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Create Your Own Menu

Your menu is an important component of your event. Choose your items from the menu below and click next to be taken to the next step. Choose from Appetizers, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Bread and Desserts. Once you have made your menu selections, complete the submission form and we will contact you with a quote. We look forward to speaking with you.


Choose from our amazing Hot and Cold appetizers to stimulate your guests’ palates and set the tone for your event. Typically three appetizers are chosen. Once you have chosen your appetizers, click next to see your Main Dish selections. You can also download a printable version of this menu.


Appetizer > Main Dish > Salads > Side Dish > Dessert

Step 1 - Select An Appetizer

Hot Items

Group A - $2.50 per person extra when added to a meal.

Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies with Sweet Sauce
Hot Artichoke Dip with Sliced Sourdough Baguettes
Cheesy Shrimp Canapes
Baguette, cheese, mayo/herb blend, bay shrimp/span>
Chicken Drums
Zesty BBQ or Chili-Lime sauce
Sweet and Sour or Zesty Barbecue Meatballs
Accompanied by our house made sauce

Group B - $3.00 per person extra when added to a meal.

Assorted Mini-Quiche
Ham & cheese, spinach, shrimp, vegetarian varieties
Grilled Sausage Rounds
Chico Locker Sausages: Polish, German, Italian, Smoked w/mustard assortment
Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Sweet Sauce
Grilled Tri-Tip Stacks
Served on sourdough rounds with creamy horseradish

Group C - $3.50 per person extra when added to a meal.

Blinis with Smoked Salmon Ribbon
Yukon gold potato pancake, crème fraiche, dill
Roasted Stuffed Mushrooms
Italian Sausage/Cheese, Florentine, or Crab Fillings
Marinated and Roasted Prawn Skewers
With our lime-avocado or zesty roasted pepper-almond pesto
Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers
With our lime-avocado or zesty roasted pepper-almond pesto
Smokey Stuffed Jalapenos
Cream cheese, little smoked sausage, bacon
Spanikopita
Delicate phyllo pastry, spinach- feta cheese filling

Cold Items

Group A - $2.50 per person extra when added to a meal.

7-Layer Bean Dip, Salsa, or Guacamole & Chips
Crostini Pomodoro
Crostini toasts with tomato basil salsa
Fresh Crudité Platter
Various fresh vegetables with ranch, dill dip, or creamy feta & sun-dried tomato spread
Pepper & Apricot Chutney on Crackers
Apricot & pepper cream cheese mixture on crackers
Spinach Dip
A house favorite, served with cubed sourdough bread
Spinach Rollups
Roasted red peppers, ranch dip, cream cheese, flour tortilla
Tortilla Tidbits
Tortilla, green chilies, olives, cream cheese, green onion, Tabasco

Group B - $3.00 per person extra when added to a meal.

Assortment of Hand Cubed Cheese & Crackers
Domestic & Imported Cheeses
Brie en Croute or Brie with Roasted Garlic
Flaky puff pastry, dried cranberries, apricot marmalade, walnuts
Mozzarella & Cherry Tomato Picks
Marinated in our special basil dressing
Stuffed Salami Rollups
Salami slices w/cream cheese and marinated vegetable filling
Pesto-Parmesan Baked Bruschetta (pizza-like)
Sliced baguette, pesto-marinara sauce, pine nuts, Parmesan
Seasonal Fresh Fruits Display or Skewers
Optional fruit dips: lemon, coconut, marshmallow, or cherry
Smoked Meat Wraps (Turkey, Ham, or Roast Beef Rollups)
Tortillas, garlic-cream cheese mixture, fresh spinach, red onion
Smoked Turkey Pesto-Bites
Smoked turkey, pesto aioli, layered on garlic crostini toasts
Stuffed Salami Rollups
Salami slices w/cream cheese and marinated vegetable filling.
Sun Dried Tomato Torte with Garlic Toasts
Sun dried tomatoes, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter
Zesty Shrimp Dip with Crackers
Bay shrimp, cream cheese, aioli, green onions, Tabasco.

Group C - $3.50 per person extra when added to a meal.

