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BUFFET SELECTIONS
Per-item minimums apply; sizing for delivered platters: small serves 8-12, medium serves 15-20, and large serves 25-30; many items also suitable for passing, and are parked with (P).
Antipasti Platter
meats & cheeses, olives, marinated vegetables, served with fresh breads and crispy crostini
Asian Bites (also refer to Passed section, skewers and sandwiches/burgers for additional Asian options)
Edamame
steamed & salted soy beans in the pod
Mini Egg Rolls
mini vegetable egg rolls with sweet-sour dipping sauce
Lettuce Wraps
delicately spiced chopped chicken and chinese vegetables served with bibb lettuce eaves for filling
Peanut-Ginger Noodles (P)
rice stick noodles with bean sprouts, shredded carrots and scallions in a tangy thai-style peanut-ginger sauce, can be served warm in chafing dish or room temperature in mini chinese-style takeout containers
Shumai (P)
steamed asian dumplings accompanied by soy-vinegar dipping sauce -choose between chicken, pork or assorted
Thai-Chicken Peanut Cakes (P)
slightly spicy bite-sized chicken & peanut cakes (think crab cakes, only zestier and cruchier) topped with thai peanut sauce
Vietnamese Spring Rolls
wedges of fresh rice paper spring rolls prepared vegetarian with lettuce, rice noodles, and vegetables, accompanied by a sweet soy dipping sauce
BBQ Meatballs
tender meatballs in a tangy bbq-chili sauce (requires a disposable or rental chafing dish available through Bespoke)
Beef Tenderloin Platter
tenderloin of beef, sliced and accompanied by rolls and a selection of condiments including blue cheese spread and horseradish cream sauce (one size, serves 15)
Bruschetta Bar
a beautiful presentation of pannetini, baguette slices and breadsticks, accompanied by a trio of toppings including white bean with herbs, olive tapenade & fresh tomato-basil salsa
Carving Station
your choice beef tenderloin and/or roast turkey chef-carved and accompanied by artisan rolls
Beef Tenderloin
served with creamy horseradish sauce
Turkey
served with homemade pan gravy
Cheese Terrines (V)
beautifully layered cheese terrines with a variety of crackers; each serves 25-50 persons, select between:
Port-infused figs, caramelized onion & feta - feta and cream cheese terrine layered with port-infused figs & caramelized onion
Sun-dried tomato, pesto & goat cheese - goat and cream cheese terrine layered with sundried tomato & pesto
Merlot-cherry, pine nut & blue cheese - blue and cream cheese terrine layered with merlot cherries & pine nuts
Cranberry-walnut & St. Andre cheese - St. Andre triple cream & cream cheese terrine layered with cranberry-walnut chutney
Smoked salmon & boursin cheese - boursin & cream cheese terrine with smoked salmon & red onion-caper chutney
Crudite & Dips
abundant fresh vegetables with your choice of up to three dip selections; choose between:
Creamy chipotle taco dip (V)
Creamy feta & olive dip (V)
Creamy spinach dip (V)
Fresh mango-tomato salsa (V)
Green goddess (V)
Peanut-hoisin dip (V)
Provencal olive tapenade (V)
Roasted red pepper hummus (V)
Sun-dried tomato & scallion dip (V)
Tequila-lime guacamole (V)
Fromage Platter (V)
an assortment of fresh triple cremes, blues and cheddars, served with crackers and garnished with fresh fruits and mixed nuts (artisan selections available & priced upon request)
Grilled Vegetable Platter (V)
seasonal vegetables marinated in herbs & extra-virgin olive oil and grilled
Mashed Potato Bar
creamy garlic mashed potatoes with a variety of creatively presented toppings including butter pats, sour cream, shredded cheddar, chopped chives, crumbled bacon, caramelized onions & crumbled blue cheese
Poached Salmon Platter
a whole poached salmon served with a dill sour cream sauce and sliced cucumbers (one size, serves 15-25)
Provencal Platter
an assortment of herbed olives, cornichons, marinated vegetables, country-style patés & soft cheeses served with herb crackers
Sandwiches & Burgers
