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With every bite just as delicious as the next, our menu is indeed a feast for the eyes! Whether catering a buffet dinner or designing a sit-down meal, our event planning experts will help you to decide the perfect menu for your extraordinary event. Below you will find our most-requested specialties but we are happy to create custom catering menus for your special occasion.

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HORS D'OEUVRES

Our Hors D'oeuvres are a feast for the eyes - dazzling and delicious. They can be served butler style on fresh herbs or presented as artfully decorated platters.



Shrimp Mousse Spring Roll with Apricot, Ginger Dipping Sauce

Cashew Chicken Springroll

Beef Canapé

New England Crispy Crab Cakes

Conch Fritters with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Crispy Potato Pancake/Sour Cream/Chive Stick

Gingered Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon

Scallop/Shrimp in Shell Saint-Jacques

Fontina Stuffed Risotto Cakes

Citrus Shrimp Caribbean

Smoked Gouda Quesadillas/Apple/Scallion

Sesame Crusted Tuna, Garlic Crisp, Wasabi Cream

Southwestern Chicken

Roasted Vegetable Crostini Parmesan

Alsatian Tart

Sherry Glazed Stuffed Mushroom Cap

Shrimp Louie Canapé/Garlic Crisp/Louie Sauce

Roasted Salmon/Remoulade/Garlic Crisp/Herb Garnish

Caviar Trio/Yukon Gold Potato Shell/Crœme Fraiche

Asparagus/Maple Cured Ham Wrap

Vegetable Pinwheels

Sesame Crusted Chicken Slices/Ponzu Sauce

Tuscan Bruschetta/Feta Cheese/Crostini

Grilled Goat Cheese/Basil Pesto Flatbread Triangles

Thai Curry Rice Cakes

Roasted Goat Cheese Tomato Pizzettes

Smoked Salmon Pizza

Smoked Salmon Pinwheels

Grilled Andouille Slice/Baguette Slice/Creole Mustard

Baby Potatoes, Pesto/Sour Cream Stuffing


Retro Miniature Sandwiches
Grilled Cheese Triangles
BLT Canapé
Rueben
Cuban
Big Easy Muffaletta
Pulled Pork Po Boy
Mini Angus Beef Shooters

Chicken Medallions
Asian
Caribbean/Jerk
Marsala
Mediterranean
Thai

Dim Sum - Ponzu Sauce
Shrimp Shu Mai Dumpling
Seafood/Pork Dumpling
Shrimp Har Kow Dumpling

Phyllo Stars
Asian Crab
Tarragon Chicken Salad
Spanakopita
Smoked Salmon Mousse
Ahi Tuna Tartar
Southwestern Black Bean

Soup Shooters
Potato Leek
Creamy Tomato
Truffled Asparagus
Crab Bisque
Chilled Gazpacho


PRESENTATIONS
Cheese, Fruit, Nut Presentation
Imported Swiss Cheese Wedges on a Bed of Cashew Nuts
French Brie En Croute, Roasted Almonds
Montrachet Medallions in Extra Virgin Olive Oil/Dust of Thyme, Seasonal Fruit Displays
Baguette Slices/Assorted Crackers

Mediterranean Antipasto Grande
Grilled Vegetable Medley, Mozzarella/Tomato/Onion/Herb Salad, Italian Cheeses, Genoa Salami, Adriatic Olives, Rustic Breads

Mediterranean Torte
Basil Pesto/Sundried Tomato Pesto/Kalamata Olive Tapanade
Savory Buttercream Layers

A Taste of Provence & Crostini Bar
Roasted Tomatoes/Onions/Herbs, Minted Artichoke Hearts Tapenade, Garlic Crostini

Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin, Horseradish Cream, Bistro Rolls

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Remoulade/Traditional Sauces

Roasted Sides of Salmon Balsamico

Caspian Sea Molossal Caviar, Buckwheat Blinis

Blackened Chicken Breast, Roasted Red Pepper Aoili

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Antipasto

Hummus, Vegetable Fan Medley, Kalamata Olives, Tortilla Crisps

Brie En Croute, Almond Slivers, Apricot Glaze

Smoked Salmon Board, Scallion Cream Cheese, Bagel Crisps

Seasonal Fruit Display

Citrus Cured Gravlax, Cucumber Salad, Toast Points


SALADS
Gourmet
Baby Lettuce Medley/Seasonal Berries/Candied Walnuts
Sherry/Shallot Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad
Romaine Hearts/Classic Creamy Dressing/Imported Parmesan
Shavings/Homemade Croutons

