At Merlyn's Unique Caterers we understand your wedding day is one of the most important in your life. The event, the food and the party all must be perfect and the transition from wedding to cocktails; from cocktails to dinner; from dinner to dancing; and, from dancing to cake presentation, must be perfect to the minutest detail.
Choose from the following menus or customize your own with assistance from our experienced event planning staff.
Your event is planned with you as the focus and we realize that what you will be serving will be a reflection of your good taste. We invite you to attend a menu tasting prior to the event so you know exactly which culinary delights you will be offering your guests and how they will be prepared.
Please contact us for custom pricing for the following menus:
Chicken Satay on long skewers with a peanut sauce
Vegetable Spring Rolls served with a plum sauce
Mushroom Palmiers
Our Famous zesty all Beef Swedish Meatballs
Assorted California Wrap Pinwheels filled with a selection of meat and vegetable fillings
Marinated Pork Tenderloin served with a honey mustard sauce
Bruschetta with Asparagus and Goats cheese
Shrimp or seafood Newburg in flakey Phyllo pouches
7 Layer Fiesta Dip Platter with homemade Pita Triangles
Flakey puff pastry stuffed with our homemade seasoned sausage filling
Coconut chicken tenders served with Pineapple Chutney sauce
Fresh cut seasonal fruit and assorted imported & exported cheese platter
Hot Hors D'Oeuvres List
Seasoned all Beef Swedish Meatballs
Flakey puff pastry filled with gourmet style sausage filling
Water chestnuts wrapped in bacon
Mushroom caps stuffed with your choice of filling «
Mushroom Palmiers «
Chicken Satay served with a peanut sauce
Vegetable, shrimp or chicken spring rolls served with a plum sauce
Spinach Pom-Poms «
Seasoned & Breaded Cheese balls «
Breaded Crab or Shrimp balls with a tropical dip
Seasoned roasted potatoes wrapped in bacon
Chicken/Beef Teriyaki on long skewers served with a peanut dip
Spinach& Feta/ Gourmet Cheese/ Seafood Newburg stuffed Phyllo triangles/purses
Potato skins stuffed with Full flavored cheddar and sautéed vegetables «
Cold Hors D'Oeuvres
Proscuitto wrapped around fresh asparagus or melon
Bruschetta with tomatoes, basil and jalapeno Havarti or with Asparagus & Goat Cheese «
Stuffed Cherry tomatoes with your choice of filling «
Jumbo Pasta Shells filled with a variety of mixtures «
Tri Color Tortellini on long skewers with dipping sauce «
Bite sized cold California Pizza «
Marinated Pork Tenderloin – also available in Jerk Seasonings
Watercress & Cream Cheese triangles «
Norwegian Smoked Salmon Pin wheel
Spinach and Feta dip decoratively presented on Pumpernickel triangles «
Mini Baguettes stuffed with Cheddar & Parmesan, Ham, Relish and Olives
Smoked Salmon served on Pumpernickel bagel
Pastrami Rolls with dill gherkins, rosemary and red pepper
Marinated and Grilled eggplant or zucchini rolls tied with a Chive ribbon
Smoked Chicken Breast on Pumpernickel Bread
« : Vegetarian options
Black Tie International Affair
Hot Hors D'Oeuvres
Mini quiche filled with Spinach, Portabello and Scallions or a variety of meat fillings «
Black Tiger Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers with a savory tropical salsa (hot or cold)
Coconut chicken tenders served with Pineapple Chutney sauce
Grilled Tiger Shrimp with a green chili Thai dip
Mini Chicken or Beef Fajitas with all the fixings
