At a taste of Class we pride ourselves in making every event a memorable one. Under the guidance of our red seal culinary team, A Taste Of Class will gladly work with you to create a function suited to your requirements. Our event coordinators will sit with you to help you plan the menu for your event within your budget guidelines. From the small intimate dinner party to business luncheons, graduations, formal dinners or a dream wedding, your next event should be catered by experiencedprofessionals. Great affairs demand great food, all exquisitely prepared in our very own kitchen and of course served with ‘A T aste of Class’.
Event Planning A Taste of Class wants to go beyond providing exquisite cuisine for your special occasion. From opulent weddings planned with the most meticulous detail to sophisticated corporate meetings that please the toughest executives, A Taste of Class can custom tailor the perfect event for you. Whether you have a venue in mind or the space to host an event - we can cover every detail from the awe inspiring tent right down to the delicate tea lights to create that perfect ambiance at your tables.
Weddings For the bride who wants to create a spectacular event and create magical memories that will last a lifetime–we can create the wedding that you envision. Every bride is unique and every wedding is planned to perfection. This is your day and we will make sure that it is exactly what you desire. The finest linens, Royal Doulton bone china, gourmet decadence- all can be part of your day with ‘A T aste of Class’.
Meetings Whatever your venue,ours or yours, we can make your conference or corporate event one that will leave guests in awe. Between setting just the right tone with the décor and satisfying the most discriminating executive palettes, we can take a corporate function and transform it into a special event. Whether you’re looking for corporate cool or country casual, we can work with you to build an atmosphere that will balance work and gourmet pleasure.
Parties For a party unlike any other we can take care of all the details- big or small crowds whether at your venue or one of ours. From a riotous night of karaoke and hors d’oeuvres, to an intimate formal dinner party we can find a way to add a Taste of Class to your party! With our detail oriented event planners, go anywhere catering truck, and a talented, celebrated, award winning culinary team you can have any event, anywhere, and it will be exactly as you want.
Ensure that your event is a class above the rest!
Morning Breakfast Continental Breakfast $10.25 Minimum 10 people Mini Muffins, Croissants, Fresh fruit danishes, banana break, chilled fruit juices, and coffee and tea The Sunriser $14.95 Minimum 10 people Scrambled eggs, Bacon or sausage, oven roasted potato, fresh seasonal fruit tray, mini muffins, and croissants, fresh fruit danishes, butter and preserves, chilled fruit juices, and coffee and tea The Healthy Choice $9.95 Minimum 10 people Seasonal fresh fruit salad, yogurt with muesli, chilled fruit juices Waffle Station $10.95 $25.00/hour Chef-Minimum 3 Hours Delicious waffles, made to order by our “smiling chef”. Served with fresh berries in season and whipped cream Omelet Station $13.50 $25.00/hour Chef-Minimum 3 Hours Prepared to order by our “smiling chef” Choose from your favorite ingredients, pan fried potatoes and onions, house baked rolls, butter and preserves
Healthy Start $22.95 Selection of fresh fruit including: Honey dew melon, grapefruit, orange segments. Assortment of cereals with a choice of 2% or skim milk. Assortment of breakfast pastries include: Bagels, tea buns, scones, croissants, cinnamon buns and toast (white, whole wheat or multigrain bread) with cream cheese, butter and preserves. Regular and fat-free, assorted yogurts, chilled fruit juices, tea and coffee.
