Fine dining, served at your wedding.
A restaurant-quality menu built by Chef Josh Gillard — crafted from scratch, served in a restored 1890 stone schoolhouse. Three to five courses. Every dietary need handled. One intimate wedding at a time.
Choose your package.
Every Ashlar package includes exclusive venue use, table wine service, full coordination, and Chef Josh's kitchen from bread service through late-night station.
- Choose 5 hors d'oeuvres+$6 per person, per extra selection
- Locally baked fresh bread & butter
- Choose 1 soup & 1 salad
- Choose 3 main coursesmust include 1 vegetarian, +$10 per extra selection
- Choose 2 dessertsor cake cutting & artistic plating of your wedding cake
- Fresh brewed coffee & tea selection
- Choice of one late night station+$10 per person, per extra selection
- Choose 5 hors d'oeuvres+$6 per person, per extra selection
- Locally baked fresh bread & butter
- Choose 2 small plates
- Choose 3 main coursesmust include 1 vegetarian, +$10 per extra selection
- Choose 2 dessertsor cake cutting & artistic plating of your wedding cake
- Fresh brewed coffee & tea selection
- Choice of one late night station+$10 per person, per extra selection
- Choose 5 hors d'oeuvres+$6 per person, per extra selection
- Choose 1 additional hors d'oeuvreplated as amuse bouche to begin dinner
- Locally baked fresh bread & butter
- Choose 1 soup & 1 salad
- Choose 2 small plates
- Choose 3 main coursesmust include 1 vegetarian, +$10 per extra selection
- Choose 2 dessertsor cake cutting & artistic plating of your wedding cake
- Fresh brewed coffee & tea selection
- Choice of one late night station+$10 per person, per extra selection
Hors d'oeuvres
sliced grapes / grilled blue cheese salami / sea salted brie / port gastrique / crushed walnuts / grilled baguette
grilled zucchini / fried halloumi / brown butter herbed panko / garlic and dill crema / lemon zest / grilled baguette
house cured duck prosciutto / pesto oil / shaved aged cheddar / caramelized red pepper aioli / roasted almond slivers / grilled baguette
raw mozzarella / basil / sea salt / balsamic gastrique / pine nuts
triple cream brie / red pepper jelly / arugula & walnut pesto / brown butter / baguette
truffle tossed aged cheddar / cheese curd / almond / pistachio / dried cranberry / dried mission fig / granola
garlic & white wine sautéed spinach / melted feta / phyllo pastry / brown butter / sea salt / crispy leeks
orange & soy glaze / sesame ponzu oil / chives / caramelized leeks / black sesame seeds
orange & soy glaze / sesame ponzu oil / chives / caramelized leeks / black sesame seeds
herbed ricotta / roasted tomato bruschetta / capers / arugula / pesto aioli / hazelnut dust / grilled baguette
smoked tomato & basil / diced melon / crushed crispy leeks / raw mozzarella / pesto oil
cucumber, green curry & coconut milk / grilled pineapple / scallion / black sesame oil & seeds / crushed cashews
honey, zest & ginger hot smoked / maple & miso glaze / pistachio dust / scallion / wasabi furikake sprinkle
house cured & cold smoked / citrus & chive whipped goat cheese / roasted capers / saffron crema / arugula / baguette
honey garlic marinated / smokey bbq aioli / jalapeno sliver / parsley / green onion
maple orange glaze / chili powder sprinkle / chives / orange zest
soya marinated / spicy peanut sate / shaved caramelized ginger / crushed roasted peanuts
shawarma seasoned breast / lemon tossed fresh mint & parsley / sesame oil, tahini & garlic aioli / pickled red onion
Small Plates
sea salt & olive oil / roasted leek & garlic feta / sundried tomato / basil oil / parmesan crisp / arugula
korean bbq sauce / brown butter panko / sesame soy drizzle / scallion / mirin pickled Bean sprouts / sriracha swipe
shawarma seasoned falafel / lemon tossed fresh mint & parsley / sesame oil, tahini & garlic aioli / pickled red onion
black mission fig / truffled goat cheese / prosciutto / balsamic gastrique / pine nuts / truffle oil drizzle
