San Francisco bay area catering

3370 Hopyard Road
Pleasanton, CA  94588
(925) 485-3288

 

  Hors d'Oeuvre List

  Cajun Seared Ahi Tuna Lollipops
Served with a sweet and spicy sauce and a cool cilantro aioli drizzle
  Beef Wellingtons
Bite sized beef tenderloin baked in puff pastry. Served with Bearnaise sauce
  Hot Artichoke Dip
A rich and creamy blend of artichokes, cheeses, spinach and bacon served with crudites, crackers, and crusty breads
  Gourmet Cheese Tray
A variety of domestic and international cheeses served with an assortment of crackers, baguettes, grapes and apple slices
  Vegetable Crudites
A plentiful array of fresh seasonal vegetables served with dill dip
  Fresh Fruit Display
A beautiful display of fresh fruits and seasonal berries
  Lobster Phyllo Triangles
Lobster and a heavenly lobster cream sauce inside phyllo triangles
  Brie in Phyllo Cups
Warm brie topped with fresh raspberries
  Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Glazed with Teriyaki sauce, wrapped in bacon and grilled to perfection
  Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Tender chicken breast pieces wrapped in bacon and baked until crispy, then brushed with a teriyaki glaze
  Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled shrimp with fresh lemon wedges and cocktail sauce
  Crab Puffs
Fresh crab in shallot aioli served in French pastry puffs
  Vegetarian Spring Rolls
A savory Chinese appetizer filled with Napa cabbage, carrots, bamboo shoots, and fresh ginger. Served with a sweet and sour plum sauce
  Tortellini Skewers
Cheese tortellini marinated in olive oil, fresh herbs, and garlic, then skewered with fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes
  Smoked Salmon on Black Bread
Smoked Salmon and a dill creme fraiche on black bread
  Chevre and Sun Dried Tomato with Spicy Bagel Crisps
Chevre and cream cheese with sun-dried tomatoes and roasted garlic served with thinly sliced bagel chips that are lightly drizzled with a spicy olive oil and baked
  Salami and Cheese Skewers
Fresh sliced salami with hot sweet mustard, wrapped around a cube of Jack cheese and skewered with pepperoncini
  Cocktail Sandwiches
Assorted varieties served on petite croissants
  Black Forest Ham and Parmesan Palmiers
Black Forest ham, hot sweet mustard, and parmesan cheese rolled together and baked in puff pastry
  Pork Tenderloin on Toasted Baguette
Pork tenderloin on sliced baguette with aioli and topped with cantaloupe salsa
  Chicken Pinwheels on Baguette
Rolled chicken breast filled with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and pinenuts sliced into pinwheels and served on fresh baguette with aioli
  Herb Crusted Prime Rib on Toasted Baguette
Prime rib of beef on sliced baguette with caramelized onions, and piped with horseradish cream
  Gourmet Sausage Bites
Gourmet sausage rounds wrapped in puff pastry and accompanied by hot sweet mustard
  Wild Mushroom Tartlets
Wild and button mushrooms seasoned with thyme and Parmesan cheese
  Fresh Roma Tomato Bruchetta
Toasted baguette slices topped with pesto fresh Roma tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil
  Pesto Mozzerella Bruchetta
Toasted baguette slices topped with pesto, fresh mozzarella, and a cherry tomato half
  Tapenade and Sun-Dried Tomato Bruchetta
Toasted baguette slices topped with olive tapenade and sun-dried tomatoes
  Beef Satay
Strips of tender beef marinated, skewered, and grilled with our famous ginger sesame sauce
  Chicken Satay
Strips of tender chicken marinated, skewered, and grilled with our famous ginger sesame sauce
  California Pin Wheel Wraps
Gourmet Tortillas with herb cream cheese, spinach, tomatoes, turkey breast or roast beef rolled and sliced on the diagonal
  Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms on Skewers
Shiitake mushrooms marinated in balsamic vinegar and fresh rosemary
  Prosciutto Wrapped Crostini with Melon Salsa
Crostini toasted with Parmesan cheese, then wrapped with proscuitto and topped with cantaloupe and red onion salsa
  Sweet & Sour Pork Won Tons
Filled with pork, cilantro, green onions, soy sauce and served with homemade sweet and sour sauce
  Shrimp Won Tons
Shrimp sauteed with ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame and chili oil, then deep fried. Served with soy dipping sauce
  Chicken Won Tons
Filled with chicken breast, ricotta, apricots, roasted walnuts and thyme served with apricot chutney
  Vegetarian Won Tons
Ginger, garlic, mushrooms, peanuts, grated carrots & bean sprouts lightly fried, served with a hot & spicy plum dipping sauce
  Crab Rangoon
Egg rolls filled with crab, curry, cream cheese, and green onions
  Mini Burgers
Teriyaki cheddar burgers with grilled pineapple slaw and cilantro mayonnaise
  Pommes Frites
