WEDDINGS - prismic.io or a large extravagant affair. Add tantalizing five-star cuisine made from only fresh, local and seasonal ingredients combined with unparalleled service from

WEDDINGS

INTRODUCTION

Start this exciting phase of your life with fine food, friends and family – all set against one of the most striking backdrops in the world. Located on the edge of the downtown harbour with breathtaking views of the water and mountains, the Vancouver Convention Centre is the perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding. Any one of our Signature waterfront rooms can set the stage for an intimate celebration or a large extravagant affair. Add tantalizing five-star cuisine made from only fresh, local and seasonal ingredients combined with unparalleled service from a team of professionals, and your special day will be extraordinary.

THE VENUEWe offer three stunning Signature rooms for wedding dinners. The Vancouver Convention Centre does not charge a room rental for Banquet functions, but there is a minimum Food & Beverage spend for our most popular rooms (exclusive of taxes and service charge):

Our West Ocean Foyer, located on Level Two, has stunning floor to ceiling views of Stanley Park, the North Shore mountains and the harbour. Included with the foyer space is an outdoor patio area that is ideal for holding a ceremony (up to 220 guests) or a cocktail reception. This unique foyer space is transformed into a breathtaking room that can accommodate about 220 guests. The minimum Food & Beverage spend for the West Level 2 Ocean Foyer is $20,000 (exclusive of taxes and service charge).

Our Summit Level Ballroom, located on Level Three, also has amazing views of the North Shore mountains and harbour. The Summit Level is truly an exclusive space that also boasts an outdoor balcony for soaking in the view; as well as a bonus room which is perfect to hold a ceremony (up to 235 guests) or for an extravagant buffet set up. The Summit Level can comfortably accommodate up to about 340 guests. The minimum Food & Beverage spend for the Summit Level is $30,000 (exclusive of taxes and service charge).

Our magnificent West Ballroom on Level One offers incredible views of the North Shore mountains and harbour. Included with the Ballrooms is a foyer space located directly outside the room as well as access to the Terrace space. The Ballrooms offer our largest space for banquets and can accommodate groups of 350-700+. The minimum Food & Beverage spend for our West Ballrooms CD is $50,000 (exclusive of taxes and service charge).

ANYTHING BUT CONVENTIONALIt’s truly exceptional for a convention centre to offer five-star catering – or to host the large number of wedding celebrations that we do, but at the Vancouver Convention Centre, preparing first class food and beverage for our guests is simply second nature. After all, that’s been our mandate since our inception in 1987.

2

ALL FRESH, ALL THE TIMEExecutive Chef Blair Rasmussen – one of British Columbia’s premier food and wine ambassadors – combines local ingredients with a Pacific Rim influence designed to lead and innovate West Coast Cuisine. His team proudly operates a ‘scratch’ kitchen using only the finest and freshest ingredients – from fresh-caught seafood to produce from nearby farms and fresh pastries baked from scratch. We know that you will be impressed with the menus that you will see on the pages that follow – tested again and again by thousands of very happy guests!

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

At the Vancouver Convention Centre, our Catering team provides customized, creative service for all events and guarantees high quality. Our highly experienced Catering Professionals will work closely with you to develop seating arrangements and design staging to help make your dreams come true – no matter how unique.

3

2

PLATED DINNER

5

WEDDINGSPLATED DINNERS

CELEBRATION DINNER 1 House baked artisan rolls

Amuse bouche

Caramelized gold beet, chevre cream

Vino cotto

—

Pan seared spicy prawns with fresh mango salsa

Baby greens, citrus vinaigrette

—

Your guests’ choice of pre-ordered entrée

Free range chicken breast, porcini crust

Roasted nugget potatoes

Garden fresh vegetables

- or -

Wild salmon filet, red wine beurre rouge

Wild mushroom risotto cake

Garden fresh vegetables

—Apple tart tatin, Tahitian vanilla gelato

—Freshly brewed Moja organic coffee and imported teas

$86.00

Above prices are subject to 18% service charge and 5% GST. A Labour charge of $100.00 applies to all meal functions less than 20 guests; or in instances where there is a specific minimum attached to the menu.Vancouver Convention Centre 2017 Catering Menu Package