raw mozzarella / arugula & walnut pesto / fresh basil / roasted cherry tomatoes / olive oil / crispy leeks / parmesan
truffle tossed aged cheddar / cheese curd / almond / pistachio / dried cranberry / dried mission fig / granola
red curry / avocado & coconut drizzle / brown butter coconut flakes / fresh cilantro / crushed cashews
garlic butter sautéed oyster mushrooms / truffle cheddar & pesto cream / grilled toast / pine nuts / parmesan / parsley
white wine & lemon poached / house cocktail sauce / crispy capers / fresh shaved horse radish / lemon wedge
sesame & soy aioli / diced tomato / mirin pickled bean sprouts / green onion / crispy won ton
cajun marinated & grilled skewer / garlic & shallot butter / parsley & lime panko gremolata / chives
jumbo black tiger shrimp / shallot, scallion & lime ceviche / diced tomato / avocado & cilantro crema / corn tortilla chips
house cured & cold smoked / citrus & chive whipped goat cheese / roasted capers / saffron crema / arugula / crostini
roasted olive & shallot tapenade oil / parmesan / marinated eggplant / sundried tomato / sea salt / crostini
Smoked oyster mushroom / torched truffle tapenade goat cheese / pine nuts / shaved lankkaster aged gouda / parsley / sea salt
pickle, caper and shallot / seeded dijon / crispy leek / roasted almond dust / crostini
cafe de Paris aioli / 64° yolk / amaretto drunken cherry / bourbon dijon / crushed roasted hazelnuts / grilled baguette
raw seared flank / ponzu sesame oil / hoisin aioli / pickled red onion / chives
citrus olive oil / crispy quinoa / lemon zest / sea salt / cilantro / crushed cashew
cured egg, dijon & watercress aioli / cilantro oil / saffron rice vinegar / jalapeno sliver / lemon wedge / sea salt / lime zest
Thirty years in Ottawa's best kitchens.
Chef Josh Gillard, currently Head Chef at Amuse Kitchen and Wine, brings thirty years of fine-dining experience to every Ashlar menu. Every course is made from scratch, every ingredient chosen with intention, and every dietary restriction handled with care.
He joined Ashlar because he wanted to cook for thirty people who all know each other — not three hundred who don't.
Soups & Salads
Roasted Leek & cauliflower / garlic cream / parmesan / crispy leeks / brown butter croutons
Smoked roma tomatoes / roasted garlic & onion / grilled cherry tomatoes / pesto crema drizzle / fresh basil
Lightly smoked tomato / prosciutto / melon / balsamic gastrique / fresh basil / chive crème fraîche
Roasted wild & button mushrooms / sautéed red wine oyster mushrooms / truffle tapenade / balsamic drizzle / brown butter croutons
Ginger & lime / tofu / bean sprouts & bok choy / fresh mint & cilantro / crushed peanuts
Roasted squash / mirepoix / maple crema drizzle / brown butter crouton / shaved aged cheddar / parsley
Roasted corn / grilled asparagus / saffron creme fraiche / pea shoots
Sliced grapes / peruvian sweet drops / blue cheese crumble / sea salt & cracked black pepper pecans / port & red wine gastrique / field greens
Ponzu tossed asian vegetables / chow mein / napa cabbage / creamy sesame & soy dressing / mandarin segments / crispy shallots / black sesame seeds
Fresh pulled burrata / herb seasoned roma tomatoes / crispy panchetta / olive oil & flaked salt / fresh basil / balsamic & truffle gastrique / pistachio dust
Pulled house hot smoked salmon / maple caramelized leek tapenade / pickled red onion / lightly spiced honey dijon dressing / feta / cucumbers, peppers, tomato / arugula
Garlic roasted wild mushrooms / roasted cherry tomatoes / fermented garlic, chive & tarragon vingegarette / aged cheddar / baby arugula
Herb grilled & marinated zucchini / brown garlic butter panko / creamy grilled pickle, garlic & dill dressing / sundried tomato / parmesan / parsley / mixed greens
Dried cranberry & golden rasin / roasted pumpkin & sunflower seeds / fig goat cheese / pine nuts / reisling, apple cider & honey drizzle / mixed greens
