Galas & Socials
Sala San Marco Event & Conference Centre is the perfect setting to host your reception within the Ottawa Region.
We have the perfect venue for your next gathering. Our venue is ideal for:
- Cocktail parties
- Corporate retreats & holiday parties
- Fundraising events
- Birthday, anniversary, baby showers, baptisms and engagement parties
- Gala’s, proms and semi-formals
We offer the perfect menu for any style of event. We are pleased to accommodate any allergies and dietary restrictions. Our culinary and event staff are on-site to ensure your event wows your guests while providing you a stress free experience from beginning to end.
Below are just a few features of our Reception capabilities:
- Newly renovated and complete with high ceilings and fairy tale chandeliers
- Handsome central bar in sky-lit lobby
- Spacious, luxurious, and elegant surroundings
- Superior services and catering expertise
- Bountiful international food choices and exquisite customizable culinary offerings
- Personalized consultation with event planner
- Expansive local network of related service providers eg. designers, entertainers
- Limitless room set up options with varying table sizes for up to 12 guests at a round table
- Microphones and podiums provided
- Projector and screen available on site
- Secure wireless internet access
- Free on-site parking is available
- Close to major highway and arteries
- Moments away from Ottawa’s best hotels
Social Buffet Menu's start at $60 per person.
Galas & Socials Menus
Included below is a sample menu to get you started.
Please contact us to help you create your customized menu.
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Standard Hot Hors D'oeuvres
Mini Pork Egg Rolls
Mini Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Cheese Bites
Jalapeno Poppers
Assorted Savoury Puffs
Breaded Shrimp
Spinach & Cheese Raviolo
Deluxe Hot Hors D’oeuvres
Chicken Satay
Lamb Spiedini
Candied Salmon Skewers
Meatball in Mushroom Sauce
Frenched Chicken Wing
Coconut Shrimp
Arancini
Mac & Cheese BallsStandard Cold Canapés
Chicken Bouchée
Smoked Salmon on Endive Baby Shrimp in Puff Pastry
Salmon Mousse on Pumpernickel
Salami and Cheese Brochettes
Devilled Eggs
Tuna in Puff Pastry
Cucumber with Herbed Cream CheeseDeluxe Cold Canapés
Lobster on Toast with Avocado
Mini Shrimp Cocktail
Assorted Sushi & California Rolls
Brie Wedge on Crostini Fig Jam
Tomato Bocconcini Skewers
Salmon TartarCannoli Station
Traditional / Chocolate Dip Cannoli Shells
Sweetened Ricotta
Pistachio Ricotta Filling
Crushed Almonds
Crushed Pistachio
Maraschino Cherries
Powdered & Cinnamon Sugar
Nutella
Peanut Butter Drizzle -
Dinner Buffet #1
Roast Chicken
Penne in Tomato Sauce
Roasted Potatoes
Seasoned Vegetables
Garden Salad
Crudités & Relish Tray
Rolls and Butter
Chef’s Choice of Dessert
Coffee, Tea, DecafDinner Buffet #2
Roasted Beef au Jus
Penne Tomato Basil Sauce
Roasted Potatoes
Seasoned Vegetables
Garden Salad
Crudités & Relish Tray
Rolls and Butter
Chef’s Choice of Dessert
Coffee, Tea, DecafDinner Buffet #3
Roasted Beef au Ju,
Roast ChickenPenne in Tomato Sauce
Roasted Potatoes
Seasoned Vegetables
Garden Salad
Crudités & Relish Tray
Rolls and Butter
Chef’s Choice of Dessert
Coffee, Tea, DecafDinner Buffet #4
Roast Beef au Jus,
Chicken Scaloppini Mushroom SaucePenne in Tomato Sauce
Roasted Potatoes
Seasoned Vegetables
Garden Salad
Crudités & Relish Tray
Rolls and Butter
Chef’s Choice of Dessert
Coffee, Tea, Decaf
Popular Add On Options:
Chef’s Choice of Assorted Hors D’oeuvres Deli & Cheese Platters Fried Calamari or Smelts Fried Zucchini Sala’s Famous Pizza Bruschetta Tomato Bocconcini Salad Mediterranean Salad Caesar Salad Coleslaw Rice Pilaf Salmon in Lemon Sauce -
Plated Dinner #1
Soup
Minestrone
Garden Salad
Spring Mix
Romaine Lettuce
Carrots
Tomato
CucumberMain Course
Chicken Scaloppini White Wine Mushroom Sauce
Rice Pilaf
Roasted Potatoes
Seasonal VegetablesDessert
Chocolate Cake
Drinks
Coffee (regular, decaffeinated)
Selection of Fine & Herbal TeasPlated Dinner #2
Soup
Tomato Bisque
Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce
Crispy Bacon
Parmigiano
CroutonsMain Course
Roast Prime Rib au Jus
Roast Potatoes
Seasonal VegetablesDessert
Boston Cream Cake
