 Mini Profiterole, Smoked Salmon & Dill Cream Cheese 72 Shrimp & Mango Rice Paper Roll, Chili Sauce 72 Truffle Deviled Eggs, Chive (GF, DF, V) 48 Torched Brie, Cranberry Chutney, Sage, Crostini (V) 48 Butternut Bruschetta, Goat Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds (V) 48 HOT CANAPÉS
Lemon & Sage Chicken Brochette, Mint Yogurt (GF) 60 Tempura Shrimp, Ponzu Sauce (DF) 72 Mini Turkey Pot Pie, Chive Whipped Potatoes 60 Paneer & Vegetable Tandoori Skewer, Raita (GF, V) 48 Vegetable Spring Rolls, Sweet Chili Sauce (DF, VE) 48 Brie & Cranberry Puffs (V) 60 Pig In A Blanket, Spolumbo Fennel Sausage, Ketchup 60 Butternut & Cranberry Tart, Feta (V) 48 SWEET CANAPÉS
Fresh Fruit Tarts (V) Peppermint Brownies (GF, V) Festive Shortbread Cookies (V) Egg Nog Profiterole (V)
Vegetarian (V) Vegan (VE) Gluten-Friendly (GF) Dairy-Free (DF)
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RECEPTION ENHANCEMENTS
All pricing is per person unless otherwise indicated, minimum of 25 guests Mezze Pita Chips, Naan (V), Marinated Olives, Pepperoncini, Hummus, Baba Ganoush (GF, V)
23
Grilled Shrimp (GF) 84 Poached Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Green Goddess, Marie Rose Sauce, Lemon
Charcuterie & Cheese Pickled Vegetables, Mustard, Grapes, Baguette, Crackers
30
36
Canadian Cheese Board Fig Chutney, Grapes, Dried Fruit, Baguette, Crackers
30
Munchies Mini Corn Dogs, Fried Mac & Cheese, Chicken Fingers, Spicy Chicken Wings, Corn Tortillas & Cheese Sauce, Vegetable Crudité & Ranch, Ketchup, Mustard, Plum Sauce
36
Crudités (VE) Vegetable Crudité, Hummus & Baba Ganoush
16
Poutine Build Your Own: Yukon Fries, Sweet Fries, Chicken Gravy, Mushroom Gravy, Cheese Curds, Sautéed Peppers & Onions, Green Onions Enhancements: Beef Short Rib Poutine Add 5
22
Sushi Rolls California Roll, Avocado & Cucumber Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Salmon & Tuna Nigiri, Soy Pickled Ginger, Wasabi
Baked Brie (V) 23 Marmalade, Figs, Cranberries, Pistachios, Baguette Per Brie 1kg, Serves 15
Street Tacos 28 Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Chipotle Pulled Pork, Blackened Tofu, Flour Tortilla, Pico de Gallo, Fresh Lime, Cilantro, Pickled Red Cabbage, Lettuce, Crema, Avocado Based on 3 Tacos Per Person
Naan Pizzas Pepperoni, Hawaiian, Vegetable & Pesto Naan Pizzas 9” Naan, 5 Pieces
Vegetarian (V) Vegan (VE) Gluten-Friendly (GF) Dairy-Free (DF)
16
Snacks House-Made Kettle Chips, Sea Salt (GF, DF, VE) 36 Corn Chips, Chili Salt (DF, VE) 36 Butter Popcorn (GF, V) 30 Truffle Popcorn (GF, DF, VE) 26 Individually Packaged, Prices Are Per Dozen
Bar Snacks Mixed Olives (GF, DF, VE) Mixed Nuts (GF, DF, VE) 300 grams
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CARVING STATIONS
ACTION STATIONS
Prices are per station and includes chef for 2 hours
Price includes chef for 2 hours
Salt & Rosemary Crusted Alberta Prime Rib (DF) Natural Jus, Horseradish, Mustard, Bread Rolls
750
