Catered bar services

Bar set up includes ice, cocktail napkins, straws, and all necessary equipment to facilitate the beverage service for your guests.

We offer several types of bar service:

Premium Bar

Premium Bar includes premium spirits and upgraded wines – See menu for details.

Full Bar

Full Bar includes house spirits, beer and wine. See menu for details.

Partial Bar

Partial Bar includes wine and beer and soft drinks. See menu for details.

Bar Mixer

This includes bar set-up and soft drinks and mixers, but the host provides all liquor – See menu for details.

For your safety and peace of mind, The French Gourmet is fully insured and licensed to provide and serve alcoholic beverages.

For your protection, when alcoholic beverages are served at an event, we will follow the guidelines of the Responsible Hospitality Coalition and observe the laws of the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Our bartenders are LEAD certified. We are prohibited to serve minors and guests who appear to be intoxicated.

Food Catering Styles

Cocktail Catering Sample Menu

HOT

Coconut Shrimp

Tempura battered Jumbo shrimp coated in shredded coconut and served with Dijon orange marmalade

Duxelle Mushroom Puff

Bite-size puff pastry filled with a reduction of fresh sautéed mushrooms and baked to a golden brown

Petite Quiche- Chile Verde

Freshly baked bite-sized thin crust quiche squares

Meatballs, Buffalo Chicken

Moist and delicious chicken meatballs in buffalo sauce

Brochette, Cattleman

Grilled skewer of beef sirloin marinated with Teriyaki sauce

Sliders, Reubens

Grilled bite-size rye sandwiches with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing

Mini Chicken Pot Pie

Handmade with chunks of chicken and fresh vegetables baked in The French Gourmet’s own puff pastry

Lollipop Lamb Chop

Marinated roasted bone-in lamb chop served with a drizzle of mint relish

Lollipop Lamb Chop

Marinated roasted bone-in lamb chop served with a drizzle of mint relish

Shrimp Prosciutto Prawns

Grilled jumbo shrimp rubbed with fresh pesto and wrapped with thinly sliced prosciutto

Stuffed Mushrooms, Artichoke Fondue

Creamy artichoke fondue in a sautéed mushroom cap

Sliders, Mini Cheese Burger

Prepared on site a-la-minute, on our soft catering roll

Sliders, Pulled Pork

Pulled pork smothered in a tangy BBQ sauce and served on a soft brioche roll with crisp coleslaw

NOT HOT

Seared Ahi on a Cucumber Medallion

Seared Ahi Tuna on crisp cucumber round garnished with Wasabi soy aioli

Vegetarian Vietnamese Summer Spring Roll

Shitake mushrooms, carrots, jicama, Napa cabbage, Bibb lettuce, and mint, with sesame Chinese sauce, wrapped in rice noodle sheet, served with peanut sauce

Steak Tartare Baguettine

Freshly ground lean top sirloin plus our special sauce on baguette slice garnished with chopped egg

Grilled Flat Iron Steak Baguettine

On fresh toasted baguette bread with Boursin cheese and French Gourmet onion Chutney & creamy horse radish

Crostini, Artichoke Fondue

Artichoke hearts, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheese and seasoning baked on a slice of The French Gourmet’s baguette

Stuffed Mushrooms, Walnut & Bleu Cheese

Minced walnuts and bleu cheese blended together and piped into large mushroom cap

Oven Roasted Tomato Crostini Aioli on Ciabata

Plum tomatoes delicately roasted with olive oil and garlic, on a crisp seasoned baguette slice with aioli sauce

Buffet Catering Menu Sample

HOT

Salmon en Croûte

Fresh filet with spinach and salmon mousse, wrapped in puff pastry, baked to a golden brown. Fresh Dill Velouté

Salmon Dijonnaise

Fresh salmon filet baked with mustard, citrus, and tarragon

Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi

With Pineapple Beurre Blanc

Breast of Chicken

Piccata, Forestière, Marsala, or Mediterranean, Diable

Stuffed Whole Boned Chicken

Choice of filling: Greek-style with Pine Nuts, spinach and Feta Cheese, Pesto or Apple Bread

Chicken:

Coq au Vin, Provençale, or Normande Airline Breast & Leg

Filet of Beef Wellington

A Classic! Beef tenderloin coated with liver pâté and fresh mushroom duxelle, wrapped in puff pastry, baked to a golden brown.

