TORONTO LIFE
2001 ENTERTAINING GUIDE

Daniel et Daniel Catering & Event Planning

Talk about the royal treatment. Prince Charles' last visit to Canada ended with a Toronto dinner catered by the Daniels (guests included Margaret Atwood and Premier Mike Harris). A sample of the evening's menus: hors d'oeuvres of bocconcini tapenade; clear, fresh Thai spring rolls; vegetarian sushi rolls; marinated shrimp; mini yellow pattypan squash with crab salad; crepes with smoked duck, arugula and red pepper.

The main was a drool-worthy grilled Atlantic salmon in a tarragon sauce, and julienne vegetables served with long-stem baby carrots and steamed broccolini atop a wild rice and basmati pancake. For dessert, a lemon tart with raspberry coulis and fresh fruit garnish.

Where: 248 Carlton St. (at Parliament St.), 416-968-9275, www.danieletdaniel.on.ca
How much: $20-$50 per person for buffet dinner.
Wait staff: $25 each per hour, four-hour minimum.
Chef's service charge: $28 per hour, four-hour minimum
Lead time: 24 hours to two weeks.