Pepper Crusted Alberta Tenderloin (DF) Natural Jus, Horseradish, Mustard, Bread Rolls
750
Citrus Brined Whole Turkey (DF) Traditional Gravy, Cranberry Sauce
475
Atlantic Salmon Wellington Spinach & Mushroom, Lemon Crème Fraiche, Chimichurri
300
Rosemary & Garlic Lamb Leg Mint Jus, Black Garlic Butter, Bread Rolls
550
Serves Approximately 35 Guests
Freshly Shucked Oysters (GF, DF) Fresh Horseradish, Champagne Mignonette, Tabasco, Lemon
84
Price Per Dozen, Minimum of 5 Dozen
Serves Approximately 25 Guests
Serves Approximately 20 Guests
Vegetarian (V) Vegan (VE) Gluten-Friendly (GF) Dairy-Free (DF)
32
Price Per Guest, 5 Pieces Per Guest, Minimum of 20 Guests
Serves Approximately 15 Guests
Serves Approximately 20 Guests
Shrimp Flambé (GF) Garlic, Shallots, Butter, White Wine, Parsley
Stir Fry 30 Ginger Beef, Garlic Chicken, Chow Mein Noodles, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Peppers, Broccoli, Bok Choy, Bean Sprouts, Green Onions, Cilantro, Chili Flakes, Sesame Seeds Price Per Guest, Minimum of 25 Guests
FESTIVE PLATED DINNER
Price includes selection of bread rolls & butter, one soup, one salad, one entrée & one dessert. Your pre-selected choice of 3 entrées (72 hours in advance) an additional $10 per guest will apply. Dinner is served with regular & decaffeinated coffee and LOT 35 teas.
SOUPS (Select One) Butternut & Apple Cider Bisque, Sage Crème Fraiche (GF, V) Sweet Potato & Chestnut Soup (GF, DF, VE) Potato, Cauliflower & Leek, Dill & Lemon Cream (GF, V) SALADS (Select One) Arugula & Frisée, Roasted Pear, Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Pomegranate Dressing (GF, V) Baby Gem, Caesar Dressing, Bacon, Grana Padano, Radish, Croutons Baby Spinach, Roasted Beets, Feta, Pickled Onions, Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF, V) ENTRÉES (Price Varies)
All Entrées Are Served with Buttermilk Whipped Alberta Potatoes, Honey Roasted Root Vegetables & Brussels Sprouts
Roast Turkey Breast & Leg, Apple Sage Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Traditional Gravy 97 Alberta Beef Tenderloin, Mustard & Mushroom Crust, Rosemary Jus (GF) 100 Herb & Lemon Crusted Atlantic Salmon, Charred Lemon, Mustard Beurre Blanc (GF) 92 Apple Cider, Mustard & Sage Glazed Chicken Supreme, Thyme & Apple Just (GF) 88 Mushroom & Eggplant Tart, Goat Cheese, Thyme & Blistered Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes (V) 80 Roasted Cauliflower & Spaghetti Squash, Sweet Potato Purée, Spinach, Pickled Tomatoes (VE) 80 DESSERTS (Select One) Cranberry Cheesecake, Pumpkin Seed Streusel, Dark Chocolate (V) Sticky Toffee Pudding, Vanilla Cream, Toffee Sauce (V) Dark Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Crumble, Orange (GF) Red Velvet Cake, Cream Cheese, Raspberry, Shortbread Streusel (V)
Vegetarian (V) Vegan (VE) Gluten-Friendly (GF) Dairy-Free (DF)
FESTIVE DINNER BUFFET
$99 Per Person | Minimum of 50 guests Price includes selection of bread rolls & butter. Buffet is served with regular & decaffeinated coffee and LOT 35 teas.
