top of page
Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy of .avif

CHEF PREPARED MEAL

Cape Breton

Gourmet Dinner Menu

Please specify 1 item from each of the following categories for each of your food orders by email to info@sidannaretreat.com.

APPETIZERS

Beetroot Salad

Creamy mascarpone, mixed greens & terragon

OR

Roasted Tomato Bisque

Basil oil, croutons & parmesan

OR

Lobster Bruschetta

Ingonish lobster, fresh bruschetta mix, Parmesan & balsamic reduction on a toasted baguette

 

ENTREES

Pan Roasted Cod

Potato gnocchi, mustard cream sauce, green tomato puree, corn relish caramelized onion & bacon

OR

Bone in Pork Chop

Braised cabbage, apple, cranberry Brie, sweet potato puree & apple cider jus Striploin | Pommes Anna, burnt shallot, stewed mushroom, asparagus & demi glace

OR

Shrimp Pancetta Carbonara

Tiger shrimp, creamy carbonara, pecorino Romano, crispy Pancetta, EVOO & served with fresh bread

OR

Stuffed zucchini linguini primavera

Desserts

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Brownie, chocolate mousse & Chantilly cream

OR

Bananas Foster

Flambed bananas, caramelized butter and brown sugar rum sauce, pound cake & vanilla ice cream

06f74c42-37a7-475f-a19a-f90b51ae9b3d_edi.avif

Meet Our Chefs

Alex and Mae are a husband-and-wife culinary team offering artfully-designed private dining experiences rooted in craftsmanship, seasonality, and refined technique. Both are graduates of the Culinary Arts program at Nova Scotia Community College (Class of 2019), where their shared dedication to the culinary arts first brought them together.

With a combined 18 years of professional kitchen experience, they have honed their skills across both fine dining and elevated casual cuisine, developing a style that is polished yet deeply inviting. Alex’s culinary vision emphasize bold, balanced flavours and impeccable execution. Mae specializes in pastry arts, bringing precision, artistry, and restraint to her desserts. Her work focuses on handcrafted pastries and elegant finishes that provide a thoughtful and memorable conclusion to each dining experience. Together, Alex and Mae have been featured on both Food Network Canada and Eastlink TV and have been nominated for two culinary awards.

bottom of page