Friday, July 16, 2010

Want to customize your menu?


Maybe you are the type of person who loves and appreciates authentic dishes- we all have unique palates, some are comfort foods, spicy, and/or sweet. If you want to tweak your menu-substitute the typical “Chicken Marsala” reception dish with an entrĂ©e that can wow your guests. Here are some suggestions that can add some zest to your cocktail hour or reception dinner-

Caribbean-Latin flair
*Jerk Chicken with pineapple chutney
*Arroz con Pollo
*Seafood Paella
*Chorizo or Scallop wrapped with a plantain
*Churassco with Creole sauce
*Fried Garlic Chicken
*Peruvian Lomo Saltado (Stir fry Shredded Steak with Potatoes, Tomatoe, and Onion
*Jamaican Roti Station

Southern Comfort Food
*Mashed Potato Bar (toppings: sour cream, bacon, cheese, onion, scallions, chives)
*Mac & Cheese Station
*Burger Station- Create your own burger
*Honey BBQ Chicken
*Jambalaya
*Honey Glazed Salmon with Collard Greens or Kale

Japanese/Thai/Chinese
*Hand Rolled Sushi
*Sashimi
*Pad Thai
*Beef or Chicken Maki
*Spring Rolls
*Scallion Pancakes
*Vegetable or Pork Steamed Dumplings
*Happy Family (Beef, Chicken, Shrimp)

Indian/Middle Eastern
*Curry Chicken or Lamb
*Vegetable Couscous
*Tandorri Chicken with Basmati Rice
*Falafel
*Chicken Kebabs

Mexican
*Taco, Enchilada & Fajita Station
*Guacamole, Salsa & Nacho Station

Dessert
*Crepe Station (fillings-, nutella chocolate, strawberries, bananas, peanut butter)
*Sundaes
*Candy Buffet (Reese peanut butter cups, M&M, cotton candy, snickers, skittles, cracker jacks- All candies that children love!)
*Chocolate Covered Strawberries
*Candied Apples
*Muffins, Cupcakes
*Breakfast Station (for after reception parties-omelettes, pancakes, hash brown, bacon, sausage)

Speak to your catering hall to see if you can customize your menu!

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