LOCAL MENU IDEAS
Our dinners typically begin with the feast starter or another one of our delicious stationary options described below. Next our clients add on specialty appetizers if they like. Then select either a buffet, plated or family style meal and finally move on to a fabulous dessert. Most often we customize menus to meet the desires of our clients and to both support and take advantage of the flavors of the given season. The below menus are only examples, please send us your information for additional menu suggestions.
Stationary Starters
Nuts~ Nuts and Olive Medley
Nibbles ~ 1 Dip, Crackers, Vegetables ~or ~Cheese and Crackers
Feast~ 2 Dips, Local and International Cheese Selection & Accompaniments, Crackers, Bread, Vegetables, Olives or Nuts
Mezze~ served with Pita, Baba Ganoush, Hummus, Roasted Red Peppers, Mixed Olives, Olive Tapenade, Caramelized Onions, Whipped Feta
Deluxe~ 2-3 Dips, Local Cheese Selection & Accompaniments, Crackers, Bread, Vegetables, Olives, Nuts, and Fruit
Dip choices~ Tahini Hummus, Roasted Pepper Hummus, Beet Hummus, Creamy Herb Dip, Olive Tapenade, White Bean Aioli.
Specialty Appetizers
Spring -
Spring Onion, Bacon and Gruyere Tartlets
Spring Pea Soup Shots with a Crouton and Mint
Local Sausage Selection with Mustards
Summer-
Multi-Colored Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Skewers
Summer Vegetable Rolls
East Coast Crab Meat Cakes with Cilantro and Sweet Chili Sauce
Autumn -
Apple Slices topped with Local Cheese drizzled with Honey
Slow Cooked Pork Spring Rolls with Cilantro and Lime
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter
Winter -
Braised Beef Puffs with Chive Crème Fraiche
Caramelized Onions and Apple with Truffle Brie Tartlets
Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Marsala Butter
Main Course
Spring -
Lemon and Garlic Free Range Chicken
Spring Pea Risotto
Sautéed Local Carrots with Parsley
Summer -
Grass-Fed Beef & Free Range Chicken Skewers
Vegetable Skewers
Heirloom Tomato & Caramelized Corn
Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans and Hazelnuts
Fall -
Local Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney
Leek and Herb Exotic Rice Blend
Roasted Root Vegetables
Winter -
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Ragu
Olive Oil and Herb Polenta
Braised Winter Greens
(vegan menu example)
All meals are served with a local green salad and fresh local bread.
Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Seasonal Fruit Shortcake
Individual Fruit Tarts (best in summer and fall)
Cookies and Brownies
Seasonal Fruit Pies
Fruit Sorbet
Local Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Candied Ginger
Cannoli with Lemon Zest, Walnuts (Maple or Honey Sweetened)