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The Runaway Spoon Catering Company has an extensive collection of tried and true
menu items to accommodate both corporate and private functions. 
Offering both reception and entree selections we are capable of accommodating
parties of many sizes and are able to provide professional event staffing. 
We are more than happy to provide specialized or “off menu” items. 

We also have available gluten free items upon request.


 

SALADS

Dijon Tossed Salad                                                              3.95
Mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumber, herb croutons with a light honey
Dijon dressing

Honey Greens                                                                     3.95                     

Mixed greens with tomatoes, carrots, Spanish onions, artichoke hearts and a red wine honey vinaigrette

Caesar Salad                                                                       4.25

Romaine lettuce with Parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and crispy bacon

Raspberry Spinach Salad                                                      4.25                                                          

Spinach topped with spiced pecans, caramelized red onion and feta with a cracked peppercorn raspberry vanilla vinaigrette

Greek Salad                                                                         4.50

Sweet peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives and Feta cheese with an oregano lemon vinaigrette

Salsa Pasta Salad                                                                 4.50

Artichoke hearts, tomatoes, onions and sweet peppers tossed with noodles in a tomato basil vinaigrette

 

 

Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad                                                               4.50

Preserved lemon, chicken, zucchini, toasted almonds and currants with a creamy lemon dressing

Dill Potato Salad                                                                   4.50

Red onion and fresh dill with a classic creamy dressing

Entrée Salad Option                                                                             6.95
Add Grilled Portobello mushroom or a chicken, prawn or beef skewer to your salad

 

Soups (14 oz)

Creamy Tomato Basil                                                            4.25
Daily Feature                                                                       4.25

 

Hearty Sandwiches and Wraps

Served on a variety of breads including herbed focaccia, multigrain, Kaiser and pinach and tomato flatbreads (gluten free bread available upon request)

 

Assorted        7.25

Roast Beef and Cheddar 
With caramelized red onion and horseradish aioli

Curry Chicken Salad 
With a mango chutney

Smoked Turkey and Brie
With a basil mayo

Black Forest Ham & Gouda
With a raspberry aioli

Pastrami
With
Dijon mustard

Vegetarian
With grilled portobello mushroom, roasted red peppers, caramelized onion, Brie and a chipotle aioli

Egg Salad

Club Wrap 
Turkey, bacon tomato and cheddar

Shrimp Salad
with a light spicy mayo

Gourmet Burgers                                                                  9.75
With all the fixings
Garden Beef
Minted Lamb
Salmon
Portobello
Curry Chicken and Apple

Also available as mini burgers

 

Bistro Flatbreads

 

Assorted      7.75

Roasted Vegetable

Portobello, zucchini and tomatoes with a chevre cheese pesto spread

Tandori Chicken

Marinated chicken, red onion, Feta and fresh tomatoes with Tzatziki

Dill Shrimp

With sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, cream cheese and feta

Philly Beef

Roasted beef with a creamy cheese sauce, sautéed mushrooms, green peppers and caramelized onions

 

 

Entree

Chicken

 

Chicken and Feta Pasta                                                          10.25

Chicken, spinach and artichoke hearts with a basil tomato sauce topped with Feta cheese. Served with garlic toast

Coq au Vin                                                                            10.25

A gourmet chicken stew with onion, mushrooms and smokey bacon in a red wine sauce. Served with garlic smashed potatoes

Pesto Chicken Pasta                                                                9.75

Chicken sautéed with sweet peppers and a fresh basil pesto topped with Asiago cheese.

Served with garlic toast

Thai Curry Chicken                                                                  10.25

Chicken, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, carrots, lemongrass, lime leaf, sweet peppers and ginger in a sweet coconut red curry sauce.

Served over rice

Chicken Pot Pie                                                                      10.25

Roast chicken and fresh thyme with mushrooms, carrots, celery and peas topped with a puff pastry crust.

