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Premium Dining Experience

Thank you for considering Good Buds Catering. You are about to embark on an epic food journey. We’re excited to excite your taste buds. Using traditional recipes; we add our modern touches creating a delicious and flavorful version of some classics, as well as some new creations. Let our catering team help you explore the foodie within you. Take adventure with our multicultural cuisine or enjoy a classic with our flavorful twist. Have a specific theme or flavor palette? Work closely with our team to create a customized menu that fits your occasion.

Brunch Buffet Menu

Good Buds Catering is happy to offer brunch anytime of day. Whether you’re looking to host a 6 am meal to a group of early risers or a mid morning corporate meeting; there’s a delicious option for everyone.

Traditional Country Brunch

Fluffy Pancakes with a variety of syrups and jams
Sausage links or Bacon
Assorted Pastries (Danishes, Croissants, Muffins)
Gourmet Hash brown Potatoes
Scrambled Eggs

Good Buds Brunch

Waffles with Whipped Cream and a Variety Toppings
Fried Chicken Cutlets
Yogurt Parfait
Baked Eggs
Cheesy Breakfast Potato Casserole

West Indian Brunch

Buljol
Curry Chickpea
West Indian Scrambled Eggs (Tomatoes, Onions and Hot Peppers)
Aloo Pies
West Indian Sausage Patty
Exotic Fruit Salad
Assorted West Indian Breads

Additional Options

Rice Pilaf
Orzo Pasta Salad
Broccoli Salad
Egg Frittata
Exotic Fruit Salad
Salmon in Creamy Dill Sauce
Baked Chicken Legs
Quiche Florentine

Lunch Menu

Try our lunch combos for a more formal and traditional style lunch. Dine comfortably knowing that everything on the menu is made to order using chef selected highest quality and fresh ingredients.

Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon Baked with Fresh Lemon and Dill

A carefully selected 4oz cut of Salmon delicately seasoned and topped with fresh lemon and dill. The salmon is baked to perfection and then glazed with Maple Syrup and Tamari sauce; Served w/ pilaf of rice & asparagus in a rich white wine butter sauce.

Southern Style Crispy Chicken & Cornbread

3 Pieces of Crispy Fried Chicken served w/ Buffalo Sauce made from our house made Island Hot Sauce…be careful, a little goes a long way; served w/cornbread & Mango-apple slaw.

The Good Buds Good Burger

The perfect blend of beef and pork molded into a 1⁄2 lbs delicious patty, then enclosed between two buns, avocado, lettuce, tomato and our signature Sapodilla-Tamarind BBQ sauce; served with Cajun Spiced Potato Wedges & Classic Coleslaw w/ Tangy Citrus Vinaigrette.

Over-Stuffed Tex-Mex Style Burrito

Warm spinach (or Regular) flour Tortilla stuffed with our slow braised pork carnitas, corn and black bean salsa, fresh pico de gallo, Mexican rice, & choice of guacamole or queso fresco; served w/ Good Buds House Salad.

Mediterranean Tabbouleh & Grilled Vegetable Kabobs

Finely chopped herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers and aromatics mixed with Israeli couscous then lightly dressed with Fresh Lime juice and EVOO; served w/ Mushroom, Eggplant, Bell Peppers and halloumi.

Caribbean Roti stuffed with Curry Chicken

Our delicious warm paratha -or- dhal puri roti stuffed with our tasty West Indian curry chicken and potato; served w/ Tomato & Cucumber tossed salad.

Gourmet Soup, Salad and Sandwiches

Try some of our most popular choices for sandwiches including our delicious roast beef made from scratch and slow roasted or our flavorful curry chicken salad. Served w/ any soup or salad from their respective sections of our menu.

Coconut Curry Fettuccini with Crispy Tofu

A customer favorite! Our fettucine is tossed in a rich & creamy coconut curry sauce and topped with crisp tofu bites & roasted vegetables.

