SALADS
Roasted Beet & Citrus
pea shoots, candied pumpkin seeds,feta, lemon-dijon vinaigrette GF
Southwest
local greens, black beans, grilled corn, roasted red peppers, tortilla chips, chilli-lime vinaigrette GF/DF
Garden Greens
local greens, pea shoot, shredded carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, radish, Italian herb vinaigrette GF/DF
Roast Squash & Kale
candied pumpkin seeds, pomegranate, tahini-yogurt dressing GF
Kale Caesar
spicy panko crumb, house smoked bacon, grana padano, roasted garlic-anchovy dressing
Wild Grain
quinoa, brown rice, peas, peppers, zucchini, snap pea, za'atar vinaigrette GF/DF
Grilled Peach & Tomato
cucumber, feta, white balsamic vinaigrette GF (seasonal)
Harvest Salad
local greens, smoked almonds, apples, fennel, green goddess dressing GF
Parisienne
batavia greens, haricots vert, toasted walnuts, pickled shallots, shaved radish, tarragon vinaigrette GF/DF
Baby Wedge Salad
gem iceberg lettuce, house lardon, tomato, cucumber, blue cheese GF
Private Events
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
lemon & herb dressing GF/DF
Chive Roasted Potatoes
GF/DF
Wild Rice
sauteed greens, currant, squash V/GF
Roasted Cauliflower Agridolce
sweet & sour tomato, olive, red pepper V/GF
Charred Carrots
basil pumpkin seed pesto, candied pumpkin seed GF
Roasted Squash
tahini-sunflower seed dressing, toasted sesame seed, pomegranate, fresh herbs V/GF
Za’atar Roasted Beets
honey, fresh mint, parsley V/GF
Grilled Broccolini
chili flake, lemon, garlic chips V/GF
PASTA
available for buffet only, one large tray feeds 15 people or a side dish option for 20-25
Chicken Alfredo
rigatoni, butter, cream, fresh parsley
Empire Mac & Cheese
cavatappi, electric yellow cheese sauce, spicy panko crumb
Bolognese
rigatoni, pork, beef, pomodoro, grana padano
Vegan Puttanesca
rigatoni, pomodoro, olive, caper, basil DF
MAIN COURSES
Roasted Lemon & Thyme Chicken
choice of red wine jus GF/DF or mushroom & sherry cream sauce GF
Chicken Piccata
lemon, caper, parsley, butter GF
Chicken Parmigiana
breaded cutlet, pomodoro, grana padano, basil
Chicken Cacciatore
slow braised thighs, tomato, olive, bell pepper GF/DF
Chicken Cordon Bleu
stuffed breast, ham, emmental, panko crust, mustard béchamel
Coq au Vin
red wine braised, confit leg, mushroom, carrot, pearl onion, lardon GF
Alberta Braised Short Rib
red wine, crispy shallot, garlic chip GF/DF
Beef Bourguignon
red wine, pearl onion, mushroom, root vegetable GF/DF
Alberta Beef Tenderloin
red wine jus GF/DF
Prime Rib Carving Station
bone-in Alberta beef, horseradish, grainy mustard GF/DF
Bistecca
thick-cut ribeye, peppercorn sauce, *only available for full-service catering*
Carne Asada
Alberta beef flat-iron, ancho- chili marinade, chimichurri GF/DF only available for full-service catering
Porchetta
stuffed belly, rosemary, roast garlic, parsley, chimichurri GF/DF
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
house-smoked bacon, mustard, demi,fresh herbs GF/DF
Crown of Pork Roast
lemon, basil, parsley, roast garlic GF/DF
Pulled Pork
caraway coleslaw, butter buns, sweet & sticky barbeque sauce DF (buns can be substituted for corn tostadas for GF option)
Poached Salmon
puttanesca tomato, olive, caper, garlic GF/DF or basil pumpkin seed pesto fresh herbs, garlic, grana padano GF
Shrimp Scampi
sous-vide, garlic, white wine, fresh herbs GF/DF
Fried Snapper
lemon beurre blanc GF
DESSERTS
Bavarian Chocolate Cake
bourbon cherries, custard cream
Basque Cheesecake
berry compote
Raspberry Mousse
cassis lady finger, chantilly cream
Chocolate Budino
mixed berry glaze GF
Dulce De Leche Pots de Crème
