Dinner & Cocktail Party Menu Ideas
Simple Cocktail Party
- Cheese Tray with Assorted Cheeses, Grapes, Strawberries & Crackers
- Crudité Tray & Dip
- Bruschetta - Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato & Basil Served on Fresh Crostini
- Franks in a Blanket – served with Spicy Mustard Sauce
- Mushrooms Topped with Creamy Baby Spinach
- Teriyaki Petite London Broil
- Chicken Cilantro Dumplings – served with Asian Sauce
- Flatbread Topped with Spinach, Mushrooms, Olives, & Mozzarella Cheese
- Almond Chicken with Apricot Wine Sauce
Cocktail Party
- Butter Nut Squash Soup – topped with cinnamon and sugar
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with cocktail sauce
- Asian Chicken Dumplings with Asian sauce & scallions
- Franks and blankets with spicy mustard
- Bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and fresh Mozzarella, garlic and basil on toasted crostini
- Cheese steak Eggrolls served with sarachi ketchup
- Tiny Italian meat ball sandwiches
- Scallops and Bacon served with horseradish sauce and cocktail sauce
- Mac and cheese bites
- Italian Chicken parmesan with mini fork
Stationary
- Caesar Salad cups with homemade Croutons, parmesan cheese, Caesar Dressing
- Vodka Rose Penne Pasta
- Alfredo Pasta
Deluxe Cocktail Party
Passed & Stationary Appetizers
- Cheese Tray with Assorted Cheeses, Grapes, Strawberries & Crackers
- Brie with Fresh Berry Topping
- Crudité Tray & Dip
- Bruschetta - Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato & Basil Served on Fresh Crostini
- Challah Grilled Cheese Triangles
- Tomato Soup Shots
- Franks in a Blanket – served with Spicy Mustard Sauce
- Grilled Petite Lamb Chops with a Hoisin Sauce
- Teriyaki Petite London Broil
- Mini Cheese Burger Slider topped with Caramelized Onion & Pickle
- Crispy Chicken Sliders on Hawaiian Roll with BBQ Sauce
- Chicken Cilantro Dumplings – served with Asian Sauce
- Almond Chicken with Apricot Wine Sauce
- Scallops Wrapped in Bacon with an Onion Horseradish Sauce
- Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce
- Lemon Wine Shrimp with Panko
- Homemade Mini Crab Cakes with Onion Horseradish Sauce
- Pistachio Salmon Nuggets Drizzle with Balsamic Reduction
- Dancing Ebi Roll (Cooked Crab and Shrimp Sushi)
- Vegetarian Roll with Mango
- Flatbread Topped with Spinach, Mushrooms, Olives, & Mozzarella Cheese
Food Stations Buffet Style
Appetizer Station
- Cheese Tray with Grapes & Strawberries
- Brie & Berries Skewer
- Assorted Crackers
- Gluten Free Crackers
- Vegetable Trays with Dips
- Broccoli cranberry shots
- Franks n Blanket w/ Spicy Mustard
- Spanakopita – Spinach and Feta Cheese filo
- Bruschetta with Fresh Basil, tomato & Basil
Pasta Station
- Penne Pasta, Spaghetti Squash, Rose Sauce, Marinara, Cream Sauce, Baby Spinach, Mushrooms, Zucchini, Onions, Garlic, Peppers, Salt, Parsley Pepper, Oil, Parmesan
- French Bread, angle sliced
Soup & Grilled Cheese Station
- Grilled Cheese Triangles
- Tomato Bisque Shots
Mashed Potato Bar Station
- Gravy, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Chives, Sour Cream, Salt & Pepper
Philly Cheese Steak Station
- Cheese Steak ~ Plain Beef Steak ~ Chicken Steak
- Mini Steak Rolls ~ Hot Peppers ~ Ketchup ~ Caramelized Onions
- Sautéed Mushrooms ~ Hot Sauce
Mac & Cheese Station
- Toppings ~ Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Chives, Salt & Pepper
