Oct 13, 2020
Private Dining403.351.3771 · [email protected]
oliverbonacinievents.com
vegetarian gluten-freemenus and pricing are subject to change based on seasonal availability
prices exclude tax & gratuity
CANAPÉSpriced per piece · one dozen minimum order per item · 3-4 pieces per person recommended for a one-hour reception
vegetarian TOMATO & BASIL TARTARE 2.25
GRISSINI lemon ricotta & chives 2.25
GRILLED VEGETABLES pesto crostini 2.50
TRUFFLED EGG MIMOSA 2.75
STUFFED CHERRY TOMATO goat cheese, vincotto 2.75
GORGONZOLA & PEAR PIZZETTE 3.
MUSHROOM MEDLEY crostini 3.
SAFFRON & MUSHROOM ARANCINI 3.25
FIG & BOCCONCINI balsamic reduction 3.25
BOCCONCINI, SUN-DRIED TOMATO & BLACK OLIVE SKEWER 3.50
seafood GRISSINI salmon mascarpone mousse 3.50
WHITE ANCHOVY WRAPPED BOCCONCINI 3.75
SPICY MARINATED SHRIMP 4.
SEAFOOD ARANCINI 4.
SMOKED SALMON BLINI cucumber, crème fraîche 4.
meat ITALIAN SAUSAGE ROLL 3.
COPPA ARANCINI 3.50
PARMA HAM WRAPPED GRISSINI 3.50
CALZONE TART 3.50
SPINACH & PASSATA MEATBALL 3.75
PARMA HAM port-compressed melon 4.
chef’s selection Not sure what to select? Leave it to Chef, who will create a seasonally inspired selection of three canapés
per person, which will include one vegetarian, seafood and meat creation.
12. per person
vegetarian gluten-freemenus and pricing are subject to change based on seasonal availability
prices exclude tax & gratuity
LUNCHpriced per person
lunch menu 1 MEATBALL HERO SANDWICH provolone, tomato passata, basil, banana peppers
or
PIMENTO PENNE rosé sauce, fresh basil, parmigiano-reggiano
or
CHICKEN ROMAN CAESAR baby gem & butter lettuce, chopped egg, focaccia croutons
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FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE hazelnut sabayon 25.
lunch menu 2 ARANCINI crispy saffron risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella, tomato passata, parmigiano-reggiano
or
MORTADELLA toasted pistachios, pecorino romano
or
VEGANO chickpea & italian bean salad, arugula, soft herbs, mixed nuts, citrus dressing
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MACCHERONI BOLOGNESE beef & pancetta ragù, chianti, parmigiano-reggiano, parsley
or
CHICKEN PARMESAN PIADINA breaded chicken breast, marinara sauce, ricotta, provolone
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FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE hazelnut sabayon
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FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE & SELECTION OF TEAS 29.
vegetarian gluten-freemenus and pricing are subject to change based on seasonal availability
prices exclude tax & gratuity
LUNCHpriced per person
lunch menu 3 RIBOLLITA green vegetables, pesto, italian beans, tomato, crouton
or
BEEFSTEAK TOMATO CAPRESE mozzarella, fresh basil, arugula pesto, aged balsamic
or
ARANCINI crispy saffron risotto balls stuffed with fior di latte, tomato passata, parmigiano-reggiano
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MACCHERONI BOLOGNESE beef & pancetta ragù, chianti, parmigiano-reggiano, parsley
or
MEATBALL HERO SANDWICH provolone, tomato passata, basil, banana peppers
or
PEPPERONI PIZZE arugula, blistered tomatoes, fior di latte, pepperoni
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NUTELLA & CHOCOLATE BOMBA three italian donuts, candied hazelnuts
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FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE & SELECTION OF TEAS 35.
lunch menu 4 RIBOLLITA green vegetables, pesto, italian beans, tomato, crouton
or
CALAMARI FRITTI red lentil crust, lemon, banana pepper aioli
or
TOMATO CAPRESE fior di latte, fresh basil, arugula pesto, aged balsamic
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS italian tomato, fresh basil, meatballs
or
SALMON mushroom risotto, endive, walnut
or
CHICKEN PARMESAN mascarpone, ricotta, focaccia crumbs, pecorino romano, rapini, penne with tomato & basil passata
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FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE hazelnut sabayon
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FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE & SELECTION OF TEAS 46.