APPETIZERS Alberta Charcuterie & Cheese, Pickled Vegetables, Mustard, Dried Fruit & Grapes (GF) Carrot Hummus, Marinated Olives, Pickled Peppers (GF, DF, VE) Baguette, Naan, Artisan Crackers & Whipped Butter (V) SOUP Sweet Potato & Chestnut Soup (GF, DF, VE) SALADS Roasted Pear & Walnuts, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Pomegrante Dressing (GF, V) Baby Spinach, Roasted Beets, Feta, Pickled Onions, Balsamic Dressing (GF, V) Faro & Roasted Butternut, Pumpkin Seeds, Cranberries, Watercress, Citrus Vinaigrette (DF, VE) ENTRÉES Hot Smoked Steelhead Salmon, Creamed Leek, Grilled Lemon (GF) Garlic & Rosemary Alberta Striploin, Sautéed Mushrooms, Natural Jus (GF, DF) Butternut Squash Ravioli, Sage Brown Butter, Spinach, Grana Padano (V) Citrus Brined Turkey (GF, DF) Apple & Sage Stuffing, Traditional Gravy Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes (GF, V) Honey Roasted Root Vegetables (GF, DF, V) DESSERTS Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce (V) Yule Log (GF) Carrot Cake (V) Bailey’s Cheesecake (V) Banana Cream Tart (V) Sliced Fruit & Berry Platter (GF, DF)
DINNER ENHANCEMENTS Prices are per guest
HOT APPETIZERS (Select One)
Alberta Beef Short Rib & Garlic Shrimp, Cauliflower Purée, Chimichurri (GF) Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Porcini & Truffle Cream Sauce, Kale & Grana Padano (V) PALETTE REFRESHERS (Select One) Grapefruit Mandarin Lemon
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PACKAGE UPGRADES Prices are per guest
FAIRMONT À LA CARTE UPGRADE 140 Pre-select one soup, one salad, one palate refresher, one dessert and maximum of 3 entrées. Your guests may select their choice of entrée on the evening of your event. Printed menus will be provided for your guests.
RECEPTION PACKAGE 160
Two Hour Mixology Open Bar (1 Additional Hour $50) Six Passed Canapés One Choice of Station RECEPTION/DINNER COMBINATION PACKAGE 275
One Hour Mixology Open Bar (1 Additional Hour $50) Five Passed Canapés 3 Course Plated Dinner (single entrée and vegetarian alternative) Hotel-Preferred Red & White Dinner Wines
WINE SELECTION CHAMPAGNE Moët & Chandon, Impérial, Rosé, NV, Brut, Epernay, France 199 Moët & Chandon, Impérial, NV, Brut, Epernay, France 176 Veuve Clicquot, NV, Brut, Reims, France 166 SPARKLING WINE Zonin Spumante Rosé DOC, Veneto, Italy 49 Pasqua, Prosecco, Treviso, DOC, Veneto, Italy 53 Charles de Fère, Cuvée Jean-Louis, Blanc de Blancs, NV, Brut, France 56 Blue Mountain Gold Label Brut, NV, Okanagan Valley, Canada 89 Botter Prosecco Congeliano Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG, Veneto, Italy 76 WHITE WINE Ballard Lane, Sauvignon Blanc, California, USA 65 Zonin Ventiterre Pinot Grigio, Italy 49 Paul Mas Viognier, Pézenas, France 53 Benvolio, Pinot Grigio, Italy 49 Sterling Vintners Collection Chardonnay, California, USA 59 Mission Hill Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, BC, CA 67 Vineland Estate Unoaked Chardonnay, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 59 Bread & Butter Chardonnay, California, USA 66 Lake Breeze Pinot Blanc, Naramata Bench, BC, CA 70 RED WINE Ballard Lane, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA 65 Matua Marlborough Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand 56 Zonin Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy 49 Trivento Reserve Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 49 Beaulieu Vineyard Coastal Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa County, California, USA 53 Sterling Vintners Collection Merlot, Central Coast, California, USA 59 Mission Hill Estate Series, Cabernet Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC 75 Vineland Estate Cab Merlot, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 59 Bread & Butter Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA 69 Lake Breeze Meritage, Naramata Bench, BC, CA 78
