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Pleasanton, CA  94588
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  Hors d'Oeuvre Packages

Fabulous package ideas individually selected by our executive chef for your next hors d'oeuvre party. All packages are priced by guest count and include 1.5 bites per person per item.

Poolside Package
Choose 6 - $17.95 per person

Bleu Cheese Stuffed Endive
Bleu cheese cream with crumbled bacon and chives on Belgian endive, topped with toasted hazelnuts.
Wrap and Roll Basil Pinwheels
Rolled tortillas with turkey breast, herbed cheese, basil leaves and oregano roasted red peppers.
Herb Crusted Prime Rib on Toasted Baguette
Topped with caramelized onions and piped with horseradish cream.
Coconut Chicken Won Tons
Served with a tangy mango dipping sauce.
Chicken Pinwheels on Baguette
Premium chicken breast rolled with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and pinenuts on a sliced baguette.
Fancy Tea Sandwiches
An assortment of delicate sandwiches with various fillings, including salmon, ham, cucumber and tuna salad.
Crab Puffs
Fresh crab in shallot aioli served in French pastry rolls.
Black Forest Ham and Parmesan Palmiers
Black forest ham, hot sweet mustard and parmesan cheese rolled together and baked in puff pastry.
Caprese Skewers
Marinated mozzarella and vine ripe pear tomatoes, complimented with basil and a balsamic reduction.

Island Paradise Package
Choose 6 - $16.95 per person

Bacon Wrapped Seared Diver Scallops
Grilled to perfection in a sweet soy sauce marinade.
California Roll
Sushi rolls filled with avocado and crab. Served with soy, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Sesame Ginger Chicken Satay
Strips of tender marinated chicken skewered and grilled with our famous ginger sesame sauce.
Island Spice Rubbed Pork and Pineapple Skewers
Pork tenderloin rubbed with spices and marinated in rum and lime juice skewered with fresh pineapple chunks then grilled. Served with a mango habanero mojo.
Maui Ahi Poke
Crisp lotus root with sashimi grade Ahi Tuna and a soy sesame glace.
Pineapple Teriyaki Glazed Meatballs
Skewered Lemon Garlic Prawn
A jumbo prawn marinated in a lemon garlic soy marinade and then grilled to perfection.  Served on a wooden skewer.
Vegetarian Roll
Filled with cucumber, cream cheese and avocado. This vegetarian sushi has the perfect combination of smooth and crunchy textures.

Asian Fusion Package
Choose 6 - $16.95 per person

Agedashi Dofu and Edamame
Panko crusted deep fried tofu garnished with a tender soybean. Served over a shot of dashi stock.
Asian Chicken Salad in Chinese Take Out Cartons
Grilled chicken tossed with slivered almonds, mandarin oranges, scallions, red and yellow peppers, and crispy won ton strings. Served on a bed of shredded Napa cabbage tossed in a sesame soy dressing.
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Tender minced chicken breast wrapped in Bibb lettuce with shiitake mushrooms, fresh ginger, bamboo shoots, Chinese rice noodles and a hint of garlic. Served with a housemade sesame ginger sauce.
Gyoza
Won Ton wrappers filled with Bok Choy cabbage, pork, soy sauce and fresh ginger. Lightly fried and served with a sweet soy dipping sauce.
Phyllo Cups With Asian Shrimp Salad
A buttery phyllo cup filled with ginger sesame slaw and topped with mesquite grilled shrimp.
Sweet Roast Pork on Asian Spoons
Succulent boneless pork side rubbed with garlic and salt to taste. Glazed with a shoyu and saki marinade.
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.

Surf n Turf Package
Choose 6 - $17.95 per person

Cajun Seared Ahi Tuna Lollipops
Served with a sweet and spicy sauce and a cool cilantro aioli drizzle.
Lobster Phyllo Triangles
Decadent lobster and a heavenly lobster cream sauce inside phyllo triangles.
Crab Puffs
Fresh crab in shallot aioli served in French pastry puffs.
Grilled Beef Tenderloin on Focaccia Toasts
Herb and pepper crusted beef tenderloin slices on foccaccia toast with aioli. Topped with roasted tomatoes.
Sausage En Croute
Gourmet sausage rounds in puff pastry accompanied by hot sweet mustard.
Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled shrimp with fresh lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
Smoked Salmon on Black Bread
Smoked salmon and a dill creme fraiche on black bread.
Tenderloin and Stilton Wellingtons
Bite sized beef tenderloin baked in a puff pastry with Britain's historic bleu cheese. Served with a Bearnaise sauce.

Mexican Fiesta Package
Choose 6 - $13.95 per person

Beef Taquitos
Shredded beef rolled in corn tortillas, lightly fried. Served with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Chile Rellenos
Green chilies stuffed with Monterey jack cheese fried in an egg batter. Served with enchilada sauce.
Guacamole and Tortilla Chips
Fried corn tortillas accompanied by our fresh, housemade guacamole.
Mango and Brie Quesadilllas
Tropical spin on a traditional Mexican treat. Melted brie, fresh mangos, and pasilla chilies in a flour tortilla topped with pico de gallo and gucamole.
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.
Miniature Chicken Flautas
Premium shredded chicken rolled in flour tortillas, lightly fried. Served with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Spicy Ground Beef Empanadas
Savory pastry filled with a sweet and spicy ground beef filling. Served with a sour cream cayenne sauce.
Tomato Soup Shooters
A small sip of vodka tomato soup.

