Catering

Catering is a specialty at MacKechnie House.  Cathryn Thompson catered professionally in Toronto before moving to Cobourg.  She has created dishes for countless weddings, private functions, reunions and family gatherings ranging from 10 to 250 guests.  Her understanding and love of food becomes more obvious with each bite of any catered meal. 

MacKechnie House is a perfect spot for special occasions such as Weddings or Wedding Rehearsals (click here to see wedding menu information), Christmas Parties, Birthdays or Anniversaries.

It is also an excellent venue for corporate meetings and retreats.  The grand dining room table doubles as a boardroom table.  Only one function at a time is ever scheduled, so complete privacy is ensured.

Off-site catering is also available for your wedding or other special occasion.

All menus are designed for you taking into account your preferences and style. 

  • All menus include coffee and tea.

  • The client provides all bar requirements. There is no corkage or up-charge. A bartender may be required depending on numbers and the extent of the bar.

  • Prices include staff.  Taxes and gratuity are not included.

  • If numbers exceed 20, some rentals may be required.

The following are only examples of our many fine choices:

 

At Table

 Based on 10 or more people
$45.00 per person
 
  • Fresh Greens with Grilled Pears and Candied Walnuts
  • Assorted Bruschetta
  • Pork Tenderloin stuffed with Prunes, Apricots and Almonds in a Cognac Cream Gravy
  • Chicken Breast in a Dijon Mustard Sauce
  • The Best Mashed Potatoes
  • Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Curls
  • Baby Carrots with a Horseradish Crumb Topping
  • Fresh Lemon Tart or Strawberry Margarita Ice Cream Parfaits

   

Buffet

 Based on 10 or more people
$47.50 per person
 
  • Caesar Salad
  • Feta-stuffed Eggplant with Salsa Verde
  • Pasta with Asiago Cheese, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
  • Beef Tenderloin with Remoulade Sauce
  • Lemon Chicken
  • Green Beans with Garlic and Rosemary
  • Red and Yellow Tomato Salad
  • Our Famous Carrot Cake or Savannah Pecan Tart

 		  

Many Delicious Bites
Passed Finger Foods

 Based on 10 or more people
$39.00 per person
 
  • Baby Cheeseburgers
  • Cajun Chicken with Apricot Mustard
  • Dijon Potato Skewers
  • Miniature Beef Wellingtons
  • Chicken and Peach Won Tons with Lemon-Plum Sauce
  • Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles
  • Antipasto Skewers
  • Chinese B.B.Q. Pork with Red Currant Sauce
  • Sour Cream Muffins with Black Forest Ham
  • Brie on Baguette with Strawberry Jalapeno Jam
  • Devilled Eggs
  • Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar
  • Dim Sum Dumplings in Thai Yellow Curry Sauce
  • Mushrooms Veronique
  • A Baked Mushroom stuffed with Creamy Cheese and a Grape rolled in Parmesan
  • Smoked Salmon in Phyllo Cups
   

A Corporate Lunch

 Based on 10 or more people
$21.00 per person
 
  • Tomato and Basil Cream Soup
  • Assorted Breads
  • Spanakopita
  • Greek Village Salad
  • Fresh Fruit Salad with Homemade Rosemary-Pine Nut Cookies
All meals can include some vegetarian options or be exclusively vegetarian. Passed Hors D'oeuvres can be added to the At Table and Buffet dinners. Meals can also be arranged around a theme such as:
  • An Evening in Paris
  • La Dolce Vita
  • Midnight at the Oasis