Gourmet Caterers, in Irvine, Newport Beach, Orange County, is a full-service catering company providing fine catering and event planning services. We cater an array of events including Yacht and Duffy Boat Parties, Corporate and Promotional Events, Conventions, Picnics, Barbecues, Holiday Parties, Themed Parties, Chef Dinner Tables, Grand Openings, Birthdays, Engagements, Brit Milah and Baby Namings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs as well as Weddings.

Our personalized service and attention to detail are renowned and we guarantee the highest quality and presentation at all events. Gourmet Caterers offers a variety of gourmet appetizers and creative cuisine that will delight even the most discriminating of palates. We have a wide range of menus and are willing to customize any event to suit our client’s individual needs. We also offer kosher catering under the supervision of the Rabbinical Council of Orange County and Long Beach.

Founder, Ruth Gueta has been catering for over twenty years. She started a catering company in Houston, Texas; where catering with a foreign flair became her specialty. Ten years ago Ruth relocated to Irvine and partnered with Nina Varkel.

Co-Owner, Nina Varkel graduated from the prestigious Hotel School in South Africa and has been catering for twenty-five years. She worked in corporate catering and then owned and operated two successful Deli’s and a kosher bakery in South Africa. Since coming to America twelve years ago, Nina has been overwhelming clients with her delicious food. Nina and Ruth’s combined skills make an excellent team.

949-293-4688/949-633-3628 Fax 949-551-4123

Continental Breakfast $6.50 pp
Assorted Freshly Baked Pastries, Muffins and Sweet Breads, Bagels with Cream Cheese, Butter and Jelly, and Fresh Fruit

Burrito Sample $8.75 pp
Eggs in Tortillas with Onions, Peppers and Cheese OR Eggs with Spinach and Cheese OR Egg, Sausage, Cheese and Chile Burritos OR Egg, Mushroom and Cheese Burritos, Fresh Fruit and Orange Juice

Croissant Time $8.50 pp
Hot Egg, Ham and Cheese Croissant, Fresh Fruit and Orange Juice

American Pie/Quiche $8.50 pp
Scrambled Egg, Potato and Cheese Slice, Fresh Fruit and Orange Juice

Healthy Breakfast $9.75 pp
Frittata – Baked Eggs with Onions, Light Cheese and Fresh Herbs, Wheat Cracker,
Fat-Free Yogurt, Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Orange Juice

All Rounder $9.75 pp
French Toast with Maple Syrup, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Crispy Bacon, Fruit, and Orange Juice

Southern Breakfast $9.25 pp
Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits with Gravy, Sausage Patties, Fruit and Orange Juice

Something Different $10.00 pp
Mushroom and Potato Hash (Diced Ham Optional) with Fresh Herbs, topped with
A Pan-Fried Egg Over Medium, Fresh Fruit, and Orange Juice

Other
Yogurt with Granola - $2.75 pp
French Toast Casserole with Powdered Sugar/Syrup $2.50 pp
Bacon/Sausage Links/Meat Patties $0.75 pp

Upon request, our Chef will prepare, made to order, Omelets with a choice of Chopped Tomatoes, Sliced Mushrooms, Onion, Shredded Cheese, Spinach and Diced Peppers, served with Salsa.

Prices include all plastic ware.

China, Silverware and Labor can be provided for an additional charge.

Soft drinks can be provided at additional charge.

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Big on Brunch

(Minimum of 25 guests)
Price depends on selections

Freshly Baked Muffins, Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese Spreads

Seasonal Fresh Fruits

Choice of:

Deep Dish Quiche
Vegetable Frittata with Slivered Peppers and Goat Cheese
Baked Eggs with Cheese, Sautéed Mushrooms, Zucchini and Fresh Herbs
Mediterranean Frittata with Spinach, Olives and Feta CheesePoached Eggs Florentine – Poached Herbed Eggs served on a Bed of Creamy Spinach
Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding with Cambozola Cheese
Bacon, Egg and Cheese on Focaccia or Ciabatta Bread
Baguette Bag filled with Chorizo Sausage, Eggs, Spinach, Cheese and Fresh TomatoesCheese Blintzes OR Blintz Soufflé with Apricot and Raspberry Coulis
Omelet Station, made to order, with Choice of Fillings
Pancake or Waffle Station, with Choice of Toppings
French Toast with Maple Butter and Syrup
Raspberry-Cream Stuffed French Toast with Powdered Sugar and Maple Syrup

Poached Salmon with Dill and Fruity Sauces
Platters with Lox, garnished with slivered Red Onion and Capers
Sausage Links
Hash Brown Potato Cakes with Fresh Herbs

