Dinner Parties
Dining out is always special and when it is at a fine restaurant it becomes even more so.
What would you say if that same experience was in your own home?
Our service and attention to detail are on par with some of the finest restaurants around.
Let us tailor the menu to suite your taste and needs.
Sample Dinner Party menu
Summer 2010
1st | course
corn
chowder
russet potato,
chives, chicken broth, popcorn shoots
crab cocktail
heinz 57,
horseradish "sea foam"
guacamole
avocado, tomato, jalapeno,
lime, vinaigrette, cilantro, charred tomato emulsion
chicken
noodle soup
ravioli, vegetables, broth
summer salad
roasted
beets, cucumber, parmesan cheese, local greens, raspberry vinaigrette
baked
clams
ciabata bread crumbs, garlic, butter, wine
calamari
"noodles"
spicy tomato, lemon, parmesan cheese
dumplings
chicken,
lemongrass, chili-soy gastrique
mussels
garlic, wine, spicy
tomato sauce
coconut shrimp
horseradish, orange marmalade
2nd | course
crab
cake
smoked jalapeno corn salad, basil aioli
tortellini
chicken,
tomato, spinach, asparagus, parmesan, broth
risotto cake
brie, black olive, vegetables, lemon butter
sauce
egg roll
duck confit, cabbage slaw, cherry-cabernet
reduction
agnolotti
sweet corn polenta, local vegetables, corn
broth
risotto
shrimp,
lobster, asparagus, lobster bisque
quesadilla
queso blanco,
chicken, chorizo, tomato, cilantro lime crema, tortilla strips
pizza
grilled
flat bread, tomato, fresh mozzarella, baby arugula, lemon vinaigrette
lobster
salad
julienned
vegetables, tarragon mayo, micro greens
salmon napoleon
lemon
cream, gaufrette potato, american caviar, chive oil
3rd | course
raviolo
goat
cheese, ricotta, tomato caper bruschetta, wilted greens, charred tomato
vinaigrette
scallops
cauliflower puree, corn three ways
tilapia
seafood
confetti, roasted garlic, butter, broth
game hen
basmati risotto, wilted seasonal greens, lemon
beurre blanc
pork loin
wilted cabbage, horseradish mashed
potato, pork jus
sea bass
white bean ravioli, tomato
bruschetta, crispy baguette croustini
chicken breast
creamy
rice, lemon, garlic, champagne butter sauce
faux foie gras
duck breast, pate, polenta, sour cherry
gastrique
pasta
shrimp, tomato cream, chives
short rib
vanilla parsnip puree, flavors of pot roast
4th | course
tiramisu
mascarpone,
coffee, lady finger cookies
s'mores
marshmallow panna cotta,
chocolate ganache, graham cracker
toasted almond
vanilla panna
cotta, amaretto, biscotti
mousse
white chocolate, raspberry
sauce, berries
lemon cheese cake
mascarpone, citrus curd, graham cracker crumbs
bread
pudding
challah bread, flavors of french toast
banana spring
roll
vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce
french macarons
almond
flour, seasonal flavors
crepes
summer peaches, mascarpone,
caramel
gazpacho
strawberry soup, whipped cream, strawberry
"salsa"
Catering
Our catering services available for the following types of events;
Buffets
Hors D'Oeuvre and Cocktail Parties
Bridal and baby Showers
Birthdays, Graduations and Christenings
We offer serves for corporate and office holiday parties
Drop off catering
"Gourmet on the Go"
Perfectly suited when you need to bring something along or whatever/ whenever
For small gatherings of 15 guests to larger backyard parties of 100 we can certainly make it
an event that your guests will be raving about long after the party is over.
Below are some samples of our events.
Hamptons Style Gala
Suitable for all occasions
passed hors d' oeurvres one hour (choose six)
Crispy Wontons w/ duck sauce & spicy mustard Shrimp salad in Chinese soup spoons Pigs in a Blanket w/ yellow mustard
Southern Fried Chicken w/ ranch dressing Seared Tuna on sesame wonton chips Endive leaves w/ blue cheese & bacon
Brie w/ apple-pear compote Shrimp Cocktail shooters Open faced pulled Pork tacos Crudites w/ minted yogurt
Rice balls w/ tomato sauce Asian Taco w/ wasabi drizzle Tomato & Mozzarella skewers Pulled Pork & slaw on mini biscuits
Baby Lamb Chops w/ yogurt sauce Potato cakes w/ apple cream Shanghai Chicken wings Asian Chicken salad lettuce cups
seated dinner
First course
Fresh market greens, home-made Boursin goat cheese terrine,
grape tomatoes, red onion and white balsamic vinaigrette
Second course
Seared Scallops, white bean ravioli and tomato-caper bruschetta
Main course
Braised short rib, garlic mashed potato, mirepoix and demi glace
Final course
Mini presentation of desserts
Chocolate Bouchon, French Almond Macaron and Vanilla Panna Cotta
Hors D' Oeuvre & Cocktail Party
Well suited for informal gatherings in your home