Hardy Appetite $22.95 Omelet station: Delicious omelets made to perfection by our chef with your choice of fillings (green pepper, ham, onion, mushroom, cheese) Make your own waffles with cherry sauce or maple syrup. Includes crisp bacon, grilled sausages, French toast, pancakes, baked beans, hot porridge, toast (white, whole wheat or multigrain bread) Assortment of breakfast pastries, chilled fruit juices, tea and coffee. Chef would be required at an additional cost of $25.00/hour Combine Both Breakfasts for only $31.95 Chef would be required at an additional cost of $25.00/hour
Prime Rib on French Bagquette Lean Prime Rib, Cheddar Cheese, Horseradish Sauce served on a French Baquette served with Organic Mandarin Salad Tuna Pocket Flaked Tuna with Wasbi Mayonnaise, Cucumber Slices with an Organic Manadarin Salad Deli Box A Large Butter Croissant with Black Forest Ham and Swiss Cheese Romaine Lettuce served with an Organic Manadarin Salad BBQ Chicken Sandwich Chunky Chicken pieces in a slightly Sweet BBQ sauce with Romaine Lettuce Cucumber, Tomato and Red Onion with a Creamy Garlic Ranch Dressing served with an Organic Green Salad Chicken Ranch Pita Pocket Sliced Chicken Breast, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Ranch Dressing served with an Organic Green Salad
Baby Shrimp Pita Pocket Baby Shrimp, Celery, Red Onion mixed in a Rosemary Sauce, served with an Organic Green Salad
Gluten Free Guest Menu Sliced Grilled Chicken Breast, Sliced Almonds, Wonton Noodles, Mandarin Oranges, Feta Cheese, Julienne of Carrots served over Fresh Greens with a Sesame Seed Dressing
Desserts New York Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis Triple Fudge Chocolate Cake
(all lunches $19.95 include choice of Dessert)
Soup, Salad, and Sandwiches $17.95 Fresh homemade soup, Garden salad with fresh raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Soup and Sandwiches $15.95 Fresh homemade soup Sandwiches with traditional fillings including egg, tuna, black forest ham, roast beef, turkey breast on white or whole wheat breads. Homemade Pot Pies $17.95 Choice of chicken or beef pot pies Includes garden salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing Cookies and squares Wraps $19.95 Fresh homemade soup Garden salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing Tortilla wraps with grilled chicken Caesar, Deli-Sandwiches $18.50 Fresh homemade soup Garden salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing Build your own sandwiches with a selection of breads, rolls and deli-meats including ham, turkey, roast beef, mustard, mayo, olives, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce and cheese Sliced fresh fruit Chicken Stir-Fry $16.95 With fried rice, salad, cookies and squares Golden Pan Fried Cod $24.25 Served with scrunch ions, potato, and vegetable Apple pie Stuffed Chicken Breast $19.75 Served with oven roasted potato and vegetables Homemade assorted desserts Chili $14.95 Served with rolls, cesear salad Assortment of cookies and squares Lasagna $15.95 Served with a side cesear salad, and garlic bread Assortment of cookies and squares
Quiche $15.95 Choice of ham and onion or vegetarian. Served with side garden salad and dressing Assortment of cookies and square
Clubhouse Sandwich $15.95 Served with side garden salad and dressing, and potato chips Assortmen and squares Chicken Taco Salad $14.95 Includes an assortment of cookies and squares Beef Stew in a Bread Bowl $14.95 Served with side garden salad and dressing
Roasted Red Pepper Dip $27.50 Served with grilled pita chips
Nachos & Salsa $16.50 Serves 10 Cookie Basket $16.50/dozen Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, white chocolate macadamia nut, and double chocolate chip Deluxe Dessert Tray An assortment of chocolate truffles, cookies, chocolate dipped strawberries, and mini fruit tarts Serving 20 piece X-sm $30.00 Serving 40 piece Sm $60.00 Serving 70 piece Med $105.00 Serving 100 piece Lg $150.00 Deluxe Dessert Squares $22.00/dozen Date, brownies, chocolate swirl, strawberry swirl, naomino, banana, lemon, carrot, and raisin Homemade Truffles $20.00/dozen Remember, A little chocolate is good for you! Freshly Baked Muffins $2.25 Per person Assortment of Mini-Breakfast Pastries $2.50 Per person Yogurt $2.95 Per person Whole Fresh Fruit Basket $17.50 15 pieces Chilled Fruit Juices $2.50 Per person Soft Drinks $2.50 Per person Mineral Water $3.50 Per person Bottled Water $2.25 Per person Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee or Tea $3.75/person