6



Tapas trio

Caramelized gold beets, Okanagan chevre, vino cotto, micro greens

Smoked duck, white truffle oil, edamame, organic shimeji

King crab and orange tomato gazpacho

—

Your guests’ choice of pre-ordered entrée

Two peppercorn beef tenderloin, brandy cream and port sauce

Lemon-roasted chateau potatoes

Market fresh vegetables

- or -

Seared Halibut filet, shellfish bouillabaisse broth

Provencal potatoes

Market vegetables

—

Alternating desserts:

designed for a little sharing and comparing

Coconut almond sponge, mango cream,

Passion fruit gelée

-Alternating with -

Valrhona chocolate and yuzu bar, fleur de sel, lemon hazelnut praline sauce

—

Freshly brewed Moja organic coffee and imported teas

$95.00


7



Roasted parsnip soup, ginger cream foam, parsnip chips

—

Wild prawn, weathervane scallop,

Maple smoked salmon

Baby cucumber sunomono, burdock salad

—

Green apple sorbetto, cider splash

—

Choice of entrée when guests are seated:

Angus beef tenderloin, port sauce, wild porcini cream

Lemon-roasted chateau potatoes


- or -

Miso glazed sablefish, shiitake mushroom broth

Butternut squash risotto cake


- or -

Portabella mushroom lentil vegetable stack (vegan, gluten-free)

Fresh tomato and olive oil sauté

Seasonal vegetables

—

Trio di dolci

Lemon grass panna cotta

Pistachio olive oil cake with cherries

Sevigné de chocolate

—


$132.00 (maximum of 200 guests)


8



Wild mushroom bisque

—

Chevre feta, Kalamata olives

Cucumber, jicama and orange salad

Baby pea sprouts

—

12-hour braised lamb shank, preserved lemon and spices

Herb grilled lamb chop

Yukon gold potato gratin cake

Seasonal vegetables

—

Sable’ Breton, pistachio diplomat cream, fresh strawberries, shaved chocolate

—


$89.00


Tombo tuna tataki,

Fresh lemon cucumber pickles

Baby greens, dill vinaigrette

—

Roasted gnocchi a la Romaine

Wild mushroom sugo

—

Braised Quebec milk fed osso buco Milanese, citrus gremolata

Fraser Valley vegetables

—

Coconut cream pavlova, fresh berries, basil infused syrup, roasted white chocolate

—


$92.00


9



Individual antipasti plate

Alder smoked duck, grilled asparagus, white truffle oil

Wild mushroom frittata

Seared prawn, peppers and pine nuts,

Bocconcini caprese, Italian olives

To accompany the antipasti:

Platters of fried calamari

—

Penne arrabbiata (served individually)

—

Grilled rib eye steak, porcini butter

Roasted chateau potatoes

Seasonal vegetable bouquet

To accompany the main course:

Platters of grilled split back tiger prawns

Bowls of spring salad

Virgin olive oil and balsamico dressing

—

Duetto di dolci

Italian meringue lemon tart

Tiramisu, Illy espresso sauce

—

For each table

Tartufi di cioccolato

—


$122.00 (maximum 400 guests)

Consider changing to a dessert buffet for any of our plated dinner menus to allow your guests to mix and mingle after dinner:

• Deluxe Dessert Buffet add $6.00 per guest • Tapas Dessert Buffet add $10.00 per guest


10

WEDDINGSBUFFET DINNERS

CELEBRATION BUFFET House baked artisan rolls

Mesclun greens, arugula, flower petals, buttermilk and vinaigrette dressings

Hot house tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, virgin olive oil and basil

