TAKE A HIKE MARKET
2024 MENU
Catering Partner to Mainspace
Take A Hike Market is located directly below Mainspace inside Solara Resort, with a large catering kitchen attached to their retail storefront.
With Take A Hike Market, you can rest assured that your event will leave your guests talking about their exemplary dining experience for years to come!
your catering explained
Clients have the choice from plated, buffet, family or cocktail style service.
Once your event booking is confirmed at Mainspace, 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.
The Mainspace venue coordinator will oversee all communication with Take A Hike Market 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
Who is Take A Hike Market?
Includes:
Bread, one soup, two salads, one entrée, two sides
buffet
$64.95/person
Includes:
Bread, one soup, two salads, two entrées, two sides
Includes:
Bread, one soup, two salads, three entrées, three sides
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
$75.95/person
$87.95/person
Add a dessert $10/person
Cake Cutting- $100 flat fee for buffet service
The menu prices listed do not include serving staff.
Staff levels depend on guest count and service style chosen.
Buffet, family style and plated service 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
w/ our handcrafted crostinis, mustards & Preserves
CHARCUTERIE
chef selected fine cheeses
& cured meats
w/ smoked salmon, roasted golden beets, crumbled feta cheese dressed in a mustard & sherry vinaigrette
CANAPE options
slow braised alberta beef brisket (gf)
hot
garnished with grana padano cheese & micro basil
grandma’s beef & sausage meatballs
w/ elevation hot sauce
deep fried mac & cheese nuggets (v)
w/ roasted garlic, gruyere cheese & parsley oil
braised escargot
w/ horseradish crème fraîche & preserved lemon on cucumber discs
cold smoked salmon
cold
w/ pickled ginger, cilantro & chili oil on crispy crackers
confit duck (df)
w/ shaved foie gras torchon, caramelized onions, & spicy calabrese salami (+$12 surcharge per dozen)
crostini
topped w/ lemon zest & truffle foam on crispy baguette
mushroom preserve (vg)
buffet style
$42/ dozen
$21/person
grazing table presentation
w/ pickled corn, serrano chillies, cilantro, lime & close des roches cheese
(+$3 surcharge per person)
SOUP options
shrimp, cod & clam chowder
w/ chunks of potato & arugula, mustard microgreen
creamy dill pickle (vg)
w/ truffle oil & truffle parmesan cheese
mushroom veloute (v)
w/ smoked salmon, roasted golden beets, crumbled feta cheese dressed in a mustard & sherry vinaigrette
SALAD options
endive lettuce (gf)
w/ shaved prosciutto, cheddar cheese, toasted walnuts, crispy pork rinds dressed with maple syrup vinaigrette
spring mix (gf)
w/ pickled ginger & cilantro finished with a sesame vinaigrette
(+$2 surcharge per person)
frisee lettuce, confit duck
w/ pickled jalapeño, cilantro, lemon balm microgreens & elderflower vinaigrette
melon salad (v)
w/ roasted carrots, thyme infused almond ricotta, birch syrup vinaigrette
butter head lettuce (vg)
Pancetta, shaved parmesan, croutons & pickled quail eggs
caesar salad
w/ garlic, finished w/ fresh parsley
SIDE options
sautéed cremini mushrooms (vg)
w/ sundried tomatoes & goat cheese cream
roasted brussels sprouts (v)
topped w/ fried sage leaves
pumpkin & cauliflower gratin (v)
w/ shaved grana padano cheese
steamed brocollini (v)
tossed in Québec maple syrup
smoked carrots (vg)
brown butter double mashed potatoes (v)
finished w/ toasted sunflower seeds & capri ella cheese (firm goat cheese)
barley & oat risotto (v)
drizzled w/ smoked buttermilk dressing
smashed potatoes (v)
tossed in olive oil, cream, chili flakes w/ grana padano cheese
pasta (v)
ENTREE options
w/ smoked salmon, roasted golden beets, crumbled feta cheese dressed in a mustard & sherry vinaigrette
seared chicken supreme (gf, df)
w/ gremolata butter
roasted halves of cornish hen (gf)
w/ red currant sauces
confit duck leg (gf)
w/ pan gravy & crumbled pork rinds
spice rubbed pork cheeks (df)
w/ jus
alberta beef brisket (gf, df)
w/ harissa spiced market vegetable stew & crispy tofu
couscous (vg)
topped w/ crème fraîche & spiced rye bread crumble
sole fish (gf)
w/ toasted coriander seed béarnaise sauce
broiled arctic char (gf)
topped w/ crème fraîche & spiced rye bread crumble
braised oxtail & mushrooms on pappardelle pasta
DESSERT options
apple tartlette (v)
chocolate truffle mousse (v)
espresso cheesecake (v)
lemon tart (v)
nanaimo bar (vg & gf)
wild blueberry cheesecake (v)
3 Course
Choice of one soup or salad, two main dishes, one dessert choice
plated style
Option 1
4 Course
Choice of one soup and one salad, two main dishes, one dessert choice
Option 2
4 Course
Choice of one salad, two appetizers, two main dishes, two sides, two dessert choices
Option 3
Small gatherings under 25 people'
$99/person plated
$129/person plated
Cake Cutting- $2.75 plated service
3 Course
Choice of one soup or salad, two main dishes, one dessert choice
plated / family style
Option 1
4 Course
Choice of one soup and one salad, two main dishes, one dessert choice
Option 2
4 Course
Choice of one salad, two appetizers, two main dishes, two sides, two dessert choices
Option 3
$74/person family style
$79/person plated
$94/person family style
$99/person plated
$124/person family style
$129/person plated
Cake Cutting- $2.75 plated service
$79/person plated
late night snacks
One Selection: Price per person $14
Minimum of 30 people
burger and hot dog station
Montreal smoked meat carving station (made in house)
Mac and cheese bar
Pizza bar different type of pizza
Poutine bar with different toppings
Taco bar with toppings
Chicken wings station and crudite
