40th Anniversary Ruby Theme (Flowers by The Greenhouse Florist, Hudson)
Party Diva Style! I cater small, intimate celebrations in your home, each featuring a custom designed menu that fits your occasion, theme, dietary requirements, and budget. Anniversaries, special birthdays, girl's night celebrations - each menu and event is unique.
How does it work? I need to know the date of your event, how many guests you are expecting, your occasion, type of meal - brunch, luncheon, dinner, service style - seated or buffet, allergies and aversions, theme or any menu ideas you're considering, and what you've budgeted for food, service, and rentals.
Once we've confirmed date availability (you can check the calendar by clicking the tab above) and the general terms of your event, your custom menu will be developed. There is a non-refundable menu planning fee of $60 which will be applied to your service fee. Once the menu has been finalized, a deposit of 50% of the expected event cost is required to hold the date, with the balance payable on the date of the event.
The chef service fee minimum is $500. The cost of food, supplies, rental items, and additional service staff is billed to you at cost. I don't charge on a per head basis, but I'll do my best to translate your per head budget to a total cost basis.
Here are some fun events I've done:
40th Anniversary Ruby Menu
Shrimp Cocktail with Three Sauces: Mango-Basil Sauce, Cocktail, and Remoulade
Roasted, Shaved Beef Tenderloin with Mini Rolls and Herb Mustard Sauce
Pink Peppercorn Goat Cheese Spread & Pink Pepper Marinated Olives (2 on opposite sides of table) with Crackers
Blue Cheese Pomegranate Bites Dining Room Table
Honey Ginger Chicken Bites
Cocktail Meatballs in Cranberry Pinot Noir Sauce
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Red Pepper Triangles with Italian Relish
Red Onion, Feta and Olive Tart and Proscuitto Gruyere Rolls
Sweet and Savory Bites to Pair with Champagne
Chilled Poached Shrimp with Zesty Balsamic Dipping Sauce
Brie en Croute with Cherries and Pistachios
Antipasto Skewers
Mini Brioche Lobster Rolls
Mini Caviar Parfaits
Foie Gras and Strawberry Peppercorn Jam Finger Sandwiches
Lamb Meatballs with Pistachio Mint Sauce
Dessert Skewer Garden
Strawberry Tartare Spoons
Champagne Cocktail Buffet
Dessert Garden
Little Pumpkin Baby Shower Menu
Fall Leaves Cheese Platter with Pumpkin Marmalade, and Fall Fruits, served with assorted crackers and breads
Pumpkin-Shrimp Bruschetta with Goat Cheese, Arugula, Red Onion & Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Butternut Soup Shots garnished with Candied Bacon
Fennel & Rosemary Beef Tenderloin with Creme Fraiche Dijon Sauce
-or- Herb Roasted Turkey Breasts with Cranberry-Fig Sauce
Savory Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Cranberry & Walnut Coleslaw
Pumpkin Pie Dip with Gingersnap Dippers
Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies with Marshmallow-Spice Filling
Art Inspired Cocktail Party - Starry Night
Buffet set-up on long dark blue covered table, tiered to hold serving pieces, decorated with 5x7 prints of famous paintings on small easels, ie Van Gogh Night Stars, with glow in the dark stars scattered on table. Serving pieces all silver.
Signature Cocktail: Starry Night - vodka, blue curacao, grapefruit juice and soda
Brushstrokes: Prosciutto Wrapped Thin Breadsticks with Fig Port Spread - Served in tall glasses
Splash of Color: Baked Brie with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Basil - Serve on a Painter’s Palette with Slice Baguette
Cubist Salad: Watermelon Shapes topped with Feta, Olives, and Fresh Mint Speared with Black Picks
Still Life: Fresh Fruit arranged with Limoncello Mascarpone Cheese Dip
Van Gogh’s Night Stars: Chunks of Dutch Prima Donna Cheese Drizzled with White Truffle Honey
Picasso’s Rose Period: Honey Smoked Paprika Butter Shrimp
Masterpiece: Roasted, Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Palette of Sauces: Dijon Aioli, Pink Horseradish, and Pesto served with Mini Rolls, Fresh Sliced Tomato and Baby Arugula
Raphael’s Tiramisu Dip with Fresh Strawberries and Lady Fingers for Dipping
Deconstructed S’more: Two Bite Brownie Topped with Toasted Marshmallow with Caramel Dulce de Leche
Dine-In Diva Personal Picnic Basket Luncheon
Homemade Hummus Wraps with Fresh Vegetables
Chicken & White Bean Salad with Red Onion and Fresh Basil in Take-Out Box
Cilantro Lime Dip in Canning Jar with Crudite
Fresh Fruit, Natural Chips, and Cookie
Fresh From the Farmer's Market Dinner Buffet
Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Horseradish and Dijon Creme Fraiche
Chicken Breast with Balsamic and Rosemary Sauce
Vegan Mushroom Bake
Potato Salad with Champagne Vinegar and Tarragon
White Bean Salad with Red Onion, Capers and Herbs
Grilled Corn and Summer Squash Salad with Romaine and Lemon Dressing
Cold Roasted Tomato Soup with Pesto
Panini Bar Luncheon
Fresh Salads, Chips, Appetizers, and Panini Toppings - Guests choose and Sandwiches are grilled to order - fun office employee luncheon event!