Marinated fire-roasted peppers, pine nuts, chevre, balsamico

Marinated wild mushroom salad

Peeled asparagus spears, chive, white truffle oil

—

Italian prosciutto with shaved parmesan, edamame and white truffle oil

Cold seafood platter with espelette wild prawns, tuna tataki,

Tandoori halibut, seared salmon and scallops

—

Carved angus prime rib roast, pan jus

Free range chicken breast “coq au vin” pancetta, chanterelles, shallots

Seared sablefish, saffron lobster butter, zucchini linguine

Yukon gold potato gratin

Ricotta spinach ravioli with pine nuts and sun dried tomato

Array of baby vegetables

—

Tapas desserts

Italian lemon tart

Raspberry financier

Amarene cherry “Foret Noire”

Berry panna cotta shots

Hazelnut and chocolate ganache “opera”

Salted caramel craqueline profiterol

Chocolate pistachio roulade

Lemon and double Belgian chocolate cake pops

Light ricotta cake

Green apple sorbet, Merridale cider splash

Valrhona Grand Cru truffles

Macarons pastels

Cheese board with Okanagan chevre, aged white cheddar,

artisanal cheeses, water crackers and biscuits

—


$108.00 (minimum 200 guests)


11


INDIAN WEDDING CELEBRATION

Hors d’oeuvres

Served on platters at dining tables

Chicken tikka

Salmon tandoori

Vegetable pakora

Potato patties (aloo tikki)

Vegetable samosa

Papadums

Tamarind and mint coconut chutneys

10 pieces per person

Buffet Dinner

Freshly baked rolls & butter

—

Hearts of caesar salad

Red potatoes with yogurt and dill

Tortellini in creamy pesto dressing

Greek style salad

—

Tandoori grilled lamb, charred onion and peppers carved in the room

Butter chicken

Mattar paneer

Saffron basmati pulao

Mixed vegetables subzee

Wild mushroom ravioli alla panna

Roasted nugget potatoes

Raita

Naan bread

—

Sliced seasonal fruits

Fine selection of cakes, tarts, french pastries including

Black forest charlotte, baked cheesecake

Pistachio profiteroles, saffron crème brulee’,

Fresh fruit tartelettes

Gulab jamun

Mango fruit cream, chocolate mousse

Tiramisu verrines

House made biscotti

—

Chai tea


$98.00 per guest (minimum 200 guests)


12


ASIAN FUSION BUFFET Hot and sour soup

Served to each guest individually

—

Fresh soybean, black bean and celery salad

Fresh asparagus salad, sesame dressing

Mixed greens, two dressings

—

Minced duck in lettuce cup, hoi sin sauce, crispy noodles

Roast suckling pig platter

Cold seafood platter with espelette wild prawns, tuna tataki,

Seared salmon and scallops

—

Carved angus prime rib roast, pan jus

Ginger soy chicken karaage

Roasted halibut filet, saffron lobster butter

Summer vegetable sauté

Bean curd skin vegetable roll

Shrimp fried rice

Porcini ravioli, shiitakes and cream

—

Fine selection of cakes, tarts and french pastries including

Valrhona chocolate and yuzu bar, fleur de sel

Chinese egg tarts

Matcha eclairs, fresh fruit flans, Lemon vanilla cake pops

Mango fruit creams and tiramisu verrines

Sliced seasonal and tropical fruits

—

Freshly brewed Moja organic coffee and imported teas, including Chinese tea



2

RECEPTIONS

14

WEDDINGS À LA CARTEPRE-DINNER RECEPTIONS

À LA CARTE HORS D’OEUVRES – COLD

Pan seared spicy prawns crostini

Local scallops with salsa fresca

Roma tomato on grilled bruschetta

Smoked chicken and papaya salsa on bagel “chip”

Chevre and roasted vegetable tarts (vegetarian)

Snow crab gazpacho “shots”

Bocconcini and cherry tomato caprese skewers (vegetarian)

Portobello mushroom salad roll bites with lime peanut sauce

Goat cheese with fire roasted peppers (vegetarian)

Cold smoked sockeye salmon “points”

Charred eggplant “melitzanosalata” sesame crisp (vegetarian)

Pacific scallop ceviche skewers

Leek and double smoked bacon quiche

Seared local tuna on provencal onion “pizza”

Smoked trout in cheese gougere

Prosciutto and asparagus with white truffle oil

Wild sockeye salmon tartar on cucumber

Smoked duck breast with cranberry chutney

Freshly shucked baby oysters with condiments (ordered in increments of 5 dozen

Nova Scotia lobster salad crostini

Priced per dozen. Minimum order of 4 dozen per item.

