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Holiday Party Inclusions The MacEwan Conference & Event Centre is located on the picturesque grounds of the University of Calgary. Featuring over 20,000 square feet of dedicated function and event space, including the 8775 square foot MacEwan Hall suitable for up to 440 people for a dinner and dance or 750 for a standing cocktail reception. Our Ballroom can comfortably accommodate up to 336 for a dinner and dance or 500 for a standing cocktail reception. Our Holiday Parties include; Dedicated Event Coordinator for your Holiday Party Decorated Christmas Tree Holiday centerpieces, square mirror tiles and two votive tea lights for the table centre Ivory or black table linens, burgundy napkins
Reception Hot Hors D Oeuvres egetarian Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce Spinach and Feta, Spanakopita with Tzatziki Sauce egetable Samosa with Mango Chutney Korean Bulgogi Beef Skewers Spanish Roasted Red Pepper and Smoked Paprika Chicken Skewers Maple Chili Salmon Satays Mini Beef Wellingtons Mini Blue Crab Cakes with Tropical Salsa Mini Roast Beef Stuffed Yorkshire Puddings with Horseradish Aioli Moroccan Spiced Lamb Lollipops with Cucumber, Mint Yogurt Mini Beef Slider with Quebec Brie, Mandarin and Fennel Jam on Ciabatta Bun Cold Hors D Oeuvres Sun-dried Cranberry, Pecan and Red Cabbage Slaw on Belgian Endive Asparagus Wrapped with Prosciutto Mini Bruschetta Tartlet Roasted ½ Grape Tomato with Onion Balsamic Jam California Rolls with Soy, Pickled Ginger and Wasabi Bocconcini Cheese, Marinated Cherry Tomato, Basil and Balsamic Reduction, Garlic Crisp Ancho - Chipotle BBQ Prawn Skewer with Pineapple Salsa Spicy Tuna or Spicy Salmon Rolls with Soy, Pickled Ginger and Wasabi Smoked Salmon Mousse with Popped Capers in a Mini Tomato Cone Smoked Gouda Gougieres (Savory Cream Puff) with Whipped Sun-dried Tomato Goat Cheese Assorted Nigiri Sushi with Tuna, Salmon and Cooked Prawn with Soy, Pickled Ginger and Wasabi Citrus Seared BC Scallops with Tarragon Crema and Rhubarb Jam (Served on an Asian Spoon) Seared enison Loin, Saskatoon Berry Compote on Wild Rice and Herb Blini Stationed Dips and Platters (Priced Per Person, Minimum of 10 People) Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Freshly Baked Pita Chips Sun Dried Tomato Hummus, Freshly Baked Pita Chips Black Bean Dip, Salsa and Tortilla Chips Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Tri-Coloured Tortilla Chips egetable Crudité Platter, Roasted Red Pepper Ranch Dip Domestic Cheese Platter with Crackers Charcuterie Platter with Assorted Cured Game Meats, Aged Cheese, Baguette, Crostini, Crackers and Gooseberry Thyme Jam E Baked Brie and Roasted Garlic en Croute, Rosemary and Cranberry Chutney (Serves 50 People) Poached Prawn Display, Cocktail Sauce, Marie Rose Sauce and Lemon Wedges (100 Pieces) E E $17.00/dozen $22.00/dozen $26.00/dozen $26.00/dozen $26.00/dozen $27.00/dozen $36.00/dozen $36.00/dozen $36.00/dozen $36.00/dozen $38.00/dozen $19.00/dozen $21.00/dozen $24.00/dozen $24.00/dozen $25.00/dozen $26.00/dozen $27.00/dozen $28.00/dozen $30.00/dozen $32.00/dozen $34.00/dozen $36.00/dozen $3.75/person $4.00/person $4.00/person $5.00/person $4.00/person $6.00/person $10.00/person $225.00 $225.00 Minimum order of three dozen per hors d oeuvres type. Prices do not include 17% gratuity and GST. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Action Stations Chef Attended Action Stations (Each station requires a minimum of one attending Chef at $35.00 per hour, minimum of three hours) Alberta Baron of Beef Dinner Rolls, Butter, Horseradish, Dijon and Grainy Mustard (Serves 50 people, 3oz per Person) $275.00 Herb Crusted Alberta Prime Rib Dinner Rolls, Butter, Horseradish, Dijon and Grainy Mustard (Serves 40 people, 3oz per Person) $375.00 Brown Sugar and Dijon Glazed Bone in Gammon Ham Dinner Rolls, Butter, Horseradish, Dijon and Grainy Mustard (Serves 50 people, 3oz per Person) $275.00 Turkey Breast Stuffed with Chicken Chorizo Sausage, Spinach and Apples Dinner Rolls, Butter, Spiced Cranberry Sauce (Serves 50 people, 3oz/Person) $275.00 Jumbo Prawn Flambé Jumbo Prawns Flambéed with Pernod and White Wine in a Tomato, Tarragon Cream Sauce (5 Prawns per Person, 30 Person Minimum) $11.00/person Pasta Station (30 Person Minimum) Pasta Station With Mushrooms, Diced Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Chili Flakes, Grated Parmesan, Chopped Herbs Choice of Two Pastas: Whole Wheat Penne, Penne Rigate, Three Cheese Tortellini, Farfalle or Tri-Colored Rotini Choice of Two Sauces: Marinara, Spicy Pomodoro, Pesto Cream or Roasted Garlic Alfredo $10.00/person Enhance Your Pasta Station Grilled Chicken Breast (3oz Per Person) Sliced Italian Sausage (3oz Per Person) Sautéed Garlic Prawns (3oz Per Person) $4.00/person $4.00/person $4.50/person