Carving Station
- Filet ~ Ham ~Roasted Turkey Breast
Slider Station
Choice of 2:
- Mini Cheeseburger, ~
- Mini Crispy Chicken Sandwiches
- Mini BBQ Pulled Chicken
- Mini Crab Cakes
Dessert Station
Simple Dinner Party
- Caesar Salad
- Grilled Chicken with Spinach,
- Mushrooms, Provolone, Fresh Tomatoes & Basil
- Crab Cakes with Cocktail or Sherry Cream Sauce
- Penne Pasta with Rose Sauce
- Roasted Asparagus
- Assorted Rolls & Butter
- Homemade Cookies & Brownies
Complete Dinner Party
- Crudités with Dip
- Mushrooms with Vegetables & Cheese Spanakopita
- London Broil Teriyaki on Skewers
- Grilled Scallops with Balsamic Reduction
- Salad of Mixed Greens, Strawberries, Grapes, Caramelized Walnuts & Goat Cheese with Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Bowtie Pasta with Baby Spinach, Mushrooms, Roasted Garlic & Parmesan
- Filet Mignon
- Crab Cakes with Cocktail or Sherry Cream Sauce
- String Bean Sautéed with Shallots
Shiva Dinner
- Tossed Salad
- Chicken Marsala, Lemon Chicken, Cashew Apricot Chicken or Roasted Chicken
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Herbed Roasted Potatoes or Kasha & Bowties
- Roasted Vegetables or Sugar Snap with Shallots
- Challah, Rolls or French Bread
Buffet Dinner with Appetizers
Appetizers (Choice of 10)
- Grilled Petite Lamb Chops with a Hoisin Sauce
- Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce
- Lemon Wine Shrimp with Panko
- Dancing Ebi Roll (Cooked Crab and Shrimp Sushi)
- Homemade Mini Crab Cakes with Onion Horseradish Sauce
- Chicken Cilantro Dumplings – Served with Asian Sauce
- Franks in a Blanket – Served with Mustard Sauce
- Scallops Wrapped in Bacon with an Onion Horseradish Sauce
- Pistachio Salmon Nuggets Drizzled with Balsamic Reduction
- Almond Chicken with Apricot Wine Sauce
- Cheese Steak Egg Rolls served with Marinara Sauce
- Homemade Salmon Cakes with Onion Horseradish Sauce
Plated Salad ~ Adults
- Mixed Green Salad – with Sugared Pecans, Apples, English Cucumber, Asiago Cheese - Tossed in a Homemade Balsamic Dressing
Buffet Dinner ~ Adults Entrée ~ Choice of 1:
- Filet Mignon Roasted ~ Served with Mushroom Shallot Madeira Sauce
- Braised Beef Short Ribs
- Cashew Chicken filled with Roasted Peppers, Baby Spinach, & Feta, Topped with a Light Wine Marinara Sauce
- Pistachio Salmon topped with Balsamic Reduction
- Artichoke Lemon Wine Salmon
Chicken ~ Choice of 1:
- Cashew Chicken served with Apricot Dipping sauce
- Chicken Francaise
- Chicken Marsala with a Medley of Mushrooms
Sides ~ Choice of 2:
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Parsley Scallion Potatoes
- White and Wild Rice with Shallots and Craisins
- Mushroom Risotto with Shallots
- String Beans Gremolata
Includes ~ Mini Challah Rolls & Butter
Create Your Own Sundae Bar
- Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream~ Chocolate Syrup ~ Caramel ~ Cherries ~ Banana ~ Strawberries~ Whipped Cream ~ Sprinkles ~ M&Ms ~ Oreos
Hot Coffee & Tea Station
Pasta Buffet Dinner with Stationary & Passed Appetizers
Appetizers ~ Choice of 5
- Cheese Tray with Assorted Cubed Cheeses with Grapes & Strawberries
- Cracker Tray
- Crudité Tray & Dip
- Bruschetta - Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato & Basil Served on Fresh Crostini
- Franks in a Blanket – served with Mustard Sauce
