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APPETIZER SELECTIONS

These are a list of some choices, but Peta-Gaye likes to work with each client to customize a menu that best meets their needs.  If you have a specific theme, dietary requirement, or are looking for something specific not on the list below, let us know and we will let you know if we can make it and price it out for you.  Also some items can be adapted to meet some dietary restrictions.

Due to fluctuating availability and pricing of products in the marketplace, pricing will be advised when working with clients on menus.

    • APPETIZERS

      Appetizers

    • Antipasto on a Skewer

      Antipasto on a Skewer

      dozen

      Skewers of salami, mozzarella, basil, olive, peppers; a mini meal on a skewer

    • Asparagus & Pecorino Cheese Wrapped in Prosciutto

      dozen

      Roasted asparagus stalk wrapped with a slice of Pecorino cheese in a slice of Prosciutto

    • Bacon & Chive Deviled Eggs

      Bacon & Chive Deviled Eggs

      dozen

      Creamy with bits of bacon and chives

    • Baked Brie Encased in Lemon Pastry

      Baked Brie Encased in Lemon Pastry

      small
      large

      Brie wheel topped with your choice of fig preserves, pepper jelly, dried fruit and nuts, or caramelized onions and baked in a flaky lemon crust

      small (serves 8 - 10)

      large (serves 15 - 25)

    • Blue Cheese Cheesecake

      Blue Cheese Cheesecake

      9" cheesecake

      Rich, creamy and tangy blue cheese cheesecake topped with fig preserves or pepper jelly, for a sweet and savory bite.  Pairs really well with full bodied wines, beer and Port.  Could be served as an appetizer or dessert,    9" cheesecake (serves 16 - 30)

    • Caprese Salad on a Skewer

      Caprese Salad on a Skewer

      dozen

      Healthy, tasty fresh appetizer that's always a crowd pleaser. Fresh tomatoes and basil skewered with mozzarella pearls and drizzled with a home made basil pesto. (Pesto made without nuts; so no worries about nut allergies - all can enjoy!)

    • Caramelized Onion & Cheese Tartlets

      Caramelized Onion & Cheese Tartlets

      dozen

      Mouthwatering flaky puff pastry crust filled with caramelized onions topped with a rich goat cheese and Swiss or Gruyere cheese custard. Minimum order of 2 dozen.

    • Charcuterie Platter: Assorted Cheeses, Meats, Dips, Vegetables & Breads

      Charcuterie Platter: Assorted Cheeses, Meats, Dips, Vegetables & Breads

      Per Person

      Assorted meats, artisan cheeses, spreads, dips, nuts, olives, pickles, breads, dried and seasonal fruits and vegetables.

    • Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto

      Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto

      dozen

      A flavor bomb of sweet, savory and salty all in one bite : blue, goat and cream cheeses whipped with herbs and stuffed in a date and then wrapped with prosciutto.  Minimum order of 2 dozen

    • Classic Deviled Eggs

      Classic Deviled Eggs

      dozen

      Creamy with a hint of paprika and mustard

    • Crostini with Goat Cheese & a Medley of Mushrooms

      Crostini with Goat Cheese & a Medley of Mushrooms

      dozen

      Crostini with goat cheese topped with a medley of mushrooms sautéed with herbs and Marsala.  Minimum order of 2 dozen

    • Crostini with Ricotta, Roasted Grapes, Olives & Rosemary

      Crostini with Ricotta, Roasted Grapes, Olives & Rosemary

      dozen

      Crispy crostini  with delicious combo of sweet, creamy ricotta topped with sweet roasted grapes, briny roasted olives, herby rosemary and tangy lemon.  Minimum order of 2 dozen

    • Crostini with Roast Beef, Blue Cheese and Pickled Red Onions

      dozen

      Crunchy crostini topped with succulent roast beef, creamy, salty blue cheese and tangy pickled onion.  Minimum order of 2 dozen

    • Crostini with Roasted Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese & Prosciutto

