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​W  I  N  N  E  R    
​Hamilton Spectator’s Readers’ Choice Awards 
2016 Best Food Truck        |         2016 Best Caterer

CHEF INSPIRED FOOD

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Farm FRESH

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Locally Sourced

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 Different & Delicious
​The food experience at your wedding 
should be as memorable as your special day

The Food

Since opening in 2013, Jonny Blonde has become one of Hamilton’s celebrated chefs. The city's burgeoning foodie culture has recognized his delicious food with dozens of awards - as a local chef, and for the catering business, food truck and take-out restaurant he operates with his partner, Layal.
Jonny starts with beautiful ingredients for his farm-to-table approach to cooking, which includes premium, ethically raised, antibiotic-free meat and a commitment to whole animal butchery.  
With passion and a style uniquely his own, Jonny mixes bold, rich flavours with delicious food combinations to create memorable menus for weddings and distinctive upscale events. Everything is made in house - from the sauces to the artisan bread.


​The Service

No kitchen? No problem! Our food truck can bring the food to you. We provide a variety of service styles - from formal plated dinners and cocktail-style parties with passed apps and food stations to buffet and family-style meals. And just as delicious and fun, we also offer late night food or snacks.
    
If you have something special in mind, talk to us. We’ll help you choose the perfect meal and experience to suit your special occasion, taste & budget. To discuss your ideas, enquire about a quote or reserve a date, contact Layal at gypsy@jonnyblonde.com or by phone at 905.921.4929


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​WEDDING & SPECIAL EVENT PACKAGES
Buffet, Family style or plated
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    ONE   
Chicken or Stuffed Pork-loin
Potato, rice or pasta
Vegetable
Salad
Artisan buns & butter
    TWO    
​Flank Steak
Potato, rice or pasta
Vegetable
Salad
Artisan buns & butter
    THREE    
Flank Steak 
Chicken 
Potato, rice or pasta
Vegetable
Salad
Artisan buns & butter
    FOUR    
Prime Rib or NY Strip-loin
Chicken
Potato, rice or pasta
Vegetable
Salad
Artisan buns & butter
FIVE    
Prime Rib or NY Strip-loin
Chicken
Potato, rice or pasta
Vegetable
2 Salads
Artisan buns & butter
    SIX    
Prime Rib or NY Strip-loin
Chicken
Potato or rice 
Pasta
Vegetable
2 Salads
Artisan buns & butter
    SEVEN    
Prime Rib or NY Strip loin
Lobster Tail
Chicken
Potato or rice
Pasta
Vegetable
2 Salads
Artisan buns & butter
    EIGHT    
Consult  with Layal and Chef Jonny Blonde to discuss  plated dinner service or other menu options


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​MENU ITEMS


​HORS D'OERVES
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Hot on a Stick
  • Grilled Chimichurri shrimp
  • Grilled chicken  in choice of Jonny’s Thai peanut sauce, butter chicken or coconut curry  
  • Grilled lamb with cherry infused honey glaze
  • Grilled pork belly with peach glaze
  • Grilled flank steak in beef demi-glace
  • Duck meatballs with blueberry demi-glace & toasted sesame seeds
  • Panko-crusted, deep-fried Brie with black currant jelly & fresh berries
  • Blonde Bombshell bite – Grilled sweet potato, kale & chorizo with Piri Piri aioli

​Hot Soup in a Shot Glass  
  • Butternut squash with crispy kale & burnt sage butter
  • Parsnip, pear & vanilla bean 
  • Jerusalem artichoke & leek with crispy prosciutto & sun-choke crisps *      * Seasonal

Crostinis
  • Ratatouille, goat cheese & balsamic reduction 
  • Black bean salsa con queso and cilantro
  • Rare beef with blue cheese & blueberry & onion jam
  • Pork belly confit with arugula & black currant jelly
  • Grilled lamb with cumin & chive infused goat cheese & herbed honey
  • Brie & winter-spiced peach & red pepper chutney 
  • Chorizo with red pepper and green olives 
Charcuterie Board
A show-stopping sumptuous Charcuterie board loaded with local and international cured meats and artisanal cheeses, served with antipasto, local preserves, fresh fruit, crackers & crostini - all presented on a beautiful live-edge board with multiple height platters.

Cold Soup in a Shot Glass (seasonal)
  • Traditional gazpacho 
  • Cucumber & watermelon 

Salad Skewers 
  • Watermelon radish, carrot & pear in a citrus cider vinaigrette *seasonal
  • Roasted beets in a miso-tahini dressing with toasted sesame seeds
  • Grape, cucumber, baby spinach in a grape vinaigrette topped with toasted sesame seeds
  • Bocconcini, prosciutto, tomato & fresh basil with olive oil & balsamic glace

​Hot Appetizers
  • Arancini (risotto ball) with fresh herbs, Parmesan & bacon 
  • Arancini with saffron & chorizo 
  • Arancini  with mixed mushrooms and fresh herbs  
  • Deep-fried Mac ’n Cheese Balls
  • Spicy grilled Brussel spouts with balsamic sweet red onions 
  • Stuffed cremini mushroom caps with Jerusalem artichoke, leek, bacon & blue-cheese  *veg option available
MAINS
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Chicken
  • Spanish-style Herb-Roasted Chicken (whole chicken, de-boned) +
  • Stuffed  Chicken Breast with Kale & Ricotta in butternut squash & sage cream sauce +
  • Stuffed Chicken Breast with Roasted Red Pepper, spinach & goat cheese in a sundried tomato cream sauce 
  • Herb-roasted Chicken Breast in white wine, garlic & olive oil 
  • BBQ Whole Roasted Chicken in Jonny’s signature sauce 
​+ CHEF RECOMMENDATIONS 