rich caramel, chantily cream, cocoa nibs GF
Lemon Parfait
custard, meringue crumble, fresh berries (DF available upon request) GF
Pavlova
fresh berries, lemon curd, chantilly cream, meringue GF
Breakfast and Lunch Corporate Catering
COLD BREAKFAST
Vanilla Yogurt Parfait
house-made granola GF
Chia Pudding
house-made granola, dried fruit, oat milk GF/DF
Individual Fruit Cups
White Chocolate & Red Currant Scones
Blueberry & Lemon Muffins
Carrot & Coconut Muffins
GF (can be DF upon request)
HOT BREAKFAST BUFFET
minimum order 25 people, includes items below
Scrambled Eggs or Vegetarian Frittata
GF/DF or GF
House- Smoked Bacon
GF/DF
Empire Chicken Breakfast Sausage
GF/DF
Potato & Caramelized Onion Hash
GF/DF
Freshly Baked Scones & Muffins
FRESH FRUIT PLATTER
seasonally inspired and a colourful addition to any table. small serves 6-8 ppl | medium serves 10-14 ppl | large serves 14-20 ppl
BREAKFAST PASTRY BOARD
mini croissants (6), sweet scones (6), muffins (6), whipped butter, house-made jam
COUNTRY BREAKFAST BOARD
hard-boiled eggs, sliced Tuscan ham, sliced house-smoked turkey, tomatoes, artisan cheese, house-made ricotta, sliced cucumber, radish, butter greens, herb & garlic butter, fresh baguette
serves 12
WAFFLE BOARD
chantilly cream, berry compote, whipped butter, maple syrup
serves 12
SALMON GRAZING BOARD
smoked salmon, house cured salmon gravlax, salmon pate, pickled red onion, capers, shaved cucumber, house made ricotta, herbed cream cheese, gluten free crackers GF
serves 12
SANDWICHES & BOWLS
*sandwiches served on 4” ciabatta bun, 6” ciabatta available , GF bread available upon request
Empire Deli Classic
trio of house-cured italian meats, calabrian peppers, provolone, aioli, vegetable spread
Turkey, Cheddar & Apple
smoked turkey breast, aged cheddar, apple butter, tomato, lettuce
Buttermilk Ranch Chicken
pulled chicken, house ranch, cheddar, tomato, pickled red onion, mustard, lettuce
Slow Roasted Beef
horseradish aioli, pickled red onion, emmentaler cheese, lettuce
Tuscan Ham & Cheddar
empire tuscan ham, aged cheddar, sweet & sour pickles, lettuce
Mediterranean Veggie Wrap
bean & corn fritter, red cabbage, carrot, feta, fresh herbs, harissa-eggplant spread, flour tortilla
Mediterranean Vegan Panini
pickled eggplant, roasted tomato, shaved cucumber, baba ghanoush, lettuce
Roast Chicken Buddha Bowl
brown rice, quinoa, grilled vegetables, lemon-herb dressing, feta (can be made df upon request) gf
Chickpea Fritter Buddha Bowl
chickpea & black bean fritters, brown rice, quinoa, grilled vegetables, lemon-herb dressing, feta (can be made df upon request) gf
Southwest Steak Salad
marinated flat iron, local greens, black beans, roasted red pepper, corn, green onion, feta, chili-lime vinaigrette gf
Kale Chicken Caesar Salad
lemon & thyme roasted chicken, grana padano, spicy panko crumb, house smoked bacon, roast garlic & anchovy dressing
HOT LUNCH BUFFETS
minimum order 12 people, vegetarian and vegan options available
Traditional Roast Chicken
garden greens salad, lemon & thyme roasted Chicken, chive roasted potatoes, salted caramel brownies
Italian
garden greens salad, chicken cacciatore, lemon & herb fingerling potatoes, grilled broccolini, chocolate budino
French
salade parisienne, coq au vin, chive roasted potatoes, green beans, milk chocolate pots de crème
Mediterranean
tomato & cucumber salad, herb marinated chicken, grilled pita & dips, lemon & herb fingerling potatoes, lemon parfait
BBQ/Stampede
southwest salad, bbq pulled pork or chicken, caraway coleslaw, corn tostadas, butter buns, potato salad, chocolate chip cookie
Mexican