$50.00

$58.00

$48.00

$50.00

$50.00

$55.00

$46.00

$50.00

$48.00

$50.00

$48.00

$58.00

$48.00

$52.00

$48.00

$50.00

$50.00

$50.00

$58.00

$80.00


15


À LA CARTE HORS D’OEUVRES – HOT

Prime rib burger sliders

Garden vegetable sliders

Wild salmon sliders

Tandoori chicken naan bread pizza points

Crispy fried BC oysters, spicy mayo

BBQ duck spring rolls, hoisin sauce

Crispy vegetable spring rolls with plum sauce (vegetarian)

Chicken satay skewers, Thai peanut sauce

Vegetable samosas (vegetarian)

Mini spanakopita triangles (vegetarian)

King crab and spinach quiche

Dim sum selection in bamboo steamer baskets

Two colour tandoori chicken skewers

Wagyu beef and cep mushroom meatballs balsamico demi-glace

Seared weathervane scallop, chorizo butter

Lamb kofta pops, raita drizzle

Teriyaki beef skewers

Steamed shrimp gyoza

Seared prawn skewers, tarragon tomato butter

Porcini mushroom tart (vegetarian)

Dungeness crab and halibut cheek cakes, saffron aioli

Lamb rack chops, herb dijon crust

Seared Quebec foie gras, green apple relish

Crisp vegetable pakoras (vegetarian)

Chipotle chicken quesadilla wedges, fresh guacamole and sour cream

Priced per dozen. Minimum order of 4 dozen per item.

$60.00

$48.00

$58.00

$46.00

$52.00

$50.00

$48.00

$50.00

$48.00

$48.00

$50.00

$46.00

$50.00

$58.00

$58.00

$52.00

$54.00

$46.00

$58.00

$46.00

$78.00

$80.00

$80.00

$46.00

$48.00


16


À LA CARTE Chinese-style bbq suckling pig

$700.00 (suitable for 100 people)

Platter of smoked wild Pacific salmon lox

Rye bread and condiments

$395.00 (Estimate of 50 portions)

One hundred wild prawns

Brandy and cocktail sauce

$460.00

Fresh maki sushi selection including:

Kappa maki, salmon, spicy tuna and California rolls

Pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce, presented on lacquered trays

$350.00 (120 pieces)

Deluxe nigiri sushi assortment including:

Salmon, prawn, ahi tuna and hamachi

Pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce, presented on lacquered trays

$600.00 (80 pieces)

Display of fine European meats

Calabrese salami, black forest smoked turkey, grilled chorizo

Prosciutto, roast beef, maple ham and smoked duck breast

Served with an assortment of bread and condiments

$15.00 per guest (2 oz portion) minimum 10 guests

Italian antipasti display

Prosciutto, marinated bocconcini, asiago and calabrese salami

Grilled peppers, balsamico onions, grilled eggplant provolone

Marinated olives and Italian breads

Parmesan cheese biscotti



17


À LA CARTE Canadian and international cheese board

With British Columbia aged cheddars, emmenthaler, brie, Okanagan chevre and

Quebecois artisanal cheeses

Served with walnut baguette, and biscuits

$16.00 per guest (2 oz portion) minimum 10 guests

Deluxe cheeseboard

With Okanagan goat cheese, gorgonzola, French brie, Quebecois artisanal cheeses

Asiago, aged gruyere, aged local cheddars, cambozola and emmenthaler

Garnished with fresh fruit

Accompanied by “addictive” roast almonds and pecans

Water biscuits, walnut baguette and ficelle

Cheese straws and parmesan herb scones

$21.00 (3 oz per person, minimum 50 guests)

Rosemary and thyme-scented wheel of brie baked in puff pastry

Caramelized onion cranberry chutney, potato baguette

$210.00 (Serves 25 guests)