      Crostini with Roasted Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese & Prosciutto

      dozen

      Crispy crostini with goat cheese topped with roasted butternut squash, crisped prosciutto, and sage.  Minimum order of 2 dozen

    • Crostini with Spicy Soy Chorizo, Caramelized Pears & Goat Cheese

      Crostini with Spicy Soy Chorizo, Caramelized Pears & Goat Cheese

      dozen

      Inspired by a Catalan tapas dish, the combination of tangy creamy goat cheese with sweet caramelized pears and warm, peppery soy chorizo is addictive.  Minimum order of 2 dozen

    • Cucumber Cups Filled with Dilled Cheeses

      Cucumber Cups Filled with Dilled Cheeses

      dozen

      A refreshing combination of cucumber, dill and goat and cream cheeses, VEGETARIAN

    • Cucumber Cups with Dilled Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon

      Cucumber Cups with Dilled Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon

      dozen

      A refreshing combination of cucumber, dill and smoked salmon   

    • Curry Chicken on Endive Leaves

      Curry Chicken on Endive Leaves

      dozen

      Creamy herbed chicken salad with a kiss of curry served on endive leaves

    • Daikon Slices with Roast Beef, Blue Cheese& Pickled Red Onions

      Daikon Slices with Roast Beef, Blue Cheese& Pickled Red Onions

      dozen

      Crunchy daikon slices topped with succulent roast beef, creamy, salty blue cheese and tangy pickled onions

    • Hummus

      Hummus

      2 cups, serves 10 -15

      Garbanzo beans pureed with fresh lemon, garlic, tahini and spices, drizzled with olive oil and paprika, comes with pita chips

    • Italian Style Stuffed Mushrooms

      Italian Style Stuffed Mushrooms

      dozen

      Large mushroom caps stuffed with mushroom, shallots, garlic, marsala, herbs and breadcrumbs, topped with Parmesan and baked

    • Jamaican Cocktail Patties

      Jamaican Cocktail Patties

      dozen

      Similar to an empanada; flaky pastry in the shape of a half moon filled with a spicy ground turkey filling

    • Jamaican Wontons

      Jamaican Wontons

      dozen

      Crispy baked wontons filled with choice of spicy savory ground beef or ground turkey. Same filling as in the Jamaican cocktail patties. So delicious, you can't just eat one!

    • Layered Smoked Salmon Spread

      Layered Smoked Salmon Spread

      comes with crackers

      Hot smoked salmon layered with goat and cream cheeses, onions, capers and radishes.  Serves 15 -20

    • Mini Basil & Potato Fritattas

      Mini Basil & Potato Fritattas

      Dozen, minimum 2 dozen

      Potatoes, eggs, three cheeses, fresh basil and spices combine in these mini muffin shaped savory goodness. Vegetarian.

    • Mini Blue Cheese Cheesecakes

      Mini Blue Cheese Cheesecakes

      dozen

      Rich, creamy and tangy blue cheese mini cheesecakes topped with fig preserves or pepper jelly, for a sweet and savory bite.  Pairs really well with full bodied wines, beer and Port.  Could be served as an appetizer or dessert

    • Mini Corn Dog Muffins

      Mini Corn Dog Muffins

      Dozen, minimum 2 dozen

      Mini corn muffins with corn kernels, bits of hot dogs, green onions, jalapeños, cheese and spices, drizzled with spicy honey.  These aren't your typical corn dogs...they're oh so much better!

