Menus Ideas, Cuisine Types & Pricing

Here are some menu ideas with various cuisine types that can help start the menu creation process. For a more casual meal you can pick one appetizer, one entree, and one dessert. If you would like more of a custom multi course dinner check out my custom menu page. (You can mix and match cuisines types from below)

If there is something specific you want made that isn't on the list below please let me know and I'll incorporate it into your dinner.

 

PRICE VARIES DEPENDING ON

  1) NUMBER OF COURSES

       2) SPECIFIC MENU CHOSEN 

  3) NUMBER OF PEOPLE    

TYPICALLY  $60 - $125 per person depending on the situation

 

 (Groceries not included in the per person price and are billed separately)

 Groceries will be purchased as close to the dinner party as possible to ensure freshness and the grocery receipt will be provided with the final invoice. Payment of groceries is due with the final bill . Any additional groceries from the event will be left on location.

 

 I t a l i a n

Appetizers

Mushroom Ravioli

 hand rolled ravoli dough with seasonal fresh mushrooms, garlic, shallot, truffle butter and freshly grated parmesan cheese
 

Italian Greens & Beans

blanched escarole, fried garlic, red pepper flakes, extra virgin olive oil, vegetable stock, fresh grated parmesan cheese, cannellini beans
 

Baked Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

 Asparagus, lemon zest, cracked black pepper, prosciutto  
 

Warm Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese & Arugula Salad

balsamic and roasted pine nut vinaigrette
 

Entrees

Gnocchi

traditional handmade gnocchi with a flavor profile of your choosing.
fresh pesto, sage butter, parmesan, tomato basil
 

 Tagliatelle Bolognese

beef, pork, veal and pancetta ragu, fresh handmade tagliatelle pasta, marinara cream
 

Veal Marsala

veal cutlets, seasonal wild mushrooms, currant compote, truffle butter
 

Stuffed Chicken

french cut breast, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, chili, thyme, reduced chicken stock, polenta
 
 
 
 

Desserts

 Tiramisu

espresso-dipped lady fingers, mascarpone zabaglione, cocoa powder
 

Gelato

choice of vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut, tiramisu, caramel, strawberry, lemon, raspberry
 

Panna Cotta

vanilla with your choice of blueberry, strawberry, chocolate, or caramel garnish

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A s i a n

Appetizers

Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

 carrots, cucumber, green onions, chopped peanuts, cabbage, cooked rice noodles, fresh mint, basil, wrapped In rice paper and served with peanut dipping sauce
 

Pork Or Shrimp Wontons

ginger, scallion, sesame, and soy infused pork or shrimp filling served with toasted sesame sauce
 

Grilled Ginger Chicken Tacos

ginger and honey glazed grilled chicken, napa cabbage, carrot, daikon radish, cilantro slaw, crispy egg roll wrap taco shells
 

Tuna Tartar

Miso, shallots, herbs, soy, sesame crackers, yuzu
 

Entrees

 Thai Noodle Bowl

bok choy, fried garlic, carrots, scallions, chicken or mushrooms, bean sprouts, cilantro, chili oil, rice noodles.
 

Sea Bass With Bok Choy & Soy Shitaki Broth

seared sea bass, braised bok choy, shiitaki mushrooms, soy sauce broth
 

Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Green Beans

seared ahi tuna with crispy sesame green beans and cauliflower carrot ginger puree
 

 Quick Steak Stir-Fry

steak, black bean sauce, crispy ginger, garlic & asparagus
 

Desserts

 Coconut Crème Carmel

coconut milk, cream, sweet vanilla, lime and mint sugar garnish
 

Jasmine And Mango Panna Cotta

vanilla crème base, mango compote
 

Lemongrass Gelato

Strawberry Glaze

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A m e r i c a n 

Appetizers

 Beef & Horseradish Crustini

prime cut of peppered seared steak, horseradish cream, chives, radish

 New England Clam Chowder

clams, potatoes, clelery, Leeks, thyme, cream

 Rueben Egg Rolls

corned beef, sauerkraut, baby swiss, from scratch thousand island

 Shrimp Sangrita Shooters

clear tomato sangrita, lime wedge, salted rim, tequila 

 Chip Trio

loaded potato chip with pancetta, chives, sour cream and aged cheddar

cinnamon carrot chips with honey yogurt dip

zucchini and parmesan chips, made from scratch ranch

 

Entrees

 Ribeye/NY Strip/Filet Mignon

roasted root vegetables with rosemary, asparagus, Demi-gloss

 Frenched Pork Chop

grilled apple compote, apple cider reduction, sweet potato pure, grilled fennel

 Pan Seared Salmon

chive oil, lemon crème fraiche, cherry tomato and corn salad

 Grilled Vegetable Napolean

grilled zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, portabella mushroom, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, balsamic glaze

 

 Desserts

 Ice Cream

vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel, beet juice, blueberry muffin

 Apple Crisp

apples, brown sugar, oats, vanilla ice cream

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L a t i n

 Appetizers

 Chicken Tortilla Soup

Pico de gallo, pulled chicken, peppers, corn, tortilla strips, sour cream, cheddar jack

 Charred Peruvian Ceviche

Lightly charred white fish or shrimp, shallot, chile, cilantro, corn, sweet potatoes

 Chicken Or Shrimp Tostadas

mexican seasoned chicken or shrimp, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, cojita cheese, red onion, cilantro lime sour cream.

 

 Entrees

 Moqueca

Brazilian style seafood stew with shallot, bell pepper, chile, chives, garlic, lime, coconut milk, rice.

 Strip Steak With Chimichurri Sauce

New York strip steak, chimichurri sauce, salt crusted potatoes, grilled corn

 Peruvian-Style Roasted Chicken

Peruvian spiced roasted chicken, cilantro lime crème sauce, mini bell peppers stuffed with quinoa, dried cranberries, caramelized carrots, chives, chili lime peanuts

 Crispy Pork Carnitas Tacos

 coke-a-cola and citrus braised crispy pulled pork, red onion, cilantro, avocado, pickled red cabbage

 

 Desserts

All desserts are made from scratch prior to the dinner

 Churro & Dulce de Leche Ice Cream

baked churro ice cream, dulce de leche, homemade cinnamon ice cream

 Guava Cream Cheese Pastries

puff pastry, guava paste, cream cheese, powdered sugar

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Mediterranean

 Appetizers

 Hummus Platter

lemon garlic hummus served with warmed pita bread, olives, feta, cucumber, tomato, and onion salad, tzatziki (Greek yogurt/dill/lemon) dipping sauce

 Mixed Baby Greens Greek Salad

mixed baby greens, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, caramelized red onions

 Lentils Folded Into Yogurt, Spinach, and Basil

chilled lentils, greek yougurt, baby spinach, basil, parmesan slice on toasted bread

 Baked Feta with Mediterranean Tomato Sauce

warm baked feta cheese with roasted cherry tomato, kalamata olive, and caper sauce

 

 

Entrees

 

 Egyptian Style Chicken Kabobs

 middle eastern marinated chicken with sweet onion, simple lemon couscous, seared tomatoes

 Seafood, Fennel, and Lime Salad

fennel, red onion, lime, dill, chili, cilantro, grilled squid and shrimp

 Grilled Mediterranean Marinated Flank Steak

with roasted/grilled artichokes, zucchini tomato and feta rollatinins

 

 Desserts

 Baklava Ice Cream

candied nuts, cinnamon and baklava flavored ice cream, crispy phyllo cup, cinnamon honey syrup

 Carmalized Pear, Walnut, and Tahini Cookie Crumble Parfait

cinnamon, clove and honey sweet cream