can be prepared either mini or standard size; all served on, or accompanied by, artisan rolls; most selections also suitable for passing
BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
tender shredded chicken in a tangy house-made bbq sauce (requires a chafing dish - disposable or rental available through Bespoke)
Beef Tenderloin Sandwiches (P)
prepared medium rare, topped with caramelized onions and dressed with creamy horseradish spread
Brie Burgers (P)
all-beef burgers with creamy brie cheese, port-infused figs & caramelized onions
Cheeseburgers (P)
all-beef burgers with cheddar cheese
Chicken Salad Sandwiches (P)
homemade roasted chicken salad with celery, scallions & fresh herbs
Croque Monsieur (P) (V)
wedges of grilled country ham and gruyere cheese on artisan bread
Italian Beef Sandwiches
a Chicago classic served au jus with sauteed peppers & onions (requires a chafing dish - dispoable or rental available through Bespoke)
Panini Bar
assorted meats, cheeses, spreads and condiments, chef pressed to order on crusty artisan bread (staffed events only; requires an additional chef)
Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches (P)
cherry-glazed pork tenderloin sandwiches topped with chopped braised fennel & poached cherry chutney
Salmon Burgers (P)
ginger-hoisin salmon burgers dressed with wasabi mayo on sesame rolls
Smoked Trout Tea Sandwiches (P)
smoked trout salad and green apple served on a variety of breads and rimmed with herbs
Stilton Burgers (P)
all-beef burgers with stilton cheese & cranberries
Thai Peanut Chicken Burgers (P)
slightly spicy chicken & peanut patties topped with a soy-peanut sauce and served on sesame rolls
Turkey Sandwiches (P)
dressed with your choice of creamy avocado spread, sundried tomato spread or cranberry cream cheese spread
Veggie Burgers (P) (V)
housemade curried veggie burgers on brioche rolls (cheese and/or garlic mayo optional)
Shrimp & Crab Platter / Shrimp Platter
large tail-on shrimp and baby snow crab claws (no cracking required) served with spicy-horseradish cocktail sauce
Smoked Salmon Platter
smoked salmon, capers, thinly sliced red onion, chopped egg and boursin cheese served with bagel nuggets & crackers and baguette slices
PASSED SELECTIONS
This lists our most popular items only; other selections are available; per-piece minimums apply; items suitable for buffet are marked with (B).
Ahi Tuna Tartare
lime-marinated ahi tuna tartare with avocado on salted rice cracker
Almond-Filled Bacon-Wrapped Dates
a sweet-savory delight - tender almond-filled date wrapped in bacon and baked to perfection drizzled with a roasted red pepper-tomato sauce
Asian Beef Salad on Cucumber (B)
mildly spicy asian beef served in a hollowed cucumber slice
Asian Wonton Cups (B)
Asian Chicken Wonton
asian chicken & vegetable salad in a crisp wonton cup
Asian Slaw Wonton (V)
asian spiced vegetable slaw in crisp wonton cups
Shiitake Mushroom Wonton (V)
soy-ginger shiitake mushrooms in a crisp wonton cup
Cherry-Rhubarb Pork on Brioche
grilled pork tenderloin on buttery brioche topped with cherry-rhubarb sauce
Crab Cakes
bite-sized lump crab cake with caper-lime remoulade
Crostini (B)
Beef & Fig Crostini
medium rare beef tenderloin and fig chutney on crostini with blue cheese drizzle
Caramelized Onion & Gorgonzola Crostini (V)
on toasted baguette slices
Lemon Artichoke Crostini (V)
lemon-marinated artichoke & parmesan cheese on crispy crostini
Olive Crostini (V)
a mixture of spanish and black olives baked on a cripsy crostini topped with melted parmesan cheese
Roast Duck & Sour Cherry Chutney Crostini
on walnut crostini
Wild Mushroom Crostini (V)
ragu of wild mushrooms on crispy crostini garnished with shaved aged parmesan
Grape & Feta Salad on Endive (V)
salad of red grapes, parsley, radish and feta cheese on endive
Grilled Baby Lamb Chops (B)
grilled rosemary-garlic baby lamb chops
Individual Shrimp Cocktail
two jumbo shrimp served on a chunky shot glass filled with your choice of spicy cocktail sauce or thai-lime sauce (requires shot glasses - can be served in martini glasses for a larger portion)
