Catering By…
  A Small Affair
An Exclusive, Boutique Wedding and Event Planner and Caterer

Featuring Full, Specialized

Service in:

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Weddings and Formal Occasions of All Sizes

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Full Dinners

(To 350 persons)

 

 

 

From the selections on the following pages, we can create a complete deluxe menu that includes all  the following:

 

 *   Variety of 8 (hot and cold) Hors’doeuvres (Includes a minimum of   

      1.5-2 pieces of each hors’doeuvres per person- 16-20 pieces total per  

      person). 

 *   Table-Served Appetizer or Salad Course

*   Professionally Attended Dinner Buffet with 3 Entree Selections,      

      Vegetables and Starch

      (2 Entrée Choices with Table/French Service Format)               

 *   Custom Wedding Cake ~or~ Two Dessert Selections

 *   Coffee / Tea Service

 

 

 

Additional Options Available on an A La Carte’ Basis (Charged per person)

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Classic and Lemon Mayo Sauces ($ 1.50 per piece)

Scottish Smoked Salmon Platter with Traditional Accompaniments (6.50)

Assorted Vegetable Crudités with Two Dips ($4 per person)

Imported Fruit and Cheese Selection ($5 per person)

Carving Stations- Rack of Lamb, Tenderloin of Beef, etc…(p/a)

Tuscan/Mediterranean Table (8.5 per person)

Deluxe Raw Bar (Jumbo Shrimp, Local Oysters, Clams) ($13p.p Incl. Shucker)

 

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Full Service-or-Buffet Menu Selections

 

 

Hors’Doeuvres (Select up to 8 from below.  The Exotic selections marked with an asterisk) may be subject to additional charge):

 

Vegetarian:

 

Fresh Basil and Virgin Oil Tomato Bruschetta Crostini

Baked Brie in Pastry Cup with Raspberry Preserves

“Spanakopita” with Oregano and Pine Nut Dip(spinach pies)

Societé Roquefort and Walnut Encrusted Grapes

Speared Seedless Watermelon, Greek Feta, and Mint Leaf

Local Farm Fresh Vegetable Fritters with Cucumber Garlic Sauce

California Rolls / Sushi (Vegetable, Crab, or Fish)

Stuffed Mediterranean Grape Leaves with Rice, Currants, Pine Nuts

Caesar Salad Filled Reggiano Parmesan Baskets

Skewered Grilled Zucchini, Fresh Mozzarella and Grape Tomato

Wild Mushroom Strudel with Asian Dipping Sauce

Stuffed Phyllo Purses with Accompanying Sauce

 

 
Meat and Seafood:

 

Petite Croque Monsieur or Madame with Two Sauces

Beef Satay (Chicken, Lamb, etc.) with Peanut Sauce

Warm Crab Meat or Lobster Soufflé en croute

Skewered Chicken Kebabs

Smoked Salmon Mousse on Pumpernickel

Curried Chicken Salad on en Croute

Citrus Chicken Salad in Toasted Corn Cups

Smoked Turkey, Arugula and Boursin Pinwheels

Molasses Pulled Pork with Asian Slaw on Toasted Pitas

Asian Meatballs with Hoisin Sauce and Snow Peas

Grilled Pannini Sandwiches, Cubanita, Caprese, etc.

Miniature Cheeseburgers with Traditional Condiments

Seared Beef Carpaccio with Reggianno, Capers and Truffle Oil

Parma Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Norwegian Smoked Salmon on Potato Pancake with Crème Fraiche and Chives

Cumin Scented Lamb Burgers with Curry Mayonnaise on Mushroom Buns

 

Exotic*

 

Mini New England Lobster Rolls

Seared Day Boat Scallops Bacon Wrapped with Honey Maple Dijon cream 

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Cakes with Fresh Mango Salsa

Skewered Marinated Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Orange Shallot Cream

Fresh Lump Crabmeat in Endive- Lemon Scent

Cracked Black Peppered Tuna Carpaccio with Ginger Mayonnaise

Ahi Tuna Tartare with Wasabi Aioli on Rice Wafers

Roasted Rack of Baby Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto

Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras Balsamic Reduction**

Crisp Medallion of Sweetbreads with Caramelized Port Wine**

**Priced Accordingly and available based on party size and menu

 

The Classics

 

(Timeless, favorite Hors’Doeuvres- Modestly Priced and Well-Suited for any Party)

 

-Pig in a Blanket                                             - “Eggplant” Caviar on Cumin Pita Chips

-Mini Pizza Bites                                             -Petite Quiches                                   

-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes                              -Devilled Eggs- 3 Ways                      

-Swedish Meatballs                                         -Stuffed Mushrooms                           

 

 

Dinner

 

Salad/Appetizer Course (Select One):

 

*Mesclun Field Greens Salad with variety of Ingredients and Dressings

*Classic Caesar with Garlic Croutons and Reggiano Parmesan

*Arugula, Endive, Radicchio Salad

                                               

The following selections are also available (Subject to Additional Charge):

 

*Seafood Ceviche

*Tortellini a la Panna, Proscuitto, Fresh Peas, Light Cream

*Greek Pasta Salad

*Marinated Portobello and Roasted Pepper Salad

*Beefsteak Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers

*Asparagus and Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette (in season)

*Haricot Vert and Toasted Almond Salad (in season)

*Any Pasta, Fruit, Soup Preferences

 

 

Entrée Course:

The following is only a sampling of dishes as well sauces; additional items/sauces can be discussed.   Please inquire for anything you like that may not be on the list below.