Antipasti Table Display
Roasted garlic cream cheese dip, sliced smoked turkey, salami, marinated local olives and artichoke hearts, and capers. Served with assorted mini breads or crostini.
Artichoke Cups
Spinach and artichoke salsa in wonton cup
Baked Salmon with Boston Glaze on Fancy Crackers
Brown sugar, maple sugar, red wine, cream cheese
Mini Stuffed Sweet Peppers
Herbed goat cheese, bacon, topped w/panko crust
Phyllo Tartlets with Spicy Cilantro Shrimp
Phyllo pastry, Sweet Thai chili marinated bay shrimp, toasted sesame seeds
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
With or without cream cheese
Salmon Mousse Canapes
Crunchy cucumber rounds and creamy salmon filling
Smoked Salmon filled Baby Tomatoes
With crème fraiche, cream cheese and dill
Tiger Prawns with our zesty cocktail sauce
Court boullion poached tiger prawns, served ice cold with our special zesty cocktail sauce and lemons
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We provide many choices for your main dish, and we work with you to select a dish to make sure your guests leave the event talking about the great food. Typically one to two Main Dish items are chosen. Once you have chosen your Main Dish, click next to see your Salad selections.


Appetizer > Main Dish > Salads > Side Dish > Dessert

Step 2 - Select Your Main Dish

Main Dish

Grilled Teriyaki Kebabs
Marinated beef or chicken with pineapple, red onion, bell peppers, button mushrooms and our special ginger-pineapple-honey-soy glaze.
Flame Grilled Filet Mignon-9oz. cut
Served with green peppercorn- red wine reduction or Gorgonzola butter.
Classic Beef Wellington
Pan seared and roasted filet mignon in a puff pastry shell With mushroom duxelle and sauce béarnaise
Fire Roasted Marinated Tri-Tip
A house favorite with creamy horseradish
Grilled New York Strip or Rib Eye Steak
Accompanied by our green peppercorn-red wine reduction, roasted pepper-almond pesto, or sauce béarnaise.
Slow Roasted Prime Rib - 12oz. Cut
Cooked to perfection with creamy horseradish
Top-Sirloin Roast Beef with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
Top-sirloin roast
Basil-Grilled Chicken Breast with Basil Butter
Basted with our special pesto glaze & Parmesan cheese.
Balsamic Peach Chicken (seasonal)
Breast with basil peach compote and balsamic reduction
Chicken Parmesan or Bruschetta Chicken
Marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, or heirloom tomato salsa
Chicken Picatta
Sautéed chicken breast with creamy butter, lemon, caper sauce.
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki
Served with grilled pineapple and our special ginger-pineapple-honey-soy glaze.
BBQ Chicken
Chicken quarters smothered in sweet chipotle BBQ sauce.
Rosemary-Lemon Chicken
Marinated grilled breast with our Rosemary-Lemon white butter sauce.
Rosemary-Riesling Wine Chicken
Grilled to absolute perfection and accompanied with a rosemary-white wine cream sauce.
Creamy Sundried Tomato Chicken
White wine garlic sauce with sundried tomatoes and basil.
Chicken Wrapped in Phyllo Pastry
Baked feta, mushroom, spinach mixture w/mushroom sauce.
Baked Salmon with Boston Glaze
Brown sugar, maple sugar, red wine, served warm or at room temperature
Classic Shrimp Scampi
Sautéed tiger prawns in a in a garlic-caper-herbed butter-white wine sauce.
Grilled Salmon Fillet w/Dill Cream Sauce
Herb Crusted Halibut with Ground Mustard Sauce
Market price
Grilled Satay Prawn Kebabs
With seasonal vegetable and pineapple. Served with our special peanut sauce.
Salmon Wellington
Stuffed with mushrooms, onions, béchamel sauce
Hawaiian Style Kalua Pig
Whole pig with delicious smoky flavor and dipping sauce.
Smoked Tenderloin of Pork
With caramelized Green Apples and special honey jus.
Sweet Glazed Baked Ham
With Orange-Cranberry Sauce
Caper Pasta
Angel hair pasta in creamy caper lemon sauce
Classic Lasagna
(Italian sausage, Bolognese, or Vegetarian option) Fresh pasta sheets layered with marinara sauce, spinach, mozzarella and house made ricotta cheeses.
Fancy Mac and Cheese
Sharp cheddar with panko crust
Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Bowtie pasta with asparagus, shallots, & garlic, tossed with lemon vinaigrette and parmesan cheese.
Grilled Marinated Chicken in Pesto Cream Sauce
Served over delicate Fettuccine noodles
Penne Primavera or Ravioli
Sautéed seasonal spring vegetables and herbs in a light olive oil-wine sauce. Classic red meat sauce or our mushroom-artichoke béchamel sauce
Pasta with Pesto Vinaigrette (light main dish or salad)
Pine nuts, tomatoes, basil, burgundy olives, sun dried tomatoes, served warm or at room temperature
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Select from our freshly made salads. Many of our salads have the reputation of making people come back for more. We pride ourselves on our secret salad dressing recipes. Typically one to two Salads are chosen. Once you have chosen your Salads, click next to see your Side Dish, Vegetable and Bread selections.