RECEPTION
Beverages for your event may be purchased on either a cash or host basis. Please select from the following which bar you would like to offer your guests. LUXURY TIER BAR
HOST 13 CASH 14 Spirits Absolut Elyx Vodka, Belvedere Vodka, Botanist Gin, Bacardi Silver Rum, Bacardi Gran Reserva 10 yr Rum, Casamigos Reposado Tequila, Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Knob Creek Rye, The Macallan Double Cask 12 yr. Baileys, Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Disaronno, Drambuie, Campari, Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac, Sweet and Dry Vermouth Wine Ballard Lane, Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauvignon Blanc, California USA SUPER PREMIUM TIER BAR
HOST 11 CASH 12 Spirits Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Plymouth Gin, Bacardi Silver Rum, Bacardi 8 yr. Rum, Casamgios Blanco Tequila, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, LOT 40 Rye Whisky, Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky, Baileys, Kahlua, Disaronno, Drambuie, Campari, Hennessy VS Cognac, Sweet and Dry Vermouth Wine Sterling Vintner’s Collection Pinot Noir & Sauvignon Blanc, California USA PREMIUM TIER BAR
HOST 10 CASH 11 Spirits Finlandia Vodka, Beefeater Gin, Bacardi Silver Rum, Souza Hornitos Plata (Silver) Tequila, Canadian Club Whisky, Jim Beam Rye, Famous Grouse Scotch whisky, Noilly Prat Vermouth, Martini & Rossi Wine Beringer Main & Vine Cabernet Sauvignon & Pinot Grigio, Pasqua Prosecco ENHANCEMENTS Alexander Keith IPA, Bud Light, Kokanee, Michelob Ultra, Big Rock Traditional Ale HOST 10 CASH Stella Artois, Corona Extra, Village Blacksmith and Village Blonde HOST 11 CASH Non-alcoholic Beer HOST 10 CASH Soft Drinks, Juices, Sparkling Water HOST 6 CASH
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MIXOLOGY & COCKTAILS PALLISER CAESAR BAR (Minimum of 50 Guests)
HOST 14 CASH 15 The Palliser Caesar Bar includes Finlandia Vodka with special garnishes to make Calgary’s Cocktail authentically yours with options of Celery, Olives, Lime, Cocktail Onions, Pickled Beans, Pickled Gherkins and Bacon COCKTAILS HOST 14 CASH 15 Classic Martini, Gin with a Dash of Vermouth, shaken over ice, garnished with olive Cosmopolitan Martini, Vodka with Triple Sec and cranberry juice shaken over ice, garnished with lemon slice French Martini, Vodka with Chambord & pineapple juice, shaken over ice and garnished with lemon slice Candy Cane Martini, Peppermint, Schnapps, Berry Vodka & Crème de Cacao Cranberry Thyme Old Fashioned, Bourbon, cranberry simple syrup over ice with thyme garnished Santa-Tini, Prosecco, Vodka & Cranberry Juice Americano, Originally known as the “Milano-Torino” equal parts of Campari and Red Vermouth with a splash of soda MOCKTAILS HOST 9 CASH 10 Grove & Tonic, Seedip Grove, Indian Tonic, Orange Peel Light & Berry, Seedip Grove, Ginger Beer, Lime Slice Blackberry Watermelon Lemonade, Monin Blackberry, Watermelon Syrup, Lemonade, Blackberries, Mint Sprig Pineapple Coconut Lemonade, Monin Coconut, Pineapple Cran-Raspberry Punch* Tropical Fruit Punch* Sparkling Fruit Punch* *Price is $150, Serves 30 Guests, Stationed or Served
À LA CARTE BAR SNACKS
Honey Roasted Almonds 300 grams bowl 29 Seasoned Cashews 300 grams bowl 33 House Made Kettle Corn* 6 Flavoured Popcorn, Choice of White Cheddar, Dill Pickle, Salt & Vinegar, Truffle Oil, Rosemary Parmesan 6 Yellow Corn Tortillas* Served with Guacamole, Salsa & Sour Cream 19 Marinated Olives 300 grams bowl, Served with Preserved Lemon & Toasted Fennel Seeds 26 *Prices Are Per Guest