11 gourmet meal formulas for your events - 1st part

Apart from the traditional banquet, there are various meal formulas offered by your high-end caterer. These include

various buffets,
stations and platters,
hors d’oeuvres,
brunch or
seasonal menu.

Be creative when planning your event or wedding! Here is the first of 2 articles to introduce you to the 11 formulas offered by La Distinction.

1. 3 to 7-course banquet

The banquet lends itself to every type of event. From conventions and weddings to fundraisers and office Christmas parties. At La Distinction, services include a choice of :

Countless succulent canapés,
11 appetizers, including the Blanche de l’Alchimiste fondue with regional cheese, pretzel, apple and grape;
7 soups, including Gaspé lobster bisque;
3 Granités, including cranberry and vodka;
20 succulent main courses, including beef short ribs, horseradish sauce and caramelized onions;
2 cheese selections (fine or regional);
9 decadent desserts, including St-Thomas maple mousse with fleur de sel crumble.

Please note

All our table service meal formulas are ideal for avoiding traffic if there are a lot of people and space is limited.

They’re also ideal if your guests are older, or if there are lots of parents with young children. This allows you to keep an eye on everyone.

2. BBQ prepared and served by the caterer

This formula is fantastic for a birthday, christening, new product launch or even a corporate event!

You can enjoy a delectable BBQ prepared by the staff at La Distinction. We choose only products from local farmers and grill them to perfection.

Imagine the following type of menu, without salivating too much!

Duo of daily salads;
2 choices of meat;
Market vegetables;
Regional cheeses;
Sweet pastry;
Mixed seasonal fruits;
Bread and butter basket.

Among the main course choices, there’s even a cauliflower steak with spices, coconut milk and red curry as a vegetarian or vegan alternative.

As for meats, you’ll find as many citrus flavors as fine herbs, and options from the sea (salmon, lobster, walleye) as from the land (chicken, veal, lamb, beef).

Book the Marquee or the Alto hall, which opens directly onto the courtyard, so you can enjoy the fresh air and a drink at the same time. So you can get on with your activities while you prepare your meal.

3. The 3 gourmet buffets

You’d think that offering a meal as a buffet would reduce its quality. Not so when you’re dealing with a top-of-the-range caterer. The dishes are just as tasty and carefully prepared, using the same fresh, high-quality ingredients.

3.1 A hot buffet to satisfy all your guests

Have you thought about a hot buffet for your wedding? This allows everyone to taste a little of everything and even help themselves to more.

On the other hand, those with small appetites or picky eaters, especially children, will also be well served. No waste on the plate.

What’s more, you give people the opportunity to stretch their legs a little during the meal. As an added benefit, your guests can chat and get to know each other while they help themselves. It’s a different kind of meal, but far from the exception.

3.2 A tasty cold buffet with a local flavour

What could be better than a nice cold buffet after a half-day of training or conference, a business meeting, a family gathering, or any other reception? Available indoors or as a catered meal, La Distinction’s cold buffet lets you get back to work quickly. It’s a quick meal that’s sure to please.

Your basic menu already includes :

Duo of salads of the day;
Duo of sandwiches of the
moment;
Sweet pastry;
Mixed seasonal fruits;

Starters and regional cheeses can be added, as well as a more elaborate choice of sandwiches. Tasty vegetarian alternatives are also available.

3.3. An evening buffet to continue the festivities

The late-night buffet is particularly popular at weddings. However, there’s no reason why you can’t offer it later, during a light cocktail party, if you’re planning a second part to your event.

In fact, it’s all about continuing the festivities, and the content of the buffet is entirely up to you.

Snacks
Mini beef burger
Sandwiches and desserts
Candy bar
Poutine bar (or deluxe poutine)
Ice cream vendor
Campfire and marshmallows
Etc.

All accompanied by coffee, tea and herbal tea.

8 more meal formulas to discover

So much for the first part of our dining options at La Distinction. As you can see, there are many possibilities. And we adapt to your group and your needs.

In the next blog, we’ll be talking about :