P lated Menus Fresh Baked Rolls with Creamery Butter Choice of One Appetizer Soup Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque with Cinnamon and Nutmeg Crème Fraiche Cream of Potato, Bacon and Leek Soup; Corn and Leek Succotash, Thyme Aioli Salad Winter Greens Salad Baby Mixed Green with Tomato, Cucumber, Crumbled Goats Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Mandarin Orange Segments, and Gingerbread Flavored Dressing Holiday Spinach Salad Red Wine Poached Pears, Toasted Walnuts, Peppered Feta Cheese, Grape Tomato and Maple Cider inaigrette Choice of One Entrée Roast Turkey Dinner Herb Roasted Sliced White and Dark Meat with Roasted Garlic, Apple, Cranberry and Sage Stuffing and Truffle Scented Giblet Gravy. Aged Cheddar, Parmesan and Fine Herb Mashed Potatoes. Served with Maple Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash, Olive Oil Broccolini and Roasted Grape Tomatoes. Stuffed Chicken Supreme Dried Apricot, Toasted Fennel, Roasted Garlic and Provolone Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast. Creamed Leek and Tarragon Compote Herb Roasted Baby Red Skin Potatoes. Served with Maple Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash, Olive Oil Broccolini and Roasted Grape Tomatoes. Crusted Atlantic Salmon Sun-dried Cranberry, Grainy Dijon, Chopped Herb and Brown Butter Panko Crust. Roasted Pepper and Citrus eloute. Mixed Herb, Wild Rice and Barley Pilaf served with Maple Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash, Olive Oil Broccolini and Roasted Grape Tomatoes. Grilled Beef Tenderloin 6oz Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Cabernet, Wild Mushroom, Caramelized Onion and Peppercorn Ragout. Roasted Garlic, Sour Cream, Aged Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes. Served with Maple Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash, Olive Oil Broccolini and Roasted Grape Tomatoes. $34.00/person $34.00/person $36.00/person $42.00/person Choice of One Dessert Served with Freshly Brewed Fair Trade Coffee; Regular and Decaffeinated, Selection of Teas (Including a Fair Trade Option) Fresh Fruit Tart with anilla Bean Cream and Cinnamon Whipped Cream Eggnog Cheesecake with Mixed Berry Compote Individual Black Forest Torte Dark Chocolate Pyramid with a White Chocolate Mandarin Orange Mouse Centre White and Dark Chocolate Ganache Pate with a Sour Cherry Compote and Maple Whipped Cream Customize any Plated Dinner into a Four Course Service for an additional $4.50/person Pricing is per person, based on a minimum order of 20 people. If party is below minimum attendance a surcharge of $3.00 per person will apply. Prices do not include 17% gratuity and GST. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Buffet Dinner Fresh Baked Rolls with Creamery Butter Salads Winter Greens Salad with Grape Tomato, Carrot and Cucumber with Balsamic Dressing and Raspberry inaigrette Caprese Salad with Roma Tomato, Bocconcini Cheese, Fresh Basil, Olive Oil and Balsamic Reduction Long Grain Rice Salad with Fresh egetables, Dried Cranberries, Herbs and Citrus Fruits de Mer (Clams, Mussels and Prawn) Salad with Tarragon and White Wine Starches and egetables Roasted Garlic, Brie and Herb Mashed Potatoes Maple Roasted Sweet Potato with Parmesan Bow Tie Pasta with Brown Butter Cream, Sage, Roasted Tomato and Spaghetti Squash Garlic Olive Oil Beans Seasonal egetable Medley Choice of One Main Course Maple, Brown Sugar and Grainy Dijon Glazed Bone in Leg of Ham Chef Carved, With a Sour Cherry Compote $34.50/person $6.50/person Pan Roasted Turkey with Giblet Gravy Apple, Sun-dried Cranberry and Sage Stuffing $38.00/person $7.50/person Seared Spicy Maple and White Wine Salmon Lemon Buerre Blanc and Tomato