Braised Short Ribs

Bourguignonne-Style in a red wine sauce with pearl onions, mushrooms and carrots

Duck Confit

Slow-braised, duck legs in a light currant demi-glace

Tourte Milanaise

Layers of frittata, spinach, ham, Swiss cheese, and sweet bell pepper, wrapped in puff pastry, baked to a golden brown. Turkey and tuna also available.

Tourte au Choux

Very French! Pork, onions, cabbage and spices, pre-baked in a puff pastry

Ratatouille

A light stew of eggplant, zucchini, onion, garlic, tomato, and colored peppers

Cassoulet

White beans baked with duck confit, pork, and sausage

Penne Pasta Primavera

Penne pasta tossed with blanched garden vegetables with your choice of tomato basil, tequila lime, or basil pesto sauce with freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Smoked Salmon Penne Pasta

Vodka Grain Mustard Sauce

Vegetarian Eggplant Torta

Layers of baked eggplant, sautéed spinach, fresh tomatoes, Feta and Monterey Jack cheeses

Tomato Basil or Eggplant Lasagna

Italian-Style Grilled Vegetables

Lemon Blue Lake Green Beans

Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower

Finished with a touch of grain mustard and balsamic vinegar

Country French Potato Pie

French au gratin-style potatoes baked in our own flaky crust

NOT HOT

Decorated Cold, Boneless Poached Salmon

Chilled and served with a cold dill sauce or herbed mayonnaise

Whole Fish Market Price

Kosher-Style

Citrus Marinated Turkey Tray

Freshly roasted, served cold with our cranberry-orange relish

Filet Mignon Châteaubriand*

Tender and lean beef tenderloin roasted medium rare to medium

Smoked Salmon Tray

Garnished with capers, rings of red onions and whipped cream cheese.

Rolled Medallions of Filet Mignon

Filled with caramelized onions and Prosciutto, served with Tarragon mustard sauce.

SALADS

Gourmet Cole Slaw

Caesar Parmesan Pasta

Celery Root

Chicken Curry

Quinoa

Dill Potato

Country Potato

Asian Cucumber Salad

Fresh Green Bean

(with Swiss cheese and grain mustard vinaigrette)

Layered Fresh Basil, Tomato and Mozzarella

Pasta Primavera Salad

Seafood Pasta Salad

Asian Pasta Salad

Black Bean & Corn Jalapeno Salad

Classic Caesar Salad

Mixed Green Salad

Elario’s Salad

Spinach Salad

Farro Salad

To-Go/Delivery Catering Menu Sample

COLD HORS D’OEUVRE

Seared Ahi on Cucumber Round (GF)

Caviar New Potato (GF)

Smoked Salmon-Wrapped Hearts of Palm (GF)

Garlic-Cilantro Shrimp (GF)

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (GF)

Smoked Salmon Canapé

French Style Canapé

Chicken Salad Profiterole

Walnut-Bleu Cheese Gougere

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Melon Slice and Prosciutto

Antipasto Skewer

Fresh Vegetarian Vietnamese Summer Roll (GF)

Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon (GF)

Endive w/ Asparagus and Egg Crumbles (GF)

Walnut and Blue Cheese Mushrooms (GF)

Oven-Roasted Tomato Crostini Provençale

or with Montrachet Goat Cheese

Grilled Flat Iron Steak Baguettine

ELEGANT TEA SANDWICHES

Tuna Salad, Watercress, Egg Salad, Cucumber, or Chicken Curry Salad

Smoked Salmon

ASSORTED PINWHEEL WRAPS

Turkey and Avocado, Vegetarian, Roast Beef and Creamy Horseradish, or Chicken Curry Salad

Smoked Salmon Pinwheel Wrap

ASSORTED PETITE SAVORY PUFFS

Spinach, Prosciutto & Parmesan, Curry Bechamel, Caramelized Onion & Feta, or Salmon Dill Cream Cheese

HOT HORS D’OEUVRE

Maryland Crabcake

Grilled Prosciutto Shrimp (GF)