Tropical Spinach Salad with Papaya, Avocado and Red Onion
Mixed Field Greens with Julienned Fresh Vegetables, Toasted Pine Nuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Breakfast Brulee with Eggs, Ham and Oyster Mushrooms OR Eggs, Black and Green Olives, and Asparagus OR Eggs, Italian Sausage and Onion, Or Eggs, Bacon and Cheddar Cheese

Scones with Jam and Crème Fraiche
Chocolate Bread Pudding with Maple Syrup
Fruit Strudel with Pears, Apples and Pecans, served with Fresh Cream
Marbled French Chocolate Coffee Swirl Cake
Bite Size Dessert Selection of Pastries, Cookies and Bars

Choice of Beverages:
Fruit Juices, Mimosas, Sangria, Gourmet Coffee, Soft Drinks and Water

Prices include all plastic ware.
China, Silverware and Labor can be provided for an additional charge. Soft drinks can be provided at additional charge.

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Standard Luncheon Menu
2 selections – for 20-50 guests
3 selections/$1.00 p.p. less for 50-200 guests –
call for price 200+ guests

Sandwich Buffet

Basic – $8.00 pp
Kaiser Rolls / Sandwiches / Wraps – choice of 3 – Roast Beef, Turkey, Ham, Vegetarian, with Lettuce and Tomato, served with choice of Potato Chips, Fruit, Rotini Pasta Salad, Caesar or Garden Salad

Deluxe – $11.00 pp
Croissant / Sandwiches /Ciabatta – choice of 3 – Pesto Turkey, Caesar or Tarragon Chicken, Chipotle Roast Beef and Swiss, Albacore Tuna, Vegetarian, served with two choices of Potato Chips, Fruit, Thai Noodle Salad, Caesar or Garden Salad, Fruit Platter

Boxed Boardroom Sandwiches – includes dessert
Hoagie with Grilled Pesto Chicken Breast with Provolone Cheese, Cesar Salad
$9.50 pp
Croissant with Turkey, Swiss Cheese and Avocado, with Lettuce and Tomato, Fresh Fruit $9.00 pp
French Bread with Roast Beef, Cheddar Cheese, with Lettuce and Tomato, Rotini Pasta $9.00 pp
Honey Wheat with Greens, Cucumber, Avocado, Artichoke (Swiss optional), Fresh Fruit (Veg) $8.50 pp
Club Sandwich with Turkey, Ham, Bacon, Swiss, Lettuce and Tomato, Potato Salad $9.00 pp
Crispy Roll with Tuna or Chicken Salad, Lettuce and Tomato, Rotini Pasta Salad
$9.00 pp
Grilled Island Chicken or Fish Sandwich with Fruity Pesto, Potato Salad $9.50 pp

Boxed Boardroom Salads – includes Roll with Butter or Dessert

Mediterranean Chicken Salad – $9.75 pp
Marinated Grilled Chicken, Spinach, Black Olives, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Pine Nuts, with Italian Dressing

Chinese Chicken Salad – $9.50 pp
Sliced Chicken Breast, Crispy Noodles, Lettuce, Slivered Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Sesame Seeds, with light Sesame Dressing

Tucson Chicken Salad - $9.50 pp
Sliced Chicken Breast, Lettuce Strips and Roasted Red Pepper, over a Bed of Penne Pasta, with Sun Dried Tomato Dressing

Chopped Cobb Salad – $9.50 pp
Lettuce, Tomato, Chicken, Bacon, Hard-Boiled Egg, Avocado, and Crumbled Blue Cheese with Italian Dressing

Bow Tie Pasta Salad - $9.50 pp
Pasta, Diced Turkey Breast, Baby Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Slivered Almonds, with Light Creamy Dressing

Asian Noodle Salad - $9.50 pp
Asian Noodles, Sliced Chicken or Beef, with Plum Sauce Dressing

Sesame Beef Salad - $10.25 pp
Romaine Lettuce, Beef, Red Onions and Slivered Almonds, With Sesame Dressing

Moroccan Lamb Salad - $13.00 pp
Greens, Sliced Lamb and Golden Raisins, with Herb Dressing

Tarragon-Rubbed Salmon Salad - $9.00 pp
Salmon, Lettuce, Red Onion and Mandarins, with Nectarine Dressing

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Hot Lunch

Sliced Chicken Breast with Snow Peas, Fried Rice, Cabbage Salad with Slivered Almonds $10.75 pp

Boneless Chicken Breast with Rosemary Sauce, Herbed Roasted Potatoes, Green Salad $11.00 pp

Chicken Parmesan with Mozzarella Cheese and Marinara Sauce, Fettuccine, Cesar Salad $11.50 pp

Grilled Chicken Breast topped with Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans with Carrots $11.00 pp