Breaded Chicken Tenders
Vegetable, Chicken or Meat Samosas served with Tamarind Chutney «
Spicy seasoned fish or potato cutlets «
Chicken, Goat or Beef rolls served with Hot & Sour dip
Fish or Vegetarian Patties served with red chili dip «
Bacon wrapped scallops in a zesty sauce
Scallops in a specialty Thai sauce
Cold Hors D'Oeuvres
Assorted Sushi: California and Futomaki Rolls with wasabi sauce and pickled ginger «
7 layer Fiesta Nachos and dip with homemade pita triangles «
Proscuitto wrapped Shrimp served with Lemon Relish on Pick
Marinated button Mushrooms in an herb pesto dressing «
Fresh cut Seasonal Fruit Platter garnished with International Cheeses «
Crudités and Dip «
Grilled Tiger Shrimp Skewers with a pineapple mango salsa
Decorative Shrimp Tree with homemade cocktail sauce
Tropical Chicken Mini Kabobs with Pineapple
Blini with Caviar and aoli sauce
Dainty Tea sandwiches (open face) «
Fresh Jumbo Black Tiger Shrimp in a cocktail sauce
Miniature Toast with Black Caviar
Crepes filled with Smoked salmon, grilled vegetables or chicken
Teriyaki Glazed Beef Rolls
« : Vegetarian options
Princess Bride Dinner
Garden Salad
Hand picked Heirloom greens with ripe Tomatoes, English Cucumber, Julienne Carrots topped with your selection of freshly grated cheeses with choice of dressing
~ OR ~
Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp Baby Romaine lightly tossed with Merlyn's homemade Caesar dressing, sprinkled with herbed seasoned croutons topped with slivered parmesan cheese
~ OR ~
Spring Mix Salad
California spring mix with Roasted Red Peppers, sliced Mushrooms, Sliced Strawberries topped with Goat Cheese with choice of dressing
Choice of Dressings
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Signature Poppyseed Dressing
Creamy Caesar Dressing
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Boneless skinless chicken breast smothered in your choice of sauces:
Marsala Sauce
White wine and brandy sauce
Wild mushrooms & champagne glaze
Orange citrus glaze
Lemon dill sauce
Red pepper pesto sauce
~ OR ~
Roast beef cooked to perfection in our unique seasonings with your choice of :
Peppercorn glaze
Grandma's style gravy
Red wine au jus
With
Glazed petite baby carrots and mixed beans
Seasoned herbed roasted potatoes OR Parisian potatoes OR Garlic Herbed Mashed Potatoes OR Rice in any style
Fresh baked assorted dinner rolls, vienna and foccacia bread basket and rosette butter plates per table
Choice of Dessert
Peach Melba - Freshly sliced peaches with vanilla ice cream drizzled with a raspberry wine sauce served in an oversize martini glass, garnished with a wafer, mint and wedges of orange
Pears Helene – sliced pears with vanilla ice cream drizzled with a chocolate sauce served in an oversize martini glass, garnished with a wafer, mint and wedges of orange.
Assorted Mousse or Sorbet served in a decorative champagne saucer
Wedding Dinner Deluxe
Signature Baby Spinach Salad
California Baby Spinach with sliced ripe strawberries, thinly shaved red onion, slivered mushrooms topped with spicy Jalapeno Havarti cheese and your choice of dressing
~ OR ~
Specialty Spring Mix Salad
California spring mix with sliced Red Peppers, red onions, sliced peaches and roasted cashew topped with Asiago Cheese with choice of dressing
~ OR ~
Five Leaf Salad
Mixed greens with mandarin oranges, three color roasted pepper strips topped with red onion rings and a slice of goats cheese.
