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 - $39.95
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| Included | Artisan Dinner Rolls with Butter | ||
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| Balsamic Garlic Roasted Mushroom Skewers |   |
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| Steamed Seasonal Vegetables with Honey & Thyme |  |
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| Green Beans with lemon tahini Dressing | |
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| Salad Options (choose 1) | |||
| Mixed Greens Salad | |
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| Arugula Salad | lemon vinaigrette and shaved parmesan | |
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| Starch Options (choose 1) | |||
| Mashed Potatoes | |
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| Scalloped Potato | |
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| Walnut and Apple Rice Pilaf | |
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| Vegetarian/Vegan Options (choose 1) | |||
| Ratatouille | Eggplant, yellow/green zucchini, red pepper, red onion, tomato sauce, parmesan. Can be made dairy free. | |
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| Cheese Tortellini | Roasted red pepper cream sauce. | ||
| Garlic-Parmesan Orzo | |||
| Crispy Cauliflower | gochujang sauce | |
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| Meat Options (choose 1) | |||
| Canadian Maple Balsamic Pork Tenderloin | BC apple spiced chutney. | |
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| Karaage Chicken Thighs | |
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| Creamy Dill Salmon |  |
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| Chicken Marbella | Rice, capers, prunes, spices | |
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| Dessert (choose 1) | |||
| Nanaimo Bars | |||
| Cheesecake Truffles | Black Tie, Original Cheesecake, and Raspberry | ||
| Tiger Brownies |
The Hastings - $44.95
| Item | Notes | Dietary | |
| Included | Artisan Dinner Rolls with Butter | ||
| Vegetable Options (choose 1) | |||
| Balsamic Garlic Roasted Mushroom Skewers | |
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| Steamed Seasonal Vegetables with Honey & Thyme | |
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| Green Beans with lemon tahini Dressing | |
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| Crispy Brussel sprouts in Sherry Vinegar with Pickled Currants | |
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| Szechuan Eggplant | |
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| Salad Options (choose 1) | |||
| Mixed Greens Salad | |
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| Greek Salad | Greek Salad gf tomato, cucumber, red onion, red pepper, oregano-lemon vinaigrette, feta cheese |
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| Arugula Salad | lemon vinaigrette and shaved parmesan | |
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| Starch Options (choose 1) | |||
| Mashed Potatoes | |
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| Scalloped Potato | |
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| Walnut and Apple Rice Pilaf | |
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| Roasted Fingerling Potatoes | |
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| Vegetarian/Vegan Options (choose 1) | |||
| Ratatouille | Eggplant, yellow/green zucchini, red pepper, red onion, tomato sauce, parmesan. Can be made dairy free. | |
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| Cheese Tortellini | Roasted red pepper cream sauce. | ||
| Garlic-Parmesan Orzo | |||
| Crispy Cauliflower | gochujang sauce | |
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| Blistered Shishito Peppers | lemon aioli | |
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| Curried Chickpea and Lentil Dahl | naan bread | |
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| Meat Options (choose 1) | |||
| Beef Bourguignon | pearl onion, carrots, beef broth | ||
| Thai Green Chicken Curry | eggplant, snow peas, jasmine rice. | ||
| Canadian Maple Balsamic Pork Tenderloin | BC apple spiced chutney. | |
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| Karaage Chicken Thighs | |
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| Creamy Dill Salmon | |
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| Chicken Marbella | Rice, capers, prunes, spices | |
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| Dessert (choose 1) | |||
| Nanaimo Bars | |||
| Cheesecake Truffles | Black Tie, Original Cheesecake, and Raspberry | ||
| Churro Bites with Chocolate Sauce | |||
| Classic Butter Tarts |
The Pacific - $49.95
| Item | Notes | Dietary | |
| Included | Artisan Dinner Rolls with Butter | ||
| Vegetable Options (choose 1) | |||
| Balsamic Garlic Roasted Mushroom Skewers | |
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| Crispy Brussel sprouts in Sherry Vinegar w/ Pickled Currants | |
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| Steamed Seasonal Vegetables with Honey & Thyme | |
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| Green Beans with lemon tahini Dressing | |
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| Szechuan Eggplant | |
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| Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli with Tahini Dressing | |
