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Lunch
Have a seat and stay a while.
We’re just steps from one of Halifax’s favourite traditions – our noon cannon, fired in tribute to our city’s history as a naval and military stronghold. So every fresh, delicious lunch you host with us starts with a bang.
Our plated lunches are for 25 guests or more, and served with fresh rolls and butter, and fresh brewed Starbucks coffee and tea. Just choose a soup or salad, entrée, and dessert!
Soups / $7
- Roasted Vegetable and White Flageolet Soup with Double Smoked Bacon Lardons gf
- Butternut Squash and Apple Soup v gf
- Maritime Salmon and Leek Chowder with Rouille Sauce
- Roasted Chicken and Braised Vegetable Mirepoix Broth gf
Salads / $8
- Maple Cured Chicken Breast with Green Cabbage and Apple Salad gf
- Kale Caesar Salad with Quinoa, Hemp Seed Seared Baguette and Smoked Bacon Chips
- Marinated Artichoke, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Pepper and Sundried Tomato Salad accompanied with Seasonal Greens vg gf
- Cucumber, Tomato and Red Onion Salad with Light Yogurt and Cilantro Dressing gf
The Main Event
All dishes are served with fresh, seasonal bouquetière of vegetables.
Braised Chicken Thigh / $21
- Over Penne Pasta, Creamy Basil Pesto, Pine Nuts and Parmesan Cheese
Herb Marinated and Grilled Pork Loin / $22 gf
- Light Shallot Compote and Herb Jus
- Sweet Potato and Parsnip Mousseline
Roasted Chicken Breast / $21 gf
- Local Cape Breton Mushroom Forestiere
- Rosemary Jus
Grilled Salmon Fillet / $21 gf
- Light Red Curry Sauce and Cilantro Oil
- Rice Creole
The Sweetest Things / $8
Gingerbread Jellyroll
- Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Custard
- Nova Scotian Rosemary and Apple Jelly
- Lemon Syrup v
Acadian Maple "Tarte au Sucre"
- Cranberry Marmalade Macaron
- Dark Chocolate Sauce v
Sour Cream Cheesecake
- Local Lunenburg County Winery Rhubarb Compote
- Strawberry Cream v
White and Dark Chocolate Bavarois
- Nova Scotian Berry Compote v
Plates for Every Palette / $21 v vg gf
Choose from the following vegan and gluten-free plated lunch entrée options to meet delegate dietary needs:
Lentil and Bean Cake
- Mushroom and Leek Fried Rice Noodles
- Sweet and Sour Onions
Stuffed Portobello Mushroom
- Grilled Tomato Sauce and Herbed Polenta
Chickpea and Vegetable Stir-fry
- Grilled Tofu and Spicy Asian Rice Noodles
Everyone Deserves Dessert / $8 v vg gf
Switch up your event’s dessert option with one of the following:
Nova Scotian Berries
- With Daily Sorbet
Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse
- Caramelized Macadamia Nuts and Mango Coulis
The Rush Hour / $35 sd
Features salad paired with a hot entrée and rolls, along with a pre-set dessert. Just choose one of each option.
Salad Options
- Scotian Gold Apple and Rice Confetti Salad with a Cinnamon Vinaigrette
- Grilled Corn and Bacon Succotash Salad with Cilantro Dressing
- Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad, Harissa and Honey Vinaigrette
- Toasted Quinoa and Pepper Squash Salad, Sea Salt and Brown Sugar Dressing topped with Dried Fruit
- Garden Salad with Herb Buttermilk Dressing
Hot Entrée Options
- Braised Maritime Beef Bourguignon served with Potato Gnocchi
- Shepherd’s Pie with Roasted Garlic Ciboulette Mousseline
- Turkey and Mushroom Pot Pie topped with Flaky Pastry Crust
- Braised Chicken Cacciatore, Rice Pilaf and Bouquetierre of Vegetables gf
- Seared Salmon with Lemongrass Sauce, Leek and Shitake Basmati Rice gf
Dessert Options
- Fresh Fruit Salad with Lemon Curd Shortbread v
- Sweet Petites Platter v
- Strawberry Rhubarb Cold Set Cheesecake, Toasted Oatmeal Crumble, Dark Chocolate Ganache v
- White and Dark Chocolate Bavarois with Milk Chocolate Ganache v gf
Fresh Brewed Starbucks Coffee and Tea
Work it Out Buffet / $27
Every lunch will feature:
- Fresh Baked Rolls with Butter
- Market Soup
- A Salad of the day
- An Entrée (Choose the sandwich display or select a hot entrée for an additional $5)
- Assorted Cookies and Fruit Salad
- Fresh Brewed Starbucks Coffee and Tea
Sandwich Display (Gluten-free options available, just ask your Event Manager.)
- Braised Pulled Beef with Cheddar, Coleslaw and Onion Sundried Tomato Jam
- Egg Salad with Smoked Bacon
- Tuna Salad with Avocado
- Smoked Roasted Chicken with White Bean and Artichoke Spread
- Roasted Tomato and Feta, with a Pesto Hummus v
- Italian Dry Cured Meats with Mozzarella
Or
Hot Entrée / $32
Our Chef's Daily Creation, choose between: (Add a second hot entrée for an extra $3.)
- Chicken, Beef, Pork or Fish served with Chef's choice of Potato or Rice and Vegetables
East Coast Flavour Buffet / $37
Nova Scotia comes to life on the plate.
Includes:
- Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter
- Local Valley Squash and Apple Soup gf
- Succotash Salad with Roasted Shallot Dressing vg
Hot Entrée (Choose two of your favourite hot entrée options. Additional $5 for an extra choice.)