Jam $38.00/person $7.50/person Grilled Chicken Supreme Creamed Leek and Tomato Sauce $38.00/person $8.00/person Spice Rubbed Baron of Beef Chef Carved, Creamed Horseradish and Wild Mushroom Cabernet Demi $42.00/person $9.00/person Spice Rubbed Prime Rib Chef Carved, Creamed Horseradish and Wild Mushroom Cabernet Demi $45.00/person $11.00/person Dessert Served with Freshly Brewed Fair Trade Coffee; Regular and Decaffeinated, Selection of Teas (Including a Fair Trade Option) Warm Christmas Bread Pudding with Dark Chocolate and Mandarin Oranges with Brandy Caramel Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Dark Cherry Mousse Cake Assorted Christmas Sugar Cookies Turtle Brownies with Caramel and Pecans Seasonal Fruit Salad Main Entrée Additional Entrée Pricing is per person, based on a minimum order of 20 people. If party is below minimum attendance a surcharge of $3.00 per person will apply. Prices do not include 17% gratuity and GST. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Sweet Additions Enhance your Dessert Buffet Station with Chocolate Fountain Strawberries, Melon, Pineapple, Marshmallows and Banana Bread (A Rental Fee of $300.00 Applies for the Chocolate Fountain) $9.50/person White and Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Deluxe Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (Rolled In; Oreo Cookie Crumble, Toasted Coconut or Praline Crumble) House Made Ganache Filled Truffles (Sour Cherry, Raspberry, Mint, Strawberry Banana or Peach Pineapple) Mixed Berry Mini Honey Phyllo Cups (Mixed Berries with a Key Lime Mousse) Mini anilla or Chocolate Cupcakes (anilla Bean, Chocolate or Strawberry Icing) Gingerbread Cookies $22.00/person $26.00/dozen $16.00/dozen $27.00/dozen $16.00/dozen $36.00/dozen
Late Night Buffet (Minimum of 30 People Per Order) Build Your Own Slider Station Mini Beef Burgers and Mini Chicken Breast Burgers (One of Each Per Person) Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Mustard, Ketchup, Mayo and Dill Pickle Slices, Mini Ciabatta and White Buns Spiced Curly Fries $12.00/person E Assorted Deli Meat and Cheese Tray E Sliced Honey Ham, Turkey Breast, Roast Beef, Salami and Cappicola Ham Sliced Cheddar, Swiss and Mozzarella Cheese E Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Mustard, Mayo, Banana Pepper Rings and Dill Pickle Slices $13.00/person Fresh Baked Assorted Dinner Rolls Late Night Pub Station Pepperoni Pizza Bites and Grilled egetable Pizza Bites E Crispy Chicken Wings in Your Choice of Sauce (Hot, Medium, Salt and Pepper, Honey Garlic, Teriyaki, or Lemon Pepper) Carrot and Celery Sticks with Ranch Dip Onion Rings with Chipotle Mayo E E $14.00/person E Personalized Poutine Station E French Fries E Quebec Cheese Curds E E Shredded Cheddar and Jalapeno Jack Cheese E E E Bacon Bits, Green Onions, Diced Tomato, Crumbled Italian Sausage $12.00/person BBQ Sauce, Frank`s Red Hot Sauce, Grainy Dijon Mustard and Peppercorn Beef Gravy Carnival Midway Station Mini Corn Dogs with Ketchup and Mustard (One Per Person) E Mini BBQ Beef on a Bun (One Per Person) Carrot and Celery Sticks with Ranch Dip E E Mini Funnel Cakes with Caramel, Chocolate and Strawberry Sauces (Two Per Person) E $14.00/person Late Night Sweets and Treats Chocolate Chip Cookies with 2% Milk E M&M`s, Twizzlers, Skittles and Assorted Penny Candies E Trio of Hand Rolled Truffles (Mint, Raspberry and Passion Fruit) Bowls of Popcorn with Assorted Flavor Shakers E E $12.00/person E E Late Night Buffet Additions (Minimum of 10 People Per Order) Sun Dried Tomato Hummus, Freshly Baked Pita Chips E Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Tri-Colored Tortilla Chips E Black Bean Dip, Salsa and TortillaChips E E Domestic Cheese Platter with Crackers Fresh Sliced Seasonal Fruit and Berries E E E www.macewancentre.com 403.210.9375 events@macewancentre.com $3.75/person $5.00/person $4.00/person $6.00/person $4.50/person