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Step 2 - Choose Your Salad

Broccoli & Bacon Salad
Broccoli, bacon, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, green onion, sweet and creamy dressing
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine, shaved Parmesan cheese, focaccia croutons
Chicken Tortellini Salad
Rice, sautéed chicken, romaine, cheese tortellini, Caesar dressing
Cold Rice Salad
Long grain and wild rice, feta cheese, bell peppers, onion, pine nuts, vinaigrette dressing
Fancy Green Salad w/Pomegranate, Raspberry, or Blackberry Vinaigrette
Blue cheese, candied walnut, dried cranberries, sunflower kernels
Kale Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Avocado, quinoa, pomegranate arils, blue cheese, and pecans
Mandarin Spinach Salad w/Poppy Seed Dressing
Mandarins, dried cranberries, sliced green apple, toasted almonds & sesame seeds
Mediterranean Sliced Tomatoes
Sliced tomatoes, feta or mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, garlic vinegar dressing
Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Romaine, spring greens, croutons, feta cheese, candied pecans or walnuts, tomatoes
Pasta Salad
Spiral pasta, Parmesan cheese, bell peppers, olives, capers, mozzarella cheese
Pasta with Pesto Vinaigrette (light main dish or salad)
Pine nuts, tomatoes, basil, olives, sun dried tomatoes, served warm or at room temperature
Red Potato/Black Bean Pasta Salad
Sun dried tomatoes, olives, artichokes, red potatoes, black beans, pesto-Italian dressing
Red Potato & Green Bean Salad w/Dijon Vinaigrette
Dry vermouth, white wine vinegar and fresh parsley
Roasted Chicken Salad
Grapes, celery, nuts, mayonnaise, frozen peas, served on bed of lettuce, or as a sandwich
Traditional Tossed Green Salad
Crisp romaine, croutons, tomatoes, cucumbers, with ranch dressing
Zesty Potato Salad
A real classic with red potatoes, olives, mustard, mayo, and egg
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Discover our delicious and enticing side dishes. Pick one or many side dishes to add to your event.
Our Fire-Grilled or Sautéed seasonally-local vegetables are a compliment to any Main Dish.
We can provide any kind of bread you might desire from rustic dinner rolls to gourmet sliced breads. All breads are baked fresh the morning of your event. Our challah and sweet breads add a special beginning to your menu. Typically one Side Dish, one Vegetable and one Bread option are chosen. Once you have chosen your Side Dish, Vegetable and bread, click next to see your Dessert selections.


Appetizer > Main Dish > Salads > Side Dish > Dessert

Step 3 - Select Your Side Dish, Vegetables and Bread

Side Dishes

Ranch or Chili Bean
Traditionally prepared with sausage, ground beef, or Linguisa
Buttered-Herbed Potatoes
Roasted to perfection with garlic, our special herb blend, and melted cheddar cheese
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Double Baked Potato (twice baked)
Cheese, sour cream, herbs, milk, spices, butter
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Whipped with buttermilk, fresh thyme-parsley bouquet
Parmesan/Bacon Potatoes
Red potatoes, bacon, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, nutmeg
Polenta (soft, baked, fried)
With sweet butter, cream, garlic, herbs, and spices
Rice Pilaf
Fresh mushrooms, carrots, chicken broth, green onion, butter
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Garlic, spices, olive oil, Parmesan cheese on top
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Red potatoes, garlic, spices, olive oil, Parmesan cheese on top, fresh rosemary
Tropical Island Rice
Pineapple tidbits, toasted coconut, pineapple juice, toasted pine nuts, long grain white rice

