Private Dining and In Home Catering Services in Kitchener
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Private Dining and In-Home Catering Services in Kitchener & Nearby

UNIQUE AT-HOME PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE

PRIVATE and IN HOME DINING

WITH YOUR IN HOUSE CHEF

Creating unforgettable experiences for you and your guests.

Cultivating a great dining experience starts with you, tell us what you love, tell us why it matters, tell us who you are and let us create a night to remember for you and the people who matter most.

Plated Dinners Starting at $225 per person

3 Course Menu $225 Per person

3 Course Menu $225 Per person

3 Course Menu $225 Per person

Sea

  • Broiled Dungeness Crab and Gruyere Potato Bites
  • Pan Seared Cod Cakes with Caper Aioli
  • Tuna Tartare, Whipped Avocado & Pickled Jalapenos Served on Blue Corn Tortilla
  • Apple & Cheddar Tarts with Smoked Trout
  • Scallop and Shiitake Brochettes with Soy Mustard Glaze

Land

  • Crispy Lamb Rack Bites with Apple Mostarda
  • Steak & Mushroom Mini “Wellingtons” with Peppercorn Aioli
  • Turkey & Scallion Potstickers with Jade Sauce
  • Pan Roasted Duck & Basil Skewers with Poached Apricot
  • Sweet and Sticky Pork Belly Tacos

Vegetarian

  • Zucchini Parmesan Fritters with Cumin Scented Yogurt
  • Terra Cotta Arrancini, Stuffed with Fior de Latte Served with Lemon Aioli
  • Chestnut Mushroom Pate with Vin Cotto & Fine Herbs Served on Crostini
  • Fresh Rolls with Shiso, Marinated Tofu and Mango Chili Sauce
  • Apple & Carmelized Onion Tartlets with Gruyere and Saba

Dips

  • Roasted Garlic & Tomato Relish with Broiled Wollwich Goats Cheese Served with Garlic Crostini
  • Red Lentil and Carrot Fondue with Ginger and Tahini Served with Warm Naan Bread
  • Whipped Spinach and Feta Topped with Cured Black Olive Crumble Served with Pita Chips

First Course

  • Peach and Tomato Salad, Whipped Feta Cheese, Brown Butter Almond Crunch, Celery Hearts & Vin Cotto
  • Burrata, Basil Puree, Shaved Baby Vegetables & Toasted Baguette with Fried Shallots and Aged Balsamic
  • Ricotta & Lemon Stuffed Eggplant Involtini, Sauce Vierge, Fine herbs
  • Shrimp Ravioli with Tomato & Riesling Nage, Aged Pecorino & Fine Herbs

Second Course

  • Lamb Shoulder
    Carrot Fondue, Swiss Chard, Sherry Lentils and Olive Jus
  • Roasted Squab
    Braised Cippoili Onions, Barley Risotto, Brussels Sprouts, Toasted Pecans, 5 Spice Jus
  • Beef Tenderloin
    Melted Potatoes, Shiitake Mushrooms, Watercress, Cab Franc Jus
  • Pan Roasted Pickerel
    Truffle Spinach Sauce, Roasted Leeks, Fingerling Potatoes
  • Slow Cooked Pork Belly
    Sage Gnocchi, Kale and Cherry Tomato Ragu, Aged Gouda

Dessert

  • Flourless Chocolate Torte
    Apricot Puree, Salted Caramel Whipped Cream
  • Roasted Peach Tart
    Whisky & Black Pepper Caramel, Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Crispy Orange Cake
    Bitter Orange Puree, Earl Grey Creme Anglaise
  • Apple Butter Cheesecake
    Dulce de Leche, Preserved Rhubarb, Toasted Hazelnut
  • Strawberry Cashew Crunch
    Whipped Mascarpone, Strawberry Compote, Toasted Cashew and Moscavado Sugar

SAMPLE 1

3 Course Dinner for 10 with Cocktail Reception 250$ Per Guest

Passed Horsdouvres

  • Broiled Dungeness Crab and Gruyere Potato Bites
  • Pan Roasted Duck & Basil Skewers with Poached Apricot
  • Chestnut Mushroom Pate with Vin Cotto & Fine Herbs Served on Crostini

Platter

  • Red Lentil and Carrot Fondue with Ginger and Tahini Served with Warm Naan Bread

Dinner

  • Ricotta & Lemon Stuffed Eggplant Involtini, Sauce Vierge, Fine herbs 
  • Pan Roasted Pickerel
    Truffle Spinach Sauce, Roasted Leeks, Fingerling Potatoes 
  • Apple Butter Cheesecake
    Dulce de Leche, Preserved Rhubarb, Toasted Hazelnut

SAMPLE 2

Family Style Dinner for 20
225$ Per Guest

  • Warm Chicago Style Biscuits
    Whipped Rosemary Butter
  • Wild Rice and Apple Salad
    Cranberries, Walnuts and Sour Onions with Feta Cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette
  • Chopped Spinach and Brussel Caesar
    Crispy Salumi al Prosciutto, Grana Padano Cheese, Baguette Chips & Roasted Garlic Dressing
  • Chestnut & Shiitake Mushrooms
    with Grilled Scallions & Soy Glaze
  • Buttered Swiss Chard & Broccolini
    with Toasted Hazelnuts & Lemon
  • Baby Gem Potatoes
    with Parsley & Anchovy Dressing
  • Whole Roasted Beef Tenderloin
    Served with Bearnasie Sauce
  • Cherries Jubilee
    with Crepes and Vanilla Ice Cream

SAMPLE 3

5 Course Tasting Menu for 6
275$ Per Guest

  • Scallop Civiche
    Tarragon Oil, Green Apple Ice
  • Epoisse Tortellini
    Pickled Radish, Pink Peppercorn Beurre Blanc
  • Pan Roasted Pickerel
    Watercress, Truffle, Roasted Leeks
  • Squab
    Spiced Chestnuts, Salsify, Madeira Jus
  • Crispy Orange Cake
    Bitter Orange Puree, Earl Grey Creme Anglaise

SAMPLE 4

3 Course Dinner with Choice of Entree for 8
250$ Per Guest

  • Peach and Tomato Salad, Whipped Feta Cheese, Brown Butter Almond Crunch, Celery Hearts & Vin Cotto
  • Beef Tenderloin
    Carrot Fondue, Swiss Chard, Sherry Lentils and Cab Franc Jus
    OR
  • Slow Cooked Chicken Supreme
    Soft Polenta, Fennel & Chili Salad, Cider Jus
  • Flourless Chocolate Torte
    Poached Strawberries, Salted Caramel Whipped Cream

SAMPLE 5

3 Course Dinner for 10
225$ Per Guest

  • Leek & Potato Soup
    Saltcod Brandad, Truffle
  • Beef Tenderloin
    Whipped Potato Puree, Green Beans, Shiitake Mushroom, Crispy Onions, Brandy Peppercorn Sauce
  • Devils Food Cheesecake
    Soused Cherries

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Lighthouse Culinary Services is a luxury hospitality company that offers private at-home dining and party catering services in Kitchener-Waterloo, Oakville, Collingwood, Muskoka, and the surrounding areas of Southern Ontario.