Lori's Birthday Party in San Jose

A beautiful garden setting

Chilled Orange Tarragon Salmon in "Spoons" with Caper Aioli

Little bites just waiting to be bitten!

More delicious food



Catered a wonderful birthday party for a new client in her beautiful Spanish style home in San Jose this past Saturday night. My friendly and courteous staff passed Hor D'Ouevres and some delectable appetizers were placed on two buffet tables adjacent to the patio through French doors. The weather was perfect, not too hot or cold... A fabulous garden party with little white lights dangling in the patio and smooth jazz playing in the background made for a perfect back drop to the event. The menu was a mix of sophisticated items and good old comfort food, like mini chicken pot pies...the perfect size for a hor d'ouevres. The chilled orange tarragon Salmon in "Spoons" with caper aioli was the big hit of the night, it was the perfect fresh and light little morsel for a summer night. More scrumptious items that were enjoyed by the party guests included, Mini BBQ Pork Sliders and Gazpacho Soup "Shots". Lori, her husband, friends and family really enjoyed themselves; when you hire Butler For Hire Catering in the San Francisco bay area, you become a guest at your own party and why not? You deserve it...Are you hungry yet? and are we having fun yet? Why...yes we are!!

Menu

Asparagus gruyere Cheese Tartlets

Gazpacho Soup "Shots"

Petite Lamb Chops with Honey Mint Sauce

Mini BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Chilled Orange Tarragon Salmon with Arugula & Caper Aioli in "Spoons"

Swiss Fondue with Herbed Focaccia & Vegetable Crudites

Tuna Tartare on Crispy Wonton with Wasabi Edammame Puree

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Crab & Monterey Jack Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Lori's Birthday Party in San Jose- More Photos

Gazpacho Soup "Shots" So cool and refreshing!

Petite Lamb Chops with Fresh Honey Mint Sauce So tender and delicious...savor every bite!

Tuna Tartare on Crispy Wonton with Wasabi Edammame Puree...The most popular item among all of my parties, all of the time!

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders, the hit of this Summer Season and I bet you could not eat just one!

Highlights from recent Graduation Party

Yummy....Cheesecakes!! I think it should be one of the four food groups
Death by Double Chocolate Brownies

Mango Curry Shrimp Salad in Phyllo Cups with Toasted Coconut

Highlights from recent Graduation Party: More Photos

Mushroom & Gruyere Tartlets
Coconut Curry Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

Gingered Cilantro Salmon Cakes with Chipotle Lime Aioli

Herbed Cheese, Walnut & Dried Apricot Stuffed Endive Leaves with Pistachio Dust

Various Highlights from Recent Summer Events

BBQ Birthday Menu from this past weekend
Caesar Salad in "Mini Take Out" Containers with Chopsticks

Asparagus Parmesan Straws with Lemon Parmesan Aioli

Baked Raspberry Brie in Puff Pastry

Summer Dinner Party "Surf & Turf"

Curried Corn & Crab Hushpuppies
Shrimp & Boursin Cheese on Fresh Cucumber Slice

Mini "BLT" on Brioche with Arugula, Gorgonzola Cream & Basil Aioli

Summer Dinner Party "Surf & Turf"-more photos

Gazpacho with Goat Cheese Crouton
Heirloom Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Basil & Balsamic Vinaigrette

Roasted Orange Tarragon Salmon, Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Wine Sauce

Roasted Asparagus & Zucchini & Corn Fritters with Basil Aioli

Petite Dessert Sampler Plate:

Mixed Berry Trifle, Creme Brulee & Key Lime Pie

Dinner Party Menu

Curry Crab & Curry Hushpuppies

Shrimp & Boursin Cheese on Fresh Cucumber Slice

Mini "BLT" on Brioche with Arugula, Gorgonzola Cream & Basil Aioli

Soup

Gazpacho with Goat Cheese Crouton

Salad

Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Entree

Roasted Orange Tarragon Salmon & Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Wine Sauce

Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze & Parmigiano Regiano Cheese

Corn & Zucchini Fritter with Basil Aioli

Petite Dessert "Sampler"Plate

Berry Shortcake Trifle, Creme Brulee & Key Lime Pie