or outdoors on a perfect summer night
Passed
(choose 8)
Crispy Beef wonton w/ honey mustard Miniature Monte Cristo Fresh Mozzarella & Pesto pizza
Miniature Mac n Cheese w/ Bacon New Potato w/ Crimini mushroom stuffing Chicken Gyoza w/ ginger-soy sauce
Grilled Cheese & Tomato bites Truffled mushroom bread pudding Mushroom Bourguignon spoons
Egg roll bites w/ duck sauce & chinese mustard Brie & fresh Fig bites w/ Balsamic Fig syrup (seasonal)
Bacon wrapped Shrimp White bean Hummus on Baguette Herbed Chicken salad in Endive leaves Pigs in a Blanket
Coconut Chicken Skewers w/ Pineapple Boneless Chicken w/ spicy blue cheese Gazpacho Shrimp shooters
Seared Tuna on cucumber w/ wasabi & pickled ginger vinaigrette Seared skirt steak on croustini w/ horseradish cream
Landed
(choose 3)
Antipasto platter w/ Balsamic vinaigrette Assorted Cheese & Crackers Seasonal fruit platter
Shrimp Cocktail Tomato Bruschetta w/ assorted breads Mixed green salad w/ dressing
Crudites w/ buttermilk dressing Smoked Salmon w/ miniature breads & dill sour cream Grilled Vegetables
Bridal & Baby Shower menu
(minimum 15 guests)
A selection of miniature sandwiches
Turkey, Tuna, Chicken salad, Ham & Swiss, herbed Roast Beef or Vegetarian
on mini croissants, french rolls, wraps or loaf bread
Smoked Salmon platter with flavored cream cheese & assorted breads
Tomato & fresh Mozzarella platter with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Tossed Salad
or
Field Greens & Goat cheese salad with dried cranberries & walnuts
Chicken Francaise
or
Chicken with Plum tomato & caper butter
or
Pork Loin & mushroom Marsala
assorted Cookie & Brownie tray
Intimate Backyard Wedding package
(Coming soon)
Perfectly suited for smaller more intimate weddings of 20 to 50 guests
Passed Hors D' Oeuvres
(choose 6)
Moroccan Spiced Beef wontons w/ yogurt sauce Potato pancake w/ Caviar & creme Fraiche Shrimp wrapped in Phyllo
Corn chips topped with Guacamole Pigs in a Blanket w/ Yellow Mustard Crispy Gruyere w/ onion dip
Fried Wontons w/ duck sauce Duck Spring rolls w/ Ginger Soy sauce Foccacia w/ fresh mozzarella & pesto
Cucumber w/ Salmon & dill Asian Crab taco w/ Wasabi cream Smoked Salmon on potato wafers
Fried Oysters w/ lemon aioli Thai Chicken salad in Endive leaves Beef and Scallion Negamaki w/ Ginger Soy dipping sauce
New Potato w/ mushroom stuffing Boneless Buffalo wings w/ Spicy Blue cheese Flank steak w/ horseradish cream
Phyllo cups w/ herbed goat cheese Mini Quiches in Phyllo cups Inside Out Sushi salad cups
Landed Hors D' Oeuvres
(choose 4)
Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Antipasto platter Tossed salad w/ choice of dressing Caesar salad
Grilled Vegetables Sushi platter Seafood Pasta salad Bowtie & Vegetables w/ white Balsamic vinaigrette
Hand made Agnolotti w/ tomato cream sauce Fruit Smoothie shooters Mini Italian sandwiches on garlic knots
Herbed Chicken salad mini sandwiches Tuna salad w/ Nicoise tepanade in Endive leaves Wrap sandwich Pinwheels
Country style potato salad Beef Tamales in mini Tulip cups Jerk Chicken skewers
Seated Dinner
First Course
Goat cheese and Fig salad, wild greens, tear drop tomatoes & Balsamic vinaigrette
Second Course
Creamy Potato soup w/ Bacon, frizzled potato skins & EVOO
or
Italian Onion soup w/ Gruyere-Ricotta Ravioli
Third Course
Roasted Chicken w/ Fingerling Potatoes & gravy
or
Beef Tenderloin w/ mashed potato, vegetables & gravy
or
Sea Bass w/ vegetable Rice Pilaf & herbed beurre blanc
Desserts
Assorted dessert platters including French Almond Macarons, Madeleine cookies,
French Pastries, cookies and chocolate truffles
Coffee and Tea
*Note;
Tents, Tables & Linens add additional cost.
We do not provide Liquor or Bartenders
Waitstaff at additional cost
a 20% gratuity is added to the final bill
a minimum of 30% deposit is required
Specialty cakes can be ordered from www.marneycakes.com
The Office Party
from office luncheons to board meetings
Sandwich platters
an assortment of gourmet sandwiches on specialty breads & wraps
Herbed Roast Beef Turkey breast Ham & cheese
Smoked Turkey Pepper Turkey Prosciutto & Brie cheese
Herbed Chicken salad Tuna Nicoise Deviled Egg salad
Cobb Chicken salad Pesto Chicken salad
Salads
Classic Potato Classic Macaroni Classic Cole Slaw
Southwestern Potato Italian Potato Vegetable Pasta
Dijon Potato Pasta w/ tomato & mozzarella Honey mustard Bowtie
Grilled Chicken & Bowtie pasta Asian slaw w/ sesame wasabi mayo
Bags of chips
Soda, Iced tea & bottled spring water
*Ask about our hot office catering for holiday's or any occasion