Hold Your Private Function at cafe Taste
We can accomodate private groups from 25-70 between our main room and outside patio. We do not charge any fee to host your private party, however we do require a minimum guarantee of sales. Minimum sales for exclusive events range from $500 to $2100 and are based upon day & season.
We offer customizable menus with a variety of options from cocktail platters to full course sit-down dinners with appropriate wines per course. We’re happy to work within dietary constraints.
Private Party Suggestions:
WINE TASTINGS: Given the popularity of our monthly Tutoured Wine Tastings, we are happy to tailor private tastings for any event or special occasion. Our wine steward delights in providing an evening of learning and fun over our beloved drink! Samples of Tutoured Tastings include:
- Analysis of Ontario - Prince Edward County - Big, Bold, Beautiful Reds - Hot vs. Cool - The Road Ends in Rhone - Valpolicella; Dry to Sweet - Pinot Noir - Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wines & Chocolates - White Styles - South American Wines - Old World vs. New World
COCKTAIL PARTY: We remove most tables to allow for maximum movement for everyone to socialize! Samples of Party Platters (each feed 25-30 ppl, prices include tax) to pass around include:
- Artisan cheeses on house-crafted crackers w. fruit & Icewine jelly $50 - Charcuterie tray of local cured meats and Niagara mustards $60 - Slabs of artisan cheeses w. fruits, crackers, & house-made breads $120 - Cheese & Niagara pancetta stuffed mushrooms $30 - VQA-infused Berkshire-sausage crostini's w. aged cheddar & onion $55 - House-made truffles/tarts/sweets $60 - Custom cakes $50+ - French-Press organic coffee/tea course for everyone w. house-made biscotti $50
COURSE MENUS: Below are samples of sit-down coursed menu options.
All menus are served w. house-made breads, dips, & organic teas/coffee w. biscotti. All prices include tax
$30 COURSE MENUS
Menu #1 Cream of carrot soup. Roasted chicken breast w. seasonal vegetable. Ontario apple tart.
Menu #2 Kale soup. Pasta Primavera w. garlic oil. House-crafted chocolate plate.
**Add a flight of wine paired to each course for $15**
$40 COURSE MENUS
Menu #1 Charcuterie. Butternut squash soup. Cheese. Braised short ribs w. seasonal vegetable. Assorted cookies.
Menu #2 Duck confit. Antipasto. Cheese. Ontario Pickerel w. squash. Ontario apple tart.
Menu #3 Cheese ravioli. Potato, leek & blue cheese soup. Cheese. Vegetarian lasagna w sautéed spinach. Taste-imisiu.
**Add a flight of wine paired to each course for $20**
$50 COURSE MENUS **$50 Course Menus **served w. house-crafted sorbets between courses**
Menu #1 Cheese ravioli. Crab cake. Ontario cheeses. Peppercorn & cognac filet mignon w. seasonal vegetable. Green tea crème brulée.
Menu #2 Assorted root chips. Lobster bisque Soup. Ontario cheeses. Quail w. morel mushroom & wild rice. Fruit w. honey, cream & Grand Marnier.
Menu #3 Cheese in carozza. Antipasto. Ontario cheeses. Grilled portabello w. seasonal vegetable & celery root puree. House-crafted chocolate plate.
Menu #4 Red wine risotto w. cheese. Oysters on the half shell. Assorted root chips. Braised lamb shank w. mashed potato & vegetable skewer. Deluxe cheese board.
**Add a flight of wine paired to each course for $30**
**A Gratuity of 15% will be added to private functions**
Customize your musical ambience with live musicians that can be added to your evening for a nominal fee - from original jazz to classical acoustic guitar - or request a contemporary mix from our sound system for the background of your choice.
We have AV equipment for video, PowerPoint, and various presentations for business and marketing events.
Be sure to consider our intimate wine garden patio, available all year around - YES, even as an ICEwine patio in the winter!
416.536.7748