Cocktail Themed Menus
A Cocktail Buffet is a good way to provide all of your guests a selection of passed & placed food items during an event without committing to a fully seated affair. Start the soiree by offering small hot & cold hors d’oeuvres for about 30 minutes or so; a speech, presentation or remarks will be used as a “transition”.
The Buffets or Stations open shortly thereafter. This format is softer, less scripted & allows for more creativity in menu designs & service option. The traditional seating arrangement gives way to a more fluid, modern café seating where guests will stay at a table an average of 20 minutes instead of the full two hours of a formal dinner party.
Cocktail parties are ideal for those with a diverse crowd, an agenda-driven event or those who are trying to frame & control the timeline & relevant costs.
Typically a themed food station will have an attendant who facilitates the service process and answer any questions regarding the menu. Additionally, we suggest using small frames placed on the buffet that list what is being offered. The food is always fresh and attractive, from the start to the end.
Passed Hors D’oeurves
( Choose 2 each from Carnivore, Vegetarian and Pescatarian $20 )
Carnivore
Beef Tenderloin Bruschetta
Sliced Rare Beef with Scallion Coulis on Herb Toasted Bread with Manchego Cheese Shavings-
Drizzles of Grape Seed Oil
Grilled Cooked Merguez
Full Throttle Flavored Lamb Sausage Bites with Orange-Shallot Marmalade
Lollipop Lamb Chop
Rosemary-Garlic Marinated Petite Frenched Lamb Chops, Tears of Balsamic-Vanilla Syrup-
*Please add $1.50 per Guest for this Item
Beef Soyu
Threaded Grilled Beef, Drizzles of Citrus-Cilantro Glaze
Yakitori-Peanut Chicken
Chicken Strips in Sweet Soy Marinade
Skewered with Cremini Mushroom; Spicy Peanut Dip
Chili-Cumin Chicken Tenders
Grilled & Served with a Spiced Chocolate-Cinnamon & Chili Mole Dip
Mini Mac & Cheese Cups
Baked to a Golden Brown with a Crisp Bacon Wafer
Beef or Turkey Sliders
Petite Bun, Roma Tomato & Green Chilies-Scallion Coulis
Spicy Chorizo Coins
Griddle Cooked, Served Hot, Pickled Red Onion Confiture
Lamb or Pork Skewers
Cubed Lamb, Marinated in Garlic, Rosemary & Roasted
Red Capsicum & Sweet Garlic Ailoli
Vegetarian
Apricot Pillows
Dried Apricots filled with Spiced Chevre Cheese Capped with Crushed Pistachios
Polenta Cupcakes
Rounds of Polenta topped with Melted Gorgonzola & Fresh Snipped Chives
Alisha’s Savory Cookies Pick Any One
Organic Spinach Leaves with Garlic, Mint & Feta Cheese (our Spanakopita)
Vegetables Tapenade, Parma Ribbons & Red Pepper Corn
Blue Cheese, Chopped Walnuts & Acacia Honey Drizzles
Sweet Onion Marmalade, Fennel Seeds, New York Sharp Cheddar
Potato & Onion Tortilla
Served Chilled in Small Squares, Cool-Spicy Cilantro Pesto
Warm Brie Tartlets
Raspberry & Warm Brie, Sprinkle of Spiced Brown Sugar
Baked with Spiced Walnuts
Baby Cremini Caps
Cremini Mushrooms filled with Fresh Herbs, Roasted Peppers
Topped with Melted Manchego Cheese
Green & Green
Last Minute Dice of Fresh Avocado & Kiwis
Tossed with Olive Oil & Dusted with Red Pepper Flakes
Red & White
Strawberries & Cream- The Pub Version…
with Chevre, Mascarpone, Crushed Pistachios
Bocconcini
Petit Skewer of Mozzarella Marble & Cherry Tomato
Basil Pesto ( no nuts) OR Balsamic Emulsion Dip
Tomato Soup & Baked Blue Cheese Toast
Demi-Tasse of Tomato Bisque & Blue Cheese Dipper
Pescatarian
One Cool Cucumber
Smoked Shenandoah Trout+ Pickled Onion Hash
In a Salted Cucumber Cup
Scallops & Bacon
The 70’s called & they want it back on the Menu !
