Heavy Hors d’ oeuvres Receptions


Guidelines for planning a Reception with Hors d’oeuvres and Action stations

*A minimum of eight selections are recommended for an hors d'oeuvres reception

*These items may consist of selections from the Passed Hors D’oeuvres,

Chef Attended Carving, Action or Small Plate Stations,

Culinary Displays and Sweet Endings 

*Pricing is for a two-hour reception and is priced per person

based on your guaranteed guest count

The Director of Catering will gladly assist you in selecting

items to create a colorful and pleasing variety

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Maryland Crab Cakes with Spicy Remoulade

Sliced Filet Mignon on French Baguette with Horseradish Sauce

Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce

Pecan Crusted Chicken Bites with Peach Chutney

Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops

All Beef Frank En Croute with Dijon Mustard

Spanikopita with Feta

Mini Assorted Quiches

Cuban Cristo

Beef Wellington with Maytag Bleu Cheese

Hibachi Beef & Chicken Satays, Soy Sauce

Cajun Andouille Sausage En Croute
Vegetable Spring Rolls, Sweet Thai Chili

Brie & Raspberry Phyllo Stars

Parmesan Encrusted Artichoke Hearts

Tomato & Basil Bruschetta

Hardwood Smoked Salmon Canapés

Thai Spiced Chicken on a Crisp Wonton Triangle

Belgium Endive Crown with Boursin Rosette & Fresh Raspberries

California Rolls with Soy Dipping Sauce

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus, Melon or Fresh figs (in season)

Chef Attended Stations

Carving Stations

Virginia Ham

Honey Glazed Ham presented with Grainy Mustard and Cornbread

Roast Turkey

With Cranberry Chutney and Brioche Rolls

Beef Tenderloin

Carved Beef Tenderloin with Au Jus , Creamy Horseradish Sauce &Silver Dollar Rolls

New York Beef Sirloin

Carved Beef with Au Jus, Creamy Horseradish Sauce & Silver Dollar Rolls

Smithfield Pork Loin

Fresh Fruit Salsa & Dinner Rolls

Coulbiac of Salmon

Mushroom & Spinach filled Pastry Wrapped Salmon Filet presented with

Sauce Vert and Red Pepper Coulis

Action Stations

Pasta Station

Penne Pasta and Four Cheese Tortellini

Tomato Basil and Creamy Alfredo Sauces

Grilled Chicken and Italian Sausage

Sun-dried Tomatoes, Red Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Spinach, Fresh Basil, Parmesan Cheese

Add a Classic Caesar Salad Bar for $3 per person

Shrimp & Grits Station

Sautéed Baby Shrimp with Andouille Sausage, Caramelized Onions and Roasted Red Peppers

Served over Stone Ground Cheddar Grits

Small Plate Stations

Cornmeal Dusted Chicken Tenders

Plated with Corn Soufflé and Green Beans Almandine

Herbed Chicken Breast

Airline Chicken Breast carved and plated with Potato Gratin and Sugar Snap Peas

Brown Sugar Bourbon Salmon

Plated with Garlic Whipped Potatoes and Sautéed Spinach

Chimichurri Beef

Served with Tomatillo Salsa Verde and Black Bean & Corn Salad

Jerk Marinated Pork Loin

Plated with Confetti Rice and Fresh Fruit “Salsa”

Slow Roasted Pulled Pork

Served with BBQ Sauce, Baked Beans and Mac ‘n Cheese

Sliders

Please choose two varieties; all sliders served on miniature rolls and accompanied by Housemade Chips

Miniature Burgers with Pepper Jack Cheese, Lettuce &Tomato

Meatball Sliders with Mozzarella Cheese & Marinara

BBQ Pulled Pork with Coleslaw & Pickles

Grilled Chicken Medallion with Boursin & Avocado

Gyro Style Lamb with Tzatziki Sauce

Buffalo Chicken Tender with Lettuce & Blue Cheese

Coney Island Style Dog with Chili, Onions & Shredded Cheddar

Bratwurst with Sauerkraut & Spicy Mustard

Fajita Station

Cilantro Marinated Chicken Breast & Fajita Grilled Steak

Cheddar & Monterrey Jack Cheese, Onions, Peppers, Black Olives, Tomatoes, Jalapenos,

Shredded Lettuce, Sour Cream &Salsa with Warm Tortillas

Served with Spanish Rice and Tri-Color Tortilla Chips

Culinary Displays

Gourmet Cheese Display

Chef’s Selection of Domestic and Imported Cheeses, Garnished with Seasonal Berries & Grapes

Served with Gourmet Crackers

Fresh Fruit Platter

Sliced Seasonal Melons, Pineapple, Strawberries, Grapes and Berries

Served with Honey Yogurt Fruit Dip

Grilled Vegetable Presentation

An Array of Colorful Seasonal Vegetables to include, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Asparagus, Mushrooms, Red Peppers marinated in Olive oil and Sea Salt and Drizzled with Balsamic

Assorted Dips & Spreads

All American

Warm Cheddar and Beer, Spinach and Artichoke & French Onion Dip

Displayed with Cubed Breads, Flatbread & Chips

Middle Eastern

Red Pepper Hummus, Tabbouleh & Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Displayed with Pita Bread, Pita Chips & Lavosh

Latin

Tomato Salsa, Guacamole, Corn & Black Bean Dip

Served with Tri Color Tortilla Chips and Flour Tortillas

Tuscan

White Bean Hummus, Bruschetta Tapenade, Eggplant Caponata

Served with Toasted Baguette & Gourmet Crackers

Miniature Italian Meatballs

Beef Meatballs with Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce

Tex-Mex

Quesadilla Trumpets with Sour Cream and Salsa paired with

Seven Layer Mexican Dip and Tri Color Tortilla Chips

Martini Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Whipped Potatoes Served in a Martini Glass with an Assortment of Toppings:

Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Tomatoes, Scallions, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Butterballs and Southern Style White Gravy

Shrimp Cocktail

Jumbo Shrimp, with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Wedges

Smoked Salmon

Smoked Norwegian Salmon displayed with Diced Hard Boiled Egg, Red Onion & Capers

Served with Dill Crème Fraiche and Pumpernickel Bread

Baked Brie

Stuffed with your choice of Compote and Baked in Puff Pastry

Garnished with Grape Clusters and Sliced Baguettes

(Peach and Pecan, Apple and Walnut Brown Sugar, Raspberry)

Assorted Pinwheels

Turkey with Artichoke Aioli

Roast Beef with Cheddar Cheese and Horseradish Sauce

Ham with Swiss Cheese and Honey Mustard Sauce

Sweet Endings

Florida Key Lime Pie

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Strawberry Shortcake

Carrot Cake or Red Velvet Cake, Cream Cheese Icing

Warm Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding

Assorted Pies

Assorted Fruit Cobblers with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Assorted Cheesecakes

Seasonal Berries with Crème Anglaise

Dark Chocolate Mousse with Bailey’s Irish Cream

Limoncello Mousse & Berries

White Chocolate Mousse with Melba Sauce