Served with honey greens

Sesame Peanut Chicken Kebobs                                              10.50

Marinated chicken kebobs with sweet peppers and a spicy sesame peanut sauce.

Served on a bed of coconut rice

Tuscan Chicken                                                                      13.25

Fresh herb and cream cheese-stuffed breast of chicken topped with a sundried tomato and wild mushroom sauce.

Served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables

Southwestern Chicken Pasta                                                   10.25

Southern spiced grilled chicken with roasted bell peppers with a basil tomato sauce and grated parmesan served with garlic toast

Chicken Paprikash                                                                  10.25

Seasoned and seared chicken in a paprika cream sauce with fresh diced tomatoes.

Served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Chicken Pad Thai                                                                                    9.75

Chicken, mushrooms, peppers, carrots and broccoli with a sweet ginger soy sauce.

Served on a bed of rice

Florentine Lasagna                                                                 10.25

With chicken, carrots, sweet peppers, spinach, herbs and three cheeses.

Served with garlic toast

Morrocan Chicken                                                                   12.25

Chicken breast with a traditional Moroccan dry rub and a tangy tomato sauce.

Served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables.

 

 

Beef

Beef Bourguignon                                                                   10.25

A gourmet beef stew with onions, mushrooms and smoked bacon in red wine sauce.

Served with garlic mashed potatoes

Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie                                                    9.75

Beef and vegetables seasoned with thyme and topped with whipped sweet potatoes

Gourmet Mushroom Stuffed Meatloaf                                        9.50

Lean ground beef, mushrooms and fresh herbs baked with a honey glaze toped with caramelized onions. Served with garlic mashed potatoes

Lasagna Bolognese                                                                   9.50

Beef, sweet peppers and mushrooms layered with an herb tomato sauce topped with three cheeses. Served with garlic toast

Beef Enchiladas                                                                        9.75

Lean ground beef, cheddar, corn, spinach, sweet peppers and carrots.

Served with a spicy rice pilaf

Beef Stroganoff                                                                      10.25

Seared beef with mushrooms in a sour cream sauce seasoned with paprika and thyme.

Served over noodles

Beef Cheddar Chili                                                                     9.50

Lean ground beef, variety of beans, mushrooms and sweet peppers with a sour cream, cheddar cheese and garlic toast.

Flank Steak                                                                             13.75

Sliced grilled flank steak served with lemon roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a caramelized red onion relish.

 

Pork

Pasta Carbonara                                                                       9.75

Pasta with smoked bacon and peas in a parmesan cream sauce.

Served with garlic toast

Pork Roast                                                                              13.25

Slow-cooked pork roast served with seasonal vegetables, potatoes and apple cranberry chutney.

Pork Schnitzel                                                                          10.25

Breaded pork cutlet with lemon caper butter sauce.

Served with noodles tossed in a garlic pepper cream

Pulled Pork                                                                              11.25

Slow-cooked pork shoulder in a spicy barbeque sauce served with chipotle aioli, celery root slaw and cornbread muffins

 

Seafood

Cilantro Shrimp Pasta                                                              12.75

Sautéed shrimp with bell peppers in a cilantro lime cream sauce.

Served with garlic toast

Grilled Wild Salmon                                                                  16.25

With your choice of either:

An herbed white wine sauce, grainy Dijon and tarragon tossed new potatoes and grilled vegetables

OR

A Miso and sake butter sauce, ginger rice pilaf and grilled vegetables

Seafood Pot Pie                                                                        11.75

Assorted seafood, mushrooms, carrots, celery, peas and dill with a puff pastry top.

Served with honey greens

Thai Seafood Curry                                                                   11.75

Assorted seafood, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, carrots and lime leaf in a sweet coconut curry sauce. Served over rice

 

Vegetarian

Wild Mushroom Pasta                                                                9.50

Wild mushrooms, sundried tomatoes and feta tossed in a creamy tarragon sauce.

Served with garlic toast

Three Bean Chili                                                                        9.75

A hearty chili with three types of beans, mushrooms and sweet peppers.