- Poached Haddock with Berry Caper Sauce gf
- Braised Boneless Chicken Thigh with Mushroom and Shallot Sauce
- Atlantic Beef Bourguignon with Pearl Onions and Bacon
- Slow Baked Pork Roast with Molasses and Orange Glaze gf
- Corned Beef with Boiled Cabbage and Vegetables gf
- Served with our Chef’s selection of Starch and Fresh Bouquetierre of Vegetables
Dessert
- Nova Scotian Fruit Pies with Sugar Crust and Fruit Salad
Fresh Brewed Starbucks Coffee and Tea
The Makings of a Great Grab-And-Go
Trade shows are busy, and eating on the run sometimes is the only way to go. Our flexible, diverse grab-and-go lunch options will keep everyone moving. And they’re all eco-friendly, so every bite feels better. This stand-up style menu is perfect for your networking or trade show event.
WHAT’S COLD – SUNNY SANDWICHES / $30
Salad
- Quinoa Salad with Granny Smith Apples, Roasted Slivered Almonds and Cider Vinaigrette v gf
Sandwiches (Gluten-free options available, just ask your Event Manager.)
- Braised Pulled Beef with Cheddar and Coleslaw
- Tuna Salad with Avocado
- Smoked Roasted Chicken with Artichoke Spread
- Roasted Tomato and Feta, Black Pepper Basil Mayonnaise v
- Egg Salad with Smoked Bacon
- Italian Dry Cured Meats with Mozzarella
Dessert
- House-made Sweet Petites selection v
Fresh Brewed Starbucks Coffee and Tea
WHAT’S HOT – SUPER SLIDERS / $34
Salads
- Field Green Salad with Cherry Tomato v
- Roasted Yellow Beet Salad with local Blue Harbour Cheese v
Sliders (2 per person)
- Iconic Donair Meat with Traditional Sweet Sauce sd
- Chicken, Herbed Havarti and Prairie Mushroom
- Quinoa and Portobello Mini Burger with Smoked Gouda
Dessert – Bold Whoopie Pies
- Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Marshmallow v
- Toasted Oatmeal and Brown Butter Apple v
- Cinnamon Sugar Cookie and Strawberry Compote v
Fresh Brewed Starbucks Coffee and Tea
Wow and Go with These Extraordinary Add-Ons
BUILD YOUR OWN SALAD / $10 v gf
(Minimum 50 guests)
- An assortment of 10 vegetables (local when available), 2 vegan protein options, 2 meat options, and 2 cheese toppings with 4 house-made dressings.
MAC AND CHEESE STATION / $15
(Minimum 50 guests)
Choose one: (Need another option? Just add $4 for an extra.)
- Braised Beef and Mushroom with local Urban Blue Cheese Crumble
- Pulled Chicken and Double Smoked Bacon with Smoked Gouda
- Lobster and Shitake Mushrooms with Cheese Curds
- Curried Salmon with Paneer Cheese
- Roasted Vegetable with Cracked Black Pepper and Goat Cheese v
THE ICONIC HALIFAX DONAIR / $10
- Served with Onions, Tomatoes and Sweet Donair Sauce
WARM KETTLE STYLE CHIPS / $8 gf
- with Aïoli and Light Curry Mayonnaise
Nova Scotia Food Truck Road Rally / $35
- Market Vegetarian Potage with Artisan Bread v
- Harvest Garden Tomato, Cucumber and Feta Salad v
Entrée (Choose two of your favourite food truck items. Additional $4 for an extra entrée choice.)
- Local Windsor Braised Pulled Pork and Jalapeño Havarti on Whole Grain Bun with Kettle Chips
- Urban Blue Roasted Beef Hot Bun and Onion Chutney on French Baguette with Truffle and Parmesan Fries
- Roasted Chicken Tortilla Wrap with Fresh Cilantro and Black Bean Fragrant Rice
- Vegetarian Mac and Cheese with Smoked Apple Cheese v
- Atlantic Beef Empanada, Chimichurri Sauce, Corn and Scallion Rice
- Bay of Fundy Seafood Gumbo with Okra and Roasted Corn and Cajun Rice
- Fried Asian Pork Dumpling (or Vegetarian Dumpling) with Vegetarian Fried Rice
- Acadian Poutine with Cheese Curds and Braised Chicken Thigh
Dessert
- House-made Acadian Beignets with Assorted Toppings and Sauces
- Fresh Fruit Salad v
Fresh Brewed Starbucks Coffee and Tea
Brown Bagging It / $29
Our bagged lunch options come fully-loaded with cutlery and napkins. Plus all the variety you need. Choose one salad, one sandwich, one fresh fruit, and one dessert.
Salads
- Penne Pasta Salad with Sundried Tomatoes and Roasted Olives v
- Wild Rice and Grilled Vegetable Salad of Tomato, Yellow Zucchini, Shallots and Carrots v vg gf
- Spinach and Mango Citrus Salad with Candied Pecans, Strawberries, Blueberries and Thin Sliced Red Onion, served with Lime Cilantro Dressing v gf
- Sweet Potato Salad Marinated in a Maple Dressing, Hard-Boiled Egg and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds v gf
Sandwiches (Gluten-free options available, just ask your Event Manager.)
- Spiced Salami and Provolone on Sour Dough Bun
- Roasted Peppered Pork Loin, Caramelized Onion, Sweet Mustard and Havarti on an Multi Grain Kaiser
- Beefsteak Tomato and Bocconcini Cheese and Sweet Basil Mayonnaise on a Whole Grain Artisan Bread v