Fall/Winter Catering Menu
Thank you for considering the PNE for hosting your special event. The PNE is a great place for team building activities, receptions, banquets, ice rental opportunities and group rate opportunities for Playland and The Fair. Whether you have decided on all the details of your event or are still in the brainstorming stage, the PNE staff has the experience to help you pull off an unforgettable occasion. With multiple locations throughout our grounds, you’re sure to find the perfect location.
Below are menus of our culinary capabilities; however, if there’s something you’re looking for that is not listed, we will do our best to accommodate your request. By combining great meals with great service, we will provide you with an event that goes beyond your expectations.
Feel free to contact our Catering Manager to discuss any questions concerning your event.
The PNE - $37
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| Included | Artisan Dinner Rolls with Butter | ||
| Vegetable Options (choose 1) | |||
| Roasted Root vegetables with Brown Butter |  |
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| Steamed Seasonal Vegetables with Honey & Thyme |  |
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| Salad Options (choose 1) | |||
| Mixed Greens Salad |  |
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| Kale Salad | Cucumber, tomato, pickled onion with house-made garlic dressing. | |
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| Starch Options (choose 1) | |||
| Mashed Potatoes or Scalloped Potato | |
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| Wild Rice Pilaf with Pecans & Cranberries | |
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| Vegetarian/Vegan Options (choose 1) | |||
| Vegetarian Baked Ziti | Cheese, tomato sauce, peppers, zucchini, onion, tomato, mushroom. | ||
| Cheese Tortellini | Roasted red pepper cream sauce. | ||
| Couscous Stuffed Peppers | With tomato pesto sauce. | |
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| Black Beans with Bell Peppers & Rice | A bed of brown rice topped with black beans, fresh salsa, red onion, and mixed peppers. | |
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| Meat Options (choose 1) | |||
| Canadian Maple Balsamic Pork Tenderloin | BC apple spiced chutney. | ||
| Panko Crusted Cod with Winter Greens & Dill |  |
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| Beer Braised Chicken Thighs | |
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| Bacon Wrapped Cheddar Cheese Meatloaf | |||
| Dessert (choose 1) | |||
| Nanaimo Bars | |||
| Tiger Brownies | |||
| Classic Butter Tarts |
The Hastings - $42
| Item | Notes | Dietary | |
| Included | Artisan Dinner Rolls with Butter | ||
| Vegetable Options (choose 1) | |||
| Turmeric Roasted Rainbow Carrots | |
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| Roasted Root vegetables with Brown Butter | |
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| Caramelized Broccoli with Garlic | |
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| Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Winter Vegetables | |
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| Salads Options (choose 1) | |||
| Mixed Greens Salad | |
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| Arugula and Cranberry Wild Rice Salad | |
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| Kale Salad | Cucumber, tomato, pickled onion w. house-made garlic dressing | |
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| Couscous Salad with Kale, Sweet Potatoes, and Pomegranate | |
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| Starches (choose 1) | |||
| Roasted Sweet Potato w/cinnamon nutmeg glaze | |
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| Mashed Potatoes or Scalloped Potato | |||
| Wild Rice Pilaf with Pecans & Cranberries | |
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| Vegetarian/Vegan: (choose 2) | |||
| Gruyere Mac & Cheese with Caramelized Onions | |||
| Butternut Squash Ravioli veggie | Alfredo sauce with crispy sage. | ||
| Couscous Stuffed Peppers | With tomato pesto sauce. | ||
| Red Thai Coconut Curry with Tofu | Served over rice. | |
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| Baked Vegetarian Ziti | Cheese, tomato sauce, peppers, zucchini, onion, tomato, mushroom. | |
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| Black Beans with Bell Peppers & Rice | Bed of brown rice topped with black beans, fresh salsa, red onion, and mixed peppers | ||
| Meats (choose 1) | |||
| Italian Pot Roast | Top round, demi glaze | |
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| Canadian Maple Balsamic Pork Tenderloin | BC apple spiced chutney. | ||
| Beer Braised Chicken Thighs | |
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| Free-Run Baked Chicken Parmesan | With a fresh tomato ragout and parmesan cheese. | ||
| Panko Crusted Cod with Winter Greens & Dill | |
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| Dessert (choose 1) | |||
| Salted Caramel Cheesecake | |||
| Baked Apple Crumble | |||
| Nanaimo Bars | |||
| Tiger Brownies |
The Pacific - $48
| Item | Notes | Dietary | |
| Included | Artisan Dinner Rolls with Butter | ||
| Vegetable Options (choose 1) | |||
| Turmeric Roasted Rainbow Carrots | |
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| Roasted Root vegetables with Brown Butter | |
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| Caramelized Broccoli with Garlic | |
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| Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Winter Vegetables | |
