PASSED PLATES

This concept involves butlering small servings of fork friendly food to the guests. Servers present the guests with the plated items as well as forks. The guest enjoys the three to four bites and sets the plate down in preparation of the next passing. The effect is to bring a tasting dinner to the guests with out the need to provide seating. It also allows a continuous flow of socializing because there is no interruption by a diner bell or call to a buffet. Full dinners can be served in this manner and the addition of hors d,ouerve before or simultaneously creates a fantastic array with variety a substance. The natural conclusion to a party of this style is to flow into butlered desserts. These are miniature versions of popular confections that again are presented to the guests by the servers on trays.

BUTLERED TUSCAN

 Hors D’ouerve

Wild Mushroom Beggar Purse

Mozzarella Beigets with Chianti Dip

Pastrami Wrapped Date with Gorgonzola and Balsamic

Carpaccio Beef with Risotto CAke

Calamari with Roasted Orange

Duck Ravioli with Marsala Dip

Plates

Roasted Bronzini on Polenta and Oregano oil

Chicken Panzanella

Gnocchi with Cremini and Cumin Glace

Sauteed Shrimp with Peppercorn and Pernod

Traditional Osso Bucco

Dessert

Panna Cotta

Tiramisu

Apple-Pignoli Crisp with Grappa

Strawberry Frittas with Rosemary Anglaise

Apricot Sorbetto

Chocolate Bomba

$48.50 per person

AMERICAN TEA

This menu is a variation on the traditional British Tea. The items, however have been derived from classic American dishes from around the country. This is a fun way to cater a football game or to “butch up” a baby or bridal shower. This also shows how traditional styles can be bent to a new or different purpose.

Lobster Beggar’s Purse with Drawn Butter

California Canape with Crab, Avocado, Tomato

Corn and Crab Dog

Toast Points with Maple Bean Spread

Mini Philly Cheese Steaks

Franks in a Blanket

Scallop BLT

Fried Clam Wrap

Buffalo Chicken Tea Sandwich

Southern Fried Chicken Nuggets

Bowls of Cracker Jack and Roasted Peanuts

$19.50 per person