Ginger Teriyaki Chicken Brochettes, Almond Rice, Mixed Grilled Vegetables $10.75 pp

Spiced Chicken Breasts with Couscous with Asparagus and Herbs $11.00 pp

Braised Beef Tips over Garlic Buttered Noodles, and Maple-Glazed Carrots
$13.50 pp

Teriyaki Beef with Broccoli – Thin Strips of Sirloin, stir-fried with Broccoli, Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables $12.50 pp

Tender Beef Tri Tip, Buttered Noodles, Mixed Green Salad $12.50 pp

Barbecue Beef Brisket with Tangy Sauce, Potato Salad, Baked Beans $12.00 pp

Meat Loaf with Mushrooms with Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans Almondine $ 9.75 pp

Tender Pork Chops with sautéed Mushrooms and Herbs, Rice Pilaf, Garden Salad $10.50 pp

Grilled Fillet of Salmon with Citrus Mango Salsa, Jasmine Rice, Steamed Broccoli $11.00 pp

Fish Tacos in Corn Tortillas with Cabbage Salad, Refried Beans, Pico de Gallo and Tomatillo Salsa $10.50 pp

Eggplant Parmesan with Sauce and Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Salad $10.00 pp

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Luncheon/Dinner Corporate Executive Theme

(includes Roll, Butter, and Dessert)
2 selections – for 20-50 guests
3 selections/$1.00 p.p. less for 50-200 guests
call for price 200+ guests

Chicken Breast grilled with White Wine, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts, served with Couscous, and Broccoli Almondine, $18.00 pp

Chicken Florentine $18.00 pp
Chicken Breast stuffed with Ricotta cheese and Spinach, served with Champagne Sauce, with Fettuccine Alfredo and Green Beans

Chicken Roulade $18.00 pp
With Wild Mushrooms, Garlic Mashed Potato, and Green Beans and Carrots

Roasted Cornish Hen $19.00 pp
Glazed with Apricot Sauce, Wild Rice Pilaf, and English Creamed Corn

Herb-Crusted Tenderloin of Beef with Shallot Confit, $24.00 pp
Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes, and Stir-Fried Snow Peas and Carrots

Beef Burgundy $16.00 pp
Choice Beef cooked in Rich Burgundy Mushroom Sauce, served over Buttered Noodles OR White Rice, Citrus-Glazed Carrots

Prime Rib $18.00 pp
Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus with Horseradish Cream, Parsley Potatoes,
and Baby Peas with Mushrooms

Peppercorn Roast Pork Loin $23.00 pp
with Port Wine Reduction, Savory Couscous, Asparagus

Grilled Halibut Pignolia $18.00 pp
Grilled with Olive Oil and Butter-Glazed with Pine Nuts, Rice Pilaf, and Creamed Spinach

Grilled Salmon $16.00 pp
Cooked with Champagne Glaze, Herbed Rice, and Zucchini in Tomato Sauce

Seafood Crepes $22.00 pp
Shell Fish and White Fish with a Spinach Sauce, Roasted Potatoes, & Steamed Broccoli

Shrimp cooked in Light Cream Sauce $22.00 pp
Served over Herbed Rice, and Grilled Vegetables

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Asian

(Includes Roll, Butter, and Dessert)
2 selections – for 20-50 guests
3 selections/$1.00 p.p. less for 50-200 guests
call for price 200+ guests

Chicken Kebabs $13.25 pp
Teriyaki Chicken Kebabs, Vegetable Fried Rice, and Cabbage Salad with Slivered Almonds

Kung Pao Chicken $13.00 pp
Cubed Chicken Breast with Broccoli, Peppers with Roasted Peanuts in Szechwan Sauce over White Rice, and Green Salad

Beef and Pea-Pod Stir-Fry $13.25 pp
With Bamboo Shoots and Slivered Cabbage, over Vermicelli Noodles, and Slivered Carrot Salad

Orange Szechwan Beef Stir-Fry over White Rice, and Asian Slaw $15.25 pp

Tangy Scallops cooked with Chinese Noodles, Carrots and Snow Peas
and a Szechwan-Style Broccoli Salad $18.50 pp

Macadamia-Crusted Mahi Mahi, Wasabi Mashed Potatoes, Citrus Glazed Carrots $17.50 pp

Shrimp Stir-Fry $18.50 pp
With Snow Peas, Fresh Ginger, Chestnuts, served over Steamed Rice, and Baby Corn Salad

Mexican/Southwestern

(served with Tortillas OR Rolls and Butter)
2 selections – 20-50 guests
$1.00 p.p. less 50-200 guests
call for price 200+ guests

Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo Green Sauce $11.75 pp
Acapulco Rice, and Sautéed Plantains – served with Salsa

