Menu

Little Piggy Catering

Promoting Sustainable Choices and Plant Forward Menus since 2006

SAMPLE BUFFET MENUS

 


Buffet Service: Guests serve themselves from a central buffet table. Buffets require at least 1 server for every 40-50 guests. Buffets can be offered in practically all venues and are the most economical option for most events.

Add a Carvery Station to a Buffet Menu

Sample Carvery Options:

BC Raised Baron of Beef, or Prime Rib Carvery with Jus and Horseradish, or Chimmichuri Sauce
or,
Porchetta - BC Raised Pork Loin Wrapped in a Pork Belly with Rosemary and Fennel and roasted until crispy and golden
or,
Root Beer Glazed BC Raised Ham Leg with Apple Chutney
or,
Naturally Raised Turkey Roasted with Anchiote and served with Orange-Cilantro Mojo
or
Leg of Peace Country Lamb with Moroccan Mechoui Rub and served with Mint and Coriander Chutney

 

SUMMER BUFFET SAMPLE MENU

BC Raised BBQ Beef Brisket

or BC Raised Pulled Pork
-served with housemade bbq sauce & chow chow pickle

or,

Wild Seasonal Salmon with choice of beurre bernaise, or, lemongrass and galangal, or lemon and fresh herbs

or

BC Naturally Raised Chicken with choice of Moroccan Chermoula, Brown Sugar and Ancho Chili Rub, Traditional BBQ sauce, or honey and lemon

(we usually recommend two protein choices on a buffet)

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Roasted Potatoes with Sea Salt and Olive Oil

Assorted Artisan Bread and Buns with Honey Butter

Baby Organic Spinach Salad with Olive Oil Roasted Organic Chickpeas, Red Onion, Mushrooms and Citrus Vinaigrette

Honey Dijon Baby Potato Salad with Snow Peas and Scallions with local Peninsula Potatoes

Lemon and Buttermilk Coleslaw with local organic cabbage

Fresh Tomato and Bococcini Cheese Salad with Fresh Basil, Kildara Farm Greens, Olive Oil and White Balsamic Reduction

Sliced Watermelon

POPULAR ADD ONS:

BBQ Baked Beans with Organic White Beans (veg or meat)

Baked Potato Bar with all the fixins

Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread

Macaroni and Cheese with Aged Cheddar and Gruyere Cheese

Buttery Corn on the Cob (subject to seasonal availability) with chili lime butter or garlic chive butter

Roasted Peninsula Potatoes with Olive Oil and Sea Salt

Organic Basmati Rice Pilaf

Housemade Ricotta filled Canelloni with fresh tomato and basil sauce

 

SAMPLE WINTER BUFFET DINNER

Naturally Raised BC Chicken Roasted with Honey and Lemon

Pemberton Valley Beef Brisket Braised with Philips' Chocolate Porter and Carmalised Onions

Assorted Artisan Bread and Buns with Honey Butter

Roasted Penninsula Potatoes with Olive Oil and Sea Salt

Maple Glazed Local Winter Vegetables -carrots, parsnip, yam, rutabaga etc...

Organic Green Salad with Poached Pear, Ermite Blue Cheese and Toasted Almonds

Baby Organic Spinach Salad with Crispy Bacon Lardons, Housemade Croutons, Free Range Egg and Citrus Vinaigrette

Assorted Dessert and Fresh Fruit Platter - may include cookies, French pastry, squares and tarts

SAMPLE HOLIDAY BUFFET MENU

Naturally Raised Turkey roasted with Lemon and Fresh Herbs and served with Housemade Gravy and Cranberry Sauce

Traditional Bread Stuffing with Granny Smith Apple and Sage

  • Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Peninsula Potatos

Maple Glazed Saanich Winter Vegetables  -carrots, parsnip, yam, rutabaga etc...