Drinks
Coffee (regular, decaffeinated)
Selection of Fine & Herbal TeasPlated Dinner #3
pEnne Pasta
Tomato Basil Sauce
Salad
Fresh Bocconcini & Tomato Salad
Main Course
Atlantic Salmon Lemon Dill Sauce
Rice Pilaf
Seasonal VegetablesDessert
Tiramisu
Drinks
Coffee (regular, decaffeinated)
Selection of Fine & Herbal TeasPlated Dinner #4
Italian AntiPasto
Prosciutto
Melon
Cured Meats
Marinated Vegetables
Tomato BocconciniGarden Salad
Spring Mix
Romaine Lettuce
Carrots
Tomato
CucumberMain Course
Filet Mignon au Jus
Roast Potatoes
Grilled Vegetable StackDessert
Crêpe
Bavarian Custard
Fresh BerriesDrinks
Coffee (regular, decaffeinated)
Selection of Fine & Herbal TeasPlated Dinner #5
Soup
Carrot & Ginger
Salmon 3-ways
Smoked
Tartare
CandiedSpinach Salad
Baby Spinach
Mandarin Slices
Roasted Almonds
Honey-Dijon VinaigretteMain Course
(Choice of one: must pre-order 10 days prior to event date and seating assignment due 7 days prior to event date)
Veal Chop or Jumbo Shrimp or Braised Short Rib
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Vegetable StackDessert
Panna Cotta
Fresh Berries
CoulisDrinks
Coffee (regular, decaffeinated)
Selection of Fine & Herbal Teas -
Packages
Southern BBQ
Mini Mac and Cheese Balls
Devilled Eggs
Fried Buttermilk Chicken &Waffles
Pulled Pork Station
Baked Beans
Coleslaw
Potato Salad/CornSAN MARCO
Assorted Standard Hot Hors D’oeuvres
Roast Beef Carving Station with Condiments
Sala's Famous Pizza/ Charcuterie Station
Italian Antipasto Platter
Crudité with Creamy Garlic DipINTERNATIONAL
Assorted Deluxe Hot Hors D’oeuvres and Cold Canapés
Chef-Attended Pasta Station/Korean Style Short Ribs
Mini Taco Station/ Poutine Bar/Sala's Famous PizzaThe Surf & Turf
Assorted Sushi & California Rolls/ Smoked Salmon Station
Shrimp Cocktail/Lobster Rolls
Vegetarian Stuffed Mushroom Cap/Chicken Satay/Lamb Spiedini
Chef-Carved Chateaubriand with Accompaniments
Deluxe Cheese Board and Assorted Deli/Tomato Bocconcini Skewers
Chef Attended Sautéed Mussels StationStandard Hot Hors D'oeuvres
Mini Pork Egg Rolls
Mini Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Cheese Bites
Jalapeno Poppers
Assorted Savoury Puffs
Breaded Shrimp
Cocktail Sausages
Assorted Mini QuicheDeluxe Hot Hors D’oeuvres
Vegetarian Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Baked Escargot in Phyllo Pastry
Chicken Satay
Lamb Spiedini
Candied Salmon Skewers
Meatball in Mushroom Sauce
Frenched Chicken Wing
Carrot & Ginger Soup Shooters
Arancini
Mac & Cheese BallsStandard Cold Canapés
Chicken Bouchée
Baby Shrimp in Puff Pastry
Salmon Mousse on Pumpernickel
Salami and Cheese Brochettes
Devilled Eggs
Tuna in Puff Pastry
Cucumber with Herbed Cream CheeseDeluxe Cold Canapés
Smoked Salmon on Pumpernickel
Mini Shrimp Cocktail
Assorted Sushi & California Rolls
Brie Wedge on Crostini Fig Jam
Tomato Bocconcini Skewers
Mini Ham & Cheese Focaccia
Prosciutto and MelonCannoli Station
Traditional / Chocolate Dip Cannoli Shells
Sweetened Ricotta
Pistachio Ricotta Filling
Crushed Almonds
Crushed Pistachio
Maraschino Cherries
Powdered & Cinnamon Sugar
Nutella
Peanut Butter Drizzle
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Christmas Buffet Dinner
Choice of 4 starter items
Hearty Vegetable Minestrone, Potato Leek, Roasted Tomato Bisque, Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup
Carrot Ginger Soup, Pasta e Fagioli,Tuscan Bean Soup, Garden Salad Kale & Quinoa Salad, Potato Salad,Mediterranean Salad, Coleslaw, Caesar Salad, Crudite and Creamy Garlic Dip
Add Starter Items:
- Hummus and Pita
- Penne Tomato Sauce
- Caprese Salad
- Deli and Cheese Platter
Choice of 2 meat items
Roast Beef au Jus, Roast Turkey with Stuffing & Gravy
Chicken Scaloppini White Wine Mushroom Sauce, Meat Lasagna
Add or Upgrade Meat Item:
- Prime Rib au Jus
- Veal Chop
- Shrimp Skewer (3pcs)
- Chicken Bocconcini
- Braised Short Rib
- Osso Buco
Choice of 2 side items
Roast Potatoes, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Penne Tomato Sauce, Roman Rice
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables, Roasted Root Vegetables, Brussel Sprouts Candied Bacon
Southern Kale & Collard Greens, Honey Glazed Carrots
Upgrade Side Items:
- Rapini Garlic Olive Oil
- Stacked Vegetables