Beef or Chicken Burrito, Cilantro Green Rice and Refried Beans $ 9.75 pp

Chili Relleno Casserole $10.75 pp
Layers of Shredded Chicken, Mild Chilies, Red Sauce, and Corn Tortillas
Served with Chips, Salsa and Sour Cream

Santa Fe Chicken $10.75 pp
Grilled Breast of Chicken with Diced Mild Green Chilies and Jack Cheese, Spanish Rice,and Mixed Greens Salad

Taco/Tostado Bar $11.25 pp
Seasoned Ground Beef and Grilled Chicken served with Corn Tostados, Flour Tortillas, Chips, Salsa and Sour Cream

Steak/Chicken Fajitas $11.75 pp
Grilled with Sautéed Onions and Peppers, served with Flour Tortillas, Chips, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Salsa

Prices include all plastic ware.
China, Silverware and Labor can be provided for an additional charge.
Soft drinks can be provided at additional charge.
Vegetarian Available upon Request

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Mediterranean/Middle Eastern

(served with Roll/Pita Bread, Butter and Dessert)
2 selections – 20-50 guests
$1.00 p.p. less 50-200 guests –
call for price 200+ guests

Beef Kebobs With Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes $13.50 pp
Served with Couscous with Fennel and Roasted Red Peppers,Greek Salad with Olives and Feta Cheese

Mediterranean Snapper $14.25 pp
Cooked with Black Olives and Feta Cheese, Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Oregano, and Oregano Roasted Vegetables

Grilled Chicken Breast in Sesame Honey Marinade $14.50 pp
Orzo with Sautéed Spinach and Feta Cheese, and Baby Mixed Peppers

Tarragon Lemon Chicken Breast with Walnuts $14.50 pp
Cooked in White Wine with Bulgar Pilaf with Chopped Peppers, and Julienned Zucchini

Grilled Spiced Pork Tenderloin $18.50 pp
Fried Potatoes with Oregano, and Chopped Salad with Olive Oil Vinaigrette

Italian

(served with Roll, Butter OR Garlic Bread)
2 selections – 20-50 guests
$1.00 p.p. less 50-200 guests –
call for price 200+ guests

Lasagna $11.00 pp
Beef OR Chicken OR Vegetarian Lasagna OR Ziti Tetrazzini (Penne Pasta with Chicken in Parmesan Cheese, Wine and Cream Sauce), and Mixed Greens Salad with Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil Dressing

Chicken Parmigiana $15.50 pp
Baked with Provolone Cheese in Marinara Sauce, Pasta Alfredo, Cesar Salad with Croutons

Tucson Chicken $15.50 pp
Chicken with Artichokes, Capers and Olives in White Wine Sauce with Pesto Potatoes and Grilled Marinated Vegetables

Chicken Piccata $13.75 pp
With Lemon Sauce, Mushrooms and Capers, with Angel Hair Pasta, and Mixed Baby Greens Salad

Saltimbocca $21.50 pp
Thin Slices of Veal cooked in Marsala Sherry, served over Rice, and Creamed Spinach

Crusted Salmon Filet $14.50 pp
with Lemon Sauce and Capers, Tortellini with Sun Dried Tomatoes, and Apple Walnut Salad

Shrimp with Fettuccine in Creamy Alfredo Sauce $17.50 pp
and Marinated Antipasto Mixed Vegetable Salad

Prices include all plastic ware.
China, Silverware and Labor can be provided for an additional charge.
Soft drinks can be provided at additional charge.
Vegetarian Available upon Request

Dessert
Price to be quoted upon request.

Cookies – Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, White Chocolate with Cranberries, Lemon Macadamia, Double Chocolate
Deluxe Brownies
Lemon Squares
Cream Puffs filled with Custard
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Fruit Tarts
Mini Pastry Cinnamon Rolls
Chocolate Dipped Almond Biscotti
Fruit Cobblers
Chocolate OR Fruit Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Coconut Raspberry Bars
Mini Cheesecake Squares
Carrot Cake with Creamy Frosting
Orange Date Bars with a Nutty Crust
Coconut Almond Truffles with Dried Cranberries and Pineapple
Chocolate Macaroons
Chocolate-Dipped Vanilla Caramels
Hazelnut Vanilla Shortbread
Marble Cheesecake Squares
Tropical Key Lime White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Raspberry Hazelnut Squares
Florentine Bars
Chocolate Cherry Macaroons
Chocolate-Dipped Almond Meringues
Tropical Biscotti

Prices include all plastic ware.
China, Silverware and Labor can be provided for an additional charge.
Soft drinks can be provided at additional charge.
Vegetarian Available upon Request

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Barbecues, Picnics

Based on 20-50 guests
$1.00 p.p. less 50-200 guests - call for price 200+ guests
Additional Costs – Barbecue Grills -$175.00)
Staff - $150.00 each for 5 hours

