Appetizer Party Ideas These are a few of our favorites! You can find ala carte selections at the bottom of this menu. Office Party Wings Classic or Guava BBQ Meatballs with Marinara Spinach Dip & Chips Cheese Tray & Crackers Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies Hungry Man Smoked Salmon with Capers, Red onions, & Toasts Roasted Top Round with Mini Buns & Condiments Pastry Wrapped Sausages with Spicy Dijon Yukon Gold Potato Bites with Vegetable Salad Bacon Wrapped Figs stuffed with Blue Cheese & Walnuts Cheese Tray & Crackers Chic Cocktail Hour (works best as a passed Hors d oeuvres party ) Red Grapes rolled in Goat Cheese Pistachios & served on Skewers Macaroni & Cheese Bites Tortilla Cups filled with Chicken Verde Crudite Cups- Jicama, Cucumbers, Pineapple, Tossed in Chili & lime Mini Desserts Urban Loft Party Soup Sip Station: Mini cups filled with choice of 3 soups & garnishes to accompany Tuna Tartar on a wonton crisp Spaghetti & Meatballs meatballs wrapped with crispy spaghetti noodles & served with marinara dipping sauce Parmesan Crisps Olives & Nuts Chocolate Fondue Family Party Meatballs with Marinara Chicken Wings Hot or Guava Bbq Artichoke Spinach dip with Chips Shrimp Cocktail Pork Loin with Mini Buns & Condiments -substitute Garlic Roasted Top Round 2.00 3/08 Page 1 of 7
Over-the-Top Party (market price) Great for a fun Wedding! Tuna Seared in front of guests on dry ice served Rare with Wasabi & Soy Oysters with mignonette served on Ice Shrimp Cocktail Whole Smoked Salmon with Capers Red Onion & Toasts Mussels cooked in front of guests served with a Dijon cream sauce Taco Station(mini): Cuban Pulled Pork Tacos with Pineapple mojo & Beef Tacos with chipotle sauce (Over-the-Top Party continued) Passed Hors d oeuvres (passed on beautifully garnished trays) - Mac & cheese bites - Red Grapes rolled in goat cheese & pistachios served on a bed of wheat grass - Ancho Soup sips with a Chorizo Empanada - Bacon Wrapped Figs stuffed with Blue Cheese & Walnuts - Tomato Tarts - Lamb chops with Potato Puree Asian Theme Sesame Seared Tuna Lollipops, Shrimp with Thai Basil dipping sauce Beef Satay & Chicken Satay Dipping Sauces to accompany Smoked Salmon & Accompaniments Vegetable Sushi: pickled Ginger, Wasabi & Soy Wonton Chips & Pineapple Salsa Chilled Soba Noodle & Vegetables Served with Mini Take Out Boxes & Chopsticks Mini Desserts Fortune Cookies Gourmet Party (stationary, passed & desserts) Stationary Gourmet Cheeses served on Cheese Boards with Breads Baked Brie with Raspberry Sauce (served warm) Roasted Garlic Beef Top Round with Mini Buns & Condiments Passed Lamb Chops in a Martini Glass with Potato Puree Macaroni & Cheese Bites Sesame Seared Tuna Lollipops Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp Red Grapes rolled in Goat Cheese & Pistachios served on Skewers Chorizo Empanadas & Ancho Soup Sips Dessert Station with the Gourmet Party Items like Mini cream puffs, Cheesecakes, Chocolate Torte, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Mousse, Coconut Cake, Chocolate dipped Strawberries & Cookies 3/08 Page 2 of 7
Choose your own appetizers for your unique party! Chicken, Beef, Pork & Lamb Chicken Satay Skewered tender chicken breast served with spicy peanut sauce. Chicken Wings Our Specialty Guava BBQ Sauce or Traditional Buffalo Hot Sauce Chicken Verde Tortilla Cup Asian Chicken Napa & Scallion Salad in a Wonton Cup Prosciutto wrapped fresh mozzarella and arugula Meatballs Marinara or Sweet & Sour Bacon Balsamic Figs Figs stuffed with Blue Cheese and Walnuts and wrapped in Bacon Drizzled with Balsamic Syrup Quesadillas Chicken or Vegetarian Beef Skewers in a Blue Cheese or Hoisin Sauce Pastry Wrapped Sausages with Spicy Dijon Achiote Marinated Shredded Pork & Citrus Onions with Tortillas New Potato Bites topped with Blue Cheese, Bacon and Caramelized Onions Other toppings.. - Salsa & Cheddar - Chilled Vegetable Salad Lamb Chops & Potato Puree (Perfect finger food!) Mint & Rosemary Crusted Lamb Chops Roasted Top Round with silver dollar buns, condiments and au jus Pork Loin with silver dollar buns & condiments (serves 50) Beef Tenderloin with a Salt & Pepper Crust with mini buns & condiments 3/08 Page 3 of 7