Day Boat Scallops, Wrapped in Pepper CuredBacon Slice- Flash Baked
Local Crabcakes
Mustard scented Crab Cakes, Cooked on Site
Dot of Saffron Aioli
Mini Salmon Ceviche
Fresh Salmon, Hand Diced, Marinated with Lime Juice, Vodka & Chilies
In a Small Vessel
Margarita Shrimp
Shrimp Tossed in a Smokey Peppers
Tequila, Cointreau, Citrus Juices and Honey Sauce
Old Bay Shrimp
Poached with Old Bay Spices
Served Chilled with Cocktail Sauce
Scampi Provence Style
Lemon, Garlic & Oregano Sauted Shrimp
Tuna & Soy
Seared Sesame & Garlic-Pepper Tuna Rounds
On Bamboo Tines, Drizzles of Sweet Soy
Corn & Crab Fritters
Cooked on Site, Lemon Remoulade Dip
Winter Oysters
(from September to AprilOnly)
*Chilled Half Shells topped with Vodka & Spiced Tomato Salsa
*Smokey Baked with Green Tabasco, Spinach, Bacon & Jack Cheese
Placed Hors D'oeuvres
Vegetarian
Mediterranean Mezze$5
Baba Ganouj & Chick Pea Hummus, Drizzled with Cold Pressed Olive Oil.
Presented witH an Olive Assortment, Hand Carved Feta , Crisp Cucumber & Pepper Dippers.
Spiced Toasted Pita Chips & Za’atar Sprinkled Crisps
Carved Seasonal Fruits$5
Golden Pineapple, Kiwi, Mango, Orange & Pomegranate Garnished with Chilean Grapes and
Market Available Fruits
Chips & Gourmet Dips $4
Crushed Broad Beans, Feta & Mint Dip, Side of Grilled Sour Dough Toasts
Warm Carrots Souffle with White Raisins& Toasted Cumin Flat Bread
Tatiana’s Young Spinach, Chevre, Artichoke & ( optional Crabmeat- add $2)
Arancini $3
Hot Arborio Rice Bites with a Cheesy Heart
Parma & Red Pepper Dust
Garden Crudites $3
Zucchini, Broccoli, Cucumber, Cauliflower Florets, Radishes,
Jicama, Carrots Four Garden Herbs Dip
Artisan Cheese Board $6
Farm Cheeses from Vermont, Wisconsin, New York & PennsylvaniaSurrounded by Grapes, Dried
Fruits, Nuts & Seasonal Berries
Presented with Baskets of Hearth Baked Breads and Gourmet Crackers
Omnivore
Platter of Any 4 Crostini $8
Mashed Peas with Lemon Scented Olive Oil, Torn Fresh Mint Leaves
Olives Tapenade with Oregano
Salmon Rillettes with Fresh Dill & Red Pepper Corns
Chicken Bits, Raisins, Toasted Cumin & Cilantro
Melted Blue Cheese, Honeys Drips + Chopped Nuts
Goat Cheese, Honey, Olive Oil & Roasted Pine Nuts
Cottage Cheese, Vinegar-Shaved Radishes, Black Salt
Mozzarella, Basil & chopped Tomatoes + Olive Oil
Assortment of Any 3 Spiedini$8
Lemon-Dill Salmon Belly, Dill-Cucumber Cream
Pork Loin Strips, Red Capsicum Cream
Chicken Tenders, Spicy Ginger-Peanut Dip
Beef Jerky’s with Sweet Soyu Drips
Portobello & Zucchini, Balsamic Emulsion
Marinated & Grilled Lamb, Rosemary, Mint, Garlic & Lemon Dip
Shrimp with Tapenade Dip ( add $1)
Mozzarella Marbles, Cherry Tomatoes + Basil Oil
Gastro Pub Mini Savory Pies Pick Any One $4
Minced Chicken, Raisins & Cumin
Salmon Bits, Fresh Herbs & Lemon Zest
Curiously Sweet Cheese
Fresh Chevre, Drizzled with Olive Oil, Honey & Toasted Pine Nuts
Toasted Raisin & Nuts Bread Slices
The Mac & Cheese VariationsPick Any One $4 or all 3 for $6
Cheddar, Crabmeat & Truffle Oil
Bolognese Heart with Sprinkles of Parma
Lobster Meat, Hint of Saffron
Smoked Salmon & Dill Cheese Cake $3
Served chilled with an Assortment of Gourmet Crackers, Sliced Dark Bread