Appetizers & Hand-Helds
Appetizers are small dishes served before the main course to stimulate the appetite. They often feature a variety of flavors and textures, designed to be light and easy to eat. Common appetizers include items like soups, salads, dips, and bite-sized portions of meat, seafood, or vegetables.
Handhelds, on the other hand, are foods meant to be eaten using the hands, typically without utensils. They are convenient, portable, and often enjoyed as casual or quick meals. Examples include sandwiches, sliders, wraps, tacos, and certain pastries. Handhelds combine ease of eating with satisfying portions, making them popular for both appetizers and main dishes.
Charcuterie Board Selection
Sliced Pork Loin Crostini
Delight your guests with tender sliced pork loin atop crostini, paired with a vibrant apple cranberry chutney, crumbly blue cheese, and fresh marjoram leaves for an herbaceous finish.
Chorizo and Clam Casino Stuffed Mushrooms
Savory mushrooms loaded with spicy chorizo and tender clams, baked to perfection with a crispy topping that balances earthiness and bold flavors.
Strawberry Bruschetta
A refreshing twist featuring whipped honey mint ricotta spread on toasted baguette slices, topped with fresh strawberries, basil, and a luscious balsamic reduction.
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail
Plump, flavorful grilled shrimp served alongside classic cocktail sauce and fresh lemon wedges for a zesty bite.
Wild Mushroom Ragout over Crispy Polenta Crisp
Rich wild mushroom ragout spooned over golden, crispy polenta crisps, finished with shaved white cheddar cheese and garnished with sliced scallions.
Pan Seared Scallops
Perfectly seared scallops resting on vibrant mint pea puree, accompanied by crispy pancetta and accented with a refreshing lemon spritz.
Cucumber Canape
Cool cucumber rounds topped with whipped dill cream cheese, fresh dill sprigs, and bright heirloom cherry tomatoes for a light, crisp bite.
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Skewers
Juicy shrimp wrapped in smoky bacon, served with a smoky chipotle dipping sauce for an irresistible combo of heat and savory flavors.
Crostini Ideas
Steak and Blue Cheese: Tender steak slices with creamy blue cheese, caramelized onions, fresh mint, and balsamic reduction.
Creamy Spinach Whipped Ricotta: Smooth ricotta blended with spinach, drizzled with honey for subtle sweetness.
Ricotta and Roasted Grape Crostini: Creamy ricotta layered with roasted grapes and toasted pine nuts for texture.
Herbed Whipped Feta Crostini: Whipped feta with roasted cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, fresh basil, and a hot honey drizzle for spice and sweetness.
Honey Tomato Bruschetta: Whipped ricotta, drizzled with honey and balsamic reduction, topped with basil on crisp crostini.
Brie, Sliced Pears & Candied Walnuts: Melted brie paired with fresh pear slices, crunchy candied walnuts, and a fig reduction drizzle.
Additional Savory Bites
Braised Short Rib Crostini
Slow-cooked short rib atop crostini with mustard aioli, shaved sharp provolone, caramelized onions, roasted garlic confit, and finished with pickled red onions.
Burrata Crostini
Rich burrata cheese accompanied by cracked black pepper, roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes with herbs, fresh basil, and a drizzle of hot honey.
Arancini Selections
Italian Style: Filled with savory bolognese sauce and fresh mozzarella.
Basic Parmesan: Classic parmesan-infused arancini.
Sundried Tomato & Spinach: With shallots and fresh basil for bright flavor.
Truffle Mushroom: Earthy mushrooms with a touch of truffle oil.
All served with marinara sauce for dipping.
Other Crowd Pleasers
Homemade Pretzels
Soft pretzels served warm alongside rich, creamy beer cheese.
Cucumber Bites
Thin cucumber slices topped with whipped herbed cream cheese, smoked salmon, crispy fried capers, and fresh dill sprigs.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Choose from boursin cheese, sautéed feta with shallots and spinach, or spicy chorizo fillings.
Jalapeño Poppers
Spicy jalapeño peppers stuffed with cheese and baked until golden and bubbly.
Caprese Skewers:
Juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fresh fragrant basil leaves, all finished with a light balsamic glaze drizzle.
Mini Beef Wellington Bites:
Tender beef wrapped in flaky puff pastry, cooked to perfection in bite-sized portions.
Bruschetta:
A flavorful mix of chopped ripe tomatoes, finely diced red onion, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar served atop crispy toasted crostini.
Antipasto Skewers:
A savory combination of provolone and mozzarella cheese balls, marinated artichoke hearts, sliced salami and pepperoni, black olives, roasted red peppers, and tangy pepperoncini peppers.
Crab Cake Stuffed Shrimp:
Succulent shrimp generously stuffed with seasoned crab cake filling, finished with a rich lemon butter drizzle for added zest.