vegetarian gluten-freemenus and pricing are subject to change based on seasonal availability
prices exclude tax & gratuity
DINNERpriced per person
dinner menu 1 ARANCINI crispy saffron risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella, tomato passata, parmigiano-reggiano
or
ARUGULA INSALATE parmigiano-reggiano, aged balsamic dressing
or
CALAMARI FRITTI red lentil crust, lemon, banana pepper aïoli
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CHICKEN PARMESAN mascarpone, ricotta, pecorino romano, rapini, tomato & basil passata, focaccia crumbs
or
MACCHERONI BOLOGNESE beef & pancetta ragù, chianti, parmigiano-reggiano, parsley
or
SEARED BRANZINO filet of branzino, risotto nero, herb oil, poached egg
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NUTELLA & CHOCOLATE BOMBA three italian donuts, candied hazelnuts
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FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE & SELECTION OF TEAS 40.
dinner menu 2 TOMATO & BASIL BRUSCHETTA whipped black peppercorn ricotta
or
RIBOLLITA green vegetables, pesto, italian beans, tomato, crouton
or
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA aged 14 months, olives, chopped hazelnuts
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SALMON mushroom risotto, endive, walnuts
or
SPAGHETTI POMODORO italian tomatoes, basil, olive oil, parmigiano-reggiano
or
GRILLED FLANK STEAK sicilian caponata, rapini, gremolata, oregano jus
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FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE hazelnut sabayon
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FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE & SELECTION OF TEAS 45.
vegetarian gluten-freemenus and pricing are subject to change based on seasonal availability
prices exclude tax & gratuity
DINNERpriced per person
dinner menu 3 FUNGHI FONDUTA BRUSCHETTA
wild mushrooms, mascarpone, pecorino romano
or
FENNEL & ORANGE INSALATE cherry tomatoes, fennel, arugula, pollen
or
VITELLO TONNATO braised veal loin, tuna dressing, caper, frisée, cherry tomato
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GRILLED FLANK STEAK sicilian caponata, rapini, gremolata, oregano jus
or
WILD SALMON radicchio, shaved apples, rainbow chard, shaved fennel, hazelnuts, brown butter
or
PIMENTO PENNE red pepper pasta, rosé sauce, fresh basil, parmigiano-reggiano
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TIRAMISU CANNOLI three cannoli with chocolate, espresso, mascapone & pistachios
or
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE hazelnut sabayon
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FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE & SELECTION OF TEAS
49.
vegetarian gluten-freemenus and pricing are subject to change based on seasonal availability
prices exclude tax & gratuity
SHAREABLE PLATTERSpriced per person · minimum 12 persons
VEGETABLES CRUDITÉS & DIP white bean & truffle hummus 12.
GRILLED MARINATED VEGETABLES zucchini, peppers, red onion, mushrooms, marinated in garlic, oregano & basil oil, grilled polenta 12.
FRUIT PLATTER mix of dry & fresh fruits 14.
COLD CUT MEAT BOARD a variety of cured meat featuring italian favourites served with olives, pickles, mustard & bread 16.
CHEESE PLATTER a variety of italian cheeses served with dried fruits, nuts, seasonal fruits, crackers & bread 19.
COLD SEAFOOD PLATTER served with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, mignonette 22.
TRUFFLE & PARMESAN RISOTTO* served from the wheel 28. minimum 25 persons
vegetarian gluten-freemenus and pricing are subject to change based on seasonal availability
prices exclude tax & gratuity
SWEET OFFERINGSpriced per person · minimum one dozen order per item
NUTELLA & CHOCOLATE BOMBA 2.50
LAVENDER-INFUSED FRUIT SKEWERS 3.
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CANNOLI 3.
LIMONCELLO MERINGUE TART 3.25
AMARETTO FINANCIER 3.50
vegetarian gluten-freemenus and pricing are subject to change based on seasonal availability
prices exclude tax & gratuity
CHILDREN’S MENUpriced per child
GARLIC BREAD
or
VEGETABLE CRUDITÉS & DIP white bean & truffle hummus
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HOUSEMADE SPAGHETTI & TOMATO SAUCE basil, olive oil
or
CHICKEN FINGERS parmesan & breadcrumb crusted, marinara dipping sauce
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TWO SCOOPS OF ICE CREAM 25.
