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Canapés by the dozen plus carving boards, platters and live stations for cocktail receptions.

GF — Gluten free · DF — Dairy free · V — Vegetarian · V+ — Vegan

Hors d'Oeuvres

Minimum catering order for canapés is 10 dozen. We recommend four to six hors d'oeuvres per person per hour.

Cold Canapés

$47.00 / dozen
  • ·Avocado and Burrata on an Herb Crostini
  • ·Cucumber with Dill Cream Cheese and Shrimp (GF)
  • ·Phyllo Pastry with Chicken Salad
  • ·Fig Relish and Pesto Goat Cheese Mousse on Toasted Crostini (V)
  • ·Smoked Salmon with Pickled Onion Relish on a Mini Pancake

Hot Canapés

$47.00 / dozen
  • ·Vegetable Spring Rolls (DF/V)
  • ·Spanakopita (V)
  • ·Chicken Skewer (GF/DF)
  • ·Arancini (V)
  • ·Vegetable Samosas (V)
  • ·Mushroom Tarts (V)
  • ·Mini Beef Wellington (DF)
  • ·Falafel Bites (GF/DF/V/V+)

Specialty Cold Canapés

$60.00 / dozen
  • ·Shrimp Cocktail (GF/DF)
  • ·Tuna Poke Bites (GF/DF)
  • ·Pâté de Champagne with Berry Reduction and Praline
  • ·Duck Rillette with Candied Orange (GF/DF)

Specialty Hot Canapés

$60.00 / dozen
  • ·Duck or Lamb Spiedini (GF/DF)
  • ·Tempura Shrimp
  • ·Bacon Wrapped Scallops (GF/DF)
  • ·Coconut Curry Dragon Shrimp
  • ·Pork or Shrimp Shumai
  • ·Lollipop Chicken Wing (GF/DF)

Reception Stations

Malpeque Oysters on the Half Shell (GF/DF)

Market
  • ·Served with mignonette and Tabasco sauce

Chilled Shrimp Platter (GF/DF)

Market
  • ·Served with cocktail sauce and fresh lemon wedges

Smoked Salmon Platter (GF/DF)

$140.00
  • ·Served with fresh dill, honey Dijon and herb crisps (serves 30 slices)

Sticky Korean Tofu and Duck Bao Platter

$65.00
  • ·Fluffy steamed bun with pickled sesame slaw and sweet-and-spicy gochujang glaze, with crispy tofu or pulled duck

Assorted California Rolls (GF/DF)

$50.00 / dozen
  • ·Served with soy sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi

Charcuterie Board (GF/DF)

$18.00 / person
  • ·Served with crackers and crisp baguette (minimum 20 guests)

Imported and Domestic Cheese Platter

$14.00 / person
  • ·Served with crackers and crispy baguettes (minimum 20 guests)

Fresh Market Vegetables

$11.00 / person
  • ·Served with beet hummus and herb ranch dip (GF) (minimum 20 guests)

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb (GF/DF)

$75.00 / rack
  • ·Served with rosemary au jus (7 chops per rack)

Mini Beef or Chicken Sliders

$52.00 / dozen
  • ·Served with cheese, tomato slices, leaf lettuce and assorted condiments (minimum 3 dozen)

Open-Faced Gourmet Sandwiches

$24.00 / person
  • ·Atlantic Smoked Salmon with Capers, Cream Cheese and Red Onions, topped with honey Dijon mustard
  • ·Caprese with Tomato, Bocconcini and Pesto
  • ·Prosciutto and Sliced Egg with Arugula and Fig Relish, topped with a balsamic glaze

Pizza Station

$14.00 / person
  • ·A selection of Cheese, Pepperoni and All-Dressed Pizzas

Poutine Station (GF)

$14.00 / person
  • ·Crispy French fries with gravy, cheese curds, shredded cheese, sour cream, bacon bits and crispy onions

Taco Station

$16.00 / person
  • ·Cajun Spiced Cod with Mango Salsa and Avocado Crema
  • ·Grilled Chicken with Citrus Coleslaw and Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
  • ·Spiced Tempeh with Roasted Corn Chutney finished with Salsa Verde (DF/V/V+)

Thai Station

$16.00 / person
  • ·Thai Noodle Stir-Fry with Chicken or Shrimp (GF/DF)
  • ·Vegetarian Fried Rice with Tofu (GF/DF/V/V+)

Sweet Table

$28.00 / person
  • ·Assortment of Cakes, French and Italian Pastries
  • ·Chocolate Fondue Station with Fruit Skewers
  • ·Fruit Sauces and Whipped Cream
  • Catering minimum is 12 guests, unless otherwise indicated.
  • OCEC does not charge a gratuity fee.
  • All capacities and prices are subject to change. Please confirm final details with your sales manager.