Appetizer/Cocktail Party
Sample Menu
This menu would be served buffet style and passed style.
passed appetizers
- Display of Imported And Domestic Cheeses with Fresh Fruit, Berries, and Flatbreads
- Baby Romaine Leaf with Quinoa, Barbecue Black Bean Salsa & Buttermilk Ranch
- Crispy Cornmeal Fried Artichoke Hearts with Pesto Aioli
- Buttermilk Marinated Fried Chicken Skewers with Roasted Garlic Aioli
- Mini Cups of Butternut Squash Soup with Cumin Crema and Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
- Kalamata Olive, Caper and Sundried Tomato Spread on Soft Baguette
- Mini Cheesecake Mousse Cups with Fresh Local Raspberry Puree and Fresh Raspberry
- Mini Trifle of Satin Dark Chocolate Pudding with Browned Butter Graham Cracker and Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
Seated Plated Dinner Party
Sample Menu
Seated plated dinner parties begin with a few elegant passed appetizers and move on to a salad course, then a soup. For very elegant parties, an intermezzo follows the soup course and then entrée. The meal is finished with a delicious dessert. Seated plated events are full service and and typically the highest cost of our services. Chef can provide china, glassware, flatware, linens, and specialty serviceware.
passed appetizers
- Crispy Mini Crab Cakes with Cajun Remoulade
- Warm Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed With Boursin
Soup
Creamed Cauliflower with Spicy Crispy Onions and Toasted Almonds
Salad
Baby Romaine with Candied Pecans, Gorgonzola, Fresh Raspberries and White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Entrée
Spice Rubbed Sliced Filet Mignon with Black Pepper Cabernet Butter over Irish White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Asparagus
Dessert
Duo of White Chocolate Crème Brulee and Petite Chocolate Espresso Cake
Buffet Party
Sample MEnu
A lovely summertime buffet perfect for a wedding, milestone birthday, or luncheon.
beverages
- Fresh Handmade Raspberry Lemonade
- Iced Water
buffet menu
- Rustic Caesar Salad with Romaine, Handmade Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan and Rustic Croutons
- Arugula and Romaine Salad with Perline Mozzarella, Pesto, Heirloom Tomatoes, Toasted Pine Nuts and Balsamic Syrup
- Marinated Grilled Vegetable Platter of Asparagus, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Roasted Tomatoes, Eggplant, Portobello Mushrooms, Roasted Onions, and Seasonal Vegetables
- Display of Fresh Breads: Yeast Rolls, Ciabatta, Artisan Olive, and Garlic Knots
- Eggplant Involtini: Eggplant Rolled with Fresh Ricotta and Parmesan baked in a Roasted Tomato Sauce
- White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese with Crispy Bacon Top
- Grilled Chicken Breast layered with Dijon, Melty Provolone, and Basil
- Seasoned Roast Pork Loin with Handmade Chimichurri Sauce
Dessert
- Build-Your-Own Strawberry Shortcake Bar with Mini Sweet Shortcakes, Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream, Fresh Strawberry Sauce, and Fresh Strawberries
- Mini Coffee Creme Brulee with Vanilla Cream and Chocolate Covered Coffee Bean Garnish
- Lemon Curd Tartlette with Sugared Blueberries
Buffet Party
sample menu
A hearty buffet menu perfect for a fall wedding, Christmas party, or corporate event.
Passed Appetizers
- Romaine Leaf with Quinoa and Petite Cut Greek Salad
- Grilled and Chilled Jumbo Shrimp with Spicy Gazpacho Shots
- Handmade Tortilla Chips with Fresh Salsa
- Tandoori Shrimp Skewers with Cucumber Raita
Buffet menu
- Mezze Platter of Tabbouleh with Romaine Leaves, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Marinated Olives, Marinated Feta, Artichoke Hearts, Hearts of Palm, with Crispy Chips and Warm Pita Bread
- Selection of Artisan Breads, Fresh Yeast Rolls, and Garlic Knots
- Handmade Meatballs with Pork, Ground Beef, and Basil
- Penne Pasta Bar with Fresh Pesto Marinara and Four Cheese Alfredo Sauces
- Spice Rubbed Shaved New York Striploin
- White Cheddar Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Cumin Dusted Jumbo Shrimp with Avocado Salsa
Dessert
- Red Velvet Cupcakes with Classic Cream Cheese Frosting
- Devil’s Food Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream
- Vanilla Pound Cake Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream and Fresh Berries
- Freshly Brewed Coffee & Decaf Coffee with Vanilla Creamer
- Selection of Hot Teas