Vegetables

Balsamic Glazed Baby Carrots
Cooked to perfection, with our special balsamic-brown butter glaze
Broccoli Casserole
Traditional preparation, with mushroom soup, breadcrumbs, and crispy onions.
Cooler Corn on the Cob
Petite or full sized cobs..
Garlic Fresh Green Beans
Par-boiled, then sautéed in olive oil, garlic, tarragon, toasted almonds
Sautéed Mixed Veggies with Hollandaise Sauce
Squash, mushrooms, carrots, variety of seasonal vegetables
Seasonal Grilled Fresh Vegetables with Toasted Almonds
Squash, turnips, mushrooms, bell peppers
Sweetened Butternut Squash
Slowly caramelized with butter, brown sugar, and holiday spice blend.

Breads

Asiago Breadsticks (Great Harvest)
Garlic, butter-torpedo shaped
Gourmet Bread Display with Butter
7-grain, Dutch crunch, sourdough, focaccia, honey wheat, sweet, etc.
Assorted Mini Muffins
Assorted Scones
Buttery Crossinants
Corn Bread with Honey Butter
Garlic Bread
Sliced Gourmet Breads
Sweet Breads
Cranberry nut, chocolate chip/zucchini, banana, pumpkin-pecan
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Our desserts are all house made only using the best ingredients. Select a dessert or an assortment of desserts for your event. If you are having a cake made by Special Times Catering or another bakery, choose the “Cut my Cake” option, which is included with our catering service. Once you have chosen your Dessert, click next and review the selections you have made.


Appetizer > Main Dish > Salads > Side Dish > Dessert

Step 5 - Choose Your Dessert

Dessert

Cut My Cake
Choose this option if you plan to have a cake at your event. We will cut and serve your cake.
Chocolate Fondue Fountain
with fresh fruit and sweets for dipping
Apple & Berry Crisps
Assorted Pastries/Muffins/Sweet Breads
Assorted House Made Cookies
Peanut butter, black eye Susan, pumpkin chocolate chip, snicker doodles, sugar, chocolate chip
Berry Coffee Cake
Chocolate Ganache Brownies
Down-Home Peach Crumble
Fresh peaches, crumb topping, almonds, spiced cream
Lemon Blossoms
Super moist cake muffins with lemon drizzle
Various Pound Cakes
Can be served w/whipped topping and fresh fruit
Brownie Supreme
Chocolate ganache brownie with vanilla ice cream, whipped topping and chocolate sauce
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Cream or Fruit Filled Crepes
Homemade Blackberry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
Incredible Maple Bread Pudding with Whipped Topping
Marsala Apple Cake with Sweetened Whipped Topping
Apple Delight (individual dumplings)
Individual apple pie in puff pastry with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
Assorted Fruit Cheesecakes & Pies
Chocolate Cheesecake
Chocolate Mousse Torte
Rich, dark chocolate torte topped w/chocolate mousse & glazed with dark chocolate
Citron Framboise Cake
A butter sponge cake filled w/lemon mousse and raspberries, wrapped in white chocolate
Gourmet Mini-Petit Fours (Bite Sized 3/person)
Baklava, cakes, custards, truffles, cheesecakes, macaroons
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Raspberry Torte
Hazelnut crust, raspberry preserves w/cinnamon
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Please review your selections below. If you would like to change or remove a menu item, navigate to the menu section by clicking on the hyperlinks below. Once you have reviewed your order, click next to be taken to the submission form.


Appetizer > Main Dish > Salads > Side Dish > Dessert
Review > Submit Your Order

Step 6 - Review

Review

Appetizer Selection

Salad Selection

Side Dish Selection

Main Dish Selection

Dessert Selection

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Please complete the form below with as much information as possible for your event. Your name and email are required, so we can contact you regarding a quote for your event. We will contact you soon to discuss your menu and provide a quote.


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Review > Submit Your Order

Step 7 - Submit Your Order

Submit Your Order

Name
Email
Phone
Address
City
State
Zip
Date of your event
Number of Guests
Location
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