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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.

Mackechnie House is an excellent venue for corporate meetings and retreats. The grand dining room table doubles as a boardroom table. As only one function at a time is ever scheduled, complete privacy is ensured.

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

All menus are personally designed for you according to your preferences and style. Please see the Sample Wedding Menus and general Catering Menus.You may also be interested in our Wine Tasting Tour. With advanced notice, special dietary requirements can easily be accommodated.

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 ASIAGO CHEESEBURGERS

CAJUN CHICKEN WITH APRICOT MUSTARD

PIEROGI IN A BASKET

STRIP LOIN SPOONS

CHICKEN AND PEACH WON TONS

ESCARGOT WITH GARLIC BUTTER IN PUFF PASTRY

ANTIPASTO SKEWERS

ARTICHOKE TAPENADE IN ENDIVE SPEARS

SOUR CREAM AND CHIVE MUFFINS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND MOSTARDO

BRIE AND STRAWBERRY-JALAPENO JAM ON BAGUETTE

FRENCH DEVILED EGGS

FRESH FIGS WITH MASCARPONE CHEESE AND CANDIED WALNUTS

DIM SUM DUMPLINGS WITH THAI YELLOW CURRY SAUCE

SMOKED SALMON ON LENTIL CHIPS WITH BACON MAYONNAISE

LAMB LOLLIES

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

JAMASIAN SPRING ROLLS

BRIE AND STRAWBERRY JALAPENO WON TONS

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

ASPARAGUS AND QUAIL EGG TARTS

THAI BEEF AND BASIL ROLLS WITH HOT AND SWEET THAI SAUCE

DINNER

ASSORTED BREADS

PAN-FRIED ARCTIC CHAR WITH A GRAPEFRUIT-GINGER JUS

DRIED FIG AND APPLE-STUFFED PORK LOIN WITH CIDER SAUCE

SEMOLINA ROASTED POTATOES

PASTA WITH ASIAGO CHEESE, PINE NUTS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

FRENCH PETIT POIS

HONEY ROASTED PEARSS WITH THYME-VERJUS SAUCE

SPINACH SALAD WITH CASHEWS, DATES, ORANGES AND FETA CHEESE

DESSERTS

GRAPPA CAKES WITH FRESH FRUIT

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

CURRIED CARROT SOUP

SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND GOAT CHEESE

ASSORTED BREADS

FRENCH LEMON CHICKEN

RAINBOW PASTA

SEASONAL VEGETABLES

FRESH FRUIT SALAD WITH HOMEMADE ROSEMARY AND PINE NUT COOKIES

CREME CARAMEL

Menu Options

SPECIAL REQUESTS

All meals can include, or be exclusively some Vegetarian or Vegan. Other 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 or e-mail her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it