Macaroni & Cheese Cups (B) (V)
homestyle macaroni and cheese with herb-crumb crust served in mini ramekins (requires demitasse spoons)
Meatloaf & Mashed Potato Bites
small squares of homemade meatloaf topped with piped yukon gold mashed potatoes
Mini Soup Sips (B) (V)
served in chunky square shot glasses (ask for seasonal selections)
Pastry-Wrapped Asparagus & Prosciutto
roasted asparagus with a touch of dijon mustard wrapped in prosciutto and pastry
Phyllo Tartletts
Bleu & Onion Tartlett (V)
port-caramelized red onion and bleu cheese in phyllo tartlett
Corn & Fontin Tartlett (V)
marjoram-scented corn with finely diced sweet peppers & fontina cheese in phyllo tartletts
Pear, Prosciutto & Brie Tartlett (V)
poached pears, prociutto and buttery brie in a phyllo tartlett
Stilton-Cranberry Tartlett (V)
tangy stilton cheese and sweet cranberries in phyllo tartletts
Sweet Pepper & Boursin Tartlett (V)
diced sweet peppers & herbed boursin cheese in phyllo tartlett
Sweet Potato & Pancetta Tartlett (V on request)
buttery sweet potatoes with pancetta garnished with pan-fried pancetta bits (seasonal availability)
Wild Mushroom Tartlett (V)
sauteed wild mushrooms & creamy goat cheese in phyllo tartlett
Potato Crisps
thin-sliced yukon gold potatoes fried to a crispy crunch and tossed with a light & sweet bbq seasoning
Pulled Pork on Corn Fritter
slow cooked pulled pork atop a crispy corn fritter and topped with a dallop of bleu cheese cole slaw
Quesadilla Bar
chef-made to order quesadillas - fillings include: tequila-lime shrimp, adobo chicken, carne asada, grilled red, yellow & poblano peppers, grilled red onions, grilled asparagus, goat cheese, brie, chihuahua cheese & manchego; accompanied by salsa & sour cream
Quesadillas (B)
Carmelized Onion & Goat Cheese Quesadilla (V)
port-caramelized onions and goat cheese
Spinach & Cheese Quesadillas (V)
spinach and chihuahua cheese melted in a flour tortilla with a creamy guacamole drizzle
Wild Mushroom-Poblano Pesto Quesadillas (V)
topped with smoked poblano pesto
Roasted Corn Fritters (V)
roasted corn fritter topped with chive-goat cheese spread
Seared Scallop on Toasted Brioche
topped with fried caper-sage relish
Skewers (B)
Asian Meatball Skewer
homemade ginger-scented meatballs in a soy glaze with a soy-reduction sauce for dipping
Beef Tenderloin Skewer
medium-rare beef tenderloin, skewered and topped with a creamy herbed horseradish drizzle
Caprese Skewer (seasonal) (V)
buffalo mozzarella, basil and a cherry tomato skewered and topped with a balsamic reduction drizzle
Chicken-Apricot Skewer
honey-nutmeg marinated chicken skewered with caramelized apricots and garnished with roasted almonds
Chicken Tikka Masala Skewer
chicken in an indian-flavored sauce, skewered and served with a cool cucumber-yogurt drizzle
Greek Meatball Skewer
lamb and beef meatball skewers served with a tzatziki dipping sauce
Italian Sausage & Pepper Skewer
bite-size grilled italian sausage and sweet pepper served with a spicy marinara dipping sauce
Korean Beef Skewer
tender korean-spiced beef with a spicy soy-ginger dipping sauce
Peanut Chicken Skewer
tender chicken dressed in a tangy peanut-sesame sauce
Grilled Shrimp Skewer
grilled marinated shrimp skewers
Smoked Salmon Salad on Brioche or Cucumber Round
finely chopped premium smoked salmon, cucumber, red onion and capers mixed with creme fraiche served atop buttery toasted brioche rounds (or hollowed cucumber slice) and garnished with fresh dill
Sushi (B)
assorted freshly made maki and nigiri accompanied by soy dipping sauce, wasabi and ginger
Thai-Chicken Peanut Cakes (B)
slightly spicy bite-sized chicken & peanut cakes (think crab cakes, only zestier and cruchier) topped with thai peanut sauce
Truffle Fries (P)
truffle french fries served in a short glass wtih a base of garlic aoli dipping sauce
Truffle- Parmesan Popcorn (P)
truffle-parmesan popcorn served in small kraft-paper bags
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