Avi's Kitchen
2024 BUFFET MENU
Catering Partner to Mainspace
your catering explained
A choice of buffet or cocktail style service is offered at Mainspace from local Canmore caterer 'Avi's Kitchen'.
Once your event booking is confirmed, your menu choices will be submitted to the venue coordinator 6 months prior to the event date, when a 50% deposit is due based on choices and estimated guest numbers.
The remaining fee will be due 30 days prior to the event date, based on final guest numbers at this time.
Your Mainspace venue coordinator will oversee all communication with the catering team from the booking stage through to the event date, unless a special request is made to discuss further with the culinary team.
Group food tastings will be available at set times throughout the year and are charged per person.
All pricing and options listed are subject to change at any given point.
5% GST and 18% gratuity added to all food and beverage bills
How to choose
The menu prices listed do not include serving staff.
Staff levels depend on guest count and service style chosen.
Buffet and cocktail style for any event over 30 guests will incur a food staffing charge of
at least 2 servers ($25 per hour each) for a minimum of 4 hours.
Additional hours will apply for appetizers and late night service.
staffing
Choose:
2 Salads, 2 Starch, 1 Mains plus Carving Station, 1 Veg,
1 Dessert
buffet
$59.99/person
Choose:
2 Salads, 2 Starch, 1 Mains plus Carving Station, 1 Veg,
1 Dessert
Choose:
2 Salads, 2 Starch, 1 Mains plus Carving Station, 2 Veg,
1 Dessert
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
$69.99/person
$79.99/person
Cake Cutting- $100 flat fee for buffet service
Selection of Cheese, Pickles, Olives, Preserves, Crostini, Dried Fruits and Nuts
CHARCUTERIE
Choices of cured Meat, Salami, Pate
- Veg and Dip
- Bruschetta
- Caprese Skewers
- Veg Spring Rolls
- Samosa
- Spanakopita
- House made chips and Edamame Dip
- Minced Beef Sate with Peanut Schezwan Sauce
- Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Marinara Sauce and shaved mozzarella
CANAPE options
$24.99/person
grazing table presentation
Grassi Lakes
$14.99/ person
Choose two:
- Antipasto Platter (Grilled Asparagus and market veggies, Artichoke, olives, prosciutto, Pickles)
- Assorted Sushi platter
- Stuffed Mushroom with cheese and beef
- Indian Authentic spiced marinated chicken skewers with Yogurt Mint Chutney
- Smoked BBQ Glazed Beef Meat Balls with Toasted Sesame and shaved Mozzarella
- Bacon Wrapped smoked Italian Sausages with corn Salsa
Lake Louise
$19.99/ person
Choose two:
AAA Angus Beef Sirloin marinated with herbs and grainy mustard and serves with mushroom demi glaze.
Buffet 1 Options
Carving Station
- House salad
- Caesar Salad
- Baby Kale and spinach Salad
- Beans Melody Salad
- Pasta Salad
Salads
- Garlic Mashed Potato
- Couscous with peas, beans and dried fruits
- Herb Roasted Red Potato
- Dried Fruit Rice Pilaf
Starch
- Whisky infused BBQ chicken legs
- Creamy Baked Mushroom Chicken Breast
- Roasted pork loin with Creamy Mustard Sauce
- Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Basil Cream Sauce
Mains
- Garlic Herb Broccoli and Cauliflower
- Roasted Yam
- Butter Steamed Veg
- Roasted Root veg
Veggies
- Assorted Cheesecake
- Chefs Dessert Platter
Dessert
Choose:
2 Salads, 2 Starch, 1 Mains plus Carving Station, 1 Veg, 1 Dessert
Buffet 2 Options
AAA Prime Striploin with Red Wine Demiand Authentic Chimichurri
Carving Station
- Caesar Salad
- Mediterranean Salad Baby
- Spinach and Strawberry Salad
- Creamy Corn Salad
- House Salad
Salads
- Mushroom and White Truffle Risotto
- Pancetta and leek Mashed Potato
- Scallop Potato
- Herbs and Parm Roasted Fingerling potato
Starch
- Chicken Roulade stuffed with Goat Cheese and Sundried Tomato
- Lemon Caper Cod Loin
- Pan Roasted Salmon with Dill CreamSauce
- Tuscan Pork Tenderloin with Honey Apple Grape Chutney
Mains
- Rosemary Roasted Root Veg
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction
- Herb Roasted Rainbow Carrots
- Roasted Squash
Veggies
- Saffron Crème Brulee
- Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Dessert
Choose:
Choose 2 Salads, 2 Starch, 1 Mains plus Carving Station, 1 Veg, 1 Dessert
Buffet 3 Options
Choose:
Choose 2 Salads, 2 Starch, 1 Mains plus Carving Station, 1 Veg, 1 Dessert
AAA Angus Beef Ribeye with Béarnaise Sauce and Demi Glaze
Carving Station
- Baby heart romaine Salad with Lardon, fried capers, croutons, House made Dressing
- Cucumber, Heirloom Tomato and Avocado Salad
- Shrimp Pesto Pasta Salad
- Caprese Salad
Salads
- Prosciutto wrap Asparagus
- Herb and Butter Sauté Mix Tropical Veggies
- Green Beans with Lardons Corn on the cob
Veggies
- Navy Beans and Artichoke Cassoulet
- Apple, Yam and Potato Gratin
- Saffron, Cashew nuts and Dried Fruit
- Rice Pilaf
- White Truffle Mac n Cheese
Starch
- Chef’s Spice blend braised Beef Short Ribs
- Tropical fruits and spiced braised Lamb Shank with Marsala Reduction
- Pineapple and lemon grass marinated Halibut with Fennel Apple Salsa
- Free run Chicken supreme stuffed with walnut, wild mushrooms and goat cheese
Mains
- Saffron Crème Brulee
- Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Dessert
late night snacks
charged per person, minimum of 25
nachos
$7.99
thai chicken bites
$7.99
poutine
$7.99
mac n cheese
$9.99
chips, pretzel and dips
$5.99
chicken fingers
$5.99
onion rings
$5.99
veg and dips
$6.99
pizza 12"
Pepperoni, Ham and Pineapple, 3 Cheese, All Meat and Chicken, Mango Chicken, Veggie Lover
$25.99
All prices and options are subject to change without notice. 5% GST + 18% Gratuity added onto all food bills.
Food service staff are not included in the menu price. This extra cost will be determined by the final number of guests and style of service provided.
We cater to all dietary concerns, please discuss this at time of booking.