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| Maple Brussel Sprouts with Shaved Parmesan | |
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| Salad Options (choose 1) | |||
| Mixed Greens Salad | |
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| Arugula and Cranberry Wild Rice Salad | |
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| Farro Greek Salad | Lemon, herbs, chickpeas, roasted red peppers and feta, tossed with fresh, peppery arugula. | |
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| Brussel Sprout, Apple & Fennel with Toasted Walnuts & Parmesan | |
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| Starches (choose 1) | |||
| Mashed Potatoes or Scalloped Potato | |
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| Roasted Sweet Potato with Cinnamon Nutmeg Glaze | |
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| Wild Rice Pilaf with Pecans & Cranberries | |
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| Rosemary Fingerling Potatoes & Asparagus | |
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| Vegetarian/Vegan (choose 2) | |||
| Gruyere Mac & Cheese with Caramelized Onions | |||
| Butternut Squash Ravioli | Alfredo sauce with crispy sage. | ||
| Roasted Mushroom Ravioli | Crispy capers, garlic cream sauce. | ||
| Cheese Tortellini | Roasted red pepper cream sauce. | ||
| Couscous Stuffed Peppers | With tomato pesto sauce. | ||
| Red Thai Coconut Curry with Tofu | Served over rice. | |
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| Fodni Bhatta | Fried rice with garlic, green chili & spices. | ||
| Black Beans with Bell Peppers & Rice | A bed of brown rice topped with black beans, fresh salsa, red onion, and mixed peppers. | |
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| Meats (choose 2) | |||
| Brined Pork loin with Whiskey Root Beer Glaze | |
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| Chicken Piccata | Lemon sauce, capers, dill. | ||
| Canadian Maple Balsamic Pork Tenderloin | BC apple spiced chutney. | |
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| Free-Run Baked Chicken Parmesan | With a fresh tomato ragout and parmesan cheese. | ||
| Honey Soy Glazed BC Salmon on Sauteed Spinach | |
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| Rosemary & Thyme Roast Beef | Crusted and roasted served medium rare. | |
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| Dessert (choose 2) | |||
| Salted Caramel Cheesecake | |||
| Baked Apple Crumble | |||
| Macarons | Chocolate, salted caramel, pistachio. | ||
| Chocolate Truffle Cakes | |||
| Fresh Fruit Platter | |||
| Add a soup to your dinner for an extra $4 per person | |||
| Coconut Curry Lentil | |
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| Westcoast Seafood & Saffron Chowder | |
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| Zucchini Basil Soup | |
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| Mushroom Soup with Leeks & Thyme | |||
| Creamy Butternut squash | |
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| Organic Tofu, Shitake & Vegetable Soup | |
Carvery
| Item | Price | Notes | Dietary |
| Brown Sugar Glazed Ham | $5.00 | Served with tangy honey mustard sauce. | |
| 63 Acres Baron of Beef | $7.00 | Served medium, with grainy dijon, creamy horseradish and au jus. | |
| Leg of Lamb | $6.00 | Served with mint sauce. | |
| Fresh Local Sausages | $5.00 | With assorted mustards & chutneys. |
All listed prices are per person. Must be added on to an ordered buffet for the listed prices. Additional costs apply for a la carte.
Event Add-ons
| Item | Price | Notes | Dietary |
| Soft Pretzel Bar | $4.00 | Served with assorted mustards and dips. | |
| S’mores Bar | $7.00 | Roast your own marshmallows and pair them with assorted chocolate, graham crackers & cookies. | |
| Poutine Bar | $5.00 | French fries, cheese curds, gravy, bacon bits & green onions. | |
| Taco Bar | $7.00 | Carne asada, chipotle pulled chicken, refried beans, warm tortillas, shredded iceberg lettuce, black olives, chopped onions, cilantro, jalapenos, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, slices of lime, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole. | |
| Caesar Bar | $4.00 | Clamato juice, bacon, celery sticks, pickled asparagus, tabasco, Worcestershire, assorted hot sauces, lemons, limes, jalapenos. | |
| Mashed Potato Bar | $6.00 | Bacon bits, green onions, shredded cheese, vegetarian gravy. |
Platters
| Item | Price | Notes | Dietary |
| Summer Charcuterie Platter or Presentation | $5.75 | Baguette slices, Raincoast crisp crackers, breadsticksCanadian Brie, smoked gorgonzola, aged gouda, hot calabrese, parmesan salami, sliced prosciutto, strawberry, cherry, melon, sugar snap peas, cucumber, variety of pickles, olives, pickled asparagus, whole grain mustard, preserves, roasted garlic hummus, sweet & salty nut mix. Price per person. Minimum 25 people.
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| Market Fresh Vegetable Platter | $100 | With assorted dips. | |
| Sliced Seasonal Fruit Platter | $100 | |
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| Mediterranean Platter | $130 | Baba ghanoush, hummus, tabbouleh, tomato, pickled vegetables with naan and flatbreads. | |
| Tapas Platter
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$70 | Roasted red pepper hummus, tomato bruschetta, olive & sundried tomato tapenade, served with herbed pita bread | |
| Local Cheese Board
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$110 | Featuring delicious cheeses from Little Qualicum Cheeseworks served with artisan crackers |