Served with sour cream, cheddar cheese and garlic toast

Ginger Stirfry                                                                           9.50

Mushrooms, peppers, carrots and broccoli with a sweet garlic soy sauce.

Served on rice

Deep Dish Spinach and Ricotta Pie                                             10.25

With leeks and parmesan cheese. Served with your choice of salad

Served in multiples of 10

Vegetable Enchilada                                                                  9.75

Cheddar, corn, spinach, sweet peppers and carrots.

Served with a spicy rice pilaf

Eggplant Parmigiana                                                                 9.75

Layers of breaded eggplant, roma tomato sauce, ricotta and swiss cheese

Served with garlic toast

Marinated Portobello Stacks                                                     10.75

A variety of roasted vegetables baked with a fresh herb tomato sauce and cheese

Gourmet Mac and Cheese                                                           9.75

Oven-baked with smoked gouda, Asiago and cheddar with a butter crumb topping

Served with garlic toast

Vegetarian Lasagna                                                                     9.75

Layered with roasted vegetables, spinach, caramelized onion, roasted garlic and a creamy alfredo sauce.

Thai Vegetarian Curry                                                                10.25

Yams, carrots, bamboo shoots, broccoli, onion, ginger, lemongrass, lime leaf and sweet peppers in a coconut curry sauce.

Served with rice

Cocktail Reception Menu


Afternoon Reception (2 – 4 hours) 5 -7 items per guest

Pre-dinner Reception (1-2 hours) 3-5 items per guest

 

Reception in lieu of Dinner (4-6 hours) 12-14 items per guest

 


Late Night Reception (2 – 4 hours) 5 -7 items per guest

 

Minimum order of 20 pieces

 

Platters

 Medium (feeds 20-25)   Large (feeds 30-35)

Torte                                                          Medium 60                                            

Chevre, sun-dried tomato and pesto

OR

Caramelized Pear, Cambazola cheese and toasted pecans

All tortes are served with assorted breads

Brie/Cambazola en Croute                   Medium 60

Fig, Cambazola and toasted pecans

OR

Portobello mushroom, Brie and roasted red pepper

OR

Smoked tomato chutney, Brie and caramelized onion

Served with assorted breads                            

Mediterranean Trio                                Medium 69      Large 96                           

Tzatziki – fresh dill, cucumber and yogurt

Hummus – chickpea, lemon juice and garlic

Baba Ganoush – roasted eggplant and garlic

Served with seasoned pita chips

Bombay Trio                                            Medium 69      Large 96                           

Dahl – siced lentil dip

Saag – curried spinach dip

Raita – minted yogurt dip

Served with poppadum and naan bread

Tuscan Trio                                              Medium 69      Large 96                           

Grilled Eggplant – thyme, garlic and balsamic

White Bean – lemon juice, rosemary and olive oil

Tomatoes and Garlic – basil, red onion, red wine vinegar

Served with Focaccia, Asiago crisps and fresh baguette

Assorted Dips                                          Medium 69      Large 96                           

Lemon and Artichoke Pesto dip

Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip

Served with Assorted breads

Antipasto Platter                                    Medium 93      Large 131                         

Marinated olives, artichoke hears, grilled seasonal vegetables, Italian cheeses and Italian meats. Served with a roasted red pepper aioli, herbed focaccia, pesto spread crostini and Asiago crisps.

Vegetarian Antipasto Platter               Medium 93      Large 131                         

Grilled vegetables, Italian cheeses, artichoke hearts and marinated olives.

Served with a roasted red pepper dip, herbed focaccia, pesto spread crostini and Asiago crisps.

Fresh Vegetable Platter                         Medium 56      Large 79                          

Charcuterie Board                                   Large 184                          

Pate (chicken or mushroom) with house made chutneys, assorted cornichons, sausages, assorted meats, marinated olives, mustards and aiolis.