Choice of Dressings
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Signature Poppyseed Dressing
Creamy Caesar Dressing
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Homemade Meat or Cheese Canneloni served with a Tomato Bolognese or Alfredo Sauce
~ OR ~
Tri-color tortellini served in a Rosé sauce
Merlyn's famous triple AAA Angus Prime Rib Dinner served in:
Peppercorn glaze served with horseradish cream on the side
Red Wine Au Jus served with horseradish cream on the side
Grandma's style gravy served with horseradish cream on the side
~ OR ~
Seasoned Atlantic fillet of salmon served with your choice of:
Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce
Lemon Herb Butter
Or cooked to your request
With
Herbed seasoned potatoes delphine OR Roasted red skinned baby potatoes with fresh herbs
Farmers fresh vegetables grilled in extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs OR broccoli florets with strips of red pepper OR glazed petite baby carrots or Roasted seasoned mashed butternut squash with fresh herbs
Fresh baked assorted dinner rolls, vienna and foccacia bread basket and rosette butter plates per table
Choice of Dessert
Peach Melba
Pears Helene
Assorted Mousse or Sorbet
Assorted decadent gourmet cakes
Wedding Feast
First Course
Vichyssoise Soup
Or
Italian wedding Soup
Heart shaped spinach and sun-dried tomato ravioli stuffed with meat or cheese and drizzled in our famous roasted red pepper sauce
~ OR ~
Your choice of pasta in our homemade sauce
All served with 100% pure Parmesan & Chili Flakes per table
Main Course
Filet Mignon
~ OR ~
Beef Tenderloin Medallion in choice of sauce
~ OR ~
Choice of Chicken & Salmon in a combination platter
Fourth Course
Lemon or Lime Sorbet served in an oversize champagne saucer and decoratively garnished
Fifth Course
Seafood platter with decoratively garnished shrimp, mussels and pickled calamari in a tangy sauce served per table
Sixth Course
Bowl of Arugala, Baby Spinach and Raddiccio lettuce, slices of red peppers, cherry tomatoes tossed in a unique fresh herb oil and vinaigrette dressing
Crostini bread, rolls, Vienna, Foccachia bread basket with piped butter flowerettes per table
Coffee & Tea Service
Dessert
Crepe Suzette Station
~ OR ~
Your choice from Dessert List
Custom Pricing available upon request
— Five Course Elegant Dinner —
Hors D'Oeuvres
Antipasto Station
It will be presented on a table displayed with a variety of fruit & vegetable carvings
(A combination of Grilled Zucchini, Pickled Eggplant, Roasted Bell Peppers, Proscuitto, Sliced Genoa Salami, Smoked Salmon, Marinated Boconccini Cheese, Goat Cheese, other International & Domestic varieties of Cheese, a variety of spreads and dips accompanied by our homemade herbed Tortilla Chips, Bagel Bites, Crostini Toasts & an Assortment of crackers)
Hot & Cold Hors D'Oeuvres
Mediterranean Chicken Phyllo
Thai Style Scallops with a sweet chili sauce
Black tiger shrimp with cocktail sauce
Lobster Phyllo pouches
Curried Chicken Pillows
Chicken Satay with a peanut sauce
Vegetarian spring rolls with plum sauce
Jerk or Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Spinach Pom-Poms
Smoked Salmon on Pumpernickel Triangles
All our Hors D'Oeuvres will be passed around on decorative & elegant platters accompanied by fruit and vegetable carving centre pieces
Choice of Salad
Merlyn's Handpicked Mixed Greens with wedges of Tomatoes, English Cucumbers and Shredded Carrots sprinkled with your choice of grated cheese.
~ OR ~
California Baby Spring Mix Salad with Roasted Red Peppers, Red Onions, Sliced mushrooms, strawberries OR mandarins OR peaches with your choice of Goat Cheese OR Jalapeno Havarti Cheese
~ OR ~
Crispy Romaine Leaves tossed with herbed seasoned croutons infused in Merlyn's Homemade Caesar Dressing sprinkled with 100% pure grated Parmesan Cheese garnished with a lemon wedge
~ OR ~
California Baby Spinach Salad with sliced strawberries, mandarin oranges, red onions, sliced mushrooms served with Jalapeno Havarti Cheese.
