Catering menus
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)