Cocktail Party Menu

       Cocktail Party Menu

Shrimp Cocktail
Jumbo Shrimp served with our zesty horseradish sauce
 

Antipasto sticks
Bite size Stacks of Italian meats & cheese

Bocconcini
Homemade knots of fresh mozzarella with sundried tomatoes in olive oil

Cheese & Cracker boards

Gourmet cheeses with a variety of crackers garnished with seasonal fruit

Crudités Baskets

Assorted fresh vegetables with a creamy garlic dip

Chicken Sate

Grilled Chicken breast in a peanut Thai sauce served on a stick

Asparagus Logs
Asparagus wrapped in flaky filo pastry with a honey Dijon mustard sauce

Spanokapita

Savory spinach & feta turnovers

Pot Stickers

Vegetable filled dumplings served with garlic soy
Stuffed Mushrooms
Three varieties of stuffing

Dessert

 Assorted Italian pastries
Cookies

Complete Coffee Service

COLD HORS D’OEUVRES

Please Select Three

SMOKED SALMON NAPOLEON

Horseradish, Lemon Zest and Radish Sprouts

SPICED CHILLED SHRIMP

Green Tomatillo Cocktail Sauce

or

CLASSIC SHRIMP C

RED WINE BISCUITS

Gorgonzola and Fig Cream and Toasted Pistachios

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE WRAP

Sundried Tomato Pesto and Basil

CARVING STATION

Please Select Two of the Following Carving Selections 

ROAST FRESH BREAST of TURKEY

Citrus Zest, Shallots and Fresh Herbs
Orange Cranberry Chutney

or

GLAZED SMITHFIELD HAM

Roasted with Apricot Preserves, Brown Sugar and Cloves
Maple Grain Mustard |
or

GRILLED SIDES OF NORWEGIAN SALMON

In a Lemon Basil Dijon Marinade
Green Herb Sauce

or

CHARRED SIRLOIN of BEEF

Roast Garlic Soy Marinade
Pommery Horseradish Sauce

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Additional Buffet Items

 

NUTTY WILD RICE SALAD

Steeped in Apple Cider
Dried Cranberries, Spiced Almonds, Scallions and Waterchestnuts

OVEN ROASTED RED BLISS POTATOES and YAMS

Caramelized Shallots, Rosemary and Thyme
Tossed in a Pommery Balsamic Glaze

 VEGETABLE SLAW

Confetti of Vegetables
with Golden Raisins, Spiced Almonds, Orange Segments and Caraway

 SWEET POTATO CHIPS

Spiced with Cardamom, Ginger and Sea Salt 

HEARTHBAKED BREAD BASKET

Chutney Biscuits, Miniature Grain Rolls, Herbed Ciabatta and Flatbreads

A TASTE of THE ORIENT

A Chinatown Display with
Ornamental Fans and Umbrellas, Lacquer Serving Pieces, Asian Vegetables and Chopsticks

ORIENTAL BEEF

Braised Shredded Mahogany Glazed Beef
Simmered in a Sesame Apricot Sauce
With Bamboo Shoots, Mandarin Oranges and Roasted Almonds

 STIR FRY “EVERYTHING” RICE

Jasmine Rice
Blended with

Baby Shrimp, Sweet Peas, Scallions and Chinese Five Spice Powder
 MANDARIN VEGETABLES

Sesame Sautéed

Broccoli, Baby Corn, Straw Mushrooms, Carrots and Bean Sprouts
In a Delicate Hoisen Ginger Sauce

THAI CHICKEN SATES

Bamboo Threaded Breast of Chicken
In a Crispy Coconut Crust
Drizzled with an Apricot Mild Chile Glaze

SPICY SZECHUAN NOODLE

Soba Noodles
Tossed in a Thai Peanut Sauce
Enhanced with Cilantro, Lemongrass and Kafir Lime Leaves

Crisp Asian Curry Spiced Wontons
and
Fortune Cookies

Cascading from Chinese Take Out Containers

LITTLE ITALY STATION 

A DUO OF PASTAS 

SEAFOOD RIGATONI FRA DIAVLO

Sautéed Shrimp, Scallops and Mussels
Sautéed in a

Spicy Pink Sauce
Enhanced with Caramelized Onions and Sweet Peas

and

PASTA TOSCANA

Orchiette Pasta
Sautéed with

Wild Mushrooms, Arugula, White Beans, Calamata Olives and Roasted Peppers
Herb Roast Garlic Broth

 Condiments

Aged Romano Cheese, Marinated Olives and Caperberries and Cracked Black Pepper 

Please Select One of the Following

GARLIC ROSEMARY CHICKEN

Basil Seared Breast of Chicken
Tossed with Oven Roasted Potatoes, Confetti of Peppers and Spinach

or

ITALIAN SAUSAGE and PEPPERS

A Duo of Sweet and Spicy Italian Sausage
Sautéed with a Confetti of Peppers and Red Onions
Enhanced with Fresh Marjoram, Oregano and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

In Addition

BOCCONCINI

Homemade Knots of Fresh Mozzarella
In an Extra Virgin Olive Oil Marinade
With Tiny Red Tomatoes, Basil Leaves and Toasted Pinenuts