Safari Grill $14.50 pp
Beef Kebobs with Peppers and Onions
Sabi-Grilled Chicken Breasts
Yellow Rice with Herbs
Choice of Two Salads (see below)
Rolls with Butter
Fresh Fruit, Big Game Cookies

Deluxe Barbecue $17.50 pp
Char-Grilled Chicken Breasts
Cherry Zinfandel Baby-Back Ribs
Barbecue, Teriyaki and Steak Sauces
Choice of Two Salads (see below)
Crispy Rolls with Butter
Baked Beans
Fresh Fruit, Chocolate Brownies

Southwest Grill $14.00 pp
Country Style Beef or Pork Ribs
Citrus Grilled Chicken Breasts
Grilled Vegetables with Chipotle Vinaigrette
Black Bean Salad with Corn
Dijon Potato Salad with Horseradish
Lemon Squares

Tropical Grill $15.00 pp
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Caribbean Jerk Beef Kebobs
Confetti Lemon Rice with Peas
Choice of One Salad (see below)
Tropical Fruit
Mango Bread with Butter
Key Lime Cookies

Salads – Mixed Garden Salad, Tropical Spinach Salad, Green Bean Salad, Red Dilled Potato Salad, Vegetable Pasta Salad, Oriental Cabbage Salad, Tex-Mex/Pineapple Coleslaw, Black Bean Salad, Corn-on-the-Cobb, Fresh Fruit Salad

Prices include all plastic ware.
China, Silverware and Labor can be provided for an additional charge.
Soft drinks can be provided at additional charge.

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Appetizers

Price to be quoted upon request.
$2.00 - $3.00 pp per selection (before dinner)
(for a party with a Minimum of 40 Guests – a Minimum of 7 selections at $18.00 pp)

Roast Beef wrapped Asparagus Rolls
(Fresh Asparagus wrapped with Creamy Roast Beef)

Pancetta, Feta and Caramelized Onion Tarts
Beef (or Chicken or Vegetable) Empanadas
Plum-Glazed Beef Filet Lollipop with Goat Cheese Crumbles
Mini Beef Wellingtons with Bearnaise Sauce
Beef Kebobs with Sesame Dipping Sauce
Mashed Potato Martini topped with Mini Lamb Chop
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Croustades with Capers
California Rolls with Wasabi and Soy Sauce
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops – broiled in Soy Marinade

Mini Shrimp Parcels – Shrimp in Pastry
Potato Pancakes topped with Smoked Salmon Rolls
Coconut Shrimp
Mini Sesame Crab Cakes with Aioli and/or Tropical Salsa
Smoked Salmon and Parmesan Cups
Ahi Tuna on a Sesame Chip with Wasabi Drizzle
Chicken Wontons with Plum Sauce
Chicken Cigars with Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce
Sesame Maple Chicken Drummettes OR Spicy Chicken Wings
Chicken Pastry Pinwheels, with Savory Ground Chicken and Caramelized Ginger
Chicken Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Ginger Chicken-Lime Skewers /Skewers in a Teriyaki or Peanut Sauce
Chicken Cakes with Tomato Vinaigrette
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pastry Parcels
Crostini with Goat Cheese and Sweet Peppers
Phyllo Pastry Triangles filled with Spinach OR Spicy Vegetables
Sweet Potato and Ginger Roste with Chive Cream
Mini Wonton Wraps OR Vegetable Egg Rolls with a Sweet and Sour Sauce
Phyllo Packets filled with Brie Cheese and Pear Salsa
Tartlets filled with Roasted Tomatoes, topped with Olive Tapenade

New Potatoes with Gorgonzola Cheese and Bacon Bits
Mushrooms in Pastry Cups OR Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
Spicy Vegetable Potsticker with Dipping Sauce
Mini Artichoke Hearts with Parmesan Cheese
Vegetable Spring Rolls with a Sweet and Sour Sauce
Crunchy Asparagus Rolls
Spinach Quesedillas OR Oven Baked Quesedillas stuffed with Roast Almonds and Artichokes, etc., OR Smoked Chicken Quesedillas

Spinach Truffles with Dipping Sauce
Breaded Ravioli with a Chunky Tomato Sauce
Mini Assorted Quiche
Pesto Caprese Skewer with Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil
Stuffed Mini Artichoke Heart with Goat Cheese

Other Beginnings
Price to be quoted upon request.

Dips/Pates –
Humus with Pita Chips
Artichoke Dip with Parmesan Cheese
Creamy Dill Dip with Fresh Herbs and Spices
Smoked Salmon Dip
Hot Parmesan Crab Dip with Crusty French Bread
Southwestern Walnut Pate with Scoop Chips

• served with Crackers, Chips or Breads

Stations
Price to be quoted upon request.

