Cocktail Party Menu

Mozzarella Bar

Fresh mozzarella, mozzarella di bufala, burrata and ricotta with grilled breads and an assortment of toppings, spices, herbs and olive oils to drizzle as well as an assortment of balsamic vinegars 

Charcuterie Boards and Displays

Imported meats, cheeses, olives, tapenades, bread sticks and baguettes, nuts, fruits, spreads

Mezze Display

Hummus, eggplant caponata, tzatziki dip, dolmades (grape leaves), Kalamata olives, chunks of feta, pita bread and olive bread 

Spanish Tapas Display

Blue cheese stuffed bacon wrapped dates, Marcona almonds, marinated olives, Spanish cheeses, Serrano ham, chorizo, quince spread, crackers and grilled breads

Spiced pecans with rosemary and sea salt

(gf) Almond or blue cheese-stuffed dates wrapped with bacon

Caprese skewers with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls and basil or antipasti skewers with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, Kalamata olive and salami  - gluten free

(gf) Fruit & domestic cheese platter

(gf) Arancini – Risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella and fried served with spicy arrabiatta sauce

(gf) Caramelized onion dip with pommes frites slices (homemade potato chips)

Hot artichoke dip served with crostini

(gf) Smoked salmon deviled eggs

(gf) Shishito peppers charred in cast irons with coarse salt and lemon

Brie stuffed with dried cranberries, walnuts, apple and brown sugar wrapped in puff pastry and served with crackers

(gf) Brie with dried apricots and apricot preservers, walnuts, crumbled blue cheese wrapped in puff pastry served with crackers and crostini

(gf) Fried brussels sprouts with applewood smoked bacon, spiced pecans and grated parmesan

Avocado toasts – thinly sliced prosciutto, sliced avocado and burrata on sliced, toasted sunflower seed bread drizzled with extra virgin olive oil 

Tomato-zucchini verrines

Layeres of zucchini, tomato, pine nuts, mascarpone, fresh herbs and finished with a crisp prosciutto

(gf) Potato skins with cheddar, bacon, sour cream and chives

Potatoes with caviar and crème fraiche (pairs great with filet bites) – gluten free

(gf) Polenta rounds topped with mushroom ragu – gluten free

Or

Spinach, swiss chard and parmesan shavings – gluten free

Chilled soup shooters

all gluten free

Watermelon gazpacho with watermelon, heirloom tomatoes, serrano chilis and topped with feta and dill

Green garden gazpacho with green grapes, cucumber, honeydew, green bell pepper, cilantro, chives and lime juice

Chilled cucumber with yogurt and sour cream, mint, lemon and cucumber garnished with crème fraiche

Carrot ginger chilled soup with jalapeno and coconut milk

Vichyssoise – chilled potato leek soup shooter with chives

(gf) Mini taco bar – mini tortillas, grilled shrimp, short ribs and roasted chicken with assorted toppings and salsas

(gf) Tortillas crisps topped with avocado corn relish with choice of shrimp, cilantro lime chicken or grilled beef

Tin Can Nacho Bar

Homemade tortilla chips with assorted toppings

Our cheese blend of Oaxacan melting cheese and freshly made chips with roasted jalapenos, black beans

Add any of the following: blackened shrimp or lobster, braised short ribs, carne asada or grilled chicken thighs 

Sliced black olives, pico de gallo guacamole, sour cream, salsas

Short rib and fontina taquitos with chipotle lime dipping sauce-gluten free

Phyllo triangles with spinach and feta

Sausage, sage and potato puffs with harissa aioli

Eggplant rollatini – grilled Japanese eggplant slices become wrappers for crumbled feta, toasted pine nuts, mint and basil drizzled with balsamic syrup – gluten free

Mac ‘n cheese – bites or bowls

Mini Quiche in assorted flavors to pick from

Cherry tomato and pecorino

Sauteed mushroom and fontina

Bacon and gruyere

Caramelized onion and gorgonzola

(gf) Empanadas – puff pastry pockets stuffed with choice of beef, chicken or vegetarian fillings

Ground sirloin, dried cherries, pine nuts and tomato

Chicken, apples, rosemary and cheddar

Manchego and olive

Elaine’s version of “wings” and “waffles” – mini sweet potato Belgium waffles with Vermont maple syrup served alongside southern fried chicken wings with ‘hot wing” sauce

(gf) Mini butternut squash soup or tomato basil in espresso cups with Gouda and brie grilled cheese toasts

Mini crab cakes with classic remoulade

Dungeness crab dip with lemon panko topping served with crostini

(gf) Ceviche –Ahi with avocado, mint, micro cilantro and lime with won ton chips served in individual cups

Or

(gf) Mexican style with ahi, halibut, red snapper, mango, red onion, cilantro, lemon, cilantro oil and jalapeno with tortilla chips

Crabtini in little parfait cups with Dungeness crab, chives, tarragon, lemon zest and fresh lemon aioli

(gf) Ahi tuna poke seasoned and served with Bibb lettuce leaves – gluten free

(gf) Chilled prawns served with Grey Goose cocktail sauce – gluten free

(gf) Coconut prawns with horseradish marmalade

Coconut lobster bites with chili garlic sauce

(gf) Sambucca, olive oil and rosemary grilled prawns with arugula aioli

(gf) Marinated chili-garlic prawns with cilantro and jalapeno

(gf) Pan seared sea scallops wrapped with applewood smoked bacon served with a spicy dipping sauce

Fresh clams casino oven baked with bacon, herbed panko and parmesan crust

Crab and smoked salmon with avocado crostini served with burrata on the side drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt

