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.
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- Menu 1
- Menu 2
- Menu3
- Menu 4
- salads
- soups
- Live Dessert
- Platters
- Staffed Stations
- Breakfast
- HORS D’OEUVRES
A La Carte
Menus
HORS D’OEUVRES
Menu1

Appetizer
Baby Arugula and Grilled Radicchio
~ Pickled Chanterelles, Roasted Squash, Hazelnuts
Warm Goat Cheese and Vin Cotto Dressing, Truffle Pecorino~
Or
Ribollita
~Duck ConfitBeluga Lentil and Fall Vegetable “Ribollita”
Arugula, Ceci and Soft Quail’s Egg~
Pasta Course
Gnocchetti
~ Handrolled Sheep’s Milk Gnocchetti
Dungeness Crab, Chili and Tomato~
Or
Pappardelle
~ Hand cut Spinach Pappardelle
Funghi Trifolati and Lentil
Light Parmesan-Parsnip Cream~
Entrée
6oz. Sterling Silver Beef Striploin Roast
~ Select Seasonal Vegetables, Garlic and Mascarpone Mashed Potato
Barolo Glazed Cippoline~
Or
Chicken Supreme
~ Herb roasted 9oz. Chicken Supreme al “Livornese”
Green Olive, Caper and Confitura di Pomodoro~
Or
Grilled Maple and Herb rubbed Atlantic Salmon Fillet
~ Served w/ a seasonal vegetable and Crab Risotto~
Dessert
Chef’s Selection
Appetizer
Baby Arugula and Grilled Radicchio
~ Pickled Chanterelles, Roasted Squash, Hazelnuts
Warm Goat Cheese and Vin Cotto Dressing, Truffle Pecorino~
Or
Leek and Potato Soup
Pasta Course
Eggplant and Taleggio Tortelloni
~ Confitura di Pomodoro, Rapini and Pinenuts, Marjoram ~
Shellfish Linguine
~ King Prawn and Dungeness Crab tossed w/ tomato, ceci and Arugula
Light White Wine and Artichoke Butter~
Entrée
Steamed Nori wrapped Atlantic Salmon Filet, King Crab “Stuffing”
~ Prosecco braised FennelBeet Puree, Caviar Crema~
Or
Prosciutto wrapped Vea lLoin “Montanaro”
~ Honey Roasted Shallots , Port Jus~
Or
Grilled 10oz. Sterling Silver Striploin
~ Our “Steakhouse” Garnish, Barolo glazed Cipolline~
Dessert
Chef’s Selection
Appetizer
Insalatina Capricciosa
~ Premium selection of tender organic salad leaves with fresh berries, tangerine sections, and sliced toasted almonds all tossed in our in-house citrus vinaigrette ~
Or
Lentil Soup
Pasta Course
Penne Alla Vodka
Entrée
Cappone Vecchiomondo
~ Pan seared breast of free range chicken served with an oven-dried cherry tomato pesto
Or
Trancio di Salmone
~ Atlantic salmon grilled to perfection with fresh herbs and roasted garlic infused oil ~
Or
Bistecca ai Ferri
~ U.S.D.A Prime 10 oz New York cut steak grilled to your specification brushed with a vintage port demi
Or
Quaglie al Forno
~ Deboned jumbo quails stuffed with woodland mushrooms and blanketed with crispy Parma prosciutto served with a candied fruit horseradish compote ~
Dessert
Dessert Platters/Coffee and Tea
Appetizer
Mozzarella di Bufala
~ Honey Roasted Organic Beets, Blood Oranges and Pistachio
12 yr. Balsamico, Confitura di Pomodoro~
Or
Spicy grilled Calamari
~ “Sicilian Potato Salad”, Lemon Oil~
Pasta Course
Artisanal Spaghetti a la Chitarra
~ Tomato and Basil~
Bucatini Amatriciana
~ Guanciale, Chili, Tomato and Pecorino~
Entrée
Carre di Agnello
~ Full rack of Australian Lamb grilled to your liking with baked garlic and fresh herbs delicately brushed with a pistachio Dijon mint infused honey glaze~
Or
A Duo of Grilled King Prawn and Roasted Sea Scallop
~ Prosecco, Chili and Tarragon “Acqua Pazza”~
Or
Pan Seared Tuna “Livornese”
~ Saffron Potato. Tomato Confit and Caper
Anchovy Brown Butter~
Or
Grilled 12oz. Prime New York Strip
~ Garlic and mascarpone Mashed Potato, Select Seasonal Vegetables Barolo glazed Cipolline~
Dessert
Chef’s Selection
SALADS

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

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