Sample Menus

Catering by Cathryn

Catering by Cathryn at MacKechnie House Cobourg

Delicious and interesting food 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 every bite.

Cathryn uses only fresh ingredients. Some are from her own garden and many are from local farmers. All of her dishes are prepared with loving care and flare. Her love and understanding of food becomes obvious with every bite.

Mackechnie House is 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.

All menus are designed for you taking into account your preferences and style. Please see the Sample Wedding Menus and general Catering Menus.You may also be interested in our Wine Tasting Tour.Special dietary requierements can easily be accommodated with advance notice.

Also check our private and group cooking lessons at COOKING IN THE KITCHEN WITH CATHRYN.

Sample Menus

A Cocktail Reception

Cocktail Reception at MacKechnie House Cobourg

Baby Cheeseburgers

Cajun Chicken with Apricot Mustard

Dijon Potato Skewers

Miniature Beef Wellingtons

Chicken and Peach Wontons 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 Dinner Party For 10

Book a Dinner Party at MacKechnie House Bed and Breakfast

HORS D’OEUVRE

LIME AND COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SWEET CHILI SAUCE

JAMAICAN SPRING ROLLS

BAKED OLIVES

FIRST COURSE

SEARED SCALLOPS ON THAI SLAW WITH GINGER DRESSING

SOUP COURSE

ASSORTED BREADS

CLEAR SOUP WITH GRILLED FISH, SAKE, GREEN ONIONS, AND SHITAKE MUSHROOMS

A TRINITY OF MAIN EVENTS

KOREAN SHORT RIBS ON SCALLION SALAD

BEEF TENDERLOIN AND RED CURRY SABAYON ON SPICED POTATOES

OSSO BUCO WITH HOISIN SAUCE AND MACADEMIA NUT GREMALOTA

SEASONAL VEGETABLES

DESSERT

FRENCH LEMON TARTE

A FRESH FRUIT PLATTER

A Fall or Winter Buffet Dinner

Fall and Winter Buffet at MacKechnie House Cobourg

HORS D’OEUVRE

Chicken-fried Ribs

Phyllo Rolls with Cabrales Cheese and Sherry Dipping Sauce

Thai Beef and Basil Rolls with Hot and Sweet Thai Sauce

MAIN COURSE

Assorted Breads

Panfried Arctic Char with a Grapefruit-ginger Jus

Dried Fig and Apple-stuffed Pork Loin with Cider Sauce

Semolina Roasted Potatoes

Pasta with Asiago, Pine-nuts and Sun-dried Tomatoes

French Petit Pois

Honey-roasted Pears with Thyme-Verjus Sauce

Spinach Salad with Cashews, Dates, Oranges and Feta

DESSERTS

Grappa Cakes with Fresh Fruit

Baklava

Raspberry Truffle Trifle

A Trio of Tarts: Apple, Berry, and Mango

An Uptown Luncheon

FIRST COURSE

TOWER OF SMOKED SALMON

MAIN COURSE

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE ON A BED OF ARUGULA

POTATOES ALIGOTE

SEASONAL VEGETABLES

DESSERT

A Choice of TARTE TATIN, DEEP DARK CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE or STRAWBERRY NAPOLEONS

A Corporate Lunch

Tomato and Basil Cream Soup

Assorted Breads

Spanakopita

Greek Village Salad

Fresh Fruit Salad with Homemade Rosemary-Pine Nut Cookies

Menu Options

SPECIAL REQUESTS

All meals can include some vegetarian options or be exclusively vegetarian. Dietary requirements such as lactose or gluten sensitivities will also be accommodated.

The Client provides all Bar requirements. There is no Corkage Fee or Up-charge. A Bartender may be required depending on numbers and the extent of the bar.

Off-site catering is also available for your Wedding or other Special Occasions.

THE TRAVELING CHEF

Dinner parties in your home.

A guarantee to keep your occasion private, personal, and trouble-free.

HORS D'OEUVRE

Passed hors d'oeuvre can be added to any menu

THEMES

Meals can also be arranged around a theme such as:

An Evening in Paris

La Dolce Vita

Midnight at the Oasis

Comfort Food

A Series of Small Plates

Contact Cathryn directly at (905) 372.6242 for details and more information.