Crab Stuffed Mushroom

Scallop Rumaki (GF)

Duck Satay Brochette (GF)

Bacon and Cheddar New Potato (GF)

Artichoke Fondue Crostini

Chicken Curry Mousse Puff

Chicken Satay or Piccata Skewer (GF)

Buffalo Chicken Drumettes

Lollipop Lamb Chops (GF)

Mini-Meatballs with Marinara

or Green Peppercorn Sauce

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (GF)

Cattleman Teriyaki Beef Skewer (GF)

Beef Wellington Puff

Mini Reuben

English-Style Sausage Pie

Crispy Potstickers with Cilantro-Soy Sauce

Caramelized Onion Pastry Kisses

Spinach and Feta-Stuffed Mushroom

Artichoke Stuffed Mushroom

Mushroom Duxelle Puff

Spanakopita

Assorted Thin Crust Bite Size Quiche

Lorraine, Spinach, Mushroom, Onion or Chili Verde

Broccoli and Cheddar

KID FRIENDLY

Chicken Strips with Ranch Dressing

Pizzetta—Sausage & Peppers, Cheese & Pesto, or Roasted Pepper & Feta Cheese

Food Station Catering Menu

ASIAN FOOD STATION

Shore Break Seared Ahi

Fresh tuna cut sashimi style and seared to order. Complemented by a cilantro soy or creamy wasabi sauce

Big Kahuna Stir Fry

Red and green peppers, onions, carrots, bok choy, broccoli, baby corn, scallions, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, shiitake mushrooms and cellophane noodles stir fried

AMERICAN FOOD STATION

Sliders, Cheese Burger & Burgers

Prepared on site, a-la-minute on our soft mini catering roll

Sliders, Pulled Pork

Pulled pork smothered in a tangy BBQ sauce and served on a soft brioche roll with crisp coleslaw

Truffle Parmesan French Fries

FISH STATION

Baked Salmon Tarragon Dijonnaise

Fresh salmon filet baked with a tarragon, grain mustard, lime marinade

Quinoa Pilaf

Quinoa is a delicious grain full of flavor with a great nutritional value we serve it with caramelized shallots, red & yellow diced sweet peppers, and parsley

Glazed Carrots and Green Beans

Fresh cut carrots cooked in their own stock with a hint of sugar and orange to maximize flavor, served mixed with colorful blanched green beans

ITALIAN

Chicken Piccata

Sautéed chicken with a lemon caper sauce

Penne Pasta Primavera

Penne pasta tossed with blanched garden vegetables in your choice of puttanesca, creamy Alfredo, or pesto sauce with freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Grilled Ciabatta

DESSERT STATION

Assorted Bite Size Desserts

Includes brownies, congo bars, lemon bars, coconut lancers

Croquembouche Cream Puff

Traditional custard filled puff dipped in a crunchy caramel sugar

Eclairs, mini

Traditional French pastries filled with chocolate mousse topped with chocolate ganache

Napoleon, Mini

Layers of thin crisp pastry and rum flavored custard cream

Mini Fruit Tarts

Pastry crust with almond paste, a layer of chocolate, filled with rum flavored custard cream, and topped with fresh assorted fruits

Plated Dinner Sample Menu

SALADS

Served with baguette & butter

Mozzarella Tomato Caprese Ensalata

Sliced yellow and red tomatoes layered with Mozzarella cheese, arugula & Bibb lettuces drizzled with Balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil

Spinach Salad Strawberry Vinaigrette

Tender leaves of young spinach with mandarin orange, Belgian endive, served with a strawberry poppyseed vinaigrette and garnished with candied walnuts

Elario’s Salad

Mixed baby greens, spinach, endive, sun-dried cranberries, candied pecans, Gorgonzola cheese, sliced apples, and champagne vinaigrette

ENTREES

Your guests will enjoy 2 items as a main course served in the style of a surf and turf.