Organic Green Salad with Poached Pear, Ermite Blue Cheese and Toasted Almonds

Baby Organic Spinach Salad with Crispy Bacon Lardons, Housemade Croutons, Free Run Egg and Citrus Vinaigrette

Assorted Artisan Bread and Buns with Honey Butter

ADDONS

  • Grandmaman's Tourtiere (pork) with Tomato Jam – 8” pie
  • Traditional Pumpkin Pie – 10”
  • Assorted Christmas Cookies (shortbread, trees, gingerbread etc…)
  • Mince Tarts 3”
  • Yule Log
  • Rum and Eggnog Cheesecake 8”
  • Assorted French Pastry

SAMPLE MIDDLE EASTERN BUFFET

BC Naturally Raised Chicken Shish Taouk with Baharat Rub

Peace River Lamb Kabab with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze

Pemberton Valley Beef Kofta with Chermoula

Tahina Sauce with Fresh Lemon

Assorted Artisan Bread and Buns

Yogourt Salad with Cucumber, Fresh Mint and Lemon

Fataoush Salad with Crispy Pita, Fresh Herbs, Sumac and Tomatoes, Cucumber and Radish

Baby Spinach Salad with Dried Mission Figs, Red Onion, Toasted Almond, Feta Cheese and Lemon Vinaigrette

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Zataar Spiced Chickpeas

Sliced Watermelon

SAMPLE ARGENTINE BUFFET MENU

-Whole Beast Chorizo Sausage

-BC Raised Striploin Steak Skewers with Chimmuchuri Sauce

-Island Raised Chicken grilled with lemon and fresh herbs

Roasted Local Red Skin Potatoes with Sea Salt, Olive Oil and Smoked Paprika

Provolone Cheese, Roasted Corn and Grilled Pepper Empanadas (vegetarian)

Malbec Poached Pear Salad with Seasonal Organic Greens and Toasted Almonds

Baby Organic Spinach Salad with local Radish, Carrot, Red Onion, Housemade Croutons and Citrus Vinaigrette

Fresh SunWing Farm Tomato Salad with Bococcini Cheese, Fresh Basil, Olive Oil and White Balsamic

Assorted Bread and Buns served with Honey Butter

SAMPLE MEXICAN BUFFET MENU

Tacos (choose 2 or 3)

  • Barbacoa BC Raised Beef Brisket
  • Naturally Raised Chicken Tinga with Grilled Red Bell and Poblano Peppers
  • Cochinita or Pork al Pastor
  • Organic Refried Black Beans

*Served with corn tortillas, shredded organic cabbage, sour cream, fresh lime, house pickled red onion and jalepeno, pico de gallo and fire roasted tomato and chipotle salsa

Organic Mexican Style Rice

Roasted Yam Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Cilantro Vinaigrette

Seasonal Organic Greens with shaved fennel, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and sherry vinaigrette

Sweet Corn and Black Eye Pea Salad with Fresh Lime Vinaigrette

Fresh Watermelon with Sea Salt

 

SAMPLE CHINESE BUFFET MENU (Summer)

Wuxi Roast Pork (spicy)

Braised BC Raised Beef Brisket with Soy-Honey Glaze and Crispy Shallots

Organic Jasmine Rice

Assorted Artisan Bread and Buns with Honey Butter

Assorted Seasonal Asian Style Quick Pickled Vegetables

Stir Fried Seasonal Greens with Black Beans and Garlic

Fresh Organic Spinach Salad with Julienne Carrot, Cucumber and Radish with Soy-Yuzu Vinaigrette

Glass Noodle Salad with Water Chestnuts, Toasted Cashews and Wild Pacific Shrimp with Soy-Citrus Vinaigrette

Local Cabbage Slaw with Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette

Egg Noodle Salad with Long beans, Pea Shoots and Sesame Ginger Dressing (creamy)

Sliced Watermelon and Assorted Fruit (based on seasonal availability melon, berries, cherries)

ADD ON
Assorted Dumpling Station (har gow, shu mai etc...)

SAMPLE GERMAN BUFFET MENU

Patrick's Sauerbraten with Gingersnap Gravy

Bratwurst with Fried Onions

Housemade Mustard and Pickles

Housemade Pickled Red Cabbage and Sauerkraut

Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

Potato Salad with Bacon
Krautsalat (coleslaw)
Seasonal Green Salad

Assorted Rye Bread, Buns and Butter