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Festive seasonal spreads crafted to celebrate the holidays — from Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas buffets to New Year's Eve elegance.

Sample Menus

A Taste of What We Create

Every menu is fully customized to your event. These selections offer a glimpse of our culinary range and style.

Traditional Thanksgiving

Traditional Thanksgiving

A classic American Thanksgiving feast featuring roasted turkey, all the traditional trimmings, and a full dessert spread.

Hors d'Oeuvres

  • Brie en croute with fig jam
  • Butternut squash shooters with creme fraiche
  • Cranberry & brie crostini

Soup & Salad

  • Roasted butternut squash bisque
  • Mixed greens with candied pecans, dried cranberries & champagne vinaigrette

Entree

  • Herb-roasted whole turkey with pan gravy
  • Glazed ham with whole grain mustard

Sides

  • Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
  • Classic stuffing with sage & sausage
  • Green bean casserole with crispy shallots
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Sweet potato casserole with pecan streusel
  • Warm dinner rolls with honey butter

Dessert

  • Pumpkin pie with whipped cream
  • Pecan pie
  • Apple pie with vanilla ice cream
Prime Rib Holiday Dinner

Prime Rib Holiday Dinner

An elegant holiday centerpiece featuring slow-roasted prime rib, refined seasonal sides, and festive desserts.

Reception

  • Shrimp cocktail display
  • Smoked salmon on rye with capers & creme fraiche
  • Prosciutto-wrapped melon skewers

First Course

  • French onion soup with gruyere crouton
  • Winter greens salad with pomegranate & champagne vinaigrette

Entree

  • Slow-roasted prime rib with au jus & horseradish cream
  • Herb-roasted chicken for non-beef guests

Sides

  • Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
  • Caramelized Brussels sprouts with pancetta
  • Honey-glazed roasted carrots & parsnips
  • Yorkshire pudding
  • Warm dinner rolls

Dessert

  • Yule log cake with spiced cream
  • Assorted holiday cookies & petit fours
  • Creme brulee with seasonal berries
Grand Holiday Banquet

Grand Holiday Banquet

A lavish multi-course celebration for grand holiday gatherings -- featuring filet mignon, lobster bisque, and an indulgent dessert spread.

Cocktail Hour

  • Caviar on blinis with champagne
  • Foie gras mousse on brioche
  • Lobster cucumber canapes
  • Charcuterie & artisan cheese display

First Course

  • Lobster bisque with creme fraiche
  • Caesar salad prepared tableside

Entree

  • Beef tenderloin with truffle demi-glace
  • Pan-seared sea bass with champagne beurre blanc
  • Wild mushroom Wellington (v)

Sides

  • Truffle mashed potatoes
  • Haricots verts with almonds & brown butter
  • Wild rice pilaf with dried cranberries

Dessert

  • Buche de Noel with vanilla cream
  • Assorted holiday petit fours
  • Chocolate truffles & mignardises
  • Champagne toast

Make Your Own

Build Your Holiday Menu

Mix and match from our full selection to create a custom holiday menu tailored to your celebration.

Brie en Croute

Baked brie wrapped in golden puff pastry with fig jam

Shrimp Cocktail Display

Jumbo chilled shrimp with house cocktail sauce and lemon

Butternut Squash Shooters

Warm roasted squash puree with creme fraiche and pepitas

Cranberry & Brie Crostini

Toasted crostini with creamy brie and cranberry compote

Smoked Salmon on Rye

With capers, creme fraiche, and red onion

Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon

Seasonal melon with imported prosciutto and fresh mint

Foie Gras Mousse on Brioche

With a port wine reduction and candied pecans

Lobster Cucumber Canapes

Chilled lobster salad on cucumber rounds with dill

Holiday Charcuterie Display

Cured meats, artisan cheeses, fresh and dried fruits, nuts, and breads

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