ancho pulled chicken, corn tostadas & flour tortillas, salsa station, sauteed peppers & onions, black beans & rice, dulce de pots de crème
SALADS
Garden Greens Salad
local greens, red cabbage, shredded carrot, cucumber, radish, pea shoots, Italian herb vinaigrette GF/DF Individually packed | Family Style (serves 6)
Kale Caesar Salad
parmigiano reggiano, panko crumb, house bacon, roasted garlic & anchovy dressing Individual packed | Family Style (serves 6)
Roasted Beet & Citrus Salad
artisan greens, pea shoots, toasted pumpkin seeds,feta, lemon dijon vinaigrette GF Family Style (serves 6)
Southwest Salad
local greens, corn, black bean, roasted red pepper, green onion, chili-lime vinaigrette GF/DF Family Style (serves 6)
Potato Salad
mustard-mayo, celery, chopped egg, green onion, paprika GF/DF Family Style (serves 6)
Wild Grain
quinoa, brown rice, peas, peppers, zucchini, snap pea, za'atar vinaigrette GF/DF Family Style (serves 6)
SALAD BAR ADD ONS
grilled Shrimp 60g
lemon & thyme chicken breast 60g
flat iron steak 60g
vegan chickpea & black bean fritters (2pc)
MIXED SANDWICH PLATTER
mixed tray of our signature deli sandwiches. 10 sandwiches on 4" ciabatta. perfect for a light team lunch or boardroom snack. Selection of slow-roasted beef, empire deli classic, smoked turkey with apple & cheddar and mediterranean vegan panini (no substitutions)
EXPRESS LUNCH BAGS
each lunch includes your choice of 4” vegan, turkey, roast beef or deli sandwich, garden greens salad, chips, a house made chocolate chip cookie and bottled water. GF options available
SWEET TREATS
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Rootbeer Cookies
Chocolate Mudslide Cookies
GF/DF
Coconut Macarons
GF/DF
Jam Squares
DF
Salted Caramel Brownies
Toasted Coconut Blondies
Mixed Sweets Platter
selection of cookies (9), brownies (3) and blondies (3)
Dessert Cups
choice of dulce de leche, chocolate budino, raspberry mousse, lemon parfait, minimum order 10
Cocktail Parties
CANAPES
priced by the dozen, minimum order 3 dozen per selection, 4 item requirement
Lil Empire Sliders
mini beef patty, pickles, onions, lettuce, american cheese, burger sauce, brioche bun
Bacon-Mushroom Burger Bite
Alberta beef patty, gruyere, sherry aioli GF
Montreal Smoked Meat Tea Sandwiches
house-smoked smoked beef, beer mustard, aioli, emmental
Alberta Beef Flat Iron Skewers
hoisin glaze, peanuts, green onion DF
Steak Frites Bite
Alberta potato, flat iron, green peppercorn sauce GF
Mini Chicken Tostadas
ancho chili & lime, crema, cilantro, pickled red onion GF
Chicken Katsu
breaded cutlet, kewpie mayo, Japanese bbq sauce
Mini Banh Mi
lemongrass chicken, pickled carrot, cucumber, mayo, cilantro, contains fish sauce
Mini Hand Pies
chicken, mushroom, leek, pie crust
Black Sesame Chicken Skewer
ginger & tamari glaze GF/DF
Lemongrass Chicken Skewer
lemongrass, chili, fish sauce, lime GF/DF
Empire Mini Sausage Rolls
house-made pork sausage, puff pastry, horseradish aioli
Cubano Sliders
citrus roasted pork shoulder, shaved ham, cheddar, sweet & sour pickles, mustard
BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
Empire bbq sauce, caraway coleslaw, brioche bun
Tuna Tataki
rare ahi tuna, ponzu aioli, sesame, house-made rice cracker GF/DF
Tuna Crudo Skewer
lemon-paprika aioli, tomato, fried caper GF/DF
Smoked Salmon Blini
buckwheat blini, creme fraiche, chives
Grilled Prawn Cocktail
butterflied & grilled, spicy cocktail sauce, lemon aioli GF/DF
Chili Prawn Skewers
ancho chili rub, chimichurri GF/DF
Dungeness Crab Cakes
caper & dill remoulade
Crab & Mushroom Bite
gruyere, chive, creme fraiche GF
Caponata Cup
