Reception Planning

Below you will find our reception offerings. From vegetable displays to passed hors d’oeuvres we have everything you need to entertain at your reception & cocktail party.

Hors D’Oeuvres

12 piece minimum per selection for each selection

prices displayed per piece

Cold Bites

SALMON BAGEL CRISP

Cold Smoked Salmon, Everything Bagel, Caper Cream

TUNA POKE*

Jalapeno, Cilantro, Orange, Phyllo Cup

TOMATO MOZZARELLA BASIL SKEWER

Grape Tomato, Balsamic Glaze, Pesto Marinated Mozzarella

BEEF CARPACCIO CRISP*

Hand Sliced Beef Filet, Truffle Goat Cheese, Pepper Aioli

BRUSCHETTA

Tomato Basil Pico, Kalamata Olive, Sourdough, Balsamic

SMOKED SALMON DEVILED EGG

Dijon, Caper,

LOBSTER ROLL

Chilled Lobster Salad, Butter Roll

Hot Appetizers

CRAB CAKE

Blue Crab, Chili Aioli

LAMB MEATBALL

Colorado Lamb, Chimichurri Aioli

GRILLED SHRIMP KABOB

Chili Garlic Sauce

SEARED CHICKEN SATAY

Ginger, Garlic, Scallion, with Peanut Sauce

MINI CROQUE MONSIEUR

Shaved Ham, Gruyere Cheese, Whole Grain Mustard

BLUE CHEESE & BACON TARTLETTE

Fig Mustard Jam, Gorgonzola

Twice Baked Potato Bite

Chive, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream

Plattered Displays

All displays serve a minimum of 12 People

Classic Displays

Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie

Chef Selection of Meats, Cheeses , & Antipasto Accoutrement

Grilled Vegetables & Hummus

Grilled Pesto Pitas, Zucchini, Squash, Asparagus, Bell Pepper, Balsamic Portabellas, Grape Tomatoes

Bruschetta

Basil Pesto, Lemon Hummus, Olive Tapenade, Artichoke Hearts, Tomato Basil Pico, Balsamic Marinated Mozzarella, Feta Cheese, Grilled Baguettes

Seafood Display

Jumbo Shrimp, Snow Crab Claws, Seasonal Raw Oysters*, Chili Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Wedges, Horseradish, & Shallot mignonette

Sushi & Sashimi*

Chef’s Selection of Rolls, Sashimi, & Nigiri, Pickled Ginger, Wasabi, Soy Sauce

Mini Desserts

Brownie Bites, Chocolate Mousse Cup, Cheesecake Bites, Apple Tart Tatin

Hearty Reception Stations

Heavy Reception Stations

Street Tacos

Barbacoa & Adobada Chicken served with Corn & Flour Tortillas, Marinated Black Beans, Pico de Gallo, Red & Green Salsa, & Other Classic Toppings

Bavarian Après

Beer Cheese & Pretzel Bites, Meat, Cheese, & Sausage Platter, Sauerkraut, With Assorted Mustards, Pickles, Crackers & Bread

Reception Planning

Hors D’Oeuvres

Plattered Displays

Hearty Reception Stations

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