    • Mini Crab Cakes with Lemon Chive Aioli

      Mini Crab Cakes with Lemon Chive Aioli

      dozen

      Delectable mounds of lump crab, herbs and seasonings, served with a tangy, creamy lemon aioli.  Minimum order of 2 dozen

    • Mini Sausage & Parmesan Arancini (Rice Balls)

      Mini Sausage & Parmesan Arancini (Rice Balls)

      dozen

      A hearty flavorful ball of Italian sausage, rice, basil, mozzarella and Parmesan, baked in a crunchy Panko and Parmesan coating, served with a marinara dipping sauce

    • Pork Tenderloin Medallions

      Pork Tenderloin Medallions

      pound

      Choice of Asian Style Glaze, Maple Glaze, OR Jamaican Jerk Glaze.  Slow roasted pork tenderloin is sliced and drizzled with glaze and served with toothpicks.  Minimum order of 3 lbs. of one flavor

    • Roasted Vegetable Crostini

      dozen

      Toasted baguette slices with creamy goat cheese topped with assorted roasted vegetables and drizzled with pesto sauce, or a VEGAN version without the goat cheese.  Minimum order of 2 dozen

    • Roasted Cauliflower Buds Drizzled with Chimichurri

      Roasted Cauliflower Buds Drizzled with Chimichurri

      small
      large

      Roasted cauliflower buds drizzled with a homemade chimichurri sauce (mixed herbs, garlic, vinegar, olive oil with a hint of pepper)

      As an appetizer, small platter will serve 8 - 15; large platter will serve 24 - 40

    • Roasted Lemon & Garlic Shrimp with Herbed Dip

      Roasted Lemon & Garlic Shrimp with Herbed Dip

      2 pounds

      Succulent large shrimp served with a creamy herbed dressing (for those with dairy restrictions, can substitute a pesto dressing)

    • Roasted Moroccan Carrot Dip

      Roasted Moroccan Carrot Dip

      2 cups, serves 10 - 15

      Carrots roasted with Moroccan spices, pureed with herbs, lime juice, tahini, cilantro and jalapeño, served with crostini or pita chips

    • Rosemary and Cheddar Crackers

      Rosemary and Cheddar Crackers

      2 dozen

      Sharp cheddar and herbaceous rosemary make this a delicious cracker eaten plain or with a topping; pairs well with cocktails and wine

    • Sausage Bites

      Sausage Bites

      1 pound

      Choice of gourmet Cajun Andouille or Italian sausages, roasted and cut into bite size pieces on a toothpick, served with dipping sauces

    • Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

      Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

      dozen

      Large mushroom caps stuffed with a mixture of sausage, herbs, cheese, Marsala, topped with Parmesan and baked

    • Tri-Tip Sliders

      Tri-Tip Sliders

      each
      minimum a dozen

      Delicious tender oven roasted tri-tip with horseradish cream, blue cheese, and pickled red onions on a soft bun. Minimum order of a dozen.

    • Trio of Gourmet Dips with Vegetables & Crostini

      Trio of Gourmet Dips with Vegetables & Crostini

      Large
      Extra Large

      Three gourmet handmade dips served with fresh vegetable crudite, crisp crostini or crackers and pita chips.

      For a total GLUTEN FREE option, Daikon Radish slices as "crackers" as well as non wheat cracker options would be substituted for an additional $5.

      Choice of 3 of the following dips:

      • Roasted Moroccan Carrot Dip, a delicious dip of roasted carrots pureed with a melange of Moroccan spices, fresh herbs, lime juice, and a little jalapeño  - sweet with a hint of spice, Gluten Free & Dairy Free
      • Hummus, garbanzo beans pureed with fresh lemon, garlic, tahini and spices, drizzled with olive oil and paprika, Gluten Free & Dairy Free
      • Creamy Herb Dip, a creamy tasty dip, made with a mixture of fresh herbs, sour cream, fresh lemon juice and garlic, Gluten Free
      • Sweet Pea Goat Cheese Dip, a delightfully refreshing dip of green peas, goat cheese, mint and lemon, Gluten Free
      • Goat Cheese topped with Handmade Sweet & Spicy Tangerine Marmalade, creamy tangy goat cheese topped with a sweet and spicy tangerine marmalade - not only pretty but a delightful flavor combination ($5 extra for this dip), Gluten Free

       

      Large Platter serves 15 - 25 as an appetizer;

      Extra Large Platter serves 26 - 45 as an appetizer

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