- Sweet Potato (mashed or roasted)
- Ratatouille
Choice of 2 dessert items (platter per table)
Cake: Vanilla, Strawberry Shortcake, Boston Cream or Carrot, Bread Pudding Whiskey Maple Sauce, Chocolate Mousse
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter
Upgrade Dessert Item:
- Tiramisu Cups
- Crème Brûlée
- Mini Panna Cotta Fruit Coulis
- Mini Cannoli
- Assorted House-made Pastries
- Chocolate Fondue Fountain
Inclusions:
Sala’s Famous Pizza for late night snack. Dinner Rolls and Butter, Coffee, Tea and DecafChristmas Plated Dinner
Bruschetta
First Course
Choice of 1 starter Item
Hearty Vegetable Minestrone, Potato Leek Soup, Roasted Tomato Bisque, Carrot Ginger Soup
Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup, Garden Salad, Kale & Quinoa Salad Mediterranean Salad
Add Second Course:
- Arancini
- Penne Tomato Sauce
- Caprese Salad
- Tuna Tartare Avocado Cucumber Mash
Entrée
Choice of 1 meat item
Roast Beef au Jus, Roast Turkey with Stuffing & Gravy
Chicken Scaloppini White Wine Mushroom Sauce, Meat Lasagna
Upgrade Meat Item:
- Prime Rib au Jus
- Veal Chop
- Shrimp Skewer (3pcs)
- Chicken Bocconcini
- Braised Short Rib
- Osso Buco
Choice of 2 side item
Roast Potatoes, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Penne Tomato Sauce, Roman Rice
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables, Roasted Root Vegetables, Brussels Sprouts Candied Bacon
Southern Kale & Collard Greens, Honey Glazed Carrots
Upgrade Side Items:
- Rapini Garlic Olive Oil
- Stacked Vegetables
- Sweet Potato (mashed or roasted)
- Ratatouille
Dessert
Choice of 1 dessert item
Cake: Vanilla, Strawberry Shortcake, Boston Cream or Carrot, Bread Pudding Whiskey Maple Sauce, Chocolate Mousse
Upgrade Dessert Item:
- Tiramisu
- Crepe Bavarian Cream Fresh Berries
- Panna Cotta Fruit Coulis
- Crème Brûlée
Inclusions:
Sala’s Famous Pizza for late night snack. Dinner Rolls and Butter, Coffee, Tea and DecafChristmas Lunch Buffet
Choice of 1 soup item
Hearty Vegetable Minestrone, Potato Leek,
Roasted Tomato Bisque, Carrot Ginger
Cream of Wild Mushroom
Choice of 2 salad items
Garden, Kale and Quinoa,Tuscan Bean, Pasta
Mediterranean, Caesar, Coleslaw, Potato
Choice of 1 meat item
Roast Beef au Jus, Roast Chicken,Broiled Salmon
Roast Turkey with Stuffing & Gravy,Meat Lasagna
Choice of 1 side item
Roast Potatoes, Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Penne Tomato Sauce,Roman Rice
Choice of 1 vegetable item
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables,
Roasted Squash and Root Vegetables
Kale & Collard Greens, Honey Glazed Carrots
Choice of 1 dessert item (platter per table)
Cake Squares: Vanilla, Strawberry Shortcake, Carrot,
Boston Cream or Assortment of 3
Bread Pudding Whiskey Maple Sauce
Chocolate MousseInclusions:
Dinner Rolls and Butter
Coffee, tea and Decaf
Christmas Plated Lunch
Bruschetta
Choice of 1 starter Item
Garden Salad, Kale & Quinoa Salad
Mediterranean Salad, Caesar Salad
Carrot Ginger Soup, Minestrone
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Choice of 1 meat item
Roast Beef au Jus
Roast Turkey with Stuffing & Gravy
Chicken Scaloppini White Wine Mushroom Sauce
Meat Lasagna
Choice of 2 side items
Roast Potatoes, Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Penne Tomato Sauce, Roman Rice,
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
Kale & Collard Greens, Honey Glazed Carrots
Choice of 1 dessert item
Cake: Vanilla, Strawberry Shortcake,
Boston Cream or Carrot
Bread Pudding Whiskey Maple Sauce, Chocolate Mousse
Inclusions:
Dinner Rolls and Butter
Coffee, tea and Decaf
Contact us
Let us help organize and cater your next holiday or special event!
Dear Tony and Elena,
On behalf of the Ottawa Power Wheelchair Hockey League I would like to thank you for assisting us in our rental of your facilities for our 1st Annual OPWHL Awards Banquet & Gala.
The Awards Banquet & Gala was a huge success! Everyone was impressed at the overall professionalism of the event. The venue was beautiful, the service was impeccable, and dinner was delicious. We feel very fortunate to have been hosted by Sala San Marco.
Thank you again and we look forward to doing business with you in the future.
Regards,
Scott Haycock
OPWHL Treasurer
Famiglia Sala