Choice of Salad Dressings
Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
Lemon Creamy Dill Dressing
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Grapefruit Tarragon Dressing
Refreshing Soups
Chilled Asparagus Soup
Miami Chilled Avocado Soup
Watercress & Orange Soup
Gazpacho
~ OR ~
Keeping You Warm Soups
Carrot & Ginger Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Borscht
Italian Wedding Soup
Tomato Bisque
~ OR ~
Sorbet
Your choice of Sorbet
~ OR ~
Seafood
Three Scallops & Three Black Tiger Shrimp in a Tangy Citrus dip
~ OR ~
Cold 4oz Poached Salmon Fillet accompanied with chilled cucumber lemon dill sauce
~ OR ~
Seafood Satay Skewers with a peanut dip sauce
~ OR ~
Choice of 1 Pasta Dish
Fresh Tri Color Tortellini pasta served with a Basil Pesto Sauce or Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce
Fresh Cheese stuffed Ravioli in a Roasted Pepper Sauce
Fresh Spinach Ravioli in a traditional Italian tomato Sauce
Penne with half Tomato sauce & half Alfredo sauce served on one plate
Tri-Color Fusili with Rosé Sauce
Linguini served with a Mint Pesto Sauce drizzled with Goats Cheese
Fettuccini in a Champagne Tarragon Sauce
Choice of Main Entree
Chicken Entrées
Boneless Skinless Marinated Chicken Breast served with your choice of sauce:
Marsala
Mushroom Champagne Glaze
White Wine & Brandy Sauce
Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce
Orange Citrus Glaze
Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce
& much more
Seasoned Chicken Breast stuffed with:
Spinach & Ricotta
Julienne Fresh Vegetables
Broccoli & Cheese
Ham & Swiss
Wild Rice
Seafood Newburg
Sun Dried Tomato, Mushroom & Shallots
Chicken Wellington
Beef Entrées
Beef Wellington with Demi-Glaze
Prime Rib served with Red Wine Au Jus
Inside Round Roast Beef Au Jus or Gravy
Beef Tenderloin with Red Peppercorn Sauce
Steak in many styles
There are many different types of sauces & glazes that complement a meat entrée; we are able to assist you by providing you with many other ideas
Vegetable Entrees
Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
Spinach & Ricotta Phyllo
Grilled Vegetable Strudel
& Much More
Accompanied by:
Starches |
Vegetables |
Crostini bread, rolls, Vienna, Foccachia bread basket with piped butter flowerettes per table
Coffee & Tea Service
Desserts
Your choice of Italian Style Ice Cream in a chocolate cup or wafer cup
Chocolate dipped strawberries served in a decorative bowl garnished with whipped cream
Choice of Individual Mousse Cake on a bed of Coulis & Chocolate sauce garnished with a strawberry fan
Caramel Crunch
Tiramisu
Sex in a Pan
Any style Cheesecake
Chocolate Truffle Cake
Peach Melba
Pears Helene
A variety of Mousse served in an oversized martini glass garnished with wafers and accompanying sauces
All our desserts are highly presented on decorative plates with Coulis, choice of sauces garnished with assorted berries*
Boneless skinless marinated Chicken Breast in:
Marsala Sauce
White Wine & Brandy Sauce
Wild Mushroom & Champagne Glaze
Orange Citrus Glaze
Lemon Dill Sauce
Red Pepper Pesto Sauce
Cajun Style Sauce
Pineapple Mango Salsa
Boneless skinless marinated Chicken Breast stuffed with:
Wild Rice, Mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes in a unique Sauce
Olives, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Artichokes, Herbs and Pine Nuts
Mushroom, Spinach and Goats Cheese
Broccoli & Cheddar
Teriyaki Oriental Noodles
Inside Round Roast beef in a Red Wine Au Jus
Roast Beef Medallion served with sautéed mushrooms and Carmelized Pearl Onions in a Port Jus
Salmon or Shark Medallions
Lemon Dill Sauce
Fresh Herb Sauce
Encrusted with sesame seeds in a teriyaki sauce
