Cocktail & Canapé Collection

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The Garden Party Collection

A bright, vegetarian-forward collection inspired by Ontario’s summer gardens. Ideal for daytime celebrations, showers, gallery-style events, and lighter cocktail receptions.

Chilled Tomato & Watermelon Gazpacho (VG, GF)
$6

Ontario tomato and watermelon gazpacho with cucumber, basil oil, and cracked black pepper.

Heirloom Tomato & Whipped Chèvre Tartlet (V)
$8

Flaky pastry filled with whipped Ontario goat cheese, tomato confit, basil, and balsamic.

Sweet Corn & Smoked Cheddar Arancini (V, GF)
$9

Crisp risotto bite with Ontario sweet corn, smoked cheddar, chive, and roasted pepper aioli.

Zucchini Rösti with Lemon-Herb Crème Fraîche (V, GF)
$9

Golden zucchini and potato rösti topped with lemon crème fraîche, dill, and shaved radish.

Grilled Peach, Halloumi & Basil Skewer (V, GF)
$12

Charred Ontario peach and grilled halloumi with basil, honey, and toasted sunflower seed.

Cucumber Cup with White Bean & Dill Pâté (VG, GF)
$9

Crisp cucumber filled with whipped white bean pâté, preserved lemon, dill, and pickled mustard seed.

Ontario Berry Pavlova (V, GF)
$8

Crisp meringue with vanilla cream, macerated summer berries, and lemon zest.

The Autumn Social Collection

A balanced collection of familiar flavours presented with a polished seasonal approach. Designed for weddings, corporate receptions, celebrations, and pre-dinner cocktail service.

Grilled Ontario Beef Slider with Smoked Tomato Jam
$14

Ontario beef patty with smoked tomato jam, aged cheddar, and horseradish aioli on a brioche bun.

Maple-Peach Chicken Skewer (GF)
$12

Grilled Ontario chicken glazed with maple and peach, served with basil yogurt and pickled shallot.

Citrus-Cured Ontario Trout on Cucumber (GF)
$10

Ontario trout with preserved lemon, cucumber, dill, radish, and cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil

Sweet Corn & Smoked Cheddar Arancini (V, GF)
$9

Crisp risotto bite with Ontario corn, smoked cheddar, chive, and roasted pepper aioli.

Heirloom Tomato & Whipped Chèvre Tartlet (V)
$8

Flaky pastry with whipped goat cheese, tomato confit, basil, and balsamic.

Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta Skewer (V, GF)
$8

Chilled watermelon and cucumber with feta, mint, lime, and sumac.

Zucchini Rösti with Lemon-Herb Crème Fraîche (V, GF)
$9

Golden zucchini and potato rösti with lemon crème fraîche, dill, and shaved radish.

Charred Sweet Pepper & White Bean Crostini (VG)
$9

Whipped white bean pâté with charred Ontario peppers, basil, and pickled shallot on toasted sourdough.

Blueberry & Lemon Cheesecake Verrine (V, GF)
$10

Ontario blueberry compote layered with lemon cheesecake cream and toasted almond crumble.

The Monarch Signature Collection

A premium cocktail-supper menu combining refined ingredients, substantial bites, and elegant presentation. Designed to provide a complete reception-style dining experience.

Ontario Beef Tenderloin on Potato Pavé (GF)
$16

Seared beef tenderloin with crisp potato pavé, horseradish crème, pickled shallot, and chive.

Duck Confit Croquette with Sour Cherry Gastrique
$15

Golden duck confit croquette with Ontario sour cherry gastrique and thyme aioli

Grilled Lamb Kofta with Mint Yogurt (GF)
$15

Aromatic lamb kofta with mint yogurt, cucumber, pickled shallot, and lemon.

Seared Scallop with Sweet Corn Purée (GF)
$15

Seared scallop with Ontario corn purée, brown butter, puffed wild rice, and chive.

Lobster & Sweet Corn Vol-au-Vent
$16

Buttery puff pastry filled with Atlantic lobster, Ontario corn, leek, and tarragon cream.

Citrus-Cured Ontario Trout Tartare on Black Rye
$10

Ontario trout with preserved lemon, dill, cucumber, and radish on a crisp black rye wafer.

Grilled Peach & Prosciutto Skewer (GF)
$8

Charred Ontario peach with prosciutto, basil, whipped ricotta, and aged balsamic.

Heirloom Tomato & Whipped Chèvre Tartlet (V)
$8

Flaky pastry with whipped goat cheese, tomato confit, basil, and balsamic.

Sweet Corn & Smoked Cheddar Arancini (V, GF)
$10

Crisp risotto bite with Ontario corn, smoked cheddar, chive, and roasted pepper aioli.

Raspberry & Vanilla Pavlova (V, GF)
$10

Crisp meringue with vanilla cream, Ontario raspberries, and lemon.

Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut Tartlet (V)
$10

Chocolate pastry filled with dark chocolate ganache, toasted hazelnut, and sea salt.

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V = vegetarian · VG = vegan · GF = gluten-free. Our catering collections are designed as starting points — not limitations, and each menu can be adapted to reflect the season.