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| Brown Butter Maple Glazed Heirloom Carrots | |
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| Salad Options (choose 1) | |||
| Mixed Greens Salad | |
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| Spinach Salad | raspberry vinaigrette, goat cheese, candied walnuts | |
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| Apple Fennel Salad | citrus vinaigrette, celery, walnut, shaved parmesan | |
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| Arugula Salad | lemon vinaigrette and shaved parmesan | |
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| Starch Options (choose 1) | |||
| Mashed Potatoes | |
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| Scalloped Potato | |
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| Israeli Couscous | Roasted cherry tomato, basil, cucumber, feta | |
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| Walnut and Apple Rice Pilaf | |
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| Roasted Fingerling Potatoes | |
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| Vegetarian/Vegan Options (choose 1) | |||
| Ratatouille | Eggplant, yellow/green zucchini, red pepper, red onion, tomato sauce, parmesan. Can be made dairy free. | |
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| Butternut Squash Raioli | Creamy brown butter sage sauce. | ||
| Garlic-Parmesan Orzo | |||
| Crispy Portobello Cutlets | blue cheese, caramelized onions | |
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| Blistered Shishito Peppers | lemon aioli | |
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| Curried Chickpea and Lentil Dahl | naan bread | |
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| Meat Options (choose 1) | |||
| Beef Bourguignon | pearl onion, carrots, beef broth | ||
| Thai Green Chicken Curry | eggplant, snow peas, jasmine rice. | |
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| Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin | Ginger-soy vinaigrette | |
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| Chicken Paprikash | tender chicken in a rich, flavorful, and creamy paprika-infused sauce | ||
| Creamy Dill Salmon | |
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| Chicken Marbella | Rice, capers, prunes, spices | |
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| Paella | saffron rice, Spanish sausage, prawn, squid, chicken, peppers, peas | |
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| Dessert (choose 1) | |||
| Nanaimo Bars | |||
| Cheesecake Truffles | Black Tie, Original Cheesecake, and Raspberry | ||
| Salted Caramel Cheesecakes | |||
| Fresh Fruit Platter | |||
| Churro Bites with Chocolate Sauce | |||
| Classic Butter Tarts | |||
| Add a soup to your dinner for an extra $4 per person | |||
| Tomato Bisque | |
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| Westcoast Seafood “New England” Chowder | |
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| Tortilla Soup | |
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| Mushroom Soup with Bacon and Leeks | |||
| Creamy Butternut squash | |
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| Spicy Thai Coconut Tofu soup | |
Carvery
| Item | Price | Notes | Dietary |
| Brown Sugar Glazed Ham | $7.25 | Served with tangy honey mustard sauce. | |
| 63 Acres Baron of Beef | $9.00 | Served medium, with grainy dijon, creamy horseradish and au jus. | |
| Osso Bucco | $10.00 | Veal shank, veal jus & lemon-garlic gremolata | |
| Fresh Local Sausages | $6.50 | 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 | $6.00 | Served with assorted mustards and dips.*add Oktoberfest sausage $3.50 per person | |
| S’mores Bar | $7.00 | Roast your own marshmallows and pair them with assorted chocolate, graham crackers & cookies. | |
| Poutine Bar | $6.50 | French fries, cheese curds, gravy, bacon bits & green onions. | |
| Chili Bar | $8.00 | Cheese, sour cream, green onions, jalapenos, Fritos, hot sauce. | |
| Noodle Bowl Bar | $5.50 | assorted broths, noodles and toppings | |
| Pasta Bar | $9.00 | served with parmesan & asiago cheeses, bacon bits, broccoli & mushrooms Choose 1 Pasta: Penne, Rotini, Farfalle Choice of 2 Sauces: Marinara, Alfredo, Bolognese, Creamy Pesto Choice of 2 Proteins: Chorizo, Chicken, Beef Meatballs |
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| Mashed Potato Bar | $7.50 | Bacon bits, green onions, shredded cheese, vegetarian gravy. | |
| Chocolate Fountain | $10.00 | served with strawberries, pineapples, different sizes of marshmallows, grapes, melons, pretzels, graham crackers, cream puffs, or mini churros. *also available with cheese, caramel, ranch or BBQ sauce |
Platters
| Item | Price | Notes | Dietary |
| Harvest Platter or Presentation | $5.75 per person. Min. 25 people. | baguette slices, Raincoast crisp crackers, breadsticks champfleury, local smokehouse aged cheddar, cranberry goats cheese chorizo Sausage, red wine artisan salami, sliced prosciutto gooseberry, grapes, figs, mandarin orange, dried apricot pickled asparagus, gherkins, marinated mushrooms, whole grain mustard, orange preserve, red pepper hummus pumpkin spiced nut mix
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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 |