Halloween Party

Friday Fright Night Spooktacular!

Korean BBQ Beef in Wonton Cups with Pear & Apricot Marmalade

Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze

Butternut Squash & Gorgonzola Petite Quiche

Salmon & Cream Cheese Bruschetta

Mini "Paella" Burgers w/Shrimp, Chorizo & Chicken with Saffron Aioli

Catered a spooktacular Friday night Halloween Party for my client's in Woodside. Everyone in fun costumes, celebrating the season in style! Finger foods with a few new items that the party guests gobbled up.

Menu

Korean BBQ Beef in Wonton Cups with Pear & Apricot Marmalade

Butternut Squash & Gorgonzola Petite Quiche

Mini "Paella" Burgers with Shrimp, Chorizo & Chicken with Saffron Aioli

Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Bruschetta

Chinese 5 Spice Chicken Wings

Sweet & Sour Meatballs

Sweet Potato Soup "Shots"

Mini Macaroni & Cheese

40th Birthday Party

Thai Beef Salad in "Spoons"

Tuna Tartare...Always a croud pleaser!
Shrimp & Scallop Cakes with Coconut Curry Aioli...So YUMMY!

I think I have made thousands of these over this past year!!!

Refreshing, these Chinese Chicken Salads are a favorite among party guests

Wow, 10 different artisinal cheeses, goes great with fine wine and fine company!

Thai Beef Salad in "Spoons"

New client's Dave & Wendie celebrated Dave's 40th Birthday in style with Butler For Hire Catering's exclusive and delicious food and service! It was great fun with a "Guitar Hero" theme with singing and guitar playing going on. A feast of Hor D'Ouevres with fine wine! What a great way to celebrate mid life.....lol.....

Menu

Fine Assorted Cheeses with Crackers & Fruit

Mini Individual Macaroni & Cheese

Petite Lamb Chops with Fresh Mint Sauce

Tuna Tartar on Wonton with Edammame Wasabi Puree (Everyone's Favorite)

Chinese Chicken Salad in To Go Containers

Thai Beef Salad in Spoons

Mini Cheddar Burgers with Rosemary Onion Jam

Artichoke, Ricotta & Parmesan Tartlets

Scallop & Shrimp Lemongrass Cakes with Coconut Curry Aioli...........So good!!!

Deviled Eggs topped with Tobiko Caviar

Garden Cocktail Party

Delicious Garden Cocktail Party in Menlo Park
Little Bites to please everyone's tastes

Refreshing Hor D'Oeuvres

A feast for the eyes!

Creative and Fun food!

Are you hungry yet?

Yummy!

Dinner Party "Surf & Turf"

Chicken Sausage Spanikopita

Curry Crab & Corn Hushpuppies with Honey Mustard Curry Chipotle Dip

Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Pistachios & Balsamic Glaze

Chilled Avocado Soup with Mint

Watermelon Salad with Feta, Kalamata Olives, Orange Muskat Champagane Vinaigrette, Toasted Almonds, Mixed Field Greens

"Grilled Surf & Turf"

Cedar Planked Salmon & Grilled Tri Tip

Dessert Sampler Plate
Mini Peach Cobbler, Mini Blueberry Creme Brulee, Chocolate Truffles

Warm August night, hot grill and good food, what more could you ask for? Had the pleasure to cater for Alex & Cathy in Los Altos for a dinner party for 8 last week. Here is the menu

Appetizers
Crab & Corn Hushpuppies with Curried Honey Chipotle Aioli
Chicken Sausage & Spinach Spanakopita
Strawberry & Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Pistachios & Balsamic Glaze
Soup
Chilled Avocado & Mint Soup
Salad
Watermelon & Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Mixed field greens, Red Onion,
Sliced Almonds, Orange Muskat Champagne Vinaigrette
Entrée
“Grilled Surf & Turf”
Dijon Rosemary Grilled Tri-Tip with Gorgonzola Sauce
Orange Tarragon Cedar Planked Salmon on Arugula
Corn & Cheddar Soufflé
Haricot vert with cherry tomatoes, shallots & walnuts
Dessert Sampler
Petite Blueberry Crème Brulee
Petite Peach Cobbler
Assorted Chocolate Truffles

Office Party

Vegetable Egg Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce

Moroccan Saffron Lamb Turnovers
Pulled Pork Sliders topped with Cole Slaw

Chinese Chicken Salad in Miniature Chinese Take Out Containers

Stuffed Endive Leaves with Herbed Cheese, Walnuts & Dried Apricots

Catered an office party this afternoon Palo Alto. We turned their conference room into a beautiful buffet of little bites, with an adjacent large balcony made for a perfect entertaining space on a sunny afternoon.

Menu

Artichoke, Ricotta and Parmesan Tartlets
Chinese Chicken Salad in Mini To Go Containers with Chopsticks
Moroccan Saffron Lamb Turnovers
Stuffed Endive Leaves - Herbed Cheese, Dried Apricots & Toasted Walnuts
Mini Pulled Pork Sliders topped with Coleslaw
Tuna Tartar on Crispy Wonton with Edammame Wasabi Puree
Crispy Vegetarian Egg Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce
Double Chocolate Walnut Brownies

Julie's Birthday Hor D'Ouevres Party

Beer Battered Sesame Green Beans with Hot & Sweet Mustard

Bithday Party Buffet just waiting to be devoured

Curry Cashew Mushroom Pate on Toasts

Pesto Steak Gorgonzola Cheese Fondue

Indian Spiced Chicken Skewers w/ Lemongrass Cilantro Mint Dip

Artichoke Topiary Tree with Lemon Parmesan Aioli


Had the delightful pleasure catering a special birthday party for Julie last night. My regular clients' Julie & her husband Ryan shared a warm July evening with friends and family. Disco music in the background made for a perfect evening, I was always a big fan of "Sister Sledge". Delicious appetizers, passed and buffet style to nibble on and cocktails served on the back patio was a perfect recipe for a festive birthday party celebration.


One of the highlights from the evening was a special birthday gift that I made for Julie, it was my Artichoke Topiary Tree with Lemon Parmesan Aioli. My mom taught me how to make this when I was about 12 years old, my parents owned a catering business when I was young, she has always been and is still my inspiration and my muse with cooking and entertaining.

Eventhough catering is hard work, I truly had a great time last night mingling with guests in between grilling and frying up good food! Another one of my clients' was there as well, Betsy, we were talking about good food, entertaining and my dreams of publishing my appetizer cook book soon. What a satisfying night for me to see everyone having a great time and to think that I was a big part of that...always puts a smile on my face.
Menu
Artichoke Topiary Tree with Lemon Parmesan Aioli
Grilled Spicy Sausage & Shrimp Skewers with Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Curried Cashew & Mushroom Pate on Toasts
Tuna Tartare on Crispy Wonton with Edammame Wasabi Puree
Pesto Skirt Steak Skewers with Gorgonzola Fondue
Sesame Beer Battered Green Beans with Hot & Sweet Mustard
Indian Spiced Chicken Skewers with Lemongrass, Cilantro & Mint Yogurt Dip
Caprese Tomato & Mozzarella Skewer with Balsamic Glaze
Deep Fried Cheese Tortellini with Vodka Tomato Sauce & Alfredo Sauce to Dip