Three Course Dinner Selections Appetizers Cream of Broccoli and Cheese Soup $5.50 Beef and Barley Soup $5.50 Newfoundland Fish Cakes with Blueberry Chutney Spring Garden Salad $5.95 Raspberry, Sundried, or Balsamic Spinach Salad $6.95 Served with mandarins, feta cheese, almonds, julienne of vegetables garnished with strawberries
Three Course Dinner Selections Entrees Stuffed Grilled Chicken Breast $18.50 A 6oz chicken breast grilled, butterflied and savory stuffed. Served with a red wine sauce. Roasted Turkey Dinner $20.75 Fresh roasted turkey filled with a savory/cranberry dressing smothered in a rich savory sauce Bone-In Chicken Breast $19.95 8-oz bone-in chicken breast grilled then filled with a chanterelle mushroom dressing served with a port wine sauce Cornish Hen Dinner $22.50 ½ Cornish Hen stuffed with a savory dressing served with a red wine demi-glaze Stuffed Pork Loin $20.95 Stuffed pork loin with apricots, dates & savory dressing served with a partridgeberry demi-glaze Halibut Dinner (market price) Poached or seared 5oz portion of Halibut finished with a lemon rosemary reduction Poached or Grilled Salmon Dinner $20.95 6oz fillet of salmon cooked to your choice, poached or grilled, served with a citrus salsa garnished with a lemon wedge Prime Rib Dinner $24.95 8oz of succulent prime rib served with Yorkshire pudding & au jus Peppered Beef Tenderloin $28.95 6oz tenderloin of beef peppered and seared to perfection served with a merlot demi-glaze
Desserts Fantasy Style Cheesecake $6.95 A rich cream cheese base cake served with raspberry coulis & sauce anglaisse garnished with a rosette cream Crème Brulee $7.25 A rich smooth custard base with a caramelized topping served with whipped cream, fresh fruit and sauce an-glaisse Apple Puff Pastry Bag $6.95 5oz stewed apple wrapped in phyllo pastry baked to perfection served with Baileys whipped cream on a warm caramel sauce Triple Chocolate Fudge Explosion $6.95 A rich chocolate decadent dessert that melts in your mouth topped with shaved Belgium chocolate and whip cream Trio of Desserts $9.95 Crème Brulee, Chocolate Mousse & Cheesecake with blueberry coulis
Buffet Line #1 $34.95 Minimum 50 people
Salad bar Penne paste, peppers, creamy coleslaw salad, seafood pasta salad, chunky potato salad, spring garden salad Tomato Tray Slices of tomatoes with a splash of our very own secret dressing CruditĂŠs with Dip Celery stick, wedge tomato, fresh carrot sticks, cauliflower florets and broccoli spears Hot Items Oven roasted herb potatoes, steamed buttered broccoli spears, orange glazed baby carrots, rice pilaf chicken with a creole sauce, three cheese vegetarian lasagna, orange ginger beef stir-fry, steamed Atlantic mussels in a pesto sauce Desserts Chefs choice of assorted desserts (assortment of cookies, pies, plates) Fresh rolls, butter, Tea and coffee
Buffet Line #2 $38.75 Minimum 50 people
Salad Bar Cesar salad, garden vegetable salad, seafood pasta, marinated mushroom salad Hot Items Creamy garlic scalloped potatoes, buttered corn with green and red peppers steamed fresh medley vegetables, vegetable fried rice, chicken cordon bleu with a creole sauce, baby shrimp stir-fry with an oyster sauce, stuffed baked cod layered with savory dressing, cheese and white wine sauce, three-cheese tortellini in basil tomato sauce, blackened chicken smothered in cajun sauce over penne pasta Desserts Chef’s choice of assorted fresh pastries and desserts Served with fresh rolls and butter Tea and Coffee Hot Hot Barbeque Buffet #1 $30.95 Our barbeque buffet includes a full salad bar. Potato, garden and pasta Oven baked potato with sour cream, sweet baby carrots, glazed Hot Barbeque Buffet #2 $28.25 Our barbeque buffet includes Caesar salad, roasted herb potato with sour cream, sweet baby carrots, 6oz chicken breast Served with fresh dinner rolls and butter, assortment of fresh desserts Tea and Coffee All prices subject to a 15% administrative fee plus 13% HST
Whether you are planning a small family gathering or a large corporate “A Taste of Class” promises to provide you with a vast selection of hors d’ouvres. All selections are freshly made with the finest ingredients.
