Any theme menu you can imagine, Mario can create

Whether you’re looking for a Hawaiian Luau, a Southern California dinner, an Italian Classic extrava-ganza, or any theme menu you can imagine, Chef Mario can create a theme menu exactly how you want it. Mario is different from other caterers in Toronto because of his unique 4 step approach:

1. Builds a Relationship- From the start,Chef Mario treats you like a friend.He builds a level of trust, by communicating with you and understanding your needs.He wants to make sure your event goes as smoothly as possible.That’s why he takes his time to listen to every little detail.

2. Find out information about your event – He’ll find out the important details about your event. Where the event will be? How many guests? What’s the special occasion and everything he needs to know to help you create your perfect day.

3. Find details of guests who will be attending – He wants to make sure your guests are satisfied so he makes sure he knows the age group their background and their specific needs.

4. Creates a Menu based on your concept and theme – Once Mario has all the details of your event and the type of guests that are attending he will work with you in creating a theme menu that will bring your vision to life.

You have a wide variety of tasty foods to choose from, see our set menu below. When you’re ready , request your complimentary ” Stress-Free” Planning Session Today! Just enter your name and email below to get started.

To look at lunch menu, please go to this page http://cateringbymario.ca/lunch-menu

SALADS

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Insalata Capricciosa – Premium selection of tender organic salad leaves with fresh berries, tangerine
sections, candied pecans and sliced toasted almonds all tossed in our in-house citrus vinaigrette
Belgian Endive, Poached Pears, Arugula Salad with Walnuts, Red Onion, Dried Cranberry, Gorgonzola and Pecorino in Balsamic Vinaigrette
House Special Caesar Salad, Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in our special in-house Caesar dressing with herb baked crostini and Parmigiano crips.
Greek Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Kalamata Olives & Feta Cheese

Soups

Creamy Wild Mushroom
Boston Style Clam Chowder
Cream of Asparagus
Butternut Squash
Minestrone with Beans and Potatoes
Ribollita with Beluga Lentil and Fall Vegetable
Beef Consomme with Brandy
Pasta & Fagioli
Leek and Potato
Tuscan Beans Soup
Roasted Peppers and Mascarpone
Lobster Bisque

Live Dessert Stations

CREPE SUZETTE STATION
Flambéed Crepe Suzette with Grand Marnier & Mandarin Oranges & Raspberries, Accented with French Vanilla Ice Cream and Raspberry Coulis
FULL SERVICE ESPRESSO & CAPPUCCINO STATION
Espresso, Cappuccino, Café Latte, Espresso Macchiato, Decaffeinated options available upon request

Platters

STUFFED PORK LOIN (Serves 30 – 50 ppl.)
Cooked in Crust Bread Dough, slow oven Roast with Hot Thai Sauce and Mostarda di Modena

PEPPERCORN CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN PLATTER (Serves 10-12 ppl.)
Dijon Mustard and Peppercorn Crusted Thinly Sliced Beef Tenderloin served with Gourmet Mustards, Horseradish, Caramelized Onion and Walnut Bread

OVEN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST PLATTER (Serves 20-25 ppl.)
Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast served with Cranberry Chutney, Grainy Mustard, Chipotle Mayo and Breads

SMOKED HAM PLATTER (Serves 20-25 ppl.)
Sliced Smoked Ham Platter with Red Current & Premium Mustards and Artisanal Breads

COLD POACHED SALMON
One side of Salmon poached with White Wine and Fresh Lemon. Served with Dijon Honey Dill Sauce

FULL POACHED SALMON
Dressed on Bone with Pepper and Caper Tappetino

NORTHERN ITALIAN DIP PLATTER
Focaccia, Polenta, Truffle Sauce, Porcini Crema, Taggiasche Olives, Grissini and Spicy Preserves

CRUDITÉS AND DIP
Market Fresh Vegetables to include Carrot, Celery, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Sweet Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes and Homemade Dip

SOUTHERN ITALIAN DIP PLATTERS
Crostini Aromatici , Walnut Bread, Pan Carasau Olive Tapenade, Rosa Marina, Spicy Olives, Ricotta and Orange Truffled Honey

BAKED BRIE EN CROUTE
Full Wheel of Aged Brie Wrapped in Phyllo Pastry served warm with Crostini

CHEESE AND CRACKER PLATTER
Assorted Cheese Garnished with Strawberries, Grapes, Dried Fruit, Nuts & Candied Onion Crackers & Crostini

ITALIAN PLATTER
Grilled Vegetables, Marinated Olives, Roasted Peppers, Italian Sausages, Caprese Salad, Parmigiano Reggiano, & Mozzarella Di Bufala

FRESH FRUIT PLATTER
Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries

GOURMET DESSERT PLATTER
Mini Pastries, Home Baked Cookies, Mini Cheese Cakes, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries & Brownie Mini Bars

(Platters – Small 10-12 Medium 16-18 Large 24-30)

Staffed Stations

(all stations minimum 50 ppl.)