Smoked black bean & tomato / pineapple refried pinto beans / fire roasted red peppers / cilantro & grilled jalapeno crema / feta / green onions / arugula
Main Courses
Lightly grilled & sauce braised chicken thighs / lemon, butter, caper & leek sauce / feta and parmesan / lemon zest / shallot & basil basmati / herb roasted broccoli
Pistachio crusted, seared and baked chicken breast / lightly spiced mango cream / crispy leeks / garlic & parm roasted potato / grilled sweet pepper
Sousvide & pan fried / crispy sea salted skin / wild mushroom & tarragon cream / grilled scallion / duck fat & thyme potatoes / garlic brown butter asparagus
Prosciutto, basil & truffle aged cheddar stuffed breast / truffle tapenade & marsala cream / toasted pine nuts / walnut & arugula pesto risotto / dijon, parmesan & panko roasted tomato
Maple marinated & hot smoked / maple sriracha cream / brown butter coconut basmati / crushed roasted pecans / roasted sweet pepper, red onion & parsnip
Roasted garlic & leek feta stuffed / grilled red pepper, mango & cucumber pico / cilantro oil & sea salt potatoes / pickled red onion / honey & ginger glazed carrots
Riesling, saffron & citrus poached / roasted shallot, garlic & caper butter basted / poaching liquid reduction / zest / chive & goat cheese baked mashed potato / dill asparagus
Herb blackened / warm pineapple, lime & cilantro chimichuri / scallion / crushed pistachio / lightly curried quinoa pilaf / dijon & olive oil tossed baby arugula
Port braised / braising broth demi reduction / shaved Lankkaster aged gouda / pine nuts / spaetzle primavera / sautéed wild mushrooms
Jerk marinated & grilled / jerk demi au jus / caramelized peaches / torched goat cheese / toasted walnuts / scallion / duck fat & thyme potatoes / roasted onion & carrots
Charcoal grilled CAB beef / torched panko & blue cheese crust / port demi reduction / truffle Mashed & baked potato / parmesan & olive oil roasted cauliflower
Seasoned & grilled flank / chive & cilantro chimichuri / crispy shallots / parsley, parm & truffle tossed fried potatoes / red wine deglazed peppers, mushrooms & onions
Braised & roasted / mint jelly lamb au jus / goat cheese / parsley / curried garlic mashed potatoes / roasted zucchini & chives
Pistachio & dijon crusted / port lamb demi reduction / chives / rosemary duck fat potatoes / mint glazed carrots
Paprika & garlic marinated / tzatziki Lamb demi cream / pickled red onion / herbed fried potatoes / tahini & garlic creme / mint & parsley tabouleh
Fat removed & grilled / crispy parmesan duck crackling / warm smoked tomato bruschetta / fried capers / thyme duck fat potatoes / maple sriracha glazed carrots
Orange juice braised & confit / braising liquid & honey glaze / orange duck demi cream sauce / zest / sage duck fat potatoes / roasted garlic green beans
Sousvide & pan seared / wild mushroom pork jus & marsala cream / balsamic gastrique / rosemary duck fat potatoes / maple glazed carrots
Braised & crispy fried / orange glaze baked / crushed roasted cashews / scallion / chili oil drizzle / red curry & coconut chow mein / roasted bok choy
Braised & crispy fried / orange glaze baked / crushed roasted cashews / scallion / chili oil drizzle / red curry & coconut chow mein / roasted bok choy
Fired roasted sweet pepper / chili seasoned black bean & rice / roasted & smoked tomato sauce / garlic sautéed green beans / crumbled feta / jalapeno & cilantro drizzle
Stuffed grape leaves / hummus / tabouleh / babaganoush / imported olives / pine nuts / warm pressed olive oil pita
Wild mushroom & truffle mashed / phyllo wrapped / alfredo / roasted olive tapenade / grilled leek tied garlic asparagus / truffle drizzle / sea salt
Crispy potatoes / parsley, parmesan, garlic & truffle tossed / roasted cherry tomatoes / smokey tomato crema / fresh cilantro / brown butter crispy panko
Miso & garlic marinated & fried / sautéed wild mushrooms / red curry & coconut cream / chow mein / bean sprouts & bok choy / cashews / scallion
All vegetarian dishes can be offered to accommodate vegan guests.