Seafood Appetizers Coconut Shrimp with Tamarind Dipping Sauce Shrimp Cocktail Homemade cocktail sauce with horseradish and lemon wedges Smoked Salmon Side served with Capers, Red Onions, Eggs & Toasts Prosciutto & Basil wrapped Tiger Shrimp with Thai Basil Dipping Sauce Sesame Seared Tuna Lollipops Salmon mousse served with Crackers Spicy Tuna Tartar & Wonton Crisps Smoked Salmon Egg rolls Smoked Salmon, Gouda Cheese and Basil with Thai basil dipping sauce Miniature Crab Cakes Served with a lemon & Spice dipping sauce. Asian Tuna Cakes with Thai Basil Dipping Sauce Mussel Station: Mussels cooked before your guests! Served with a Dijon Cream Sauce, or White Wine Broth Vegetarian Appetizers Macaroni & Cheese Bites Creamy Macaroni in a parmesan cup Gourmet Stuffed Mushrooms Creamy squash, parmesan cheese and truffle oil Won-Ton Chips with Pineapple Salsa Crispy chips and sweet-spicy pineapple salsa Salsa, Guacamole and Homemade Tortilla Chips Spinach Artichoke Dip with Pita Chips 3/08 Page 4 of 7
Spring rolls Vegetable noodle rolls with sweet chili dipping sauce Crostinis Lightly toasted slices of baguette with extra virgin olive oil & garlic. Choice of the following toppings: - Tomatoes and Basil - Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese - Roasted Red Pepper & Kalamata Olive - Olive Tapenade - Sun-dried tomato & Artichoke Tapenade - Tuscan Bean with Basil Oil - Squash & Roasted Pear with Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds - Caesar Salad & Anchovy Tomato Tartlets Mini tart shells filled with asiago cheese and tomatoes Hummus with pita chips and carrots Tuscan garlic bean dip, drizzled with Basil olive oil served with a baguette Chilled Ancho-Tomato Soup Sips and Goat Cheese Toasts Grapes rolled in Goat Cheese & Pistachios Mashed Potato Bar Mashed Potatoes served with a variety of toppings to choose from New Potato Bar New Potatoes with a variety of toppings to choose from 3/08 Page 5 of 7
Cheese Brie Wheel Wrapped in Puff Pastry Topped with Raspberry Sauce- 50 (serves 30) Honey Lavender Goat Cheese Log with Pine Nuts- 36 (serves 15) Cheese Tray - prices vary depending on party size Danish Blue Fondue Served with Bread, Cherry Tomatoes, Pears and Grapes Spicy Cheese dip with Tortilla Chips Cheese & Crudités Display Traditional Cheese display (all the American favorites, Swiss, cheddar, pepper jack, Colby) Crudités with dip Fresh fruit Crackers and baguette Gourmet Cheese & Crudités Display Iowa cheeses, International Cheeses Crudités with dip Fresh Fruit Assorted Crackers and breads Cheese by the Wheel price varies Gourmet Cheese Selections Choose 1 cheese or a few! Displayed on a cheese board. 3/08 Page 6 of 7
Desserts Bars Chewy Chocolate Walnut Bars Raspberry White Chocolate Bars Peanut Butter Chip & Chocolate nut Brownies Chocolate Fondue Served with fresh fruit, marshmallows and angel food cake Chocolate Mousse in Chocolate Cups Lime or Lemon Mousse in White Chocolate Cups Flourless Chocolate Cake topped with Berries Almond Cake with Fresh Raspberries Carrot Cake Cheesecake with Triple Berry Compote Chocolate Covered Strawberries Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Mini Dessert selections available Dessert Station Items like... Mini cream puffs, Cheesecakes, Chocolate Torte, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Mousse, Coconut Cake, Chocolate dipped Strawberries & Cookies, Premium Hot and Cold Beverage Station Beautifully presented as a self service station Gourmet Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Whipped Cream, Cinnamon Sticks, Raw Sugar, Sweeteners, Mints, Chocolate Bits, Flavored Syrups. Reception Punch, Iced Tea with lemon, beverage napkins, cups and ice Hot Chocolate Shots with biscotti 3/08 Page 7 of 7