​Potatoes
  • Herb-roasted Potatoes
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Scalloped Potatoes
Pasta
  • Penne Rose with rose cream sauce with fresh Parmesan 
  • Basil Penne with roasted red peppers in Pesto Cream Sauce with fresh Parmesan
  • Marinara Penne in light tomato sauce with fresh basil and Parmesan
Penne can be substituted with fusilli pasta 
Vegetables
  • Seasonal Roasted Vegetable Medley Carrots, parsnips, Brussel spouts, butternut squash and red onions (selection varies based on season and availability) 
  • Steamed Vegetables Choice of green beans, asparagus, corn-on-the-cob or carrot/cauliflower/broccoli mix  (selection varies based on season and availability)

Salads
  • Caesar Salad with house-made croutons in Jonny’s Caesar dressing topped with fresh Parmesan & choice of chorizo or double-smoked bacon        ▼veg option available
  • Summer Slaw apple, purple & green cabbage, cucumber & pickled carrots in honey-Dijon vinaigrette 
  • Organic Mixed Greens, pickled watermelon radish, carrot, pear & Brussel spout leaves in citrus-cider vinaigrette 
  • Roasted Beet Red & candy cane beets, strawberries, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries & butter leaf lettuce in cherry vinaigrette
  • Baby Spinach with cucumber, red grapes & toasted sesame seeds in a sesame & grape vinaigrette 
  • Greek Feta, grape tomato, cucumber, red onion & local, organic mixed greens in Greek-style vinaigrette

LATE NIGHT FOOD TRUCK MENU
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Skewers
  • Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Moroccan, Chimichurri, Thai peanut or Garlic Lemon
  • Grilled Chicken Skewers with Butter chicken, Thai peanut or Piri Piri 
  • Grilled Skirt Steak Skewers in beef demi-glace

​Tacos (served on corn or flour tortillas)
  • Blonde Jerk - Grilled chicken in Jonny’s spicy jerk sauce with apple, cabbage, cucumber & pickled carrot slaw with in honey Dijon vinaigrette 
  • Flank Steak  - with pickled red onions, white beans sour cream & cilantro
  • Crispy Pork Belly - with kohlrabi slaw and quince dressing
  • Mexican Blonde - Pulled pork served with cheese, roasted corn, red pepper, tomato, onion & black bean salsa with chipotle mayo & hickory sticks      ▼veg or vegan option available

Deep-fried Mac n Cheese Balls 
  • 4 Cheese 
  • Bacon & Caramelized Onions
  • Bacon & Broccoli
​Sliders (served on Jonny’s fresh artisan buns)
  • Ultimate Blonde Slider Beef burger with caramelized onions, roasted garlic aioli, demi-glace, sprouts & hickory sticks 
  • Apple Cider Slider Pulled pork burger with local cheddar, apple & apple cider caramel 
  • Greasy Blonde Slider Braised pulled pork in Jonny’s BBQ sauce with bacon, caramelized onions, chipotle mayo & hickory sticks 
  • Peachy Blonde Slider Oven-roasted chicken breast, Brie, red pepper & pea chutney, sprouts & chimichurri aioli        ▼veg option avail
  • Sicilian Meat Ball Slider with tomato sauce & bocconcini

From the Grill
  • Grilled Chicken Skewers with Butter chicken, Thai peanut or Jonny’s BBQ sauce
  • Blonde Bombshell - Roasted sweet potato, potato, kale and chorizo (or double-smoked bacon) in a Piri Piri aioli
  •  Root-beer & maple glazed Beef short ribs
  •  Chicken wings in choice of Jonny’s BBQ, spicy jerk, or hoisin honey-garlic ​
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Flatbread Samplers on Jonny’s homemade fire-grilled flatbread
              *ask about our flatbread menu
*Fish, vegan and vegetarian options available
Add Hors d’oeurves    3 Hors d’oeurves $10 pp, 5 Hors d’oeurves $15 pp.
​Charcuterie Board is extra or can replace apps. Talk to us about pricing.


COFFEE, TEA & DESSERT
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Service with 2 Items $10 pp, 3 Items $13 pp. $750 minimum.
1 Hour Window service. Remaining food is put out on platters for guests to enjoy.
Coffee/Tea Service $2/pp Includes a selection of teas, cream/milk, sugar. Stir sticks & disposable cups if needed.
Dessert Selection of delicious sweet treats made in-house. Menu available upon request


COSTS & HOUSEKEEPING
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Gas/Travel Fee TBD based on location 
Gratuity Tips are not included but always appreciated.
30% Deposit required upon confirmation, paid by cash, cheque, e-transfer or credit card.
Minimums $1,500 minimum to book truck
Allergies & Dietary Concerns When sending out invites please ask your guests to inform you about allergies or dietary concerns ie. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or food allergies. Nut and shellfish allergies in particular can be a serious concern so we prefer to avoid those items if any of your guests have those allergies. 
Optional Servers  $120 for 4 hour minimum, each additional hour $20
Optional Bartenders $150 for 4 hour minimum, each additional hour $25
Rentals We are happy to work with you to determine a quote for food & beverage-related rentals & in some cases, also coordinate with the  rental company to arrange deliveries, pickups etc. 
Family-style Set up requires additional staff and rentals, although the per person price is the same as buffet-style.