eggplant, olive, caper, pinenut, currant, tomato, parmigiano cup GF/VEG
Chickpea & Black Bean Fritter
harissa-baba ghanoush GF/V
Brie Pastry Pockets
puff pastry, house-made fruit compote VEG
Tarte Flambe
caramelized onion, gruyere, creme fraiche VEG
Mushroom Flatbread
bechamel, grana padano, truffle, honey VEG
Vegan Tomato Tartlet
olive tapenade, fig-balsamic glaze V
Garden Veggie Cups
seasonal raw vegetables, roasted beet hummus GF/V
Wild Mushroom Tart
wild mushroom, gruyère, sherry, pie pastry, VEG
Vegan Mushroom Polenta
grilled mushroom, caramelized onion,truffle oil GF/V
“Chips & Dip”
tostada rounds, avocado, salsa fresca, crema, lime GF/VEG
Vegan Carrot Gravlax
gin cured, roasted beet hummus, mint, za'atar, sesame rice cracker GF/V
Fried Tofu Bite
ginger-tamari glaze, scallion GF/V
Ricotta Crostini
house-made ricotta, grilled seasonal fruit, black pepper, honey, basil oil VEG
Vegetarian Tostadas
black bean, mushroom, ancho chili, guacamole, cilantro, queso GF/V upon request
Citrus Arancini
pumpkin seed pesto VEG
ACTION STATION SMALL PLATES
only available for full-service catering
Ricotta Gnocchi
fiore di latte, pomodoro, fresh basil
Chicken Cordon Bleu
breaded chicken, house ham, emmental, mustard, bechamel
Duck Teriyaki
sunomono cucumber salad GF/DF
Wild Mushroom Risotto
truffle, grana padano GF/ VEG
Braised Short Rib
carrot soubise, charred carrot GF
Thai Shrimp Curry
panang curry, jasmine rice, sauteed vegetables GF/DF
Coquilles St. Jacques
seared U-10 scallop, pomme puree GF
Boeuf Bourguignon
mushroom, carrot, pearl onion, duck fat potato DF
Braised Short Rib Pappardelle
slow-cooked ragu, grana padano, parsley
EMPIRE SIGNATURE CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE BOARDS
Featuring locally cured meat, artisan cheese, crostini, fruit and pickles
Individual packs – minimum order 10 packs
Mini Charcuterie & Cheese – ideal for 2 people
Small Charcuterie & Cheese – ideal for 4-6 people
Medium Charcuterie & Cheese – idea for 8 -12 people
Large Charcuterie & Cheese – ideal for 14-20 people 130
Extra Large Charcuterie & Cheese – ideal for 25 – 30 people
Boards and Platters
GRAZING BOARDS
Empire Grazing Board
all of the major food groups on one platter! compete with locally cured meat, artisan cheese, grilled and raw vegetables, house-made dips crostini and pickles. GF/DF, for 12-20 people
Vegetable Platter
selection of grilled and raw seasonal vegetables with house-made dips (2) GF
Fresh Fruit Platter
seasonal fruit, a colourful addition to any table
Salmon Grazing Board
smoked salmon, house-cured salmon gravlax, salmon pate, pickled red onion, capers, shaved cucumber, house-made ricotta, herbed cream cheese, crackers GF
Country Breakfast Board
hard-boiled eggs, sliced Tuscan ham, sliced house-smoked turkey, tomatoes, artisan cheese, house-made ricotta, sliced cucumber, radish, butter greens, herb & garlic butter, crostini
ADD ONS
traditional baguette (sliced)
assorted crackers
grassland gluten-free seed crisps
house smoked almonds 85g
rosemary-citrus olives 90g
house smoked cerignola olives 100g
balsamic onions 100g
pearl peppers 70g
Policies
Please note additional delivery fees may apply.
To minimize our environmental impact, disposable plates, cutlery and napkins are by request at an additional charge of $1.50 per person.
Individual packing requests are subject to a $.50 surcharge per item.
An automatic gratuity of 20% will be applied to all catering orders over $500.
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes.
Orders over $2000 will be subject to a 2% credit card fee,
e-transfers or EFT are readily accepted.