- Spanakopita – Spinach, Feta & Filo Dough
- Chicken Cilantro Dumplings – served with Asian Sauce
- Teriyaki Petite London Broil
- Almond Chicken with Apricot Wine Sauce
Buffet Dinner
Salad ~ Choice of 1:
- Caesar Salad – Crisp Romaine, Croutons, Asiago, Tossed with Caesar Dressing
- Mixed Green Salad –with Sugared Pecans, Apples, English Cucumber, Asiago Cheese -Tossed in a Homemade Balsamic Dressing
Pasta ~ Choice of 1:
- Baby Penne Pasta ~ Sauce & Grated Cheese on the Side: Marinara, Rosa, Alfredo
- Bow Tie Pasta with Olive Oil, Roasted Garlic, Sautéed Spinach, Shallots, Roasted Tomatoes, Sautéed Mushrooms
Entrée ~ Choice of 1:
- Chicken Marsala with a Medley of Mushrooms
- Chicken Parmesan
- Chicken Francaise Vegetable ~ Choice of 1:
- Vegetable Medley or String Beans with Shallots
Rolls & Butter
Hot Coffee & Tea Station
Buffet Dinner with Passed & Stationary Appetizers
Appetizers ~ Choice of 5
- Cheese Tray with Assorted Cheeses, Grapes, Strawberries & Crackers
- Brie with Fresh Berry Topping
- Crudité Tray & Dip
- Bruschetta - Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato & Basil Served on Fresh Crostini
- Chicken Cilantro Dumplings – served with Asian Sauce
- Franks in a Blanket – served with Spicy Mustard Sauce
- Almond Chicken with Apricot Wine Sauce
- Teriyaki Petite London Broil
- Scallops Wrapped in Bacon with an Onion Horseradish Sauce
- Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce
- Pistachio Salmon Nuggets Drizzled with Balsamic Reduction
Buffet Dinner
Salad ~ Choice of 1:
- Caesar Salad – Crisp Romaine, Croutons, Asiago, Tossed with Caesar Dressing
- Mixed Green Salad –with Sugared Pecans, Apples, English Cucumber, Asiago Cheese -Tossed in a Homemade Balsamic Dressing
Entrée ~ Choice of 2:
- Apricot Almond Chicken
- Chicken Marsala with a Medley of Mushrooms
- Chicken Franchise in a Lemon Wine Sauce
- Chicken with Grilled Portabella Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Provolone Cheese, topped with White Wine
- Artichoke Lemon Wine Salmon
Side ~ Choice of 2:
- Penne Rosa
- Parslied Scallion Potatoes
- Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Vegetables
- White & Wild Rice with Shallots & Craisins
- String beans & Sweet Baby Carrots R
Rolls & Butter
Adult Sit Down Dinner
Salad ~ Choice of 1
- Mixed Green Salad – with Sugared Pecans, Apples, English Cucumber, Asiago Cheese Tossed in a Homemade Balsamic Dressing
- Mixed Green Salad – with Blueberries, Strawberries, English Cucumber, Feta Cheese Tossed in a Cider Vinaigrette
Entrée ~ Choice of 1 per Guest
- Filet Mignon Roasted ~ Served with Mushroom Shallot Madeira Sauce
- Portabella Mushroom topped with Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Béchamel
- Cashew Chicken filled with Roasted Peppers, Baby Spinach, & Feta, Topped with a Light Wine Marinara Sauce
- Chicken with Grilled Portabella Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Provolone Cheese, topped with White Wine
- Pistachio Salmon topped with Balsamic Reduction
- Artichoke Lemon Wine Salmon
- Homemade Crab Cakes
Potato ~ Choice of 1
- Garlic or Regular Mashed Potatoes
- Parsley Scallion Potatoes
Vegetable~ Choice of 1
- Vegetable Medley
- Green Bean Gremolata
Dessert
- Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, with Fresh Strawberries, Blueberries, and a Homemade Berry Sauce
Hot Coffee & Tea Station