(gf) Shucked fresh oysters on ice with horseradish cocktail sauce, black pepper mignonette or yuzu and lime

(gf) Oysters Rockefeller with spinach, shallots, Pernod and topped with hollandaise and garnished with caviar

(gf) Oyster shooters with Bloody Mary cocktail sauce

(gf) Coconut milk and red curry- marinated chicken satays with spicy peanut sauce garnished with cilantro, mint and crushed peanuts

Mini chicken Wellington bites with mushroom duxelle wrapped in puff pastry

(gf) Bacon and red bell pepper-wrapped chicken bites with red bell pepper aioli

Mediterranean chicken skewers marinated in rosemary, garlic and drizzled with lemon sauce

(gf) Buttermilk fried chicken skewers with Caesar dipping sauce

Wings 

Alabama white sauce with mayo, chives, horseradish and creole mustard

Buttery Nashville hot sauce with blue cheese 

Vietnamese with Peanut sauce

Buttermilk Tandoori with yogurt sauce

(gf) Asian chicken salads with chopped cabbages, julienne red bell pepper, julienne carrots, green onions, cilantro, mint and peanuts with a spicy peanut dressing in mini take out boxes with chop sticks

(gf) Cherry tomato BLTs – a single bite with little gem lettuce and sous vide bacon lardon with blue cheese dressing

(gf) Lettuce wraps with choice of marinated beef, chicken, pork or tofu and accompaniments of cilantro, peanuts, scallions, sprouts, julienne bell pepper and chili garlic dipping sauce, peanut sauce and soy sauce

House made jalapeno poppers filled with pepper jack and dipped in beer batter served with a chili- lime dipping sauce

(gf) Jalapeno poppers filled with cream cheese and wrapped with bacon

Pumpkin ravioli with burned butter, sage, parmesan shavings with hazelnut and amaretti garnish - seasonal

Mushroom ravioli with truffle butter cream, fresh thyme garnished with porcini-truffle oil

Fried Osso Bucco ravioli with marinara sauce for dipping

Baby red potatoes with crème fraiche and caviar

Flatbread pizzas – six selections below

(gf) Asparagus, mushroom and prosciutto pizza with fontina topped with arugula, lemon and olive oil

Mediterranean pizza with oven roasted tomatoes, Kalamata olives, pine nuts, oregano, mozzarella and feta 

Italian caprese with burrata, oven roasted heirloom tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil

(gf) Southwestern with shredded beef short ribs, shredded pork or vegetarian fire roasted poblano peppers, roasted corn, black beans, cilantro and green onions, pepper jack and cotija cheeses drizzled with poblano vinaigrette

Italian antipasti with mozzarella, provolone, salami, Italian sausage, mortadella, black olives and roasted red bell peppers

(gf) Pork belly flatbreads with caramelized onions, sliced garlic, Oaxacan cheese and mushrooms finished with cilantro-parsley oil

Bruschetta  

(gf) Oven roasted tomato with burrata cheese and fresh basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil

Fresh melted mozzarella, sage and prosciutto on grilled sourdough

Grilled peach, arugula and burrata with balsamic syrup

(gf) Spring pea pesto on crostini with burrata on grilled Monterey sourdough drizzled with olive oil 

Antipasti bruschetta with mortadella, Genoa salami, slice of provolone, pepperoncini, and black olives

Mini Sandwiches

(gf) Chicken salad with smoked almonds, tarragon, shallots and celery on white Pullman cut into triangles with edges dipped in smoked almonds

(gf) Baby BLTea sandwiches with applewood smoked bacon, tomato, lettuce and rosemary/garlic aioli on rosemary foccacia rounds

Pastrami and Swiss with caramelized yellow onions and Dijon on marble rye rounds

Mini lobster rolls with chunks of lobster, tarragon, chives and lemon aioli in mini buns

Sliders 

Angus beef sliders with cheddar, tomato and garlic aioli garnished with a baby pickle on a pretzel bun

Mini filet mignon steak sandwiches with caramelized red onion, fontina cheese and arugula with arugula aioli

Mini prime rib sliders with horseradish crème fraiche, caramelized onions and au jus for dipping

Buffalo chicken slider with fried chicken breast, ranch dressing topped with blue cheese and Frank’s hot sauce on an oil top bun garnished with celery

Southwest slider with ground chicken, fire roasted poblano pepper, pepper Jack cheese and chipotle aioli on a cheesy bun

Pita burger with ground lamb, cucumber, red onion, crumbled feta and arugula in a mini pita

Thai-style pulled pork sandwiches with ghost pepper slaw

Mini Nathan’s hot dog bar with all the fixings

(gf) Meatballs

Thai pork meatballs with chili dipping sauce

Italian beef meatballs with marinara dipping sauce

Greek lamb meatballs with yogurt dipping sauce

Mini Beef Wellington Puffs

Filet and puff pastry packages with mushroom duxelle 

(gf) Filet bites, skewered and topped with pistachio butter served with pomme frites

(gf) Short rib ragu in little pots with mashed potatoes and carrots (very cute and tasty)

(gf) Rack of lamb Lollipops

Grilled and cut into individual bites with chimichurri dipping sauce or pistachio butter

Mini Sweets 

Tartlets – mixed berry or lemon

Mini eclairs

Mini bread pudding squares with bourbon sauce

Rockslide brownie bites

Parfait cups and vessels – tiramisu or lemon curd with ricotta and blueberry coulis

Cookies and macaroons