Bruschetta Selection $17.50 per dozen Grilled Peppers Mushroom and Parsley Tomato and Basil Spinach and Bononcini
Deluxe Hors D’oeurves 17.50 per dozen Roasted Roma Tomato Canapé Smoked Salmon Canapé Beef Tenderloin Kabob Beef Samosas Veggie Samosas Barbeque Italian Meatball Spicy Cajun Wings Battered Shrimp
Battered Scallops Cod Nuggets Thai Chicken Satays Mini Spring Rolls Spicy Sausage Roll Ups Chicken Poquitas Curried Apple and Onion Quiche Caramelized Onion and Bacon Quiche Chicken Phyllo with Spinach and Feta Brie and Blueberry wrapped in Phyllo
Premium Hors D’oeurves 19.95 per dozen Beef Wellingtons Seasonal Seafood Cerviche Marinated Lamb with Salsa Verde Coconut Crusted Lamb Cutlets Pan-fried Cod Tongues Bacon Wrapped Scallops Sesame Shrimp Jumbo Cajun Shrimp Seafood Skewers
Price can are determined at time of quote: Oysters with prosciutto and Balsamic Vinegar -or- Oysters with Tarragon
Party Dips $26.50 Served with tortilla chips, pita & sourdough bread (Serves 12-14) Mexican Layered Creamy Salmon Avocado and Herb Corn and Bacon Spinach and Artichoke
Cocktail Platters Assorted Imported and Domestic Cheeses Mirror $4.00 per person with fresh red and green grapes and dried fruit served with water crackers and freshly sliced baguette Sliced Fresh Fruit Display $4.95 per person Honey dew melon, cantaloupe, watermelon and other seasonal Fruits, served with mixed nuts (optional) Cold Jumbo Shrimp Trees with Cocktail Sauce $275.00 100 Shrimp served on a pineapple Chocolate Fountain with Belgium Chocolate $395.00 Based on Availability Chocolate Fountain Dippings $2.95 Include rice crispy squares, marshmallows, cream filled wafers Atlantic Smoked Salmon $85.00 Serves 35 people Served on a bed of lettuce with capers, onions and sour Cream Sushi Platter (will be determined at time of quote) Serves 30 people
Sandwich Trays Grilled Sun Dried Tomato Wrap and Caesar Wraps $54.50 (serves 10 – 12 people) Deli Meat $46.25 Roast Beef, Turkey, Ham and Smoked Meat, Tuna and Egg on White or Whole Wheat Bread (serves 10 – 12 people) Assorted Sandwich Baskets $60.00 Made on Fresh Gourmet breads with Grilled Chicken, Turkey, Prime Rib, Grilled Vegetables and Smoked Salmon
Sweet Selections A Taste of Class Signature Strawberries $17.75 per dozen Dipped in a White and Dark Belgium Chocolate Flavored Truffles $2.95 each or Gift Box of 2 $7.00 Champagne, Mint Chocolate Chip, Cheesecake, Caramel, Key Lime, otton Candy, Strawberry, Eggnog, Chocolate Hazelnut, Pecan, Pralines & Cream, English Toffee, Watermelon Tuxedo Strawberries $29.50 per dozen Chef Choice Homemade Desserts (30 pcs) $60.50
Live Interactive Stations
A chef is to prepare each station for a price of $25.00 per hour for a Minimum of 3 hours Mashed Potato Martini Bar $7.25 per person A station set-up by the chef, serving cream mashed potato in elegant martini glasses with a variety of toppings to choose from, them watch our chef flame your cheese over the top. Mexican Station $10.50 per person A station set-up by the chef, includes Fajitas, Nachos served with salsa, sour cream and con queso, Chicken Poquitos and Mexican rice Beef Carving Station $8.95 per person A hip of beef carved and served by the chef, served with a variety of breads and condiments including sliced pickles, tomatoes, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise hot peppers etc. Flambe Station $19.50 per person A station set-up to include shrimp and scallops cooked and served by the chef
Must select one menu item from each section. Entrees include chef’s choice of potato and vegetable Includes an assortment of fresh breads with sundried tomato and parsley piped butter and balsamic oil and vinegar. 