Pacific oysters on the half shell

Snow crab claws

Oyster shooters (wasabi lime and vodka tomato)

Grilled wild prawns

Scallop ceviche skewers

Wild salmon tartar

Sushi roll assortment

Kappa maki

Individual crudité shots

Hot sauce, aioli, grated horseradish

Mignonette and cocktail sauces

$40.00 (minimum 100 guests)Based on 6 hors d’oeuvres per person

PRE-DINNER RAW BAR


18

WEDDINGS À LA CARTEDESSERTS

PASTRIES & SWEETS Belgian chocolate-dipped strawberries

$48.00 per dozen (minimum 3 dozen)

Handmade Cointreau chocolate truffles

Valrhona Grand Cru truffles

$45.00 per dozen (minimum order of 3 dozen)

Macarons in pastel colours

$44.00 per dozen (minimum order of 3 dozen)

DECORATED CUPCAKES Double chocolate, lemon, matcha tea, vanilla

$5.00 per piece (minimum 3 dozen of any flavour)

CAKE POPS Belgian chocolate, red velvet and mocha, lemon

$52.00 per dozen (minimum 3 dozen of any flavour)

BRIDE AND GROOM CAKE POPS

$65.00 per dozen (minimum of 6 dozen)

MINI FRENCH PASTRIES Daily creations from our bake shop including:

Fruit tartelettes, cappuccino profiteroles, opera, chocolate pistachio roll and orange fennel financier

$5.00 per piece (minimum order 1 dozen of each type)

WHOLE CAKES Assorted cakes created by our pastry chef:

Black forest charlotte, flourless chocolate italiano, caramel and chocolate mousse cake, strawberry

cointreau cake, berry cheesecake

$52.00 per cake (each cake cut in 16)


19

WEDDINGS À LA CARTEDESSERTS

PASTRIES & SWEETS EMBELLISHMENTS

Belgian chocolate fondue

With wedges of fresh fruit for dipping

$375.00 (Serves 50 guests)

Our pastry chef’s sweet table including:

Black forest charlotte, flourless chocolate and baked cheesecake,

Fresh fruit tartelette, small pastries,

Tiramisu, pistachio olive oil cake


ICE CREAM SUNDAE Scoops of our own wildflower honey vanilla gelato, french chocolate ice cream and berry sorbet

Fresh strawberries in coulis, Belgian chocolate sauce

Italian sprinkles, slivered nuts, and whipped cream

Crisp gaufrettes

$16.00 (minimum of 100 guests)Allows for a 30 minute service time.

PARIS CREPES 8” crepes prepared with your guest’s choice of fillings:

Nutella (chocolate hazelnut), real lemon curd,

Chocolate ganache, strawberry mascarpone

$6.50 per pieceChef labour of $120 per station (one station serves 150 guests)

S’MORES REDUX Pastry chef preparing:

Grilled homemade raspberry and vanilla marshmallows,

Warm Michel Cluizel chocolate, graham cracker crumbs

$4.50 per pieceChef labour of $120 per station (one station serves 150 guests)

A CHOCOLATE FINALE A cavalcade of chocolate decadence including:

Chocolate pecan tarts, white chocolate genoise, chocolate caramel profiteroles, chocolate dipped

strawberries, chocolate pistachio roulade, black forest charlotte, fresh fruit creams, Sevigné de

chocolat, Valrhona chocolate truffles, wedges of fresh fruits with warm Belgian chocolate fondue,

triple chocolate biscotti

$21.00 (minimum 150 guests)


WEDDINGS À LA CARTELATE NIGHT MENU SUGGESTIONS

LATE NIGHT MENU SUGGESTIONS

(For service before midnight)

Please note that a labour charge may apply to late night orders under $1,800.00.

