
Hors d'oeurve Menu Ideas Spring/Summer 2013
The following menus are merely suggestions for your Open House or Networking Events. We can also custom design any menu to suit your taste. Menu price is for food only, and is based on a minimum of 40 guests for a 2 hour serving time. If your event is scheduled to last longer than 2 hours, or you have fewer than 40 guests, the price per guest will increase. Tableware, decorative theme set up, delivery and personnel are all priced separately.
Tropical Breeze $11 per guest
Pineapple Macadamia Nut Torte topped with Pineapple Chutney
served with Assorted Crackers and Fresh Fruit Garnish
Shrimp & Avocado Baja Salsa served in Pineapple Boats
with Blue & White Tortilla Chips
Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin Canapes
with Jerk Aioli and Mango Salsa
Margartia Lime Glazed Chicken Bites
Black Bean, Corn & Rice Quesadillas served with Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
Assorted Mini Tropical Desserts-
Kahlua & Cream Brownies, Mini Coconut Cream Tarts, Key Lime Cookies, Pineapple Mango Cheesecake Bars, and Chocolate Almond Macaroons
OTHER TROPICAL SELECTIONS TO ADD:
Sprtizer (includes cups and ice) $16/gallon
Tropical Pineapple Coconut
Faux Mojito
Pineapple Mango
Mango Peach Tea (includes cups and ice) $16/gallon
Pineapple Boats filled with Pea Pod Wrapped Shrimp
marinated in Pineapple Jalapeno Relish $1.95/piece
Smoked Salmon Canapes with Cucumber Melon Relish $1.45/piece
Mini Phyllo Cups:
Jerk Chicken Salad with Mango $0.95/cup
Pineapple Mango Chicken Salad $0.95/cup
Goat Cheese, Baby Shrimp and Tropical Fruit Salsa $1.25/cup
Glazed Chicken Tender Bites $0.45/bite
Margarita Lime
Pineapple Chutney
Jamaican Jerk with Mango Salsa
Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin on Mini Yeast Rolls with
Jerk Aioli and Mango Salsa $1.95/each
Jamaican Jerk Beef Tenderloin on Mini Yeast Rolls with
Jerk Aioli and Mango Salsa $3.95/each
Pineapple Papaya Glazed Ham on Mini Yeast Rolls $1.25/each
Pastry Wrapped Baked Brie topped with Pineapple Chutney
and Macadamia Nuts $65/wheel
Warm Spinach, Artichoke and Roasted Red pepper Fondue $14.95/quart
Served with Blue and White Tortilla Chips $1.00 per guest
Warm Spinach, Crab & Artichoke Fondue served $17.95/quart
Served with Blue & White Tortilla Chips $0.75/guest
Coconut Crusted Crab Cakes served with Pineapple Aioli $3.75/each
Stuffed Mushrooms
Lump Crab and Parmesan $2.95/each
Vegetarian Couscous $1.25/each
Black Bean Corn Cakes with Tropical Salsa and Cilantro Sour Cream $1.95/each
Tour of the Mediterranean $12 per guest
Baked Tuscan Spinach & Mushroom served with Pita chips, Bagel crisps and
Marinated Tortellini Skewers- cheese filled tortellini, pepperoni and muenster cheese cubes with greek vinaigrette
and
Marinated Caprese Skewers- grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and kalamatta olives with basil pesto infused olive oil
Spicy Sausage & Potato Frittata Triangles with Tomatoes & Asiago Cheese
Mini Phyllo Tarts filled with Rosemary Chicken
Pinwheels with Feta Cream Cheese, Spinach and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Assorted Mini Desserts- Crème Puffs, Raspberry Cheese Cake Bars, Lemon Bars, Baklava and Cappuccino Brownies
OTHER MEDITERRANEAN SELECTIONS TO ADD:
Lemon Citrus Sprtizer $16/gallon (includes cups and ice)
Lemon Basil Marinated Shrimp $1.25/piece
Smoked Salmon with Olive & Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade Canapes $1.75/piece
Smoked Salmon Cucumber & Dill Canapes $1.45/piece
Warm Creamy Spinach Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Fondue $14.95/quart
served with baguette bread $0.55/per guest
Pinwheels-
Roast Beef & Roasted Red Pepper Veggie Cream Cheese Pinwheels $0.95/each
Caesar Chicken with Sun Dried Tomato Pinwheels $0.95/each
Smoked Salmon & Dill Cream Cheese Pinwheels $1.55/each
Phyllo Tarts filled with:
Spinach, Feta and Sun Dried Tomatoes $0.85/each
Sun Dried Tomato & Olive Tapenade with Feta and Pine Nuts $1.00/each
Italian Marinated Chicken Bites Topped with Fresh Basil & Tomato Salsa $0.45/bite
Roasted Pork Tenderloin on Rosemary Dusted Mini Yeast Rolls
with Roasted Red Pepper or Basil Garlic Aioli served on the side $1.95
Beef Tenderloin Canapes with Gorgonzola Aioli $1.75 each