Beverages Red Wines Sonora Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, British Columbia, Canada Cono Sur Organic Pinot Noir, Chile Wente ineyards, Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA White Wines Sonora Ranch Pinot Grigio, British Columbia, Canada Cono Sur Organic Sauvignon Blanc, Chile Red Rooster Winery, Okanagan QA Chardonnay, British Columbia, Canada Sparkling Wines Cupcake Prosecco, Italy Bar Service $27.50/bottle $32.50/bottle $37.50/bottle $27.50/bottle $32.50/bottle $37.50/bottle $34.00/bottle Domestic Beer Coors Light, Canadian $5.00/host $6.25/cash Imported Beer Heineken (Lager) $5.75/host $7.00/cash House Wine (5oz) $5.50/host $6.75/cash House Liquor (1oz) odka, Rye, Rum, Gin, and Scotch $5.00/host $6.25/cash Juice Orange, Cranberry and Clamato $2.25/host $2.75/cash Soft Drinks $2.00/host $2.50/cash Host prices are exclusive of GST and gratuities/cash prices are inclusive of GST and gratuities Bar Minimum All bar services require a $400.00 minimum revenue guarantee per bar, plus applicable taxes and gratuities. Should final revenues fall short of the required minimum, the client will be charged a labor charge for the bar at $25.00 per hour per bar, with a 4 hour minimum per bar, plus applicable taxes and gratuities. Drink Tickets For events that want to provide guests with drink tickets, the requested amount of tickets will be provided to the convener prior to the start of the event for distribution to attendees. The tickets will be charged to the function master account based on the consumed beverage type. Bar service will operate as a cash bar for all other transactions. Should you have a specific request for wine service not offered on our current wine list, we would be pleased to source and provide a quotation for a preferred vintage. Prices do not include gratuity and GST and are subject to change without notice.
enue Information Pre-Selected Choice Entrees For groups selecting a choice of main course menu for their guests, we are pleased to provide a maximum of 3 entrée choices (including vegetarian). The total menu price will be based on the highest priced item. Pre-selected choice entrée guarantees are due 5 business days prior to the event for the entire group. Dietary Restrictions and Allergies We are pleased to accommodate dietary requirements and allergy meal requests where possible. Please provide the requirements 5 business days prior to the event with the final guarantees. Please note our kitchen is not a nut free or allergen free environment. We make every effort to accommodate requests, however we do not guarantee that our product has not come into contact with allergens at some point within the food supply chain. Outside Food Service The MacEwan Conference & Event Centre does not permit outside food service to be brought into the premises. Coat Check We are pleased to arrange coat check services under the following terms. MacEwan Conference & Event Centre will provide 1 attendant per 150 guests ($22.00 per hour, per attendant) with a minimum 4 hour booking per attendant. The MacEwan Conference & Event Centre assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen items. Security MacEwan Conference & Event Centre requires Security Officers on-site during your Holiday Party. The Security Officers are available at $25.00 per hour per officer for the duration of your Event ~ 6:00 PM 1:00 AM. 5% taxes and 17% gratuity would be additional. Please know we estimate 1 officer per 100 guests. Décor and Linen (3rd Party endors) Should you be looking to accentuate your event with specialty linens or décor, here are our preferred vendors: Great Event Rentals 403-319-0028 www.greateventsgroup.com Special Event Rentals 403-235-2211 www.calgaryspecialeventrentals.com Chair Affair 403-869-8176 www.chairaffair.ca LRT Access To access the University campus by C-Train our nearest station is University. The MacEwan Conference & Event Centre is a 3 to 5 minute walk from the station. (www.ucalgary.ca/map) Parking There are several large public parking lots available on the University grounds. Surface Lots 10 and 11 are available all day with the addition of Lot 12 after 3:30pm. The approximate cost to park is $7.00, plus applicable taxes. Limited underground parking is also available at $6.00 per hour, to a daily maximum of $24.00 plus applicable taxes. Parking rates are subject to change without notice. Should you require parking passes for your attendees, please speak with your Event Coordinator. https://www.ucalgary.ca/parking. Taxes and Gratuity Charges The client agrees to pay all federal and local taxes, and 17% gratuities applied to all items.