Served with fresh baguette and weggli buns

Marinated Prawns                                   Medium 67      Large 96                          

Tarragon and lemon marinated prawn skewers served with a carrot and ginger dipping sauce.

Smoked Salmon Platter                          Medium 67      Large 96                          

Smoked salmon, fresh dill, red onion, lemon, cream cheese, capers.

Served with pumpernickel bread

Cheese Platters                                        Medium 119      Large 166                      

Assorted domestic and imported cheeses.

With fresh fruit and assorted crackers

Assorted Fruit                                           Medium 56      Large 79 

Fruit Skewers                                            2.25 ea

Open Faced Sandwiches

Minimum order 20 of each variety

Assorted    3.75

Beef with arugula, roasted tomato relish and aioli

Shrimp Salad                                                         

Mango Curry Chicken with spinach

Tomato with bocconcini, basil and reduced balsamic

Bacon with tomato, arugula and Dijon mayo                

Turkey with sage mayo and cranberry relish      

Black Forest Ham with grilled pineapple and Roquefort                                                  

Smoked Salmon with cream cheese and capers                                                              

Pastrami with goat cheese                                                          

Roasted Vegetable with chipotle mayo                                                            

Hors D’Oeuvre

*Hot Items

 

Chicken

Chicken Tikka Cake *                                                                      2.25

With a mint chutney

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Drummette   *                                    2.75

With Asiago, chorizo and a spicy tomato dip

Lemongrass Chicken Skewer *                                                    2.25

With a sweet chili mango sauce

Chili Seared Chicken on a Wild Rice Cake                                   2.75

With a chipotle mayo and a sweet pineapple relish

Curry Chicken Salad                                                                        2.25

In a mini poppadum cone with mango and baby spinach

Mini Chicken Burritos *                                                                   2.25

With smoked tomato relish

Chicken and Olive Skewers                                                            2.25

With preserved lemon and coriander aioli

Chicken and Roasted Vegetable Croquettes *                           2.25

 

Beef

Beef Empanadas *                                                                          2.50

With cilantro, jalapeno, roast garlic and smoky tomato relish

Beef Carpaccio                                                                                 2.75

In a parmesan tuille cup with horseradish crème Fraîche and caramelized red onion relish

Gingered Beef Satays *                                                                  2.25

With cool scallion and yogurt dip

Marinated Beef on Potato Rosti *                                                 2.25

With blue cheese, bacon and fried shallots

Mini Open-faced Halifax Donairs *                                               2.50

Spicy donair meat, fresh tomato, scallions, sweet donair sauce, crisp lettuce and mozzarella cheese

Balsamic and Tequila Glazed Beef Bruschetta                          2.25

With cilantro, jalapeno, roast garlic and smoky tomato relish

Duck

BBQ Duck Crepe                                                                           2.75

Mandarin orange segments and hoison in a scallion crepe

Chinese Duck Salad                                                                     2.50

In a cucumber cup with watercress

Seared Duck Breast on a Wild Rice and Pecan Cake            2.75

With a gingered orange preserve

Pork

Mini Pork and Beer Burritos *                                                   2.50

With a red onion relish

Pork Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms                                             2.25

Topped with horseradish crème Fraîche and watercress  

Pancetta Wrapped Mini Pears *                                                2.75

Baked and stuffed with Cambazola and thyme

Smoked Bacon, Fig and Goat Cheese Tartlets *                    2.25

Mini Croque Monsieur *                                                               2.25

Smoked ham, Dijon mustard and jalapeno havarti

 

Lamb

Moroccan Spiced Lamb on Pita                                                    2.75

With mango chutney and raita

Turkish Lamb Kebabs *                                                                 2.50

With African tahini dip

Lamb Korma in a Mini Poppadum Cone                                      2.75

With mango chutney, yogurt and fresh cilantro

Lamb on Belgian Endive                                                                3.25

With Roquefort cheese and toasted walnuts

Seafood

Nut Crusted Scallops *                                                               3.25

