Catering Overview MENU SELECTION Menu selections should be discussed three to six weeks prior to the start of your event. All menu prices quoted are for 90 days and are subject to change thereafter. Our Catering Sales Manager would be pleased to assist you, should you prefer to personalize a custom menu to accommodate your guests/tastes. Alternative meals are available for guest(s) with special dietary needs (vegetarian, allergy, etc.). FOOD & BEVERAGE REGULATIONS Due to liability insurance, the Atlantica Hotel Halifax, with the exception of wedding cakes, must provide all food and beverage items. Therefore, the removal of any and all food and beverage from the hotel premises is prohibited. The Atlantica Hotel Halifax is responsible for upholding and administering the Liquor Laws of the Province of Nova Scotia with regard to the dispensing of alcoholic beverages. As such, the hotel reserves the right to refuse to serve any person or group that would result in the hotel being in conflict with the Liquor Laws. The Atlantica Hotel Halifax reserves the right to terminate any event before its scheduled ending time, for such reasons. NOVA SCOTIA SMOKE FREE PLACES ACT Atlantica Hotel Halifax is a non smoking hotel and prohibits smoking in all guest rooms, meeting space and public areas. GUARANTEED NUMBERS & CANCELLATIONS A guaranteed number of people attending your function is required three business days prior to the start of your event date. The Atlantica Hotel Halifax will charge for the number of guaranteed people or for the number of people served, whichever is greater. Should the final guaranteed number of attendees fall short of the guarantee originally stipulated on the function contract, the Atlantica Hotel Halifax reserves the right to bill for the original guarantee stipulated on your contract, or impose an additional room rental charge and applicable tax. The hotel reserves the right to re-assign function space if the guaranteed number of attendance is lower than originally stipulated on the function contract. Cancellations must be made with your Catering Sales Manager between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Cancellation fees will apply in accordance with the Hotel s policies. Please see your contract for details. SERVICE FEES A service fee of 17% is applied to all food and beverage products prior to applicable taxes. A minimum three-hour labour charge of $25.00 per hour applies to all bar services with revenues below $400.00, prior to tax. A $45.00 labour charge is applied to all hospitality suite set-ups for ice and glass service. A $50.00 labour charge applies to groups numbering less than twenty (20) persons for served meals. All charges are subject to a 17% service fee and applicable tax. Seating arrangements for social functions are based upon 60-inch round tables that seat 8-10 guests. Functions requiring complete table set-up earlier than one hour prior to the event start time may be subject to an additional labour charge. DEPOSITS Social events require a deposit of $500.00 $1000.00 within 14 days of confirming your function space. Should the function be cancelled, the deposit becomes refundable only if the hotel is able to re-sell the reserved function space and estimated food & beverage. CREDIT INFORMATION All existing accounts of Atlantica Hotel Halifax have billing privileges of net 30 days upon receipt of the function invoice. New accounts are required to establish credit with our accounting department by submitting a fully completed credit application at least two weeks prior to the function date, to allow adequate time for processing.
Catering Overview DAMAGES AND LOST ITEMS Liability for any damages to the premises will be charged accordingly. Convenors of the function are held responsible for other members of their group. Atlantica Hotel Halifax assumes no responsibility for any personal items or equipment brought into the hotel. Unless a function room has been reserved on a 24-hour basis, any and all personal items and equipment must be removed from the function space at the function s contracted ending time. SECURITY The Atlantica Hotel Halifax can provide security arrangements from an outside security company for your function at an additional cost. The hotel will require two weeks notification to your Catering Sales Manager to ensure security personnel for your event date. MANAGEMENT RIGHT The Atlantica Hotel Halifax reserves the right to refuse or cancel any function deemed by the management to reflect poorly on the integrity or safety of its staff and other guests of the hotel. DECORATIONS AND RENTALS Decorations, floral arrangements, entertainment and limousine rentals may be arranged and ordered through your Catering Sales Manager. Streamers and confetti are prohibited in the function rooms. If these items are used a cleaning charge will apply. Masking tape and putty are the only materials permitted for hanging items in function space. AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT The Atlantica Hotel Halifax recommends Freeman AV for rental of audiovisual equipment and services. Orders are placed through your Catering Sales Manager and Freeman will contact you directly for billing. Atlantica Hotel Halifax will provide one microphone and podium, if required, at no cost for your function. Please notify your Catering Sales Manager of any equipment requiring amperage beyond a standard electrical power supply to ensure correct voltage and amperage is available. Extra power can be provided through an outside supplier at an additional charge if notification is provided to your Catering Sales Manager, two weeks prior to your function date. SOCAN FEE Room Capacity Fee Per Event Without Dancing With Dancing Commons & Guild Hall $29.56 $59.17 On behalf of SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada), the Atlantica Hotel Halifax is obligated to charge an Entertainment fee based on the capacity of the function room (NOT on the number of attending guests): NOTE: This fee is submitted directly to SOCAN and is non-negotiable, and is not a hotel fee. Re:sound: Music Licensing Company: the Canadian not-for-profit music licensing company dedicated to obtaining compensation for artists and record companies for their performance rights. On behalf of Re:Sound, the Atlantica Hotel Halifax is obligated to charge a fee based on the following chart: Room Capacity Fee Per Event Without Dancing With Dancing 1-100 People 101-300 People 1-100 People 101-300 People Commons and Guild Hall $9.25 $13.30 $18.51 $26.63
