Hosting Service Fee
My party hosting service fee of $375* includes: the procurement of food; set up and preparation of menu; buffet, family style or plated serving; replenishments and full clean up. A written estimate of menu and services is always provided in planning your party along with a written contract.
* Includes up to 6 hours of time at home/venue up to 25 people - 3 hours of food prep required prior to dinner service
* Parties over 25 people charged $25 for every 5 people attending - Maximum of 40 people
* Parties over 30 people may require additional server and $150 charge
* Food costs are charged separately based on menu selections
Appetizers
Charcuterie Platter of assorted cheeses, crackers, fresh vegetables & dip, fresh & dried fruits, smoked sausage w/ mustard, gherkins & olives.
Tomato Bruschetta Bread Bowl w/ crostini, olives, mozzarella cheese & salami
Caprese Salad Skewers w/ olives & tortellini and balsamic dip
Warm Puff Pastry Bites of Pimento Cheese
Warm Puff Pastry Bites of Spinach Artichoke
Chili Lime & Avocado Shrimp Bites
Bloody Mary Shrimp Shooters served virgin w/ bacon, olives, gherkins & lemons
Crab Cake Phyllo Bites w/ remoulade sauce
Sweet & Savory Cocktail Meatballs
Buffalo Chicken Dip w/ celery, corn chips & blue cheese dressing
Caprese Crostinis topped w/ or w/o prosciutto
Steak Crostinis w/ horseradish or basil mayonnaise sauce
Chorizo Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Sliders
BBQ Pulled Pork w/ pickles
Flank Steak w/ horseradish or basil mayonnaise dressing
Caprese
Savory Chicken or Tuna Salad
Cheeseburger w/ lettuce, pickles & burger sauce
Salads
Mixed Greens w/ basil vinaigrette or assorted dressings#
Caesar
Salad Fixings Bar of mixed greens, fresh veggies, croutons, cheese & toppings w/ assorted dressings
Arugula & Seasonal Fruit Salad w/ goat cheese
Caprese
Italian Antipasti w/ peppers, artichokes, hearts of palms, provolone, salami & olives
Israeli Salad w/ chick peas, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, fresh herbs & lemon
Southwestern w/ mixed greens, peppers, roasted corn, avocado & tortilla strips w/ avocado vinaigrette
Fresh Vegetable Salad roasted &/or grilled asparagus, zucchini, carrots, onions & peppers served chilled
Pasta Salad farfalle, penne, rotini or tortellini
Fresh Berry Fruit Salad w/ watermelon, grapes, strawberries, blueberries & blackberries
Chicken Entrées
Grilled Herbed Lemon Chicken Breast Filet
Caprese w/ tomatoes, mozzarella, basil & balsamic drizzle
Picatta in lemon & butter wine sauce w/ capers
Marsala w/ mushrooms
Spinach & Artichoke sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu w/ mustard sauce
Chicken Vinny w/ olives, capers, peppers & onions (can be made spicy!)
Beef Entrées
Sliced London Broil w/ or w/o mushrooms
Sliced Marinated Flank Steak
Beef Tenderloin Medallions in port wine sauce
Sliced Rib Eye or NY Strip w/ side blue cheese, horseradish or bernaise sauce
Pork Entrées
Sausage & Peppers
Sliced Tenderloin Medallions in mustard wine sauce or fig & onion sauce
Herbed Stuffed Pork Loin Medallions w/ diced apples & pears
Seafood Entrées
Crab Cakes w/ remoulade sauce (avg 2/person)
Citrus Shrimp & Rice w/ cilantro
Shrimp Scampi w/ bread crumb topping
Salmon Filet served in butter/lemon sauce, creamy dill or honey orange glaze
Seared Local Catch in moscato wine sauce (Grouper, Snapper, Trigger or Flounder)
Lobster Tails w/ herbed butter & moscato wine sauce
Crab Stuffed Lobster Tail
Steamed Mussels in marinara or garlic & white wine sauce
Seafood Oscar topped with lump crab in a bernaise sauce
Vegetarian Entrées
Stuffed Peppers w/ rice and vegetable mix in tomato sauce
Field Roast Sausage & Pasta Primavera
Pasta Primavera in pesto sauce (can be made vegan)
Stir Fry Vegetables over rice in Thai chili or tahini sauce w/ peanuts
Vegetable Lasagna (can be made vegan)
Vegetable Quiche - customized to your preferences
Sides
Herbed Roasted Potatoes
Fondant Potatoes elegant creamy medallions of herbed russets
Mashed Red Potatoes
Loaded Mashed Potatoes topped w/ cheese, sour cream, chives & bacon crumbles
Herbed Rice Pilaf
Chicken Pirlau/Bog (southern rice dish w/ shredded chicken & sliced smoked sausage)
Baked Ziti aka Italian mac n cheese
Macaroni & Cheese topped with cheez itz crumbles
Smoked Gouda Macaroni & Cheese
Rigatoni Pasta w/ marinated artichokes & peppers
Vegetables
Asparagus w/ balsamic glaze*
Roasted Brussel Sprouts w/ balsamic glaze*
Sautéd Green Beans*
Sautéd Mixed Vegetables of zucchini, carrots & green beans
Honey Butter Carrots
Roasted Broccoli w/ olive oil & lemon zest
Sauté Spinach w/ garlic & olive oil
Corn on the Cob w/ herbed butter sauce
*bacon or prosciutto crumbles topping option
Themed Dinners
Low Country Boil of seasoned local shrimp, potatoes, corn on the cob & smoked sausage w/ lemons, cocktail & hot sauces & herbed butter
Taco Bar seasoned choices of beef/chicken/shrimp w/ tortillas, veggies, rice, Mexican street corn and fixings
Pasta Bar of pastas w/ marinara, pesto & alfredo sauces, meatballs & sausage, mixed vegetables & garlic bread (other entrees can be added to menu)
BBQ of pulled pork, chicken and ribs w/ slider buns, pickles, mac n cheese, cole slaw & green beans
Cocktail - a selection of finger foods & appetizers
Thinking about a Brunch? Discuss with Mike in planning the perfect morning event!
Desserts
Ice Cream Sundae Bar of vanilla, chocolate & strawberry ice creams w/ syrup, whipped cream, sprinkles, cookies, candies, nuts, strawberries & bananas
Peaches & Cream Ice Box Cake a refreshing dessert topped with peaches & caramel sauce
Chocolate & Raspberry Ganache Cake w/ black raspberry chocolate chip ice cream
Trifles or Parfaits Chocolate & Oreo Cream / Tiramisu / Key Lime / Banana Pudding