A gourmet menu for an auction or benefit dinner
While it’s customary for meals to take a back seat to auction or benefit dinner dinners, we suggest that you create a gastronomic happening.
Capitalize on the attraction of a gourmet dinner to invite your VIP clients and other guests of honor. La Distinction will guide you in your choice of menu to create a memorable fundraising event.
We offer a variety of formulas that you can tailor to your event or combine as the evening progresses. We also have several other options. Simply discuss them with one of our consultants.
Canapés: An elegant introduction
Start your event with a touch of elegance, with a welcome cocktail featuring a selection of exquisite canapés. These refined morsels, served by courteous and attentive staff, are perfect for awakening your guests’ taste buds.
Think cold, tasty appetizers like the risotto quenelle with parmesan and smoked duck breast. Or the hot selection with lobster bisque shooter or spanakopita. The canapés offer a unique culinary experience with every bite. They add a sophisticated note to your gourmet menu right from the start.
Tasting stations: Let your guests explore
Tasting stations, more substantial than hors d’oeuvres, offer an interactive and convivial experience. They allow your guests to discover a variety of flavors at their own pace.
You can also combine them with canapés and make them your meal for the event. People will feed themselves throughout the evening, while exchanging and progressing according to your agenda.
If they need to circulate around the room, for example, to view different works or auction items, they’ll be able to do so without interrupting their progress.
La Distinction stations focus on fresh, local foods, such as crunchy vegetables and seasonal fruits, as well as regional charcuterie and cheeses. Many other choices are available for an auction or fundraising dinner.
Hot buffet: The pièce de résistance
For a main course that allows everyone to satisfy their sweetest appetites, a hot buffet is a must. If you want people to remain seated for most of the evening, stretching their legs a little to help themselves will be welcome. The dishes are succulent, and at La Distinction include at least:
- Duo of salads of the day
- 1 choice of starter
- 2 choices of main course
- Market vegetables
- 1 choice of dessert
- Mixed seasonal fruits
- Basket of bread and butter
Brunch: A casual option
If your event takes place in the morning or early afternoon, an upscale brunch can be a casual option. Imagine poached eggs with hollandaise sauce served with crispy bacon. Add fluffy pancakes with pure maple syrup, and a selection of freshly baked pastries. Complete the picture with dinner platters, market vegetables, regional cheeses and more.
If your auction or benefit dinner is for an association for which you’re expecting fervent gourmets, no one will leave with an unsatisfied belly.
Top-of-the-range summer BBQ
Perfect for an outdoor event, afternoon or evening, the top-of-the-line BBQ has a knack for surprising and delighting guests at an auction or benefit event.
Choose from marinated meats, grilled fish and seasonal vegetables cooked to perfection on the grill. You can even ask for lobster en papillote with black garlic butter. If the weather is rainy or gloomy, La Distinction has the Marquee or the Alto Room at its disposal to maintain this service. Unforgettable effect guaranteed!
Creating a fundraising menu for a memorable event
The key to a successful gourmet menu at an auction or fundraising dinner lies in the diversity and quality of the dishes on offer. You can mix and match to suit your needs, but you can also request a menu to suit your event. Just ask your service provider.
Remember, by offering an invaluable culinary experience, you’re adding an exceptional asset to the attraction of your fundraising event.
We wish you every success!