enue Information Guaranteed Numbers The final attendance guarantee must be received by the venue no later than 11:00 am five working days prior to the commencement of the event. This number will be considered a guarantee, not subject to reduction, and charges will be made accordingly. Please provide the guarantee on the following days: Day of Function Saturday, Sunday, or Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Guarantee Due on the Preceding Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Holidays are not considered working days and should be taken into consideration when submitting guarantees. The venue will be prepared to serve 3% more than the guaranteed number of attendees to a maximum of 15 persons as the overset. If the guarantee is raised within the five business days the 3% overset will not apply, and the guarantee becomes the set. Increases in attendance beyond the 3% overset within five business days prior to the event will be subject to a surcharge of 15% on top of the menu prices. enue will charge for actual attendance in the event of additional unguaranteed attendees SOCAN The enue is required by law to collect from the client and remit fees on behalf of the Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers of Canada for the playing of live and recorded copyrighted music. # of Guests Without Dancing With Dancing 1 100 $20.56 $41.13 101 300 $29.56 $59.17 301 500 $61.69 $123.38 Over 500 $87.40 $174.79 Re:SOUND The enue is required by law to collect from the client and remit fees to Re:SOUND which represents the copyrighted performance work of Performance Artists and Record Companies for the use of music during an event. # of Guests Without Dancing With Dancing 1 100 $9.25 $18.51 101 300 $13.30 $26.63 301 500 $27.76 $55.52 Over 500 $39.33 $78.66
enue Information Deposit Requirements Bookings which have not provided an IDB number as method of payment, must fully pre-pay the event per deposit schedule. Deposits taken are to be made in Canadian funds by American Express, isa, Master Card, certified cheque, or Debit Card and are nonrefundable. In order to confirm this booking a twenty five (25%) percent deposit is due with the signed contract based on the minimum revenue commitment listed under the bookings/details section of this contract. The remaining deposit to full prepayment will be taken based on the schedule below. Events are to be fully prepaid. The following deposit schedule applies; Due with signed contract to confirm the booking: 25% of estimated function value. 90 days prior to the arrival date of the event: 50% of estimated function value. 60 days prior to the arrival date of the event: 75% of estimated function value. 15 days prior to the event: 100% of full prepayment for the function. MacEwan Conference & Event Centre Cancellation Policy Upon receipt of a signed agreement, the following payment schedule shall apply in the case of cancellation of the event. Liquidation of damages does not constitute a penalty. 365 to 180 days prior to the arrival date of the event: 25% of estimated function value. 179 to 90 days prior to the arrival date of the event: 50% of estimated function value. 89 to 30 days prior to the arrival date of the event: 75% of estimated function value. 29 days or less to the arrival date of the event: 100% of estimated function value. Cancellation made under this provision shall be made by the cancelling party to the non-cancelling party by written notice and payment of the liquidated damages. egetarian E egan Gluten Free Dairy Free In order to assist our clients in their menu selection process we have highlighted our vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy free options. Our vegetarian items are based on an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet (may contain eggs and dairy products). Full menus which have our vegetarian symbol next to them contain an eating path of vegetarian items sufficient to constitute a meal, but the full menu may also have meat products as a total of the menu offerings.