Vegetarian Cobb Salad
Crisp Lettuce Medley, Assorted Vegetable Confetti, Swiss
Cheese/Cashews

Northwest Salad
Baby Lettuce Medley
Roast Corn/Maple Bacon/Shrimp Sauté, Sherry Vinaigrette

Greek Country Salad
Tomatoes/English Cucumbers/Purple Onion/Three Color
Peppers/Bulgarian Feta/Kalamata Olives
Lemon Vinaigrette

Roasted New Potato Salad
Bacon/Chopped Vegetables/Fresh Herbs/Onion Saut¹

Thai Cucumber Salad
English Cucumbers/Peanuts/Cilantro/Purple Onion Slivers/Rice Wine Vinaigrette

Palace Salad
Baby Lettuce Medley/Crisp Andouille Sausage/Marinated Black Beans
Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette

Cheese Tortellini Salad Santorini
Cheese Tortellini, Tomato/Scallion/Gold Peppers/Purple Onion
Raspberry Vinaigrette

Asian Salad
Lettuce Medley/Snow Peas/Scallions/Carrot/English Cucumber, Vegetable Confetti
Roasted Sesame/Ginger/Garlic Dressing


ENTRÉES
Entrees can be displayed as elaborate buffets or individually plated for formal dining.

Chicken Selections
Chicken Victoria
Roasted Vegetable Stuffing, Garlic/Shallot Demi Glace

Chicken Ricotta
Spinach/Ricotta Stuffing, Tomato Sauce

Paella Valencia
Saffron Rice, Red Pepper Confit, Cumin Scented Chicken
Shrimp Vermouth Saut¹

Chicken Scaloppini
Roasted Tomatoes/Kalamata Olives/Capers

Herb Crusted Chicken
Sliced Chicken Breast, Garlic/Dijon/White Wine Marinade
Herb/Breadcrumb/Extra Virgin Olive OilûCrust, Baked Lemon Slices

Chicken Balsamico
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast/Reduced Balsamic Drizzle

Chicken Roma
Chicken Breast Saut¹/Artichoke Hearts/Onions/Mushrooms
Lemon Caper Sauce

Chicken Ragout
Sliced Chicken, Wild Mushrooms/Baby Onions
Roasted Garlic Sauce

Crispy Duck Breast, Bing Cherry/Port Demi Glace

Hand Carved Turkey Breast, Madeira Mushroom Sauce

Sesame Crusted Chicken/Citrus Sauce

Charleston Fried Chicken

Big Easy Chicken Jambalaya


Beef/Pork Selections
Seared Beef Tenderloin/ Roasted Vegetable Stuffing

Sirloin/Mushrooms/Pearl Onions/Burgundy Wine Sauce

Filet Mignon au Poivre, Horseradish Sauce

Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb/Rosemary Pesto Stuffing

Asian Three Color Pepper Steak

Herb Crusted Roasted Beef Loin/Mushroom Bouillon Demi

Veal Scaloppini ala Marsala

Veal Tenderloin, Goat Cheese/Hazelnut/Vegetable Stuffing

Peach Glazed Country Ham

Stuffed Roast Pork Loin, Turkish Apricot/Orange Chutney

Glazed Corned Beef Brisket

Tender Smoked St. Louis Ribs

Herb Crusted Prime Rib

Herb Crusted Angus Roast Beef


Seafood Selections
New England Crab Cakes/Remoulade Sauce

Seafood Newburg, White Wine/Cognac Sauce

Jumbo Shrimp/Sea Scallop Kabobs, Mango/Ginger Coulis

Seafood Baguettes, Shrimp/Scallop/Salmon Stuffing

Garlic Crusted Atlantic Salmon Filet Provencal

Grilled Salmon/Pesto Herb Butter

Sole Oreganata, Fresh Herb/Garlic Breadcrumb Crust

Cashew Crusted Snapper, Whit Wine/Citrus/Fresh Herbs

Andouille Crusted Snapper/Roasted Garlic Butter

Orange Infused Asian Snapper

Peppered Tuna Loin/Olive Tapanade

Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp/White Bean Cassoulet/Basil Oil

Sarasota Bouillabaisse/Basil Toasts/Garlic Rouille


PASTA
Served with Imported Parmesan Cheese

Shrimp Pasta
Ditalini Pasta, Shrimp Saut¹ Julienne Vegetables, Sherry/Garlic/Herb Sauce