Seasonal Plates (Select one item from each section) Warm bread rolls & whipped butter Beginning Cauliflower & sweet potato soup Roasted tomato bisque with gorgonzola crouton Butternut squash and valley apple soup Torn romaine leaves, herb croutons, smoked bacon, parmesan and our garlic laced dressing Seasons artisanal greens, spiral carrots, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette Baby spinach, sweet peppers, dried cranberries and harvest apples with a goat cheese buttermilk dressing Mains Roast turkey breast, smoked bacon and summer savoury bread pudding, Yukon gold and sweet potato mash with home-style gravy Pan seared breast of chicken, crunch mustard glaze and charred pepper reduction Maple brined roast pork loin, honey lavender demi with garlic whipped potatoes Roasted Atlantic salmon filet, maple cream with jasmine rice Roasted vegetable and chèvre strudel with seared saffron risotto and roasted red pepper coulis Finally Lemon tart, Nova Scotia blueberry compote and Chantilly cream White chocolate crème brûlée, crisp lady finger and berries Warm bread pudding with valley apples and sweet and salty caramel sauce Eggnog cheesecake with berry coulis and walnut brittle Coffee & Tea Dinner Price: $39.95 per person
Seasonal Celebration Buffet (Minimum 50 people) Warm bread rolls and whipped butter Beginning *Cauliflower and sweet potato soup * Build your own Caesar salad *Artisanal greens, garden vegetables and a selection of dressings *Sundried tomato and basil pasta salad with roasted vegetables *Grandma s Potato Salad * Charcuterie and cheese display * Moules Marinières (local mussels with garlic, shallots, parsley and cream) Middle (Select any one item for lunch and any two for dinner from the entrée list below) *Traditional roast turkey with summer savoury dressing, home-style gravy and homemade cranberry sauce *Herb and garlic roasted beef top sirloin with thyme demi *Roasted breast of chicken with a charred pepper cream *Smoked ham with maple glaze and caramelized onion chutney *Honey and Dijon glazed roast pork loin *Pan roasted Atlantic salmon with Acadian maple cream Chef s selection of starch and seasonal vegetables Finally *Selection of mini crème brûlée * mousses and tarts *Chocolate bites and cake treats *Warm apple crisp with Chantilly cream *Fresh fruit with yogurt fondue Coffee & Tea Lunch price $34.95 per person Selection of one Middle & three Beginnings Dinner price $43.95 per person Selection of two Middles & includes all Beginnings Buffet Extras *Maritime seafood chowder- $4.50 per person *Additional 3rd entrée from the Mains -$6.95 per person *Carved roasted beef tenderloin with rosemary demi and horseradish -$12.95 per person *Carved garlic studded prime rib with natural jus -$11.95 per person
Festive Reception Items Priced per dozen (minimum two dozen of each selection) Cold Bites Duck prosciutto with balsamic fig drizzle...$29.95 Smoked salmon on frico crisp with herbed goat cheese...$26.95 Whipped goat cheese with chives on crispy foccacia...$24.95 Lobster salad on Belgian endive...$29.95 Ceviche spoons with arugula...$26.95 Forked shrimp cocktail...$26.95 Curried crab salad, micro greens...$26.95 Canapé of hummus and feta...$24.95 One bite Greek salad...$24.95 Tomato and basil bruschetta...$24.95 Caponata on toasted baguette...$26.95 Hot Bites Crispy lobster risotto cakes...$29.95 Bacon wrapped scallops...$29.95 Baked brie with caramelized onions...$26.95 Thai spiced crab cakes...$28.95 Garlic mashed potato, braised beef and blue cheese...$28.95 Vegetarian spring rolls...$24.95 Chicken and sweet potato samosa...$26.95 Fried polenta with goat cheese and shallots...$26.95 Maple smoked salmon with onion chutney...$27.95 Sirloin sliders with garlic mayo and smoked cheddar...$28.95 Mini beef empanadas...$28.95 Wild mushroom quiche with gouda...$26.95 Shrimp tempura with pineapple chili sauce...$29.95 Pulled pork sliders with havarti cheese...$28.95 Mini sour dough grilled cheese...$26.95
Festive Trays (based on 25 people) The Deli Shop Selection of cured meats and local charcuterie with traditional accompaniments, 24 Carrots bread selections $210 Dips Various dips & spreads from around the globe with flat breads, crisps and breads $150 In The Garden Crisp vegetables with selection of dips $150 Fruit Bowl Fresh sliced fruit and berry selections with flavored Yogurt dip and granola $175 Cheese Please International, domestic and local cheeses with homemade chutney, crackers, French bread & fruit garnish $185 From the Sea House made gravlax, smoked fish, poached shrimp, marinated mussels with complementary accompaniments $250 Little Sandwiches Selection of cocktail sandwiches and mini wraps $175 Sweet Tooth Selection of mini crème brûlée, mousses, pastries, tarts, Cheesecake with berry compote $225
Beverage List Liquor... 5.00 Liquor Premium... 6.09 Beer... 5.00 Imported Beer... 6.09 House Wine... 6.09 Imported Wine... 7.83 Fruit Punch (per litre)... 9.95 Liquor Punch (per litre)... 22.95 Champagne Punch (per litre)... 28.95 Liqueurs... 6.09 Coolers... 6.09 Soft Drinks and Bottled Water... 2.75 Fruit Juices... 2.75 Sparkling Water... 3.25 17% Gratuity & HST will be added for host bars. HST will be added for cash bars. A labour charge of 25.00 per hour (minimum 3 hours) will apply if net sales of 400.00 is not met. Cocktail/Martini pricing and wine list available upon request