A Taste of the West Indies

Chicken pieces simmered in a rich sauce made of molasses and coconut milk with a hint of spice. Served w/ traditional Caribbean rice and peas accompanied by a fresh apple and mango slaw dressed in a honey citrus vinaigrette.

Pasta Primavera & Tiger Prawns

Chef Selected Roasted Vegetables and Colourful Fusilli Pasta tossed in a creamy Rose sauce topped with succulent herb and garlic butter basted Black Tiger Prawns. Served w/ Fresh made Caprese Bowls.

Wings & Wedges

Crispy chicken wings tossed in your choice of sauce or dry rub (Buffalo, Sweet Thai Chili, Mango/Habanero, Jerk, Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Southern Style). Served alongside Gourmet Potato Wedges with a Chive/Garlic dipping sauce and house- made salad.

Additional Options

Cheeseburger Sliders
Mediterranean Chicken
Skewer
Roasted Chicken Legs
Mexican Street Corn

Dinner Buffet Menu

Dinner time is our time to shine. We offer a unique array of options to suit the palette of any guest. All of our dinner menu items are prepared fresh using our carefully selected spices and herbs. Choose from one of our specifically designed menus or create one of your own using these items as your guideline.

Dinner Option 1

AAA Roast Beef w/ Good Buds Signature Spice Rub (Prime Rib Option Available for additional $$)
Herb Roasted Chicken Legs
Yorkshire pudding
Potato and Cauliflower Mash w/ House-made Beef Gravy
Chef Selected Seasonal Mixed Vegetables in a Savory Sauce
Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese with our signature cheese Blend
Fruit and Nut Garden Salad

Dinner Option 2

Manitoba Naturally Raised Lamb Chops with Mint Pistou
Mediterranean Braised Chicken Cacciatore
Wild Rice Pilaf
Roasted Yellow Potatoes with fresh herbs and butter
Broccolini sautéed in garlic and butter*
Spinach and Fennel Salad w/ Herb Feta Crumble

Dinner Option 3

Chicken Souvlaki Skewers w/ Fresh Lemon
Greek-Style Baked Black Cod w/ Olives & Capers
Roasted Yellow Potatoes drizzled w/ Lemon Butter
Good Buds Greek Salad w/ Kalamata Olives
Mediterranean Rice Pilaf
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

Dinner Option 4

West Indian Style Jerk Chicken Legs
Good Buds Curry Goat w/ Paratha Roti
Coconut Basmati Rice & Peas
Trinidadian Macaroni Pie w/ our signature cheese Blend
Mango Apple Slaw w/ fresh citrus vinaigrette
Masala Roasted Cauliflower w/ Tahini Dressing

Dinner Option 5

Pear & Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breast
Swedish Braised Bison Meatballs
Whipped Sweet Potato Mash
Butternut Squash Au Gratin w/ our signature cheese blend
Mixed Artisan Greens w/ Fresh Fruit & Goat Cheese
Green Bean Almondine

Dinner Option 6

Slow Braised Pulled Beef Carnitas
Chilli Lime Chicken (Substitute w/ Shrimp or Fish)
Corn & Black Bean Salsa
Pineapple Pico De Gallo
Creamy Cilantro Slaw &/or Mango Apple Slaw
Cumin Lime Crema
Blue Corn Tortilla & Hard-Shell Tacos*
Restaurant Style Taco Chips w/ signature spice blend

Dinner Option 7

Braised Beef in Savory Sauce
Garlic & Butter Basted Prawns
Wild Mushroom Rice Pilaf/Wild Mushroom Risotto (only available w/ on site service)
Good Buds Big Italian Salad
Tomato & Eggplant Parmesan Stacker
Fresh Baked Focaccia Bread

Dinner Menu

We are pleased to present our collection of delectable cuisine options, expertly crafted and available for your next special occasion.