Grilled Flat Iron Steak

Served Fanned with Frizzled onions. Lean and tender flat iron steak, seasoned with Montreal spices grilled and served sliced with peppercorn sauce

Shrimp Scampi

Large shrimp sautéed with garlic butter, white wine and a touch of cream

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Grilled Vegetables

Sweet spiced squash in a delicate homemade pasta, served with fresh sage beurre blanc

Potatoes Au Gratin Timbale

Sliced potatoes baked in cream, seasoned with onion, hint of garlic, nutmeg & topped with Swiss cheese

Grilled Asparagus, Squash, Red Bell Pepper

Grilled Asparagus, Squash, Red Bell Pepper, seasoned with garlic, olive oil and herbs

DESSERT

Wedding Cake 3 tier CMC, SB, CMC

The French Gourmet uses only fresh, natural ingredients in all of its delicious cakes. Our classic wedding cakes are finished with whipped cream and shaved white chocolate. Traditionally, this finish has allowed the bride to use her color scheme of fresh flowers to beautifully decorate the cake

AND

Chocolate Crepe Station

Thin pancake finished with our delicious Ganache chocolate sauce. with your guest’s choice of sabayon sauce, cut strawberries, Nutella, and a dust of powdered sugar

Coffee Station with Silver Urn

Our premium blends of regular and decaffeinated coffee served with freshly whipped sabayon cream and dark chocolate shavings

Ice Water w/ Sliced Lemon

Family Style Catering Menu Sample

HOT

Ancho Chile Chicken

with Jack Cheese Velouté

Mediterranean Chicken Roulade

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Provençale

Lemon Chicken Tagine

Grilled Chicken Breast with Basil Aioli

Roasted Pork Loin

Braised Beef Short Ribs

Grilled Flat Iron Steak

Traditional Roast Beef

with Creamy Horseradish and Demi-Glace (Carved by Chef)

Filet of Beef Wellington

Smoked Salmon Pasta or Primavera

Citrus-Marinated Grilled Salmon

with Papaya Salsa

Baked Salmon Filet Dijonnaise

Macadamia-Crushed Mahi Mahi

Grilled Fresh Local Sea Bass

with Papaya Salsa or Beurre Blanc

Salmon Matelote

Poached or Sautéed

Kosher/Gluten-Free/Vegetarian/Vegan

Options available

SPECIAL REQUEST ITEMS

Ratatouille and Quinoa

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Portabella Vegetarian Napoleon

SIDES

Potatoes Au Gratin Timbale

Your Choice of Risotto

Rosemary New Potatoes

Twice Baked Yukon Gold Potatoes

Fingerling Braised Potatoes

Quinoa Pilaf

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Cauliflower

Glazed Carrot and Fresh Green Beans

Grilled Vegetables

Ginger Carrot Filled Zucchini

Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Winter Root Vegetables

SALADS

Pomegranate Mixed Green Salad

Iceberg Wedge Salad

Spinach Strawberry Salad

Elario’s Salad

Caesar Salad

Mozzarella Tomato Caprese Ensalata

Arugula Persimmon Salad

Bar Service Menu

Premium Bar

Includes Maker’s Mark Bourbon, J & B Scotch, Absolut Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Captain Morgan’s Rum, and Jose Cuervo Tequila (alcohol brands of comparable quality are subject to change based on market conditions). Domestic and Imported Beer and upgraded House select wine are part of this package. Also included is the appropriate glassware, bar mixers, bar fruit and garnish, mineral water, assorted soft drinks, ice, cocktail napkins, straws, and all necessary equipment facilitate the beverage service for your guests

Full Bar

Includes House Bourbon, Scotch, Vodka, Gin, Rum and Tequila, along with Domestic and Imported Beer, and House select wine. Also included is the appropriate glassware, bar mixers, bar fruit and garnish, mineral water, assorted soft drinks, ice, cocktail napkins, straws, and all necessary equipment to facilitate the beverage service for your guests

Partial Bar

Partial Bar includes Domestic and Imported Beer, House select wine, mineral water, assorted soft drinks, ice, cocktail napkins, straws, and all necessary equipment to facilitate the beverage service for your guests

Bar Mixer

Package includes bar mixers, bar fruit and garnish, mineral water, assorted soft drinks, ice, cocktail napkins, straws, and all necessary equipment to facilitate the beverage service for your guests. (Client agrees to provide all alcoholic beverages)