3 Course Dinner $62.95 Appetizers Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Seafood Chowder Cream of Zucchini Soup Pan Seared Scallops With a balsamic strawberry chutney and garden greens Strawberry Spinach Salad Fresh spinach leaves served with julienne of peppers, roasted almonds and feta cheese, mandarin oranges and strawberries with your choice of dressing Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Icelandic shrimp in a tangy orange dressing served with assorted fresh greens and cherry tomatoes Hickory Smoked Winter Greens A variety of sweet and bitter lettuce leaves topped with hickory smoked chicken and sundried tomato dressing Caesar Salad Crisp romaine leaves tossed with real bacon bits, homemade croutons and grated Romano cheese with Caesar dressing Smoked Salmon Rosettes of smoked salmon served with capers, red onion, horseradish and sour cream dip, with French baguettes and crisp lettuce Cream of Curry Soup A sweet blend of curry, carrots and apples in a rich tasting cream based volute & served piping hot
2nd Appetizer Lime Sorbet Entrees Stuffed Chicken Breast A 7oz skin on plump chicken breast stuffed with garlic, chives and cold shrimp served on a partridgeberry au jus Bacon Wrapped Supreme Chicken Filled with feat, sundried tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms Finished with a red wine demi-glaze Orange Glaze Cornish Hens Stuffed with savory dressing partridgeberry port sauce Seared Peppered Beef Tenderloin 6oz beef peppered seared to perfection, served with a merlot sauce Pork Tenderloin 6oz pork tenderloin with an apricot and apple chutney served with a brandy demi-glaze Lamb Provencal New Zealand rack of lamb seared and coated with fresh herbs, grainy mustard, bread crumbs and served with sweet garlic au jus Surf & Turf A 4oz grilled tenderloin medallion, with a 4oz seared salmon steak served with port wine and four citrus cream sauce Salmon Phyllo 6oz salmon fillet wrapped in pastry, served with lemon butter sauce garnished with shrimp and scallops Seafood Skewers Two grilled, marinated skewers of salmon, shrimp, scallops and halibut served on a bed of white rice garnished with fresh mussels and served with a choice of curry or lemon dill sauce Hot Towel Service Tea and Coffee
Desserts Crème Caramel Baked custard garnished with whipped cream, fresh fruit and sauce anglaisse Apple Phyllo Pastry Bag Stewed apple wrapped in pastry baked to perfection served with Baileys whipped cream on a warm caramel sauce Trio of Desserts Crème Brule, Chocolate Pana cotta and cheesecake drizzled with a blueberry coulis Charlotte Panache Served with raspberry coulis and fresh whipped cream Chocolate Mousse with Pistachio Frangipan Coupe Served in a martini glass, garnished with meringue Pears with Custard and Chocolate Sauce Two pears poached and severed on custard then drizzled with dark Belgium chocolate Hot Towel Service Tea and Coffee
26 Torbay Road St.John’s, NL A1 A 2G4 (P) 7 09-7 53-2997 (F) 7 09-7 53-005
Terms & Conditions of Booking With A Taste of Class Catering Conditions of Booking: Confirmation of a booking is to be presented to the caterer for the venue booked, along with, date and contact information. Food & Beverage: The guaranteed number of guests attending a function/banquet is required a minimum of 10 days prior to the function. Should no guaranteed numbers be received, A T aste of Class will prepare and charge for the original estimated number upon booking. You will be billed for the guaranteed number given or the actual attendance, whichever is greater. Guarantees must be signed and returned via fax (709) 753-0050 or via email to: heather@bellavista.ca Or raymond@bellavista.ca at his is the minimum that will be charged for the function. Numbers can increase after this time up to 72 hours prior to the event. Menu selections must be provided to the coordinator 90 days prior to the scheduled event date. All Menu prices are subject to change without notice. Menu prices quoted on signed contracts will be guaranteed up to 6 months in advance. A Taste of Class will NOT be responsible for sending out confirmation of cost increases this will be up to the conveyor. All menu prices are based on a per person charge. All rates (unless otherwise stated) are subject to an applicable 15% administration charge and 13% HST. All Food and Beverage served at your venue is to be provided by A Taste of Class Catering and consumed at your event. Special occasion cakes are the only exception for outside