Slow Braised Bison Short Ribs

Raised in Manitoba. Bison short ribs are braised in a velvety red wine and bison demiglace alongside some classic root vegetables; served with a silky-smooth celeriac puree with red wine reduction sauce.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Seasoned & crusted 5oz Chicken breast stuffed with rosemary infused ham, & swiss cheese; served with herb roasted baby potatoes, maple pecan carrots & seasoned broccoli, topped with a saffron chicken gravy

Island Spiced Lamb Chop

Grass-fed locally sourced Double cut Lamb chop crusted with our house-made rub, pan seared and roasted to medium doneness; served with Pilaf of Rice & Roasted tomato and zucchini.

Passionfruit & Orange Glazed Salmon

Canadian wild caught Salmon baked to perfection and glazed with our tangy passionfruit and orange marmalade; served with zesty orzo and charred vegetables.

Coconut Curry Fettuccini

Scratch made spinach fettucine tossed in a coconut curry cream sauce and topped with crisp tofu bites & roasted vegetables.

Tomahawk Steak & Potatoes

Generously seasoned all-natural Tomahawk steak grilled to a juicy medium rare; served with aged cheddar duchess potatoes, maple pecan carrots & garlicy rapini.

Classic Beef Wellington

Tenderloin from naturally raised Manitoba beef enclosed in a flaky puff pastry layered with wild mushroom duxelles and creamy spinach; served with garlic and thyme fondant potatoes, grilled asparagus and peppers.

Artichoke and Brie Overstuffed Chicken Breast

Seasoned panko crusted 5oz Chicken breast stuffed with whipped brie, spinach and tender artichoke; served with fluffy garlic and parmesan potatoes topped with classic chicken gravy.

Arroz Con Pollo

Latin American inspired Adobo chicken cooked in a chorizo and saffron rice; served with refried beans, crispy plantain and topped with fresh pico de gallo.

Don't miss out on these sides!

Appetizers, Soups, Salads, and More!

We present to you an extensive selection of culinary delights, featuring a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, desserts, platters, and action stations. Each dish has been meticulously crafted with the finest ingredients to deliver a truly delightful experience. Whether you are seeking a light appetizer or a satisfying entree, our menu offers something for every mood.

Appetizers

We invite you to indulge in our carefully curated culinary offerings, which are sure to leave a lasting impression. Our attentive chefs and stewards will be at your service, ready to assist. Experience our delectable menu and exceptional service for yourself.

Land

• Chicken Lollipops (Jerk, Tandoori, BBQ)
• Geera Pulled Pork Sliders
• Trinidadian Stew Beef Sliders
• West Indian Patties (Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian)
• Curry Chicken Taquitos
• Curry Beef Taquitos
• Chicken Wings (Cajun, mango-habanero, pineapple-jalapeno, honey garlic, buffalo, etc.)
• West Indian Spring Rolls (Beef, Chicken or
Vegetarian)
• Jerk Chicken Meatballs
• Mini Caribbean Meat Pies
• Stew Chicken Steam Buns (Pork, Beef or Vegetarian)
• Manchurian Chili Chicken
• Chicken Satay Sliders
• Island Spiced Skewers (Chicken, Beef, Lamb, Pork
or Veg)
• Pineapple Pork Skewers
• Caribbean Arancini
• Chicken Puffs
Premium
• Oxtail Tacos w/ Pico de
gallo and cotija cheese)

Sea

• Coconut Shrimp
• Pepper Shrimp
• Fish and Bake Bites
• Accra (Cod Fish Fritter)
• Manchurian Fish Bites
• Garlic and Butter Shrimp
• Island Spiced shrimp w/ pineapple salsa
• Shrimp Rangoon
• Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms
• Buljol and Coconut Bake Bites
• Seafood Ceviche on a mini plantain Tostone

Premium
• Seared Sea Scallops with a Mandarin Orange Reduction
• Chili Lime Scallops
• Prosciutto Wrapped Scallop
• Crab Puffs
• Fresh Shucked Oysters w/ accompaniments
• Shrimp & Avocado Canapes

