New Year's Eve Sit Down Dinner Party

New Year's Eve 2009 Celebration Dinner

May we serve you delicious food?

Endive Leaves stuffed with Dried Apricots, Herbed Cheeses, Walnuts & Pistachio Dust

Curry Crab & Corn Hush Puppies with Curry Sweet & Spicy Mustard Dip

Spanikopita; Spinach & Feta Phyllo Bundles

Baby Spinach, Bartlett Pear, Goat Cheese Walnut Truffles, Pear Gorgonzola Vinaigrette, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Pomegranate Seeds

Orange Tarragon Salmon with Basil, Spanish & Black Olive Butter, Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelle & Truffled Mousse Pate, Butternut Squash Risotto with Saffron, Peas & Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Chilled Roasted Beets with Orange Muscat Yogurt Sauce

Pumpkin Pecan Torte with Carmel Sauce & Whipped Cream, Chocolate Pot De Creme

Hope everyone had a wonderful New Year's Eve! I catered another fabulous sit down dinner for some regular client's of mine in Burlingame. Everything turned out delicious and all the party guests had a great time and no one left the party hungry.

Menu

Appetizers

Spanikopita: Spinach & Feta Phyllo Bundles

Crab & Corn Hush Puppies with Curried Mustard Dip

Endive Stuffed with Herbed Cheese, Apricots, Walnuts & Pistachio Dust

Salad

Baby Spinach, Bartlett Pears, Goat Cheese Walnut Truffles, Pear Gorgonzola Vinaigrette, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Pomegranate Seeds

Entree

Orange Tarragon Salmon with Basil, Spanish & Black Olive Butter

Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelle & Truffled Mousse Pate

Butternut Squash Risotto with Saffron, Peas & Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

Chilled Roasted Beets with Orange Muscat Yogurt Sauce

Dessert

Pumpkin Pecan Torte with Carmel Sauce & Whipped Cream

Chocolate Pot De Creme

Highlights From Various Christmas Parties

Christmas Eve Open House in Hillsborough
Swedish Meatballs....YUM

Assorted Cookie Tower, Santa would love this one!

Ham & Gruyere Palmiers, my favorite

Pasta & Petite Meatball with Marinara Sauce served in Spoons

Festive Miniature Cheesecakes! Always a crowd pleaser

Open House Christmas Party in San Carlos

Mini Shrimp Cocktail "Shots"

Crab Cakes with Brandy Remoulade Sauce

Lobster Risotto in "Spoons"

December College Graduation Party in Los Altos Hills

Those Damn Cheesecakes Again!!!

Petite Chocolate Malt Pot De Creme with Crushed Malted Ball Candy

Pork Tenderloin Crostini with Bleu Cheese & Cranberry Chutney

Holiday Book Club Sit Down Dinner for 22 in Atherton

Artichoke, Ricotta & Parmesan Tartlets

First Party of the season in Atherton

Delicious Assorted Hor D'Ouevres and Desserts

Weeknight Soiree

An elegant Weeknight Soiree on a chilly autumn night
Chicken Curry Turnovers with Almonds & Golden Raisins

I think I'm getting hungry! What about you?

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Gingersnap crust

My fabulous regular client called me needing help 48 hours before she needed me to help her entertain friends and associates after a school meeting on Thursday night. Of course, I was delighted to assist her with her entertaining needs!!! I love what I do and I really do enjoy sharing my skills with people that enjoy what I create. This was a simple affair at 8:30 with just