Sample Menus
Board of Directors Lunch
Insalata Italiana
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, and pepperoncini served with parmesan ranch
Chicken Marsala
Classically prepared with a marsala & mushroom pan sauce
Green Beans Gremolata
Tender green beans tossed with gremolata–garlic, lemon zest and parsley
Parmesan Roasted Garlic Mashers
Hand mashed potatoes with cream, butter, sweet roasted garlic and parmesan cheese
Ciabatta Breads
Classic Italian white bread served with herbed garlic dipping oil
Austin Zoo & Wildlife Sanctuary Fall Fundraiser
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Fall Spiced Pumpkin Soup Sippers
Hints of cinnamon and nutmeg with pumpkin and toasted pumpkin seed garnish
Bleu Cheese & Walnut Crostini
Blue cheese and walnut spread on multi-grain crostini with Granny Smith apple wedge
Dinner Buffet
Fall Salad
With toasted pepitas, cranberries, gorgonzola cheese accompanied by cranberry vinaigrette
Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
Quinoa stuffed squash with cranberries with hints of rosemary, thyme, & sage – Topped with a walnut parmesan crumble
Char-Grilled Maple Ginger Chicken Breast
Grilled chicken breast with maple-ginger glaze
Roasted Root Vegetables
Olive oil and herb dusted sweet potato, onions, beets, carrots and parsnips roasted to perfection
Yeast Rolls
Freshly baked yeast rolls with whipped butter
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Corporate-Customer Thank You Reception
Heavy Hors d’oeuvre Buffet
Black Pepper & Balsamic Beef Tenderloin Sliders
Marinated and sliced beef tenderloin with mini rolls, horseradish sauce and mixed mustard sauce
Buffalo Chicken Slider
Tender buffalo chicken mixed with diced celery in a mini slider bun.
Served with ranch dressing & blue cheese crumbles
Vertical Crudite Display
Fresh, seasonal vegetables to include bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, grape tomatoes, snow peas and more served in cylinder vases accompanied by parmesan ranch dip
Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms
Plump caps filled with a parmesan cheese mixture
Brie & Pear Quesadillas
Creamy French brie cheese & poached pears, inside a toasted flour tortilla
Basil Pesto Torta
Layers of provolone, basil pesto cream cheese & roasted red bell pepper.
Served with assorted crackers & flatbreads
Steel Magnolia Happy Hour
Accompanied by Classic Mint Juleps & Sweet Tea
Mini Chicken Pot Pie
Creamy chicken pot pies with flaky crust in individual ramekins
Shrimp & Grit Cakes
A miniature version of the classic dish–shrimp, spices and bacon atop a cheddar grit cake
Macaroni & Cheese Bites
Deconstructed Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried mini corn meal cake with green tomato crudo and jalapeno buttermilk crema
(Seasonal availability–can substitute tomatillo)
Peach Cobbler Bars
Freshly baked peach cobbler bars
Happy Birthday, Dear-Wine Dinner
A plated coursed meal for a small group under 20 guests
“Bubbles & Nibbles”
Simple First Course of Prosecco & Small Bites
Proscuitto Wrapped Asparagus Tips
Beef Tapenade
Sliced beef tenderloin atop a crostini with homemade olive tapenade
Grilled Halloumi Bites
Greek cheese, panini grilled, with capers & lemon juice
“Light White and Greens”
Soave and pasta with fresh greens
Basil Pesto Pasta
Orzo with homemade basil pesto topped with microgreens and shaved Parmesan Reggiano
“Big Reds”
Served with Chianti
Veal Meatballs in Cabernet Sauce with Garlic Kale
“Sweet Dreams”
Vinsanto, sweet Italian wine accompanies…
Gorgonzola drizzled with honey accompanied by rosemary sugared walnuts, and bitter chocolate squares
Neighborhood Holiday Celebration
Cranberry Meatballs
Pecan Crusted Chicken Skewers
Bite-sized pecan crusted chicken breast drizzled with cream gravy
Chipotle Honey Grilled Shrimp Brochette
Skewered, marinated shrimp with a hint of allspice & cinnamon
Artichoke Parmesan Bake
Creamy artichoke and parmesan dip with toasted pita chips
Crab Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs with roasted red bell peppers and lump crab meat
Baked Brie
Creamy French brie topped with cinnamon sugared fruit & nuts encased in flaky pastry & baked to gooey perfection accompanied with baguette rounds
Mrs. Claus Sweet Shoppe
A delicious collection of petite sweets including brownies, turtle brownies, Mississippi mud bars, lemon bars, chocolate mousse cups & more, garnished with decorated sugar cookies
Comfort Food with Flair
Butler Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Green Chile Mac & Cheese Bite
Creamy mac & cheese with tangy green chile bites
Gourmet Doughnut Hole
A savory twist of America’s favorite! Our housemade glazed doughnut holes filled with triple cream brie cheese & chopped applewood smoked bacon & drizzled with maple syrup
Comfort Food Buffet
Grilled Peach & Pecan Salad
Fresh field greens with grilled peaches, dried cranberries, toasted pecan, feta cheese & Served with champagne vinaigrette
Sea Salt & Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin Carving Station
With au jus & creamy horseradish sauce
Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast
Lightly encrusted in pecans and panko served with black pepper cream gravy
Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
Hand mashed potatoes with cream, butter & smoked gouda cheese
Southern Style Green Beans
With bacon & caramelized onions
Cheddar Biscuits
Flaky biscuits with cheddar cheese accompanied by whipped butter
Tex Mex Fiesta
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Chicken Diablos
Applewood smoked bacon wrapped chicken breast with pickled jalapenos
Black Bean Tamale Bites
Black bean and tamale bites with queso fresco
Placed Hors d’oeuvre Station
Avocado Bar
Fresh avocado halves accompanied by toppings of pico de gallo, spiced black beans, cracked black pepper, Chardonnay smoked sea salt, spiced tortilla strips & queso fresco
Fiesta Buffet
Mexican Salad
Fresh greens with tomatoes, pepitas, jicama, black beans and roasted corn with tortilla strips accompanied by lime cilantro vinaigrette and jalapeno ranch dressings
Char-grilled Beef & Chicken Fajitas
Char-grilled beef skirt steak and chicken breast , red and green bell pepper and onion rajas with warm flour tortillas, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, salsa, guacamole and sour cream (Corn tortillas available on request)
Lime Cilantro Rice
Borracho Beans
Pinto beans, spices, onions, jalapenos, tomatoes and ham
Hill Country Chic
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Bacon Wrapped Quail
Applewood smoked bacon wrapped quail bites
Peach & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry
Warm puff pastry topped with goat cheese & thin peach slices baked to perfection, drizzled with honey & freshly ground black pepper
Dinner
Meal can be served either buffet style or plated
Grilled Caesar Salad
Quick grilled Romaine leaves with house made garlic croutons and parmesan tuille
Chorizo Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Chorizo and cheese stuffed pork tenderloin, served with a smoky chipotle cream
Smoked Beef Tenderloin Medallions
With Gorgonzola cream sauce & whole grain mustard mousseline
Green Chile Potatoes Au Gratin
Asparagus Bundles
Steamed asparagus bundles with squash ring and lemon herb butter
Artisan Rolls
An assortment of garlic studded, pumpernickel & sourdough breads served with compound butters