Smoked Chicken Pasta
Penne Pasta/Smoked Chicken/Asparagus/Cremini Mushrooms

Rigatoni Penne Broccoli
Rigatoni Pasta/Broccoli Florets/Onions/Tomato Dice/White Wine Glaze

Mushroom Penne
Orecchiette Pasta, Button Mushroom/White Wine Sauté
Onions/Tomato Dice

Imported Four Cheese Baked Penne Ricotta
Penne Pasta, Mozzarella/Fontina/Parmesan/Ricotta Cheeses

Pasta Station - Chef Attended
Penne/Orecchiette
(Choice of 3 Sauces)

Homemade Marinara
Sicilian
Tomato Sauce/Capers/Kalamata Olives
Alfredo
Cream/Imported Parmesan/Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
Carbonara
Cream/Bacon/Peas/Scallions
Pasta ala Vodka
Tomato Sauce/Absolute Vodka Reduction
Pesto Cream Sauce
Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce
Creamy Goat Cheese Sauce

Pasta Station Additions
Grilled Chicken Julienne (Excellent with Red or White Sauce)
Smoked Salmon Slivers (Excellent with Cream Sauce)
Shrimp Vermouth Sauté


ACCOMPANIMENTS
Starch
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Greek Potatoes, Lemon/Herbs
Steak Fries
Hash Browns
Potatoes Au Gratin
Wild Rice Pilaf/Vegetable Confetti
Orzo Primavera
Garlic Mashed Potatoes/Caramelized Onions
Mashed Potato Bar/Martini Glass/Bacon/Sour Cream/Scallions/Cheddar Cheese

Vegetable
Green Bean Royale
Vegetable Sauté
Aromatic Roasted Root Vegetables
Tomatoes Oreganata
Smokey Grilled Asparagus Spears
Grilled Vegetable Antipasto
Creamed Spinach
Creole Roasted Corn/Red Peppers/Onions/Tomatoes
Herbed Peas/Pearl Onions
Maple Glazed Miniature Carrots
Haricot Verts/Carrot Batonnet/Raspberry Vinaigrette


DESSERTS
Petits Fours Presentation - Choose Three
Dark Chocolate Cups/Dark Chocolate Mousse/Toasted Almonds
Miniature Fruit Tarts /White Chocolate Mousse/Fruit Garnish
Miniature Cream Puffs
Pina Colada Tartlet
Key Lime Tartlet
Miniature Cheesecake Medley
Lemon Curd Tartlet
Bavarian Bing Cherry/Chocolate Shell
Peanut Butter Mousse Tartlet
Banana Cream Tartlet
Coconut Macaroons/Dark Chocolate Drizzle

Chocolate Fondue Grand Marnier
Melted European Semi-Sweet Chocolate/Grand Marnier/Cream
Miniature Cream Puffs, Strawberries/Costa Rican Pineapple

Grown Up Sundae Bar
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Oatmeal Cookie Crumbles/Brownie Bits
Apple/Spice Saut¹, Caramel Sauce/Chocolate Sauce, Toasted Almonds

Chocolate Truffle Medley
Chocolate Rum Truffles Dusted with Cocoa
Chocolate/Hazelnut Truffles
White Chocolate Orange Truffles

Dessert Shooters - Shot Glass Presentation
Tiramisu
Key Lime
Chocolate Mousse
Strawberry Shortcake

Plantation Style Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberries Romanoff
Old Fashioned Fruit Crisp, Whipped Cream
European Cheeses/Nuts/Dried Fruits
Caramelized Pineapple/Bananas Foster Crepes
Apple/Apricot Fruit Pizza Medley
Strawberry Napoleon
Chocolate Napoleon
Chocolate Dipped Miniature Baklava
Citrus Pound Cake/Zinfandel Cherries

 

 

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Perfect food is our passion. We cater weddings, small parties, business luncheons, brunches, corporate retreats, birthdays, receptions and private affairs. Our award-winning catering is enjoyed at many locations including Selby Gardens, Phillippe Mansion, Ringling Museum, Powell Crosley Estate, Crosley Museum, Chelsea Center, College Hall and The Garden Club. We're extremely familiar with most venues from Sarasota, Long Boat Key, Siesta Key, Bradenton and Ellenton to Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Brandon. Delicious food and extreme attention to detail - that's what sets our catering apart.

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