Desserts
Real vanilla bean / torched sugar / shaved white chocolate
Vegan frendly, gluten free / shaved dark chocolate / crushed pistachio / roasted coconut
Salted caramel drizzle / crushed hazelnut / espresso powder / shaved chocolate
Fresh raspberry curd / vanilla bean creme anglaise / cracked raspberry seeds
Artistic plating / coulis, sauces, chocolate shavings & crushed nuts / suited to your cakes flavour profile
Maple custard / torched sugar / shaved maple fudge / cinnamon sugar
Fresh lime curd / meringue cookies / sugar & butter crushed graham / brown butter coconut / lime zest
Rum flambeed bananas / rum & sea salt caramel / vanilla ice cream / pecans
Milk chocolate / torched sugar / powdered sugar / crushed pisachio
Cocktail Hour
strawberries / watermelon / cantaloupe / honey dew / grapes / pineapple / vanilla yogurt / chocolate sauce
baby carrots / celery / cherry tomatoes / broccoli / cauliflower / green beans / baby corn / ranch / tzatziki
mixed assortment of breads, rolls, baguettes / compound butters / bread dippers / oils / capers / olives / marinated eggplant / pickles
hummus / tabouleh / vine leaves / baba ghanoush / muhammara / whipped feta / olives / pickled red onion / cucumber & cherry tomatoes / fresh mint / cut pita
italian focused meats & cheese / smoked tomato bruschetta / Sicilian olives / marinated eggplant / picked goods / pepperoncini / pesto / crostini
chefs selection of locally sourced meats and cheeses / Sicilian olives / house made pickled goods, preserves, mustard & crostini
white wine & lemon poached jumbo shrimp / house roasted caper cocktail sauce / sliced lemon wedges
house candied hot smoked & cold smoked salmon / flavoured whipped cream selection / fresh dill / chives / capers in oil / garlic oil / chili flakes / lemon
Served Stations
chef serviced / 100 premium choice oysters / horseradish / various mingonettes / hot sauces / chipotle vodka / lemon
whipped cream cheese / whipped feta / creme fraiche / fresh dill & cilantro / chives / buttered toast / crackers / crostini
chef serviced / steak tataki / bison carpacio / elk tartare / tuna tartare / shrimp ceviche / hamachi crudo / scallop, tuna & salmon sashimi / various oils, aiolis, pestos, condiments & sauces / crostini / crispy won tons
chef serviced / steak tataki / bison carpacio / steak tartare / elk tartare / various oils, aiolis, pestos, condiments & sauces / crostini / crispy won tons
chef serviced / tuna tartare / salmon tartare / shrimp ceviche / hamachi crudo / scallop, tuna & salmon sashimi / various oils, aiolis, pestos, condiments & sauces / crostini / crispy won tons
(+$10/drink without the purchase of a drink package) house made clamato / vodka selection / various rimmer seasonings / hot sauce selection / fresh horseradish / cured meats / pepperettes / poached shrimp / bacon / smoked salmon / celery / cherry tomatoes / cucumber / lemon
Late Night Bites
Propane fire pit / marshmallows / mixed chocolate and mini chocolate bar selection / graham crackers / celebration cookies
Fresh baked pizza from your favourite local pizzeria.
Vanilla cheesecake / chocolate sauce / fresh berries
Selection of fresh baked artisanal donuts from a doughnut shop
Vanilla & chocolate ice cream / mixed nuts, gummies & sprinkles / banana, strawberries & blueberries / chocolate sauce & mixed coulis
Fresh fried corn tortilla / soft shell flour tortilla / battered cod / cajun grilled chicken / pulled Korean bbq beef / fresh pico / guacamole / cilantro / various shredded cheeses / sauces & aiolis / tomato / scallion / lettuce / jalapeno
Italian hot / Italian mild / honey garlic / sauerkraut / cole slaw / dried onions / hot peppers / shredded cheese / condiments
Fresh baked waffles / whipped cream / mixed nuts, gummies & sprinkles / banana, strawberries & blueberries / chocolate sauce & mixed coulis
Popcorn machine fresh popped / selection of chip favourites / tortilla chips / salsa / melted butter / popcorn seasonings / dips
Based on availability. Additional cost based on consumption.
Mixed assortment of baked goods
Vegetarian / cajun grilled chicken / pulled bbq beef / melted cheese / olives / tomatoes / green onion / red onion / side sour cream, pico, guacamole, hot sauces, pickled jalapeno
Chefs selection of locally sourced meats and cheeses / Sicilian olives / house made pickled goods, preserves, mustard & crostini
Rabbit / wild boar / venison / sauerkraut / cole slaw / dried onions / hot peppers / shredded cheese / condiments
The Bar
Individual service
Open bar packages
Open bar includes
*time extensions available at a pre arranged price. Cash bar available once time has expired.
*a certain brand you're looking for? Let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate
*Wine upgrade — Higher end wines available upon request. Priced per bottle.
Every detail, taken care of.
Transparent pricing. No separate caterer, no surprises. Submit an inquiry and we'll send package pricing, available dates, and answer every question you have.
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