Mushroom Cap Bar with fillings of Artichoke Puree, Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade, or Pureed Spinach
Slider Bar with Beef, Chicken, Crab or Vegetarian Patties, with Horseradish Cream
Fruit and Vegetables
Assorted Cheese and Crackers with Pickles and Olives
Roast Beef and/or Turkey with Mini Rolls, Grainy Mustard, Horseradish Cream and Mayonnaise
Toasted Bar with Marinated Chicken and Grilled Carne Asada, served with Shredded Lettuce, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, Tomatoes and Jalapenos
Puff Bar with Cashew Chicken, Pesto Mousse and Creamy Asparagus
Mashed Potato Bar – Creamy Mashed Potatoes topped with Sautéed Mushrooms, Pesto, Sun Dried Tomato/Olive Tapenade, Sweet Butter, Shredded Cheddar, Sour Cream, Chives
Baguette Bar with Goat Cheese and Olive Tapenade, Roasted Red Peppers with Basil, Creamy Mushrooms
Pancake Bar with Sweet Potato and Ginger Pancakes, Zucchini with Feta, and Potato with Sour Cream
Felafel with Salad, Humus, Tehina and Baba Ganoush
Salad in Martini Glasses – Deluxe Greens, Tomatoes, Slivered Peppers, Hearts of Palm, Baby Corn, Slivered Red Onion, Caramelized Nuts, with Champagne OR Sun Dried Tomato Dressing

Prices include all plastic ware.
China, Silverware and Labor can be provided for an additional charge.
Soft drinks can be provided at additional charge.

Desserts
Price to be quoted upon request.

Coconut Crusted Banana, Pineapple and Strawberry Pieces, topped with Custard Cream
Fruit Kebobs with a Ginger OR Poppy Seed Sauce
Fruit Fountain OR Chocolate Fruit Fondue
Gourmet Brownies with Walnuts and Toffee Bits
Seven-Layer Dessert Bar
Mini Fruit Tarts
Marble, Strawberry or Amaretto Cheesecake Squares
Tiramisu
Petite Ganache Eclairs
Mini Pastry Cinnamon Rolls
Raspberry Coconut Squares with White Chocolate

Soups & Shooters: $5.00 per guest

Three Melon (room temperature)
Classic Minestrone
Creamy Butternut with Fresh Sage
Seafood Bisque
Hearty Chicken Soup
Tri—Color Pepper Soup
Creamy Tomato

Prices include all plastic ware.
China, Silverware and Labor can be provided for an additional charge.
Soft drinks can be provided at additional charge.

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Hot Lunch/Dinner

2 selections – for 20-50 guests
3 selections/$1.00 p.p. less for 50-200 guests –
call for price 200+ guests

Price includes Breads and Butter, one Salad, one Meat OR Chicken OR Fish,
One Starch, One Vegetable, and one Dessert –
Soup can be provided at extra charge

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Salads:

Mixed Deluxe Greens Salad With Assorted Peppers, Caramelized Walnuts and Sun Dried Tomatoes, With Italian Vinaigrette

Berry Salad with Deluxe Greens, Strawberries and Blueberries, with Crumbled Goat Cheese and Toasted Slivered Almonds, with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Healthy Caesar Salad with Parmesan Reggiano and Homemade Croutons

Mandarin Grove Salad – Assorted Mixed Greens and Spinach Leaves with sliced Mandarins and toasted Sliced Almonds, with a Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Field Greens with Romaine Lettuce and Teardrop Tomatoes, Red Onion, Hearts of Palm, Fresh Herbs, with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Salad with Bibb Lettuce, Black Grapes and Shredded Red Cabbage with Hearts of Palm, with an Herb Dressing and a Sprinkle of Goat Cheese

Tropical Salad with Gourmet Greens with Cranberries, Avocado Pear, Mango, Feta Cheese, Toasted Pine Nuts, with Sweet Chili Dressing

Bibb Lettuce with Sliced Strawberries, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Avocado, and Red Wine Citrus Vinaigrette

Greek Salad with Romaine Lettuce, Black Olives, Pearl Tomatoes, and Feta Cheese, with Herb Vinaigrette

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Meat:

Roasted Prime Rib rubbed in Dijon and Cracked Peppercorns with a Cabernet Wine Sauce Au Jus ($22.00 per guest)

Horse Radish Crusted Prime Rib a Jus ($22.00 per guest)

Sliced Roast Beef cooked in an Orange, Fresh Ginger, Soy Marinade ($20.00 per guest)

Beef Rolls filled with Wild Mushrooms and Fontina Cheese with a Sherry Reduction ($23.00 per guest)

Stuffed Sirloin of Beef with Madeira-soaked Figs, served with Pomegranate Sauce ($25.00 per guest)

Tenderloin of Beef with Roasted Balsamic Portobello Mushrooms, in Red Wine OR Roasted Tenderloin with Bourbon Mustard Demi-Glace ($34.00 per guest)

Herb-Roasted Pork Loin Roast, served in a Balsamic Rhubarb Sauce – ($32.00 per guest)

Stuffed Pork Loin Roast with Mushrooms and Spinach, served with a Balsamic Glaze – ($33.00 per guest)

Roasted Leg of Lamb with Honey Balsamic Vinegar OR Pan Seared Lamp Chops with Mint Sauce ($34.00 per guest)

Chicken: ($22.00 per guest)

Roulade of Chicken Breast stuffed with Herbed Spinach and Pine Nuts, with Sherry Demiglace

Medallions of Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and White Wine Reduction

Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Breast with Herbs and Mustard Cream Sauce

Chicken Breast stuffed with bleu cheese, dates and roasted garlic with a port and butter sauce.

Roasted Chicken Breast with a Raspberry Herb and Stock Reduction

Chicken Breast stuffed with Brie and Pecans, wrapped in Phyllo Pastry, with White Wine Herb Sauce

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast with Sherry Vinaigrette

Roasted Breast of Chicken in Sherry and Crème Fraiche Sauce

Chicken Breast baked in Plum Sauce with Fresh Ginger and Lemon Juice

Boneless Breast of Chicken with Black Pepper-Sweet Mustard Sauce

Herbed Cornish Hen with Wild Mushroom Wine Sauce – add $2.00 per guest

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Fish: ($23.00 per guest)

Potato-crusted Halibut with Sweet Basil Cream OR Herb Roasted Halibut on a Bed of Fruity Salsa

Roasted Salmon with Mushroom Duxelle OR Poached Salmon with Dilled Sour Cream and Papaya Relish OR Pomegranate-Glazed Fillet of Salmon

Salmon Crepes in a Tarragon and Muenster Cheese Sauce

Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Fresh Tomato Salsa OR Macadamia-Crusted Chilean Sea Bass with a Mango Cream Sauce - $25.00 per guest

Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Ginger Cream - $25.00 per guest

Grilled Orange Roughy with Tomato, Green Olive and Caper Salsa

Mahi in Phyllo Pastry with Edamame Teriyaki Reduction

Crab Cakes on a Bed of Mixed Greens with Citrus Ginger Salsa - $30.00 per guest

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Starch: (select one)

Roasted Red Potato Wedges with Fresh Herbs OR Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Buttermilk OR Scalloped Potatoes with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Olives and Onions OR Potato Goat Cheese Au Gratin OR Mixed New Potatoes and Fingerling Potatoes with Molasses and Fresh Herbs OR Steamed Herbed New Potatoes with Butter

Mixed Sweet Potatoes with Dried Cranberries and Toasted Pecans OR Spice-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Walnut Toffee

Creamy Parmesan Polenta OR Quinoa with Sliced Mushrooms, Fresh Herbs, and Toasted Pine Nuts OR Bulgar Pilaf with Wild Mushrooms

Savory Couscous with Black Olives, Garbanzo Beans, Herbs and Feta Cheese OR Mediterranean Couscous with Roasted Red Peppers, and Currants

Savory Wild Rice with Cranberries, Snow Peas and Toasted Pecans OR Barley Pilaf with Mushrooms, Red Peppers and Spinach OR Spanish Rice with Roasted Corn, Baby Peas and Chopped Peppers OR Asparagus Risotto with Fresh Mint

Herb-Buttered Noodles OR Pasta topped with a Wild Mushroom Ragu OR Orzo with Sun Dried Tomatoes and fresh Basil OR Rigatoni with Baby Artichokes and Mushrooms

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Vegetables: (select one)

Roasted Mixed Vegetables marinated in Balsamic Vinaigrette

Roasted Root Vegetables with Walnut Pesto

Broccoli Gratin OR Steamed Broccoli tossed with Lemon and Butter

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic, Orange and Fresh Herbs

Mixed Grilled Baby Peppers OR Glazed Baby Carrots

Mixed Squash Medley OR Acorn Squash stuffed with a Pear Ginger Relish

Creamy Corn Pudding with Herb Topping

Grilled Asparagus and Mushrooms with Soy Vinaigrette OR Blanched Asparagus tossed with Lemon Butter

Ratatouille – Mixed Vegetables cooked in Fresh Tomato Sauce

Haricot Verts with Carrots

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Dessert: (select one)

Strawberry Shortcake – layers of Cake filled with Sliced Strawberries and Fresh cream

Lemon Tarts with Fresh Cream

Chocolate Profiteroles, filled with Custard and dipped in Chocolate

Chocolate Pecan Tarts with Fresh Cream

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Coulis

Chocolate Mousse Cup, topped with Cherry

Yummy Creamy Carrot Cake Slice

Coffee Sundaes with Crushed Peanut Brittle

Chocolate Cheese OR Maple-Praline Cheesecake OR Marble Cheesecake

Poached Pears in a Phyllo Pastry Case on a Bed of Raspberry Coulis

Toasted Fruit Strudel – with Apples, Pears, Toasted Pecans and Cranberries, served with Fresh Cream

Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding with Frangelico Creme Puree

Mini Chocolate Cakes with Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Mango Napoleans with Caramel and Cream

Chocolate Fountain with Ice Cream, Fruit-0n-A-Stick, Cookies, Meringues, Pretzels (add $750.00)

Tray of Assorted Mini Pastries on table – add $4.00 per guest

Prices include all plastic ware.
China, Silverware and Labor can be provided for an additional charge.
Soft drinks can be provided at additional charge.

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Holiday Fare

Fresh Bread Rolls with Sweet Butter
For a Minimum of 30 Guests - $34.00 pp

Roasted Rosemary Fillet of Beef with Pinot Noir Sauce OR Prime Rib Roast with Herbs and Creamed Horseradish

Oven Roasted Turkey with Fresh Oregano, Thyme, and Caramelized Shallots OR Buttery Cider Glazed Turkey

Cranberry-Quince Chutney OR Cranberry Delight – Cranberry Relish with Fresh Fruit and Nuts

Stuffing with Apples and Dried Apricots OR Mixed Herb Stuffing with Sliced Chestnuts

Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes OR Diced Potatoes with Peppers and Scallions

Sweet Potato Pudding with Nutmeg, Coconut and Chopped Pecans OR Caramelized Sweet Potatoes, baked with Butter and Brown Sugar

Rosemary Roasted Vegetables OR Green Beans in Roasted Garlic Sauce, topped with Caramelized Onions

Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges, Red Onion, Crumbled Blue Cheese and Hearts of Palm, with a Dijon Dressing OR Mixed Greens with Sliced Red Onion, Tear Drop Tomatoes, Shredded Parmesan, and Caramelized Walnuts, with Peppercorn Vinaigrette

Chocolate Pecan Pie with Fresh Cream

Pumpkin Cheesecake OR Pumpkin Crème Brulee

Hot Spiced Cider

Freshly Brewed Coffee

Prices include all plastic ware.
China, Silverware and Labor can be provided for an additional charge.

Beverages

Assorted Soda or Bottled Water $1.25 each

Lemonade or Iced Tea $0.75 pp

Assorted Snapple $2.00 each

Fruity Punch $1.00 pp

Hot Tea, Coffee, Chocolate $1.25 pp

Perrier $2.00 pp

Artesian Water $2.00 pp

Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Cocktail Juice $1.25 pp

Fancy Coffee Bar to include Whipped Cream, Chocolate Shavings, Brown Sugar and Sugar Cubes, Sweet&Low and Equal $2.50 pp

A full bar can be provided at our cost.

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Additional Charges

Staffing – Servers are $125.00 based on a 4-hour minimum. Bartenders are $30.00 per hour Staffing prices will vary on holidays.

Beverages – All beverages are available to clients at cost.

Rental – We have or can obtain any rental equipment needed. This includes tables, chairs, linen, china, cutlery and glassware.

Floral – We can provide floral.

Menu Pricing includes disposable service ware, where indicated. Pricing does not include sales tax, service charge, or delivery. Prices are subject to change without notice due to market conditions.

Delivery – Charges are based on location. Drop-off, setup and pick-up charges are based on location.

Executive Service – Servers will come to your location and set up the food with linen, chafering dishes and decorative platters. Linen has an additional rental fee.

Service Charge of 18% on the cost of food only is required for all events requiring serving personnel. This charge helps to defray costs involved when coordinating a full-service event. This is not a gratuity.

Leftovers are at the discretion of Gourmet Caterers. However, if client does take leftovers, it then is client’s responsibility for proper handling and refrigeration.

Orders must be placed two business days prior to the event date. However, under certain circumstances Gourmet Caterers will allow 24 hours notice.

Gratuity for serving personnel is not included but greatly appreciated.

Payment of fifty percent of the total price is required 3 days before the event date. The balance is due upon delivery. Corporate accounts are available. We accept cash, cashiers checks, credit cards, and checks.

Miscellaneous – Client assumes responsibility for any damage to items caused by guests. Gourmet Caterers is not responsible for replacement or damage of client’s property used for or during their event at client’s request.

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