Herbs de Provence Roasted Beef Tenderloin sliced and served with Fresh Basil,
Tomato and Artichoke Caprese $195/whole display
Spinach and Three Cheese Pastries served warm with Spicy Tomato Chutney $1.25/each
Goat Cheese and Pine Nut Pastries served warm with Peach Chutney $1.25/each
Stuffed Mushrooms $1.25/each
Bleu Cheese & Walnut
Spinach Feta & Sun Dried Tomato
Spinach, Bacon & Cream Cheese
Sausage, Bread Crumb and Asiago Cheese
Parmesan Crusted Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli $3.75/each
Potato Frittata Triangles $0.95
Spinach, Tomato & Asiago Cheese
Mushroom, Ham & Gruyere Cheese
Marinated Olive & Cheese Display $2.25/guest
Marinated Mediterranean Vegetable & Cheese Display $2.75/guest
Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Pesto Cheese Torte
topped with Sun Dried Tomato Chutney $50/small $70/large
Olive Caper Tapenade & Goat Cheese Torte
topped with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto $60/small $80/large
Trio of Chilled Dips: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Parmesan Spinach Artichoke Dip
and Fresh Basil, Tomato and Artichoke Salsa served with Pita Chips, Bagel
Crisps and Tuscan Flats $1.50/person
Mediterranean Layered Dip: Hummus, Tzatziki Sauce, Spinach, Tomatoes,
Kalamatta Olives, Cucumbers and Feta Cheese Crumbles served with Pita
Chips, Bagel Crisps and Tuscan Flats $50/small $70/medium $80/large
Crostini with Fresh Basil & Tomato Salsa $1.25/person
Southwest Fiesta $11.50 per guest
TRIO OF DIPS-
Spinach Con Queso (served warm)
Avocado & Shrimp Baja Salsa
9 Layer Pinto Bean Fiesta Dip
All served with blue & white tortilla chips
Shredded Beef Empanadas served with salsa verde
Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas served with cilantro sour sream
Cumin Scented Black Bean, Cream Cheese & Roasted Red Pepper Tortilla Roll Ups
Assorted Mini Desserts- Habanero Brownies, Margarita Lime Mousse Tarts, Dulce De leche Bars and Caramel Pecan Armadillo Bars
OTHER SOUTHWEST SELECTIONS TO ADD:
Mock-arita Lime Sprtizer $16/gallon (includes cups and ice)
Mango Peach Tea $16/gallon (includes cups and ice)
Spicy Southwest Marinated Shrimp $1.25/piece
Tequilla Orange Marinated Shrimp $1.45/piece
Cilantro Lime Marinated Shrimp $1.25/piece
Emapanadas –
Chicken or Beef $2.35
Quesadillas –
Steak with Peppers & Onions $1.75/piece
Black Bean, Corn & Rice $1.25/piece
Spicy Ancho Chile Pork $1.55/piece
Shrimp $1.75/piece
Maragarita Lime Chicken Bites $0.45/bite
Black Bean Corn Cakes with Cilantro Creme $1.55/each
Chile Rubbed Beef Tenderloin Canapes with Avocado Aioli $1.95/each
Tortilla Roll Ups -
Pork & Pico de Gallo $0.95/piece
Spicy Shredded Beef & Green Chile $1.25/piece
Chipotle Chicken $0.95/piece
Roasted Trio of Chiles with Cream Cheese $0.95/piece
Stuffed Mushrooms with Chroizo Sausage & Poblano Cornbread Stuffing $1.55
A French Country Picnic $13 per guest
Baked Brie En Croute drizzled with Apricot Preserves - served with assorted crackers
Gourmet Cheeses garnished with Fresh Fruit
Pissaladiere au fromage blanc et aux tomatoes et au lard fume
(Tomato Pizza with Cheese, Tomatoes & Bacon)
Quiche au Fromage de Gruyere aux le jambon au champignon
(Quiche with ham, mushrooms and swiss cheese)
Poulet aux Herbes de Provence Salade on Croissants
(Herb Chicken Salad on Croissants)
Assorted Mini Desserts- Petit Pate Choux aux Chocolat (Mini Crème Puffs with Chocolate), Tarte aux citrons confits (Lemon Tarts), Rochers a la noix do coco (Coconut Macaroons) and Mousse filled Chocolate Cups
A Garden Party $13 per guest
Cheddar Pecan Cheese Torte topped with Raspberry Jam
and served with Assorted Crackers
Banana Nut Bread with Amaretto Cream Cheese Sandwiches
Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Canapes
Mini Fresh Basil, Tomato & Spinach Tarts
Fresh Vegetable Crudites creatively displayed with large leafy cabbage bowls filled with Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn Dip and Roasted Red Pepper Veggie Cream Cheese served in Red Pepper Cups
Flower Carved Watermelons displayed with flowing fresh cut fruit
Mini Desserts-
Lemon Berry Curd Tarts, Crème Puffs, Ganache Brownies and Assorted Tea Cookies
Splendor in the Bluegrass $18 per guest
