Office Going Away Party in San Francisco

     Parting ways with co-workers can be hard, especially if you have become close with some of them, but having a party with delicious wine and good food Always makes it a bit better, bittersweet let's say.
     Enjoying this moment is a scrumptious one with foods like...Milk Chocolate Fountain with assorted tasty tid bits to dip or my new appetizer that I tried out, Gruyere Gougeres, a cheese puff so cheesy, light and full of flavor.  Not to mention my popular Meatloaf Sliders, just like mom used to make but in a "slider" patty with all the tangy goodness of a Sunday meatloaf in a bun!  Don't forget your veggies...displayed vertical in glass gives the old crudite standby new life with my homemade caramelized onion dip and sun dried tomato dip, healthy and good for you!  Another popular favorite that will conjure up memories of your local taqueria are my fantastic Chipotle Pulled Pork mini tostadas with guacamole and cojita cheese, a little bit of Tex Mex in a bite sized morsel.

Menu

Almond Stuffed Dates wrapped with Bacon: Butler Passed

Tuna Tartare on Wonton with Edamame Wasabi Puree: Butler Passed

Gruyere Gougeres

Petite Macaroni & Cheese

Assorted Fine Cheese & Crackers

Meatloaf Sliders with Cheese, Greens, Tomato & Chipotle Aioli

Fresh Vegetable Crudites with Caramelized Onion Dip & Sun Dried Tomato Dip

Mini Chipotle Pulled Pork Tostadas with Guacamole and Cojita Cheese

Chocolate Fountain 

Mini Mixed Berry Trifle

60th Birthday Party in San Francisco

I catered a 60 birthday party for new clients Eric and Laurie in San Francisco last Saturday night, it was Eric's special day!  Boy after 25 years living in the bay area, you would think I would understand the weather.  It was 90 degrees here in San Mateo and when I arrived to the city, it was foggy and 59 degrees, nonetheless, everyone enjoyed the wonderful food for the festive occasion of the big six o.  We served assorted hor d'ouevres and finger foods to this hungry crowd and everything was a hit.  It is always my pleasure helping people entertain, glad they all had fun.

 Petite Smoked Salmon Pizzas

 Pesto Chicken Salad Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers

 The always popular mini baked Macaroni and Cheese

Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad in mini take out containers with chopsticks

Saffron Lamb Turnovers with Golden Raisins

"Meatloaf" sliders with Cheddar Cheese, Chiptole Mayo and Mixed Greens, oh...and a mini pickle!

Orange Tarragon Salmon in "Spoons" with Hollandaise Sauce, this isn't a diet party, don't you know!

Crab and Cheese Tartlets, Eric said these were better than he ever imagined they would be! Thanks Eric!

House Warming Party in Atherton

Hi food lovers and party givers!  I catered a housewarming party in Atherton last Friday.  I loved the kitchen, two huge islands, one was for the food and the other was used for beverages.  Hor D'Ouevres...seems to be a trend these days. 

 One of two large islands, perfect for casual entertaining...

 Endive Leaves stuffed with goat cheese, mandarin orange, balsamic glaze & pistachios

 Wasabi Lime Crab Salad on cucumber slice

 Rye Toast with artichoke pesto, steak & horseradish cream

 Asparagus Parmesan Straws with lemon parmesan aioli

 Roasted Garlic Bruschetta with grilled tri-tip and gorgonzola cheese

 Mini Shrimp & Guacamole tostadas with queso fresca cheese & salsa

Roasted corn, green chili, jack cheese & chipotle tartlets

Chinese Chicken Salad in mini take out boxes with chopsticks...it's very popular!!

New Spring Postcard

My new spring postcard!  If you are not on my e-mail list, please let me know and I will send you one! Go to my website and e-mail me: www.butlerforhire.com

Autumn Dinner Party Menu

Sit back and relax...Let Butler For Hire Catering do all the work for you!  Have us help you with your fall entertaining.  There are many dates available for the month of November.  Below is a Fall inspired menu to get your taste buds jumping for joy for the Autumn season!  Butler For Hire Catering in the San Francisco Bay Area....www.butlerforhire.com Good Food is Always in Style!

Autumn 2011 Sit Down Dinner Menu

Hor D'Ouevres

Sweet Potato & Smoked Sausage Skewer with Lemon Aioli

Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onion & Gruyere Cheese Tartlets

Shrimp & Roasted Corn Hushpuppies with Chipotle Aioli 

Soup

Granny Smith Apple & Cheddar Soup with Hard Cider

Salad

Roasted Pear Salad with Mixed Greens, Maytag Bleu Cheese & Candied walnuts 

with Shallot Dijon Vinaigrette

Entree

Phyllo wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Duxelle & Roasted Grape Chutney

Fig & Radicchio Risotto made with Zinfandel and Parmigiano Reggiano

Pomegranate-Balsamic Glazed Carrots sprinkled with Pomegranate Seeds & Pistachios

Dessert

Pumpkin Pecan Bread Pudding with Dulce De Leche Sauce 

Friday Night Sit Down Dinner Party in Hillsborough

 Curried Crab & Corn Hushpuppies with Curry Honey Mustard Dip

 Wild Mushroom & Gruyere Cheese Tartlets

 Tuna Tartare on Wonton with Edammame Wasabi Puree

 Creamed Corn Soup with Crab and Creme Fraiche

 Baby Spinach Salad with Pomagranate Dressing, Curried Walnuts, Pears & Bleu Cheese

 Bacon wrapped Fillet with Bleu Cheese Crust on a pool of Wild Mushroom Cabernet Sauce with Buttermilk Mashed Red Skinned Potatoes
and a Medley of Squash with Balsamic Butter and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Dessert Sampler Plate of Triple Chocolate Ganache Cake, Blueberry Creme Brulee and Key Lime Pie!

Ladies Garden Party

It was a pleasure to have catered a ladies garden party yesterday in Hillsborough, Ca., the weather was perfect!  My client wanted to celebrate her children going back to school with style, and why not.  She had invited many moms from the school her children go to.  I'm sure much relief to all mom's that school had started and what a perfect way to celebrate, by having a beautifully catered luncheon with small bites out by the garden and pool.  Butler for Hire Catering in the San Francisco Bay Area made it happen with panache.

Strawberry Topiary, how fashionable and chic....perfect for a garden party!

Ladies Garden Party Buffet, I love the triple waterfall in the background, looks so refreshing

Summer Vegetable Israeli Couscous Salad served in spoons

Mini Turkey, provolonne, pesto & dijon pannini

Couscous salad, chinese chicken salad in mini "take out" containers with chopsticks & lemon blueberry bars

Fruit Kabobs and Antipasto Skewers are sure to please

Chicken Apple sausage rolls with hot & sweet mustard

Strawberries...they almost look like they grew in this pot

Ladies that are captivated over this stunning buffet

Ladies mingling and nibbling

Lemon Blueberry Bars for the sweet ending of a beautiful day....until the next time.