food. If you would like the cake cut and served, a $1.00 per person charge will apply. If net beverage consumption is less than $400.00 for Host and Cash Bars, a $30.00 per hour labor charge will apply for a minimum of four hours. Meal Substitutions: Dietary substitutes can be made available by prior request. Menu arrangements must be supplied and finalized at least 10 days prior to the function, otherwise we cannot guarantee a substitute. Allergies: In the event that there are food allergies among your guests, you shall inform us of the names of the guests and the nature of the allergy, so that we can take the necessary precautions in the preparation of their food. Should any allergies be among your guests and we have not been notified of the nature of the allergy along with the name of the guest, we will not be held responsible for any and all liability of personal injury that occurs as a direct result of. At the time of event should a guest(s) arrive and announce an allergy we cannot guarantee a substitute meal. Decreased Attendance: Should the attendance of guests decrease below the contracted guaranteed numbers, you will be billed for the contracted numbers guaranteed. Extra meals billed at this time must be consumed on premise as no food is to leave the function. The caterer upon advice will offer seconds to the specified guests during the dinner service. Deposit Requirement: To reserve A Taste of Class Catering a deposit of $500.00 is required. The deposit will be applied against your final billing of the scheduled event. Payment: Payment must be received in full, 7 days prior to the function. Corporate functions that need direct billing must complete and return a credit application to the accounting department no later than 14 days prior to the function. Terms will be net 30 days. Credit cards are required to be on file for all functions.Function cancellations within 7 business days prior the event will result in cancellation charges of 100% of anticipated revenue. These charges will include your deposit. All cancellations must be received in writing and directed to the events planner.
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Cancellation: The deposit is non refundable. Due to inclement weather events but can be moved to another available date within a 6 month period of the originally scheduled event. All cancellation charges can be held in account for up to one year of original scheduled event as a credit towards a future function. The event date must be within 1 year of original cancelled event. Function cancellations made 8 – 90 days prior to an event will result in cancellation charges of 50% of anticipated revenue. Special Costs: Payments must be made by one of the following: certified cheque, money order, Visa or MasterCard ***Please Note: there is a 2% service fee applied if choice of payment is a major credit card.*** If your event total does not reach $1000.00 there will be additional labour charges incurred. The convener agrees that meal times set will be strictly adhered to within a 15 minute time span as food is prepared ready for time selected. It is agreed that all tables will be cleared of all dishes after dessert/ tea/ coffee is served within a timely manner. Notification of any changes must be given 36 hrs before the scheduled event. If the agenda requires more time for speeches, extra charges may apply or table clearing must be allowed to proceed before speeches begin. Floor Plans: All floor plans must be into the events planner no later than 72 hours prior to your function. It is required that you sit with the events planner to review the floor plan. Quote We will provide a quote for your event upon request. This should be discussed with the event coordinator that will be handling your event. Additional comments/requests: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ I have read the Terms and Conditions of booking A Taste of Class and agree to the terms and conditions. Signature of Convener: ___________________________________
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