Cheddar Pecan Cheese Torte topped with Raspberry Jam
and served with Assorted Crackers
Miss Jennie’s Famous Benedictine Spread served with Crackers
Kentucky Hot Brown Dip served with toasted baguette bread
Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin on Mini Yeast Rolls served with
Henry Bains and Horseradish on the side
Pork Tenderloin Canapes with Garlic Aioli and Bourbon Peach Chutney
Stuffed Mushrooms - Gorgonzola and Walnut
Assorted Mini Desserts- Mint Julep Brownies, Mini Pegasus Tarts, Kentucky Bourbon Truffles and Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars
"A Walk Down Bourbon Street" $16 per guest
Creamy Cajun Crab Fondue served with French Baguette Slices
Crawfish & Shrimp Pastries
Mini Black Bean Corn Cakes with Spicy Cajun Aioli
Vegetarian Quiche Squares
Creole Stuffed Mushrooms filled with Andouille Sausage and Dirty Rice served warm with a Creole Mustard Sauce
Assorted Mini Desserts- Bourbon Truffles, Mini Banana Cream Tarts, Bourbon Pecan Squares, Sweet Potato Praline Cheesecake Squares and Mini King Cakes
Set Up, Delivery & Server Options
Option I $125.00
Includes set up of buffet by 4:30 p.m. the day of the event and retrieval of equipment the next day at lunch. (Equipment must be washed by client and ready for pick up!) Does not include mileage fees.
Option II $125.00 for Set Up + Server minimum of $75.00 = $200.00
Includes set up of buffet and one server for 3 hours. We do require a minimum of three hours for the server with 30 minutes allotted before the start time of the event and 30 minutes after the event for clean up. The server will take care of cleaning up the buffet, as well as assisting the guests or serving non-alcoholic beverages. (Bartenders for a full set up bar are available at $30 per hour with a three hour minimum! More information concerning the bar is outlined below.)
Set Up of an Hors d`oeuvre Buffet Includes:
Chafing dishes for 2 hot items are included in the set up fee. If you plan to serve more than 2 hot items, there will be an $18 charge per each additional chafing dish. The price also includes linen to the floor for one buffet table and colorful topper fabric in theme colors, fresh greenery and candles. If more than one buffet set up is required, there will be additional fees for linen.
General Notes:
All prices are based on events that are held within a 15 mile radius of our shop. Depending upon where the event is located, additional delivery charges will incur.
After hour events during the week require a $500 minimum food order. Weekend events are subject to approval by Terri Lynn. We typically DO NOT deliver, set up or provide servers for Sunday events. For more details, see Payment & Delivery Policies.
A 50% deposit may be due at booking to secure the date, with balance due the evening of the event. Any cancellations must be 10 days prior to event for full refund.
Tableware is not included in the menu prices. For cocktail parties, heavyweight disposable plates, napkins and cups are available or we can rent glass hors d`oeuvre plates and glass bar ware.
Fresh floral arrangements are not included in the above prices but are available for an additional fee.
Event Amenities List
TABLEWARE
Tableware is not included in the menu price unless noted. For cocktail parties, heavyweight disposable plates, napkins and cups are available or we can rent glass hors d`oeuvre plates and glass bar ware.
RENTALS
We have access to an endless list of rental items. We will gladly meet with you to determine your needs and make all of the necessary arrangements. Here are just a few of the more commonly requested items-
Tables $9 and up
Linens $11 and up
China Plates $0.50 - $0.60 each
Flatware $0.40 per piece
Glassware $0.40 per piece
Delivery and Retrieval Fee from Rental Company $75 and up
DECORATIONS AND FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
We can design fresh floral arrangements for your event. A large centerpiece for the food table usually starts at $100 and can go as high as desired. We use decorative serving pieces in our food displays as well as fresh greenery and candles as part of our regular set up. Therefore, a centerpiece is not always needed. It just depends on your budget. Guest table decorations can also be provided.