 

*Seared Tenderloin of Beef- Bacon, Shallot and Port Wine

*Sliced Roasted Angus Sirloin Steak- Port Wine Mushroom / Sauce Bordelaise

*Sliced Roasted Angus Prime Rib of Beef- Fresh Horseradish / Natural Au Jus

*Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak with Thai Spice and Hoisin Marinade   

*Roasted Rack of Baby Lamb- Mint Pesto Sauce

*Roasted Leg of Lamb- Herb de Provence Crusted, Rosemary Scented Jus

*Mustard Glazed Loin of Veal- Natural Jus

*Balsamic and Honey Glazed Loin of Pork with Apple and Onion Confit

*Confit of Duck- Warm Spinach-Caramelized Mandarin Orange

 

*Pan Roasted Local Bass “Bouillabaisse”- Tomato Saffron Broth-Garlic Crostini

*Baked Norwegian Salmon- Mustard Dill-or- Soy Ginger Glaze Sauce

*Panko Encrusted Lump Crab Cakes with Wilted Spinach and Saffron Aioli

*Grilled Tuna Steak- “Livornese” –Black Olives, Capers, Fresh Tomatoes

*Polenta Encrusted Tilapia- Lemon, Butter, Caper-or-Fresh Fennel and Tomato

*Marinated Shrimp, Scallop, Swordfish Kebabs- Cilantro Margarita Glaze

*Seafood Pot Pie

 

*Grilled Marinated Breast of Chicken- Balsamic Glaze

*Stuffed Breast of Chicken- Fontina and Spinach, Brown Butter, Sage Herb

*Sauteed Chicken Breast Francese- Lemon, Brown Butter and Capers

*Chicken Scarpariello, Olives, Artichokes, Roast Peppers, Mushrooms

*Any Ethnic Specialties or Special Requests

 

 

 

Vegetables:

 

*Roasted Thyme Baby Carrots

*Butter Braised Grilled Asparagus

*Toasted Hazelnut Haricot Vert

*Orange Ginger Broccoli

*Zucchini Provencal

 

 

Starch:

*Penne Rigate Primavera

*Ravioli Pomodoro

*Vegetable Lasagna

*Any Pasta or Sauce Combination

* Red Potato Provencal

*Pommes Anna- Crisp Potato Pie

*Pommes Dauphinoise

*Herbed Grilled New Potatoes with warm Vinaigrette

*Stuffed Baked Potato

*Wild Rice Pilaf

*Orzo with Fresh Tomato and Zucchini

*Confetti Rice

*Basmati Rice

 

 

Dessert:

 

*Fallen Chocolate Soufflé Cake                     *Hazelnut Bourbon Chocolate Torte

*Chocolate Raspberry Cake                           *Carrot Cake

*Christmas Spice Torte                                  *Coconut Cake

*Ice Cream Bomb Cake                                  *White Genoise Lemon Curd

*Fresh Fruit Patter/Salad                              *Warm Apple, Peach, Pear Cobbler 

 

Premium Cream Cheesecakes-

 

*Tiramisu*Amaretto*Cinnamon Eggnog*Cookies and Cream*Caramel Pecan

*Chocolate Orange*Peanut Butter and Chocolate*Citrus Cranberry*Ricotta

 

Specialty Request Items (by the Piece)

 

*Assorted French Pastries

*Assorted Greek Pastries (Baklava, Galaktobouriko, Kourambiedes)*

*Based on Size of Party- Priced Accordingly

 

 

Wedding Cakes

All custom cakes are served with choice of:

 Fresh Seasonal Fruit

            Fruit Coulis

                        Chocolate Sauce.

 

Cake decorations are flowers.  They can be:

fresh, edible or royal icing,

 fruit (glazed or fresh) or

leaves (fresh or painted). 

 

The following combinations are available for Cake, Filling and Icing

 

Cake

Banana

Carrot

Chocolate

Chocolate Chip

Cinnamon

Coconut

Ginger Spice                                                  

Golden Butter

Lemon

Orange Blossom

Peanut Butter

Sour Cream Fudge

Vanilla Chocolate Chip

White Chocolate

Fillings

Apricot Mousse

Chestnut Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Fruit

Coconut Cream

Ginger Cream Cheese

Hazelnut Meringue

Lemon Cream

Mascarpone

Mint Cream

Mocha

Raspberry

Strawberry

White Chocolate

 

 

Icing

Chestnut

Chocolate Butter Cream

Chocolate Cream Cheese

Chocolate Pecan Butter

Espresso

Lemon

Maple

Mocha

Orange Caramel

Passion Fruit

Royal Honey



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