Here are a few places in Metro Vancouver that are offering special, Easter meals to go this year.
Railtown Catering
Railtown Catering is offering Easter To-Go packages, available for pickup or delivery on Sunday, April 12 and Monday, April 13.
— Easter To-Go Menu —
Entrée:
Honey-Glazed Bone-in Ham with House-made Caraway Mustard (pre-sliced)
Seasonal Side Dishes:
- Organic Spring Greens with Asparagus, Haricots Vert, Grape Tomatoes, Marinated Artichokes, Toasted Almonds and Sherry Vinaigrette
- Cucumber Salad with Fresh Dill and Sour Cream Dressing
- Scalloped Potatoes with Gruyère Cheese
- Buttered Sweet Peas and Baby Carrots with Mint
- Braised Red Cabbage
- Roasted Root Vegetables with Caramelized Shallots, Mushroom and White Asparagus
- Hot Cross Buns with Whipped Butter
- Classic Rhubarb Crumble with House-made Vanilla Ice Cream
Packages are available in both small (four to six servings) and large (10 to 12 servings) sizes for $199 and $339 plus tax, respectively. Hot, ready-to-eat packages are also available for an extra charge of $30 for small packages and $50 for large packages. Those who are hosting a larger group can order additional side dishes on an a-la-carte basis.
All orders must be placed by 12 p.m. on Wednesday April 8th. Packages are available for pickup at Railtown Cafe’s original location at 397 Railway St in Vancouver on Sunday, April 12 or Monday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by delivery for an additional charge.
As with all of Railtown’s holiday offerings, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Easter To-Go package will be donated directly to Mission Possible, a non-profit charity providing street-level care for those with immediate and critical needs in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood.
Railtown Catering
397 Railway Street, Vancouver, BC
railtowncatering.ca
St Lawrence
Chef J-C Poirier and the team at award-winning restaurant St. Lawrence are offering “St. Lawrence à la Maison” – homespun Québécois meals for pick-up that will nourish the soul and support a local charity.
The new program features rotating weekly menus and lets guests enjoy the restaurant’s signature cuisine in the comfort of their own home courtesy of packages that include mains, side dishes, house-baked rolls and dessert for $47 per person plus tax, with vegetarian options also available.
St. Lawrence à la Maison menus are available for pre-order Wednesdays through Saturdays while quantities last — with a special additional Easter Meal service offered on Sunday, April 12 and Monday, April 13 — at stlawrencerestaurant.com and can be picked up at the restaurant (269 Powell Street) from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
— Easter To-Go Menu —
- Lapin à la Moutarde avec Gnocchi
- Colin’s Pâté en Croûte
- Grilled Cabbage Salad
- Roasted Carrots
- Maple Dinner Rolls, Cretons & Mustard
- Blueberry Pie
Partial proceeds from the sale of each meal will be donated directly to Union Gospel Mission, which provides services for those struggling with poverty, homelessness and addiction in the Downtown Eastside.
St Lawrence
269 Powell St, Vancouver, BC
www.stlawrencerestaurant.com/
Water Street Cafe
Gastown’s Water Street Cafe is offering Easter Brunch Boxes. These packages are priced at $50 each and are available in two options: Meat Lovers or Vegetarian.
— Vegetarian Easter Brunch Box for 2 —
- 2 house-made Apple and Walnut Seitan sausages
- Roasted vegetables with homemade salsa verde
- 1 Water St. Cafe large Stuffed French Toast, guava infused mascarpone, lemon curd, berry compote, pistachios
- 2 Quiche, asiago, parmesan, free-run eggs
- Crispy potatoes, lemon, pepper, fresh herb
- Fresh fruit salad for 2
- 2 house-baked Croissants
— Meat Lovers Brunch Box for 2 —
- 2 local grilled Pork and Leek Sausages
- 4 pieces of Ponzu glazed Pork Belly Bacon
- 1 Water St. Cafe large Stuffed French Toast, guava infused mascarpone, lemon curd, berry compote, pistachios
- 2 Quiche, asiago, parmesan, free-run eggs
- Crispy potatoes, lemon, pepper, fresh herb
- Fresh fruit salad for 2
- 2 house-baked croissants
These packages are available April 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th. Please place your order 1 day before your pick up. Prepayment can be done via Tock or by contacting them directly.
Water Street Cafe
300 Water St, Vancouver, BC
www.waterstreetcafe.ca
Stanley Park Brewing
Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewpub is offering family-style dinners paired with a selection of fresh beer, specially handpicked by their Sous Chef, Nathan Taylor and Brewmaster, Thom Riley.
There are three meal options to choose from, a traditional honey ham dinner, a meat lasagna dinner and a vegetarian lasagna dinner, served for two or four.
In the dinner for two, you will receive two – 32oz crowlers along with your meal, and in the dinner for four, you will receive four – 32oz crowlers along with your meal. Meals can be ordered with and without beer and range from $40 – $150.
All orders must be placed by 3pm on Tuesday April 7th. Dinner packages will be available for pick-up at the Restaurant on Sunday, April 12th on Monday, April 13th from 1- 8pm. Unfortunately delivery is unavailable at this time.
Find out more at www.stanleyparkbrewstore.com under “Easter Dinner To Go”.
Stanley Park Brewing
8901 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver, BC
www.stanleyparkbrewing.com
Belgard Kitchen
Belgard Kitchen’s Easter Feast Meal Kit includes:
- Rolled Turkey Breast: sous vide in duck fat and herbs
- Shaved Ham: apple cider glaze
- Turkey Gravy: fresh herbs
- Steamed Green Beans: confit shallot and chilies
- Carrots and Pearl Onions: sous vide in herbed butter
- Butter Poached Nugget Potatoes: honey dijon and rosemary
- Blueberry + Apple Crumble (optional): vanilla semifreddo (+$3.5 per person)
These are available for pickup Saturday and Sunday at Havana Vancouver at 1212 Commercial Drive. Delivery to your doorstep is on Sunday.
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
www.belgardkitchen.com
Neverland Tea Salon
Neverland Tea Salon is offering Easter-themed to-go high tea menus from April 10 – 13. The high tea is $38 per person or $20 per child. The high tea sets are available for pickup and delivery.
Neverland Tea Salon
3066 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC
neverlandtea.com
The Ellis
The Ellis is offering Easter Dinner menu for 1, 2 4 or more. This includes:
- Oven roasted turkey
- Bacon brussel sprouts
- Brioche stuffing
- Mashed potatoes
- Homemade cranberry sauce & gravy
Orders must be in by Thursday, April 9 for pickup on Sunday, April 12. Call 604-428-2456 to reserve.
The Ellis
2204 York Ave, Vancouver, BC
www.theellis.ca
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