Yukon gold potato “poutine”, duck confit, thyme red wine sauce, fresh cheese curds

$600.00 (50 portions)

French fries, ketchup and aioli

$250.00 / 50 portions

Yam fries, ketchup and aioli

$300.00 / 50 portions

Individual mac and cheese

$300.00 / 50 portions

Prime rib burger sliders

$240.00 / 4 dozen

Garden vegetable sliders

$192.00 /4 dozen

Wild salmon sliders

$232.00 /4 dozen

Tandoori chicken naan bread pizza points

$184.00 /4 dozen

Grilled vegetable naan bread pizza points

$184.00 /4 dozen

Gourmet pizza slabs 9 x15” (cut into 15 pieces)

Your choice of:

Capicollo, mushroom and chevre

Chipotle chicken and roasted vegetable

Greek vegetarian

$54.00 each (minimum order of 3 per type)

Gluten-free pizza 6” square (cut into 4 pieces)

$16.00 per pizza (minimum order of 10)

20


21

WEDDINGS À LA CARTECOFFEE SERVICE

COFFEE SERVICE We are proud to exclusively offer organic, fairly-traded coffee from local company Moja Coffee. Our

featured house blend, ‘Rainforest Alliance Sumatra’ originates from the South Lake Toba region of

Sumatra. Grown in the hills surrounding the lake, this single origin coffee is known for having a bold

presence, while maintaining a sweet aftertaste. Known for its low acidity, this coffee holds a universal

appeal. This Sumatra Lintong coffee is Rain Forest Alliance Certified which guarantees some of the

highest ethical standards in the industry.


$4.75 per guest per break (minimum order for 10 guests)

- or -

$95.00 per gallon (one gallon serves 20 cups)

- or -

$47.50 per airpot (one airpot serves 10 cups)

Hot chocolate

$47.50 per airpot (one airpot serves 10 cups)

Please allow for a maximum two-hour service window

ORGANIC COFFEE BREAK Organic coffee, organic teas with organic milk, cream and sugar

$5.50 per guest per break (minimum 50 guests)

ESPRESSO & CAPPUCCINO CART

$720.00 for up to 160 cups of individual specialty coffees

- or -

$4.75 per cup if over the limit

Designated banquet attendant is required at $35.00/hour (minimum 4 hours)


22

WEDDINGS AT THE VANCOUVERCONVENTION CENTRE

FOOD & BEVERAGE QUALITY & STANDARDSThe Vancouver Convention Centre proudly operates a ‘scratch’ kitchen where everything is prepared in house with the finest and freshest ingredients using a wide variety of local products. We provide customized, creative service for all events and guarantee the highest possible standards of performance. Our function rooms are licensed premises, and all food and beverages must be exclusively supplied by the Vancouver Convention Centre. Food and beverage products may not be brought into the building from outside; and food and beverages not consumed may not be taken off the premises.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTAs part of our “green” policy, the Vancouver Convention Centre uses fresh local ingredients without additives, avoids disposable utensils and dishes, avoids canned goods and whenever possible, donates excess food to various local charities.

YOUR WEDDING BOOKING INCLUDES: • For Level Two Ocean Foyer, Level Three (Summit), and West Ballroom bookings we are pleased to offer either a complimentary one–night stay on the day of your wedding at a surrounding hotel or a Chef’s table, where there is an opportunity to taste your chosen menu. • Portable dance floor, staging, lectern (microphone is not included), round tables for 10 guests, chairs, white or black table linens, Royal Doulton bone china, sparkling glassware and flatware, votive candles, table numbers, cocktail tables and other tables as required for guest book, gifts, etc. • Buffet labels (indicating food items). • All set-up and banquet labour costs are included in your menu price (with the exception of ceremony set up). • Possible wedding ceremony location within your space – please speak with your Catering Professional for further details & fees.

BOOKING WINDOWOur booking window for weddings is a maximum of one year prior to your chosen date. HOURS OF ROOM RENTALSubject to availability, you may have access to your function space as early as 6:00 am on the day of the event for set-up. The latest end time of your event is 1:00 am, with move-out to finish as late as 2:00am.

HOURS OF MEAL SERVICE

Breakfast 6 am to 9 amLunch 11 am to 2 pmDinner 5 pm to 9 pm

If you wish to serve outside of these hours a menu surcharge of 20% will apply to menu items served outside the above time frame.