Vegetarian

• Aloo Pie (Caribbean potato empanada) v
• Doubles (stew chickpeas w/ bara, tamarind sour) v
• Saheena (bara w/ spinach)
• Phoulorie (ground split pea fritters) v
• West Indian Spring Rolls
• Samosa Spring Rolls v
• West Indian Patties
• Manchurian Gobi (crispy cauliflower)
• Chickpea and Avocado Bruschetta
• Mini Portobello Brie Sliders
• Goat Cheese and Fig Puffs
• Aloo (potato) Ball
• Panko Paneer w/ mango chili sauce
• Falafel Bites
• Caprese Skewers
• Mediterranean Vegetable Puffs
• Wild Mushroom Arancini
• Manchurian Paneer Sliders
• Mediterranean Veg Crostini
• Polenta Bites
• Roasted Veggie Tapenade on a Sweet Potato Crisp

v = Vegan Options

Soups & Salads

Try our exquisite selection of sides, ranging from savory soups to refreshing salads that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Our menu of carefully curated dishes will cater to a broad range of palates. We would be honored to have you as our guests and provide you with an exceptional dining experience. We assure you that our expertly crafted sides will leave an enduring impression. Thank you for considering us, and we look forward to serving you soon.

Soups

West Indian Callaloo Soup w/ Wild-caught Crab
A mixture of hearty greens (Taro leaves, Collard, Spinach) and coconut milk with sweet crab

Roasted Cream-of-Corn Soup w/ Grilled Prawns
A delicious combination of charred aromatics and grilled corn in a savory bisque finished with large chunks of grilled prawns

Minestrone Soup
A classic mirepoix and rich tomato broth with a variety of fresh vegetables, beans, & pasta

Potato & Leek Soup
A classic cream-based soup made from white potatoes and fresh leeks

Curry Butternut Squash
A thick and creamy soup made with butternut squash and our signature curry blend finished with thickened coconut milk

Gourmet Cream of Mushroom
A bountiful blend of gourmet mushrooms (Chanterelles, Porcini, Creminis)

Salads

Mango Apple Slaw W/ Honey Citrus Vinaigrette
A refreshing slaw to awaken your tastebuds made of sweet mangoes, tart apple, jicama, cabbage, peppers and dressed w/ tangy honey citrus vinaigrette

Caribbean Chopped Salad
Crisp green leaf lettuce mixed with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, red bell peppers, grilled pineapple and kumquats drizzled with a clementine vinaigrette

Fusilli Pasta Salad
Fusilli pasta cooked al dente with roasted seasonal vegetables and bocconcini tossed in a sweet pea dressing

Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Mouth-watering pieces of seasoned grilled chicken breast tossed with rigatoni pasta and garlicy Caesar dressing then topped with Parmesan Reggiano

Classic Caesar Salad
With house dressing, garlic butter croutons, smoky bacon and parmesan petals

Tabbouleh Salad
Israeli couscous mixed tomatoes, bell peppers, mushroom, onion and feta mixed in with a bright lemon olive oil dressing

Bacon & Broccoli Chopped Salad
Crispy bacon pieces tossed with chopped broccoli, onions, almonds and sable grapes in a creamy honey apple cider dressing

Cobb Salad
Leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocadoes, bacon, hard boiled eggs and grilled chicken is arranged majestically and served w/ Red-Wine vinaigrette

Asian Rice Noodle Salad
A salad of julienned bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, Thai basil, lettuce and cilantro on sits on top of rice noodles served with sweet chili garlic vinaigrette

Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Orzo pasta is mixed with onions, bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, black olives and an herbaceous olive oil vinaigrette

Spinach salad
Tender baby spinach, crisp apples, avocadoes, dried cranberries, spiced pecans and goat cheese balls topped with raspberry vinaigrette

Caprese Salad
Traditional Italian salad with thick cut heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves topped with herbs, olive oil and a strawberry fig reduced balsamic glaze

Stations, Platters, Desserts

Add sophistication to your next event by adding an action station to your meal or buffet. One of our chefs will get suited up and perform a cooking task right in front of your eyes; whether it be carving carefully prepared meats or preparing part of the meal right then and there, it will definitely impress your crowd.

Action Stations & Novelty Stations