 CAESAR SALAD

Hearts of Romaine Lettuce
Shaved Parmegianno and Herbed Croutons
in a Light Lemon Anchovy Vinaigrette

PEASANT BREAD BASKET

Homemade Tomato Rosemary Focaccia, Calamata Olive Croustades,
 Herbed Flatbreads and Grissini Breadsticks 

RETRO STATION 

A Unique Presentation of Retro Foods updated for the Millennium 

OLD FASHIONED POT PIE

Individual Herbed Pastry Vol au Vent filled with

Tender Braised Chicken, Turkey and Smoked Chicken Sausage
Carrots, Pearl Onions, Sweet Peas and Red Bliss Potatoes
Creamy Lemon Tarragon Sauce

GOURMET SAVORY MEATBALLS

Veal Meatballs enhanced with Rosemary, Orange Zest and Shallots
Baked in a Savory Currant Mustard Sauce
with Dried Fruit and Caramelized Onions

Served on a Bed of Basmati Rice Pilaf

WILD MUSHROOM “MACARONI and CHEESE”

Gratin of Wild Mushrooms, Fennel and Sundried Tomatoes
Blended with
Egg Pasta and Goat Cheese and Fontina Cheese Sauce

Baked with a Crunchy Herb Crumb Crust

GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE

Sautéed Dill Buttered Green Beans
With Toasted Slivered Almonds and French Fried Onions

A DUO of MINIATURE QUICHES

 Quiche Lorraine
Herb Scented Custard

with Imported Ham and Jarlsberg Cheese

and
Mediterranean Quiche

Tomato, Basil and Pinenuts

BABY SPINACH SALAD

Mandarin Oranges, Gorgonzola, Croutons and Crumbled Bacon
Honey Poppyseed Vinaigrette

PENNY CANDY DISPLAY

Cascading Jars and Bushel Baskets
Filled with Old Fashioned Penny Candy

SOUTHWESTERN TEX-MEX TABLE 

SOUTHWESTERN CHILI “PAELLA STYLE”

Cumin Grilled Shrimp, Chorizo Sausage and Smoked Turkey
Braised with Black Beans and Poblano Peppers

Presented With

SAFFRON RICE PILAF

Peas, Caramelized Onions, Pimentos and Olives

CUMIN GRILLED CHICKEN TORTILLA CORNUCOPIAS

Julienne Grilled Breast of Chicken
 Corn, Black Beans and Aged Cheddar Cheese
Baked in a Flour Tortilla

Drizzled with a Chipolte Cream and Scallion Threads

MILD CHILI POPPERS

Filled with Jack Cheese, Cilantro and Anaheim Peppers
Coated in a Crisp Cornmeal Crust

Gazpacho Dipping Sauce

SOUTHWESTERN VEGETABLE SALAD

A Refreshing and Crisp Salad
With a Confetti of Vegetables

Tossed in a Tequila Lime Vinaigrette
With Mandarin Oranges and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

CROCKS of:

Chunky Guacamole
* * *

Salsa Cruda

Served with
Blue and Yellow Corn Chips

OLDE NEW YORK STEAKHOUSE

ROAST RACK OF LAMB

Seasoned with Rosemary Sprigs
Served with ThreeMustard and Mint sauce
Pita Crisps and Country Bread

AGED SIRLOIN OF BEEF

In a Soy Roasted Garlic Marinade

Charred and Table Carved

Served on Roasted Garlic Baguettes
Horseradish Sauce and Peter Luger’s Famous Steak Sauce

 CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

Infused with Roasted Garlic, Shallots, Horseradish & Chives

CRISP THICK CUT ONION RINGS

Coated in a Spiced Ale Batter
Homemade Roasted Tomato Ketchup
 

CREAMED SPINACH

Enhanced with Parmesan, Nutmeg, Shallots and Tarragon Cream

CHOPPED STEAKHOUSE SALAD

Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Onions, Peppers and Croutons
Caesar Vinaigrette

RELISH TRAYS

A Display of Old Fashioned Condiments
Crisp Celery Sticks, Baby Carrots, Spiced Apple Rings,
Pimento filled Olives, Pepperocnin and Vermouth Scented Caperberries
 

FULTON FISH MARKET

An Abundant Display of Shellfish

Cascading Mosaics of

STEAMED JUMBO GULF SHRIMP

and

CRAB CLAWS

Presented on Shaved Ice with Seaweed and Netting

Condiments to Include:

Lemon Wedges, Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish, Tobasco and Oysterettes

 RAW BAR

Freshly Shucked

Bluepoint Oysters And Little Neck Clams

Presented on the Half Shell
Mignonette Vinaigrette and Spicy Vegetable Salsa

 STEAMED MUSSELS ON THE HALF SHELL

Topped with a Cilantro Tomato Vinaigrette 

 POPCORN SHRIMP

Crisp Lightly Breaded Shrimp
Presented with Jalapeno Roast Garlic Aioli

 STEAMING MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER

A Robust Tomato Broth
Brimming with Minced Clams, Bell Peppers, Tiny New Potatoes and Sca