With a pear puree

Smoked Salmon & Crème Fraîche                                            2.75

In a dill and rye bread cone

Couscous Crusted Seafood Cake *                                          2.50

With a Harissa dipping sauce

Beer Battered Coconut Prawns *                                            2.50

With a mustard chili sauce

Curried Shrimp Salad                                                                  2.25

In a mini poppadum cone

Blackened Salmon & Lime Skewers                                         2.75

With a tamarind dipping sauce

Smoked Salmon Pizza *                                                             2.50

On puff pastry with dill, potato, red onion and cream cheese

Scallop Ceviche                                                                             3.25

With mango, avocado, lime, scallion and chive

Sweet Pea Shooter with Prawn                                                2.75

Served chilled and topped with a lemon crème Fraîche

Smoked Trout on a Mini Puff Pastry Round                            2.50

Topped with a green apple and Dijon slaw

Crab and Mango Salad Rolls                                                       2.75

With a coriander and ginger dipping sauce

Seared Scallop on a Potato Rosti *                                          2.75

With a sweet pea puree

Crab Tacos                                                                                    3.25

With fish roe

Curried Shrimp Risotto Skewers                                              2.75

 

We are making every effort to source ethical and sustainable selections

when purchasing seafood

Vegetarian

Wild Mushroom Sauté  *                                                             2.25

With chevre in a bread cup

Corn Fritter Dumplings *                                                            2.25

With a lime cilantro aioli

Cambazola and Pear Pizza *                                                      2.50

With caramelized onions and thyme

Beet Stacks                                                                                   2.50

With goat cheese and arugula

Goat Cheese and Fig Wontons *                                                2.25

Eggplant and Tomato Tarts                                                        2.50

On mini-puff pastry rounds

Gazpacho Shooters                                                                      2.50

With fresh cucumber and salsa verde

Chickpea and Spinach Fritters *                                                2.25

With beetroot Tzatziki

Tuscan Pizza *                                                                              2.50

Topped with roasted peppers, Fontina cheese, smoked tomato, fresh basil, crispy capers and dried black olives

 

 

Desserts

Assorted Squares, Tarts and Cookies

2.25
Lemon Tarts                     
Butter Tarts

Chocolate Brownies            
Nutty Fudge

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies                    

Mini Vanilla Crème Brulee               2.75  

Served in a Chinese spoon with fresh mint and berries

Mini Cheesecakes                           2.75 

Blueberry and Toasted Hazelnut

Mango with raspberry and fresh mint

Dark Chocolate and preserved orange

Cherry and white chocolate
Lemon Curd Tarts                              3.25

Assorted Truffles                              2.25
Mini-Rum and Chocolate Pot de Crème  4.25

With fruit and nut biscotti

Mini Seasonal Fruit crumbles          4.25

Topped with a lemon crème Fraîche

 

Beverages

1.75
(selection subject to change)


Coke                     
Diet Coke               
Sprite 

Diet Sprite                          

 

Ginger ale
Ice Tea
Assorted Fruit juices 
Tropical Fruit Punch  

Bottled Water

Coffee         

Herbal Tea              
Hot Chocolate

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 
Catering Policies

Contact us to assist in developing a menu for your catering event.

We are also willing to accommodate special requests. Contact us for more information.

A minimum order of 20 is required on all selections unless otherwise indicated.

Catering orders are received from 9 am to 6pm Monday to Friday.

A minimum of one week is required to cancel your catering.

A 30 % deposit is required on all caterings with the balance paid upon delivery.

Downtown delivery or pick up - 20.00.

Further charges are required on deliveries outside the downtown core.

Disposables - 15.00 up to 20 people.

Set up fees 20.00 - 40.00.

Servers and Bartenders - 20.00 / hour plus gratuity.

Cook- 25.00 / hour.

Chef- 30.00 / hour.

Consultations - 50.00 / hour.

Gratuity – 15% on all food and beverages

 

 

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