Lemon Herb Butter
Prime Rib in a Red Wine Au Jus
Prime Rib in a Madeira Jus
Prime Rib crusted with cranberry & served with Rosemary Chutney
Half French Rack of Lamb in a variety of specialty sauces
combination platters
Roast Beef + Chicken in your choice of sauce/glaze
Chicken + Filet of Salmon in your choice of sauce
Chicken + Shrimp in your choice of sauces
Chicken + Veal in your choice of sauce
Roast Beef + Filet of Salmon in your choice of sauc/glaze
Roast Turkey + Roast Beef in your choice of sauce
Vegetables
Glazed Petit Baby Carrots & Green Beans
Sherry Glazed Carrots and Carmelized Pearl Onions
Green Bean Almandine
Asparagus with Lemon Sauce
Grilled Asparagus in a Red Pepper or Orange Pepper Ribbon
Tomatoes stuffed with couscous, basil and Goats Cheese
Marinated Grilled Vegetables with Eggplants and Zucchini
Farmers Medley of Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Sautéed Mushrooms and Pearl Onions
Harvest Blend sautéed Vegetables
Julienne Fresh Vegetables ribboned with Julienne Carrot
Starch
Wild Rice with sautéed mushrooms and onions
Mexican style Rice
Basmati Rice with cashews, raisins and Carmelized currants
Jasmine Scented Rice
Saffron Rice Pilaf in a chicken stock
Roasted Parisian Potatoes with Rosemary and Roasted Garlic
Piped Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes with Buttermilk and Gruyere Cheese
Rosti Potatoes served with Sour Cream and Chives
Mushroom Champagne Risotto
Penne smothered in a Rosé Sauce
Coffee & Tea Service
Choice of Dessert from Specialty Dessert List
Our service for formal dinners include the following types of services: plated, platters, French or Buffet Style.Coffee & Tea Service is included in all packages.The option of having a sweet table to end the evening on a memorable note is also available for an additional cost.
— Sweet Table —
Decoratively displayed fresh seasonal Fruit Platter including oranges, golden pineapples, kiwi, mango, papaya, grapes, strawberries, apples, garnished with beautiful Fruit and Vegetable Carvings.
Assorted Finger Desserts including:
Nanaimo Squares
Triple Berry Crumble
Raspberry Tarts with fresh Raspberries
Mini Pecan Tarts and Butter Tarts
Triple Chocolate Decadent Brownies
Bite Sized Mousse Cakes
Bite Sized Cheesecakes
Coffee & Tea
Decoratively displayed fresh seasonal Fruit Platter including oranges, golden pineapples, kiwi, mango, papaya, grapes, strawberries, apples garnished with beautiful Fruit and Vegetable Carvings.
Assorted Finger Desserts including:
Nanaimo Squares
Triple Berry Crumble
Raspberry Tarts with fresh Raspberries
Mini Pecan Tarts and Butter Tarts
Profiteroles with a Crisp Caramel Glaze
Assorted Truffles
Crème Caramel
Triple Chocolate Decadent Brownies
Bite Sized Mousse Cakes
Bite Sized Cheesecakes
3 Assorted Varieties of Full Sized Cake or Cheesecakes from Specialty Dessert List
Coffee & Tea
Specialty Dessert List
Cakes |
Cheesecakes |
Fancy Finger Desserts
Raspberry Brownies, Cheesecake Squares, Pistachio Squares, Hazelnut Ovals
Duplos Rounds, Lemon Brulee Tartlets, Ganoche Tartlets, Chocolate Truffle Boats
Profiteroles, Cosmopolitan, Nanaimo Bars, Chantilly Swans & more
Creative Desserts
Raspberry Ice Cream Crepes decoratively displayed and drizzled with fruit coulis, chocolate sauce and garnished with fresh fruit and mint
Half moon triple fudge brownies individually served on a decorative plate dusted with icing sugar and caramel sauce
Chocolate Fountain – A Sure Hit at any function!
(an elaborate chocolate fountain with fresh cut seasonal and exotic fruit on long skewers that can be dipped into the overflowing fountain of decadently melted Imported Belgian Chocolate)