California Sunset Package
Choose 6 - $17.95 per person

Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Tender chicken breast pieces wrapped in bacon and baked until crispy, then brushed with a teriyaki glaze.
Beef Wellingtons
Bite sized beef tenderloin baked in puff pastry. Served with a Cabernet sauce.
California Pin Wheel Wraps
Gourmet tortillas with herb cream cheese, spinach, tomatoes, and turkey breast. Rolled and sliced on the diagonal.
Chevre and Sun Dried Tomato Cups
Warm goat cheese topped with sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, basil, and green onion in phyllo cups.
Fresh Fruit Display
A beautiful display of fresh fruits and seasonal berries.
Gourmet Cheese Tray
A variety of domestic and international cheeses served with an assortment of crackers, baguettes, grapes and apple slices.
Pork Tenderloin on Baguette
Pork tenderloin on sliced baguette with aioli and topped with cantaloupe salsa.
Smoked Prawns
Marinated in soy, lemon juice, and garlic, then smoked over a mesquite grill and skewered with fresh pineapple.
Wild Mushroom Tartlets
Wild and button mushrooms seasoned with thyme and Parmesan cheese.

Italian Feast Package
Choose 6 - $17.95 per person

Black Forest Ham and Parmesan Palmiers
Warm flaky buttery puff pastry spirals filled with black forest ham, hot sweet mustard, and Parmesan cheese.
Caprese Skewers
Marinated mozzarella with vined ripe pear tomatoes. Complimented with fresh basil and a balsamic reduction.
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.
Fried Mozzarella Bites
Fresh mozzarella breaded with seasoned breadcrumbs and lightly deep fried. Served with Arrabiata dipping sauce.
Grilled Beef Tenderloin on Focaccia Toasts
Herb and pepper crusted beef tenderloin slices on foccaccia toast with aioli. Topped with roasted tomatoes.
Hot Artichoke Dip
A creamy blend of artichokes, cheeses, spinach, and bacon. Served with crudites, crackers, and breads.
International Cheese Board
Imported and domestic cheeses and homemade soft cheese spreads including Italian pesto and bleu cheese, served with a variety of crackers and freshly baked baguettes.
Pesto Mozzarella Bruschetta
Toasted baguette slices topped with pesto, fresh mozzarella, and a cherry tomato half.
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
With garlic, herbs, seasoned breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
Smoked Salmon on Black Bread
Smoked salmon and a dill creme fraiche on black bread.

Elegant Spa Package
Choose 6 - $16.95 per person

Hummus Dip with Pita
Our delicious housemade hummus and tahini dip surrounded by pita triangles.
Tapenade with Armenian Flatbreads
An authentic Provencal tapenade with finely chopped olives, capers, anchovies and olive oil spread on gourmet Armenian flatbreads.
Spa Fruit Skewers
With an amaretto orange cream dip.
Gourmet Cheese Presentation
A variety of domestic and international cheeses served with an assortment of crackers, baguettes, grapes and apple slices.
Caprese Skewers
Marinated mozzarella with vined ripe pear tomatoes. Complimented with fresh basil and a balsamic reduction.
Assorted Baby Vegetables
Vegetables such as baby carrots, pea pods, endive, cucumber, celery piped with herb, wasabi and dill cream cheese.
Hot Artichoke Dip
A creamy blend of artichokes, cheeses, spinach, and bacon. Served with crudites, crackers, and breads.
Fresh Roma Tomato Bruschetta
Toasted baguette slices topped with pesto fresh Roma tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil.
Asian Shrimp Salad in Petite Chinese Cartons
Mesquite grilled shrimp, slivered almonds, mandarin oranges, scallions, red and yellow peppers, and crispy won ton strings. Tossed with Napa cabbage and a sesame soy glaze.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Salmon Wrapped Asparagus Spears
Drizzled with wasabi, then wrapped in premium salmon.
Bleu Cheese Creme on Belgian Endive
Creamy bleu cheese, mixed until fluffy, and sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts and thinly sliced granny smith apple pieces.
Ahi Poke on Spoons
Ahi Tuna poke served on spoons, topped with a ginger glaze.
Fresh Roma Tomato Bruschetta
Toasted baguette slices topped with pesto fresh Roma tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil.
Sesame Ginger Chicken Satay
Strips of tender marinated chicken skewered and grilled with our famous ginger sesame sauce.
Crab Puffs
Fresh crab in shallot aioli served in French pastry puffs.

Vegetarian Delight Package
Choose 6 - $15.95 per person

Assorted Baby Vegetables
Vegetables such as baby carrots, pea pods, endive, cucumber, celery piped with herb, wasabi and dill cream cheese.
Brie in Phyllo Cups
Warm brie topped with fresh raspberries.
Fresh Fruit Display
A beautiful display of fresh fruits and seasonal berries.
Fresh Roma Tomato Bruschetta
Toasted baguette slices topped with pesto fresh Roma tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil.
Guacamole and Tortilla Chips
Fried corn tortillas accompanied by our fresh, housemade guacamole.
Mini Falafel Sandwiches with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
Chickpeas with garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin and red pepper formed into patties and lightly fried. Served on pita bread with a tomato slice and cucumber yogurt sauce.
Polenta Triangles with Mushrooms and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Lightly toasted polenta made with fresh herbs and parmesan cheese. Topped with wild mushrooms and sun dried tomatos, drizzled with a balsamic vinegar reduction.
Roasted Tofu Satay
Tofu marinated in soy sesame sauce then grilled. Served with a peanut sauce.
Vegetarian Soy Pizza Bites
With artichokes, roasted peppers, and black olives.
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.

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