SUSHI STATION
Sushi Chef to Prepare Maki Sushi Rolls of Salmon,Tuna, Spicy Crab, Shrimp, Vegetable & California Rolls with Ginger, Wasabi, Soya Sauce & Chop Sticks

BURGERS
Mini Kobe Beef Burgers, Cheese Burger & Portobello Mushroom Burger Sliders. Served with Salt & Vinegar Chips.

FULL PARMIGIANO WHEEL RISOTTO STATION
Risotto cooked in a Full Parmigiano Wheel

PROSCIUTTO & PARMIGGIANO REGGIANO STATION
Fresh Sliced Prosciutto, Parmigiano Reggiano, Home Spiced Olives, Traditional Foccacia, Bruschetta with Pecorino Sardo & Italian Salumi

PASTA STATION
Our #1 Station, Learn How We Do It. Fresh made Pasta carefully crafted by our Chefs.

CARVING STATION
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb with a Red Wine & Rosemary Reduction served over Potato Pancakes

PORCHETTA STATION
Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder Carved, served with Mini Italian Buns, & Roasted Peppers, Hot Banana Peppers

ANTIPASTO STATION
Grilled Vegetables, Marinated Olives, Roasted Peppers, Hot Italian Sausages, Parmigiano Reggiano Mozzarella Di Bufala

Breakfast

TRADITIONAL CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Mini Croissants
Mini Muffins
Cinnamon Buns
Assorted Mini Danishes
Mini Bagels with Cream Cheese
Accompaniments to include: Butter, & Assorted Jams
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter
Gourmet Coffee, Tea and Assorted Juices

*ADDITIONS TO CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs with Cheese
French Toast served with Pure Maple Syrup
Individual Frittata with Potato, Onion & Fontina Cheese
Yogurt, Granola and Fresh Berry Parfait
Nutella, Pistachio and Ricotta Cheese Parfait
Energy Bar

OMELETTE STATION
Made to order Omelets with a Wide Array of Fillings: Smoked Salmon, Baby Shrimp, Cheddar Cheese, Black Forest Ham, Mushroom, Peppers, Onions, & Tomatoes

BREAKFAST SANDWICHES

Served on Whole Grain Pumpkin Seed Bread, Multigrain Croissants, English Muffin and Whole Wheat Wraps

Fillings to include:
Poached Egg with Peameal Bacon & Aged Cheddar
BLT: Peameal Bacon, Roma Tomatoes, & Bib Lettuce
Western: Onions, Peppers, & Ham
Sausage, Scrambled Eggs & Cheese
Aged Cheddar, Bib Lettuce, & Roma Tomatoes

COCKTAIL BREAKFAST
Mini Muffins
Mini Assorted Filled Croissants
Assorted Petite Quiche
Smoked Salmon Platter with Mini Bagels, Cream Cheese, Capers and Red Onions
Granola, Berries, & Yogurt Parfait
Fresh Fruit Platter
Assorted Juices & Bottled Water

BREAKFAST BOX

Breakfast Pastries: Choose one of the following: Muffins, Croissants, Danishes or Tea Biscuits
Individual Yogurt
Fresh Fruit Salad
Homemade Trail Mix Bar
Assorted Juice

SAVORY BREAKFAST TURNOVERS
Individual Puff Pastry Turnovers with Egg, Ham & Cheese; Egg, Bacon & Cheese; or Egg & Cheese

BAGEL & BREAD BASKET

The following will be served with: Preserves, Whipped Butter, & Cream Cheese
Assorted Bagels
Sliced Cranberry Raisin Bread
Walnut Bread
Olive Bread

HORS D’OEUVRES

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Mini spring rolls

Chicken skewers (satays)

Mini lamb skewers

Vegetarian pizza squares

Stuffed mushroom caps

Classic canapes. Assorted variety of open face appetizers

Smoked trout mousse on pumpernickel

Spicy olive bread crostini with arugula, eggplant, green tomato and olive oil

Vodka smoked salmon rosti with asiago shavings

U S prime truffled beef sliders

Crab cakes

Bruschetta

Cold mussels on the half shell

Crudites

Oyster shooters

Puff pastry stuffed with selected ingredients

Spicy meatballs

Mini beef wellington

Honey glazed Australian lamb chops

Enoki mushrooms and spaghetti frittelle

Pan seared sea scallops

Prosciutto wrapped quails with thai emulsion

Warm gorgonzola and pear tart

Poached salmon and saffron cream assaggino

Sushi grade tuna in hot pepper oil

Pancetta wrapped Caribbean shrimp in a cocktail sauce

Beluga lentils and pulled pork on crostini

Pulled pork sliders

Lobster arancini

Smoked salmon and mascarpone on grilled polenta

Eggplant and potato deuxelles

Porcini mushrooms and duck confit on corn toast