COCKTAILSpriced per drink
signatureTHE GODFATHER laphroaig scotch, amaro averna, frangelico, cherry pipe tobacco syrup, amarena cherries, charred cinnamon, orange zest 16.
HORSE’S HEAD buffalo trace bourbon, amaro averna, rosemary-smoked salt syrup, lemon, ginger beer 12.
THE BEST GIN & TONIC IN THE WORLD tanqueray gin, cucumber syrup, pink peppercorns, juniper berries, j. gasco tonic, lemon pepper bitters 12.
BUFFO APEROL SPRITZ aperol, prosecco, lemon, soda, olive & orange skewer 12.
SANGRIA ROSSO red wine, bulliet bourbon, peach bitters, bittered peach purée, orange, apple, ginger ale 12.
SANGRIA BIANCA pinot grigio, vodka, apples, strawberries, orange, lavender bitters, ginger ale 12.
negroniCLASSIC beefeater gin, campari, sweet red vermouth, orange zest 11.
SBAGLIATO hayman’s sloe gin, aperol, prosecco, sweet vermouth, chamomile syrup, bitters, orange zest 11.
BIANCA tanqueray gin, cocchi americano vermouth, lillet blanc, chamomile syrup 13.
BLOOD ORANGE tanqueray gin, blood orange, aperol, cocchi storico vermouth, flamed orange zest 11.
SOUR CHERRY beefeater gin, cocchi storico vermouth, campari, cherry bitters, charred amarena cherries 11.
WINE LIST
sparklingzonin prosecco brut 1821 doc, veneto, italy 46. solco lambrusco dell’emilia brut 1824 doc, italy 51. paltrinieri ‘piria’ lambrusco di sorbara doc, italy 51. g.h. mumm ‘napa’ brut prestige, napa valley, california 84.
roséfabre en provence, côtes de provence, france 51. copain ‘tous ensemble’ pinot noir, anderson valley, california 53. riennes igp, méditerranée, france 57. mirabeau classique aoc, côtes de provence, france 66.
whitela vite ‘tombacco’ pinot grigio, veneto, italy 38. castelforte pinot grigio, veneto, italy 42. kendall-jackson ‘avant’ chardonnay, mendocino county, california 49. orvieto il bianco classico doc, umbria, italy 53. rocca di montemassi calasole vermentino doc, tuscany, italy 55. macon chiantere chardonnay, chiantere, france 58.
redla vite ‘tombacco’ montepulciano d’abruzzo, italy 38. baccolo rosso, veneto, italy 42. zonin ‘ventiterre’ chianti docg, tuscany, italy 46. cusumano merlot, terre siciliane, italy 48. la doncella temperanillo, la mancha, spain 52. la quercia montepulciano d’abruzzo, abruzzo, italy 58. silver palm cabernet sauvignon, north coast, california 60. carmel road pinot noir, monterey, california 69.
Not sure what to select? Forward your menu selection and wine price range to your event specialist.
Our sommelier is happy to assist with selecting wines for your event!
BEVERAGESpriced per drink
non-alcoholic ITALIAN SODAS 4. Sanpellegrino Blood Orange Sanpellegrino Limone
SODAS 3.50 Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite
JUICES 5. Orange, Cranberry, Grapefruit
ESKA WATER Frizzante or Naturale 355ml 3.50 Frizzante or Naturale 750ml 7.
COFFEE 3.
TEA 3.50
ESPRESSO 4.75
CAFFÈ LATTE 5.50
CAPPUCCINO 5.50
bar STANDARD RAIL SHOT 1oz 7.
PREMIUM RAIL SHOT 1oz from 8.
beer IMPORT from 8.
PREMIUM from 8.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE ROOM CAPACITIES?
Olio Aglio
Seated Events 48 20
Standing Reception 65 40
WHEN ARE THE ROOMS AVAILABLE? Group dining is available Monday to Sunday on a first-come, first-serve basis, based upon availability. Please speak to your event specialist about specific rates, capacities and availability.
• Lunch—11:30am to 3pm
• Dinner—5pm to 12am
IS THERE A CHARGE TO USE THE SPACE? There is no charge to use the space, provided the minimum food and beverage expenditure is met.
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM SPEND REQUIREMENTS? The room minimums are based on food and beverage combined, excluding tax and 18% gratuity. If the minimum spend requirement is not met, the difference will appear as a minimum spend top-up surcharge on the final bill.
Olio Aglio
Lunch 1000. 800.
