
Small Plates and Such
Placed Appetizers
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Artisanal Charcuterie Spread: Selection of cured meats, hard cheeses, and apricot jam.
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Baked Brie with Berries: Warm brie topped with raspberry coulis and sliced almonds..
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Mezze Platter: Marinated Feta, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Raw Vegetables and Warm Pita.
Passed Appetizers
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Watermelon & Feta Skewers: Finished with a balsamic glaze and a sprig of fresh mint.
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Truffle Mac & Cheese Bites: Panko-crusted and fried until golden, served with an aioli dip.
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus: Lightly grilled and drizzled with a lemon-herb oil.
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Mini Ahi Tuna Tacos: Wonton shells filled with sesame tuna, avocado mousse, and microgreens.
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Crispy Polenta Fries: Served with a smoked tomato dip and shaved Parmesan.
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Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini: Topped with honeycomb and toasted walnuts.
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Smoked Salmon Blinis: With dill crème fraîche and a touch of lemon zest.
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Chorizo Stuffed Dates: Wrapped in bacon and baked with a spicy maple glaze.
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Cucumber Cups with Hummus: Garnished with kalamata olive tapenade and paprika.
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Chicken Satay Skewers: Served with a creamy Thai peanut dipping sauce
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Crispy Calamari Rings: Lightly dusted in cornmeal, served with lemon-garlic aioli.
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Duck Confit Sliders: On brioche buns with pickled red onions and hoisin sauce.
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Gambas al Ajillo: Spanish-style garlic shrimp bubbling in olive oil and chili.
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Vegetable Tempura: Seasonal greens and roots with a light dashi dipping sauce.
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Lobster Roll Minis: Chilled Maine lobster on buttery toasted rolls.
Soups & Salads (Petite Portions)
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Served in small bowls or martini glasses for an elegant presentation.
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Gazpacho Shooters: Chilled tomato and cucumber soup with a micro-cilantro garnish.
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Petite Caesar Wraps: Romaine leaves stuffed with chicken, crouton dust, and dressing.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Sip: Topped with toasted pumpkin seeds and sage cream.
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Quinoa & Pomegranate Bowl: With baby kale, feta, and a citrus vinaigrette.
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Golden Beet Carpaccio: Thinly sliced beets with arugula and goat cheese crumbles.
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French Onion Gratinée Mini: A single crostini-topped cup of rich onion broth.
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Watercress & Apple Salad: With candied pecans and a honey-cider dressing.
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Thai Coconut Curry Soup: A small, aromatic broth with lemongrass and lime.
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Caprese Skewer Salad: Cherry tomatoes and bocconcini drizzled with pesto.
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Mushroom Bisque: Velvety wild mushroom soup finished with white truffle oi
Main Course Small Plates
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Hearty proteins and grains served in "tasting" sizes.
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Braised Short Rib Sliders: Slow-cooked beef on a mini potato roll with horseradish cream.
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Seared Scallops over Risotto: A single large scallop served on a bed of lemon-parmesan risotto.
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Herb-Crusted Lamb Lollipops: Served with a mint-yogurt dipping sauce.
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Pan-Seared Sea Bass: Over a ginger-infused bok choy puree.
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Wild Mushroom Gnocchi: Pan-seared dumplings with brown butter and crispy sage.
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Korean Fried Chicken Bites: Tossed in a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze.
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Filet Mignon Bites: Cubes of prime beef served with a blue cheese crust.
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Eggplant Parmigiana Stacks: Breaded eggplant layered with marinara and mozzarella.
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Shrimp & Grits Cups: Creamy southern grits topped with a single cajun-spiced shrimp.
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Miso-Glazed Cod: Served in a small bowl over forbidden black rice
Dessert Minis
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Small indulgences to end the night.
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Dark Chocolate Ganache Tarts: In a shortbread crust with sea salt flakes.
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Mini Churros: Served with a warm Mexican chocolate dipping sauce.
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Lemon Meringue Shooters: Layers of lemon curd, graham cracker, and toasted meringue.
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Espresso Panna Cotta: Topped with a single chocolate-covered espresso bean.
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Berry Cheesecake Bites: Individual squares topped with fresh seasonal berries.
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Mini Apple Galettes: Rustic warm apple pastries with cinnamon sugar.
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Tiramisu Cups: Espresso-soaked ladyfingers with whipped mascarpone.
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Key Lime Pie Rounds: On a macadamia nut crust with whipped cream.
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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies: Soft cocoa cookies with cream cheese filling.
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Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée: Served in a shallow ceramic tasting dish.