23


STATUTORY HOLIDAYSFor any wedding scheduled on a Canadian Statutory Holiday, a menu surcharge of $10.00 per person will apply.

WEDDING CEREMONYAs each signature space is different, please check with your Catering Professional for details. A ceremony set-up fee starts at $750 – pending the complexity of your needs. Outdoor ceremony spaces must have an indoor room booked as an inclement weather back-up.

WEDDING REHEARSAL We can offer a wedding rehearsal based on space availability; however we cannot confirm this until two weeks before the rehearsal date.

PRICES AND APPLICABLE TAXESFood and beverage prices cannot be guaranteed more than 90 days prior to the event. Menu prices are established for ten (10) guests per table – if you wish to lower this number additional charges may apply.

Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages 18% Taxable Service Charge and 5% GSTHosted Alcoholic Beverages 18% Taxable Service Charge and 5% GST and 10% PST

*Please note that taxes are calculated on top of the service charge

MENU PLANNING To assist with our planning and to allow us to offer our best services, we require that you provide your menu selection and an estimated number of guests thirty (30) days prior to each meal function. After this time, a maximum variance of twenty (20) percent will be allowed (up to 200 guests) or an attrition penalty may apply, calculated at 50% of the difference in value. The Vancouver Convention Centre may re-assign your event to another event space pending substantial increases or decreases in expected attendance.

WINE/LIQUOR We can operate a host bar or cash bar as per your request. You will be responsible for paying for all of your guests’ drinks at the Host Bar, charged on a consumption basis. Alternatively, guests can buy their own drinks at a Cash Bar. For all Cash Bars, a cashier charge applies at $35.00 per cashier per hour, with a minimum of 4 hours. Should the bar revenue be less than $500.00 per bar, an additional bartender charge of $35.00 per hour will apply.

We proudly offer an exclusively British Columbia wine list. Selections from our regular wine list will be charged on consumption basis.

CORKAGE Recently the Province of British Columbia changed laws to allow patrons to bring their own wine into restaurants. While this has proven popular, the law does not apply to those establishments holding “Liquor Primary” licenses such as we hold at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Under our liquor license, all alcoholic beverages served at your event must be purchased via the Vancouver Convention Centre. Any request for wine corkage will be respectfully declined.

24


TIMES OF ALCOHOL SERVICEVancouver Convention Centre’s Liquor Primary license allows service of alcoholic beverages from 11am to 1am, seven days a week. Normally “last call” is given one hour prior to stopping service. Following the conclusion of “last call”, we are permitted another half hour prior to stopping service. All alcohol and entertainment must end no later than 1am.

GUARANTEED ATTENDANCEFor events larger than 1000 guests or for a pre-selected choice of entrée menu, a minimum of five (5) business days’ notice is required for any change request to the food and beverage order or the original quantities will be considered as guaranteed and billed in full. For events smaller than noted above, three (3) business days’ notice is required. Actual attendance will be billed if it is higher than the original guarantee number, provided that the additional meals have been served.

SURCHARGES FOR NEW ORDERS OR INCREASESSince we make everything from scratch, we do not carry extra inventory and it takes time to prepare a great quality product. If the guaranteed attendance number is increased after the above deadlines, a menu surcharge will apply on the additional meals. This is calculated at 20% of the original menu price. Any new orders received within three (3) business days will also be subject to a 20% surcharge of the original menu price, assuming that we are able to accommodate the request.

ALLERGY, ALTERNATE DIETARY MEALS & OVERAGESHandling alternative dietary requests demands careful attention – particularly when it comes to allergies that result in serious, sometimes life- threatening reactions.

The Vancouver Convention Centre is committed to offering a wide range of food options for all of our guests. Part of this commitment includes meeting the needs of guests who have special dietary restrictions (such as a food allergy, including intolerance, or other medically restricted diet) and we recognize that many of our guests may also adhere to a vegetarian or vegan diet. However, please note that the Vancouver Convention Centre will make every effort to accommodate dietary requests pertaining to cultural and medical restrictions with advance notice, to be received no later than the final guarantee deadline. We will prepare a 5% overage to a maximum of 30 guests above your alternate meal requirements for potential on-site, additional orders. Please note that charges will apply if these extra alternate meals are served.

