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Wow – what a spectacular transformation of the Vancouver Public Library Promenade. Liz Hynes (National Events Manager for Invis Canada), along with Daniel Sabina (Showmax Events), and Sara (Hummingbird Decor) created a west-coast welcome forest party, for over 350 Invis staff and friends to celebrate in.

The menu was extensive with oyster bar, eighteen (18) different canapes, 2 x 30 foot bars and more fun that you can imagine.

Feedback

“On behalf of Invis, I would like to thank you both for the top notch service you and your team provided at our events. Your staff are truly professional and efficient. The food was delicious, and very appropriate for each different event you helped plan cater for us. Thank you both again, and I look forward to working with you on our future events.

Sincerely,

– Liz Hynes, National Events Manager – Invis Canada

Credits

• Coordination and Planning: Liz Hynes
• Production, Design and Lighting: Showmax Events (Daniel Sabina)
• Decore: Hummingbird Decore, and GreenSpace Silk Design
• Venue: Vancouver Public Library (Promenade)

The Menu

Some selected items from the west-coast welcome menu.

fresh shucked oysters
freshly shucked with a choice of mignonette (classic shallot, chilli lime, or herb) please note that we use only small oysters such as Kushi, Kumamoto, etc..

prawn sates
skewered butterflied bc spot prawns with a tangy cilantro, cashew and chili pesto for dipping

wild mushroom crostini
creamy sauteed local wild mushrooms (chanterelles, porcini, shitake) on a toasted garlic crostini

blue cheese croquette
Poplar Grove (Naramata winery and cheese producer) blue cheese and creamy potato croquette

asian scallop blt
seared scallops stuffed with honey’d bacon, cherry tomato, pea sprouts and a ginger miso cream

duck and fruit
slices of pan roasted “Polderside” (poultry farmers in Chilliwack) duck breast in a toasted brioche cup with Pear Rosemary Jazz

pork and apples
roasted “Sloping Hills” (Qualicum Beach) pork tenderloin on a brioche round with caramelized apples

japanese tuna tartare
in a cucumber roll flavoured with ponzu, ginger, and soy

california bites
sushi rice topped with bc dungeness crab and avocado, sesame seeds and nori

smoked salmon bites
sushi rice topped with smoked salmon yuzu pickled cucumbers, sesame seeds and nori

inari pockets
bean curd stuffed with sushi rice, pickled daikon, carrot, shitakes and cucumber

Feedback

” Dear SavouryChef,

I attended a cocktail party and sampled some canapés prepared by Savoury Chef at a Northwest Territories Tourism Event with my colleagues from Outside the Cube sometime last year. After tasting the delicious appetizers the staff were serving, we couldn’t leave the building without the contact info for the catering company hosting the event. As we were contracted to do events & marketing for Canada’s Northern House (Vancouver 2010 Olympic Pavilion), we began to use them for all of our events throughout the games.

Given their patience, reliable nature, flexibility and ability to adapt to client needs, we have hired them whenever possible for everything from Bannock and Tea for hundreds of people at events open to the public, to private, high-class, elegant parties and fashion shows. Between the managers ease at dealing with clients/business requirements, and Chef Taryn’s ability to create innovative menus geared towards any type of event, the team is a pleasure to work with, and will be sure to come up with something enchanting to meet your event needs.

Their staff are well informed about the products they are serving and always accommodating. The food is always aesthetically impressive, and even better – the taste is guaranteed to whet your palette and create rave reviews amongst your guests.

Generally speaking – you cannot go wrong with this company and we are passing their name onto everyone we know!

Yours Truly,”
– Erin & the Outside the Cube Team

Credits

• Venue: Canada’s Northern House – Vancouver 2010 Olympic Pavilion
• Coordinator: Outside The Cube
• Floral: The Flower Factory

Sample Menu – Private Event

canapes

oyster and caesar shots
caesar shot (with belvadere vodka) with a freshly shucked local kusshi oyster and baby celery

arctic char gravlax
house cured arctic char with dill, red onion and lemon, with a lemon cream on a crostini

cariboo and caramelized onion
rare seared cariboo ribeye on crostini with aioli and shallot jam

braised buffalo
shredded braised buffalo in a profiterole with chervil mustard cream

venison tenderloin skewers
venison tenderloin cubes, with braised pearl onions, tomato confit and Maldon sea salt

mini plated entrees ( 2 )

bison burgers
bison burgers with aged cheddar, onion and tomato jam, with lotus root chips

duck terrine
presse of Muscovy duck confit with housemade brioche toast, plum cumberland sauce and micro green salad.

platters

smoked meat platter
an assortment of smoked Northern meats (buffalo, musk ox, cariboo), served with olives and artisan bread

cheese platter
assorted fine local and international cheeses with the season’s fruit, nuts, dried fruit and assorted crackers and breads

sweet items

chocolate pot de creme
dark and rich chocolate pot de creme with espresso whipped cream and brandy tuile. Served in small votive
glasses with demi tasse spoons

mini new york cheese cake
mini cheesecakes with a chocolate base and cranberry compote

coffee creme brulee
rich and creamy coffee creme brulee with whipped cream, in small spoon

Savoury Chef Foods

The Scan­di­na­vian Cen­tre is the per­fect place for your wed­ding, con­fer­ence, work­shop or pri­vate party!
Fea­tur­ing a large Ban­quet Hall, a Fire­side Lounge and an indus­trial kitchen, the Scan­di­na­vian Cen­tre has a space that is cer­tain to suit your needs. All rental spaces can be set up to your spec­i­fi­ca­tions and have access to wire­less inter­net. All facil­i­ties avail­able for day­time and evening use. Full bar and cater­ing avail­able upon request.

Inquire about our Out­door Pavil­ion and BBQ Pit for com­pany and fam­ily picnics!

Click here for rental rates.
Ban­quet Hall

• Bright, open space with avail­able seat­ing for 160
• Built-in A/V equip­ment with large wall-mounted pro­jec­tor screen and speak­ers through­out the hall
• Includes a 540 sq. ft exten­sion area that can be closed off if necessary
• Direct access to indus­trial kitchen and coat room
• Can be rented sep­a­rately or in con­junc­tion with the Fire­side Lounge
• Hand­i­cap accessible

Fire­side Lounge

• Warm and invit­ing space with avail­able seat­ing for 64
• High ceil­ings allow for open and airy atmosphere
• Fea­tures mas­sive rock fire­place and bar
• Opens onto large cov­ered sundeck
• Direct access to indus­trial kitchen and coat room
• Wall-mounted TV and built-in A/V equip­ment with large wall-mounted pro­jec­tor screen and speakers
• Opens to a beau­ti­ful Ban­quet Hall which can be rented in con­junc­tion with the Fire­side Lounge
• Hand­i­cap accessible

* The Ban­quet hall also includes a 540 sq. ft exten­sion area that can be closed off.

Please Note

• Use of tables & chairs is pro­vided at no extra charge
• All rates sub­ject to 5% GST
• Deposit of 50% required at the time of book­ing and becomes non-refundable 6 months prior to event
• Non-refundable bal­ance plus dam­age deposit of $500 required two months prior to event date
• Admin­is­tra­tive fee $25 on cancellations
• Rates are sub­ject to change with­out notice
• SOCAN Fee will be added to all events with Music and /or Music with dancing



At Lilli’Q Café and Playhouse we believe that the family is truly the heart of the community. We are designing our café with parents in mind, there will be plenty of space for the kids to play in our child friendly play-area and even room to park your strollers!

Our goal is to provide a stylish, yet comfortable environment to enjoy fantastic coffee,
superb baked goods and phenomenal service.

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