Dinner 2000. 1200.
WHEN IS THE FINAL GUEST COUNT DUE? The guaranteed number of guests attending the event is required 24 hours prior to the event date. Please note that unless we are notified of a guest count revision, the number originally contracted will be assumed as the guarantee. You will be billed for the guaranteed number given or the actual number in attendance, whichever is greater.
CAN I HOLD A MEETING OR PRESENTATION IN THE PRIVATE DINING ROOM? Absolutely! Please keep in mind that although the rooms are private, they are not soundproof. Adding audio-visual equipment will alter the room capacities.
WHAT SERVICES AND ITEMS DOES BUFFO SUPPLY? The following services are complimentary:
• Service staff
• Existing tables and chairs
• Standard table flatware and glassware
• Printed personalized menus at each place setting
DO YOU PROVIDE REFERRALS TO MUSICIANS, FLORISTS, CAKE MAKERS, ETC.? We are happy to provide referrals for all of your needs! Please speak with your event specialist.
WILL THERE BE A BAR SET UP IN THE ROOM? Buffo service staff can provide full cocktail service to your guests. Please speak to your event specialist for suggestions on tailoring your beverage selections and guest experience.
HOW ARE BEVERAGE AND WINE COSTS MANAGED? Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are charged based upon consumption per drink, plus tax and gratuity. We do not offer fixed-price-per-person bar packages or individual bills. Wines are selected from our current list and charged per bottle. In accordance with liquor licensing regulations, we are unable to permit our guests to bring in their own wine or alcohol, but please advise us of your preferences and we will be happy to find a comparable item from our list. Please note that we are not able to order in wines that are not part of our current selection.
HOW IS THE MENU DETERMINED? All food items for private events are selected from our current seasonal menu package. You are able to interchange most items between each standard menu—prices will be adjusted accordingly. Food items are subject to current market prices. Your event specialist can assist you with tailoring your selections for the best guest experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT OTHER EXPENSES SHOULD I CONSIDER? Please consider below items as common costs. For a formal cost estimate, please contact an event specialist.
• If designated seating is required, please provide your own place cards and/or seating chart
• If you require table linens, your event specialist will be happy to arrange them through our third-party supplier—charges will be added directly to your bill with no additional mark-up
IS THERE A CAKE PLATING FEE? The only outside food item permitted to be brought in is celebratory cake or cupcakes. The per guest fee is based on your confirmed guest count.
Cupcake Station per guest 2.
Cake—cut and plated by Chef with garnish and served as part of the dinner menu
per guest 5.
Cake—cut and plated as part of a self-serve station
per guest 3.
WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER REGARDING TIMING? Be sure to consider the following items for your agenda and timing. Your event specialist can help with any questions you may have regarding:
• Cocktails and canapés—how long?
• Seating—depending on final guest count and pace of crowd, seating can take 10‐30 minutes
• Formal introductions, first toasts and welcome speech
• Order taking—at least 15 minutes needed
• Speeches—for best flow, we recommend having speeches after order taking, before first course is served or between courses
• Formal presentation/guest speaker for fully private events—please speak to your event specialist to coordinate service timing with presentation
WHO IS MY CONTACT ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT? The Buffo Restaurant Manager will be your on-site contact upon arrival and for the duration of your event.
IS PARKING AVAILABLE? Complimentary parking is available in the Chinook Centre parking lot.
IS SMOKING PERMITTED? Please note that Buffo is a non-smoking establishment in conformity with the Alberta Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act and municipal by-laws and regulations. Accordingly, smoking is strictly prohibited at Buffo and on the premises.
HOW ARE PAYMENTS MADE? The signed confirmation form and deposit of 500. per section is required to secure the date and space, payable by credit card or bank draft. The balance will be paid by credit card or cash at the conclusion of the event.
WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY? Your deposit is fully refundable if notice of cancellation is received 14 or more days prior to the event date. If notice of cancellation is received with less than 14 days’ notice, the deposit is forfeited. If notice of cancellation is received with less than 48 hours’ notice, you will be charged the room minimum plus tax and gratuity.
WHAT ADDRESS SHOULD I USE FOR MY INVITATIONS? 6455 Macleod Tr SW Unit 2Y CF Chinook Centre Calgary, AB T2H 0K8
FOR ALL BOOKING INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT: 403.351.3771 [email protected] oliverbonacinievents.com