If at the time of service the number of alternate meals (including vegetarian) required exceeds the number on your dietary list, an additional fee of $40 per entrée (exclusive of tax and service charge) will be applied. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet all requests but we will attempt, to the best of our ability, to satisfy our guest’s needs.

With the increasing demand of “gluten free” and “wheat free” requests, we strongly recommend that you provide a small percentage by building these items into your order.

25


FOOD ALLERGIES Please note that we do not have a separate kitchen to prepare allergen-free items, nor separate dining areas for guests with allergies or intolerances. Thus, it is possible for an allergen to be introduced inadvertently during food preparation, handling or service.

By way of example; the Vancouver Convention Centre will accommodate nut-free and wheat –free alternative meals however, please note that we are not a certified nut or wheat-free facility.

We strive in our food sourcing, preparation and handling procedures to avoid the introduction of particular allergens into your menu choice, as you requested. While we take steps to minimize the risk of cross contamination, we cannot guarantee that any of our products are safe for people with allergies or intolerance to particular ingredients.

CHILDRENFor children under the age of ten (10) years, special plated children’s menus are available or they are eligible for a 50% discount for buffet menus. For children up to three years of age there is no charge for buffets only.

WEDDING CAKEThe Centre does not provide wedding cakes. Should you wish to supply your own wedding slab cake; a charge of $3.00 per guest will apply for our service to cut, plate and serve the cake individually as a handling fee. We respectfully decline the cutting of any tiered wedding cakes. All wedding cakes must come from a reputable commercial Bakery that practices FoodSafe.

DÉCOROur services include the supply of white or black linens, stemware, Royal Doulton Bone china, flatware and votive candles. You are welcome to bring in a decorator and/or florist to supply a wider selection of linens and centerpieces for your event.

Generally there are no restrictions to any free-standing or table top décor. The use of nails, staples, glue, tape or any like material is not permitted on any walls, glass, doors, posts or ceilings at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Candles must be safely contained and cannot be an open flame.

Hanging of any item from the ceiling must be done by our exclusive rigging supplier, Riggit Services. Your Catering Professional can assist you with obtaining a quote.

It is the responsibility of the wedding party to set up, take down and remove all decorations within the hours of room rental. We are not responsible for damage or loss of any external items.

MUSICYou can arrange for your own DJ or live band for your wedding. A SOCAN and Resound fee will apply for any event where music will be played, up to $174.79 and $78.66 respectively.

26


PARKINGThere is plenty of parking nearby the Vancouver Convention Centre however it is not operated by the Vancouver Convention Centre. The West Building parking is operated by Impark – (604) 681-7311. The East Building parking is operated by Vinci – (604) 684-2251, please contact for parking rates & advance parking arrangements.

DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTSA 10% deposit is required to confirm your booking. A second deposit of 50% is due thirty (30) days prior to your event and the remaining balance ten (10) days prior to the event.

Your Catering Professional will work with you to tabulate all of your expected costs and deposit requirements. Any overpayment will be promptly refunded post -event. Any additional charges incurred during the function will be due upon completion of the event. All deposits are payable by certified cheque, wire transfer, or credit card. Please note there is a maximum limit of $10,000 for credit card payments per event.

OTHER SERVICESThe Vancouver Convention Centre along with its Official Suppliers can assist you with: • Coat Check • Production Lighting and Rigging • Security Guards • Audio Visual Equipment • Telecommunications • Electrical Power

Please note that additional charges will apply for any of the Services listed above.

For more information, please visit www.vancouverconventioncentre.com/services/food-and-beverage or email [email protected]

http://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com/services/food-and-beverage

http://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com/services/food-and-beverage

mailto:[email protected]

WEDDINGS - prismic.io or a large extravagant affair. Add tantalizing five-star cuisine made from only fresh, local and seasonal ingredients combined with unparalleled service from

Documents