Individual servings of our “skinny” rosemary fries with garlic aioli
  Grilled Salmon Bites on Skewers
Bite size pieces of fresh salmon in a fennel, cumin, and coriander crust with a citrus dipping sauce
  Three Cheese Turnovers with Tomato Coulis and Basil Puree
Mozzarella, ricotta, and jack cheese with roasted garlic, tomato coulis and basil puree baked in mini puff pastry turnovers
  Blue Cheese Popovers
Mini popovers with blue cheese and thyme
  Fried Mozzarella Bites
Fresh mozzarella breaded with seasoned breadcrumbs and lightly deep fried. Served with Arrabiata dipping sauce
  Apples and Smoked Gouda in Phyllo Cups
Sauteed apples, caramelized onions, applewood smoked bacon, and smoked gouda cheese in a buttery phyllo cup
  Green Chile and Jack Cheese Bites
Green chile and Monterey Jack cheese pouches served with enchilada sauce
  Wheel of Brie Encroute
Puff pastry filled with warm brie cheese. Served with crackers and baguettes
  Spicy Garlic Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in garlic, red pepper flakes and other seasonings then quickly grilled over a hot flame
  Soy Marinated Grilled Shrimp
Jumbo prawns marinated in soy and ginger and mesquite grilled
  Herb Marinated Grilled Shrimp
Jumbo prawns marinated in fresh herbs and garlic olive oil, then grilled to perfection over a mesquite grill
  Grilled Beef Tenderloin on Focaccia Toasts
Herb and pepper crusted beef tenderloin slices on foccaccia toast with aioli topped with roasted tomatoes
  Sausage, Stuffed Crab, or Mushroom Stuffed Mushrooms
With seasoned breadcrumbs, sauteed garlic and onion, parsley, and lots of parmesan cheese
  Spanikopita
Spinach and Feta in phyllo triangles
  Warm Seafood Dip
Shrimp and crab with a blend of cheeses, green onions and aioli served with crackers and crusty breads
  Swiss and Bacon Dip
Cream cheese, Swiss cheese, green onions, crisp bacon, topped with smoked almonds and served bubbling hot with breads and carrots
  Roasted Garlic, Feta and Walnut Dip
Served warm with toasted flat bread
  Sage Sausage Bites with Balsamic Apricot Dip
Sweet Italian sausage with fresh sage rolled in Italian bread crumbs and baked. Served with a spicy sweet balsamic apricot dip
  Cheese Fondue with Fingerling Potatoes, French Bread and Veggies
Parmesan, Swiss, and cream cheese with dry sherry, shallots, and a hint of nutmeg
  Cheese Ravioli Crisps with Basil Sauce
Fresh three cheese raviolis lightly fried and served with a basil marinara sauce
  Chinese Dumplings
Won tons filled with Chinese cabbage, pork, soy sauce, fresh gingerroot and green onion simmered in chicken broth and served with soy dipping sauce
  Pot Stickers
Won Tons filled with Chinese cabbage, pork, soy sauce, fresh gingerroot and green onion, simmered in chicken broth then lightly fried and served with soy dipping sauce
  Spicy Ground Beef Empanadas
Savory pastry filled with sweet and spicy ground beef served with cayenne sour cream
  Mushrooms Stuffed with Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes
Baked cremini mushrooms in white truffle oil and filled with roasted garlic and chive mashed potatoes
  Chevre and Sun Dried Tomato Cups
Warm goat cheese topped with sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, basil, and green onion in phyllo cups
  Roasted Tofu Satay
Tofu marinated in soy sesame sauce then grilled. Served with a peanut sauce
  Polenta Triangles with Wild Mushrooms and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Drizzled with Balsamic Reduction
Lightly toasted polenta made with fresh herbs and parmesan cheese topped with wild mushrooms and sun dried tomatos drizzled with a balsamic vinegar reduction
  Mexican Egg Rolls with Creamy Cilantro Sauce
Egg rolls filled with spicy pork sausage, black beans, tomatoes, spices, and Jack cheese lightly fried and served with a creamy cilantro sauce
  Tiny New Potatoes
Topped with sour cream, chives, and bacon bits
  Terrine of Smoked Salmon Mousse
Served with a variety of crackers and baguettes. Can also be piped on English cucumber rounds
  Curry Chicken
Yellow curry chicken with coconut and raisins served on curried Naan
  Fig Filled Belgian Endive
A delicate mix of cream cheese, orange liqueur and figs on endive lettuce
  California Roll
Sushi rolls filled with avocado and crab. Served with soy, wasabi, and pickled ginger

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"Thank you doesn't even start to say how much I appreciate all that you did for us at the mixer.  The food was terrific and the presentation was out of this world! Thanks so much!" -Bennie
"Thank you again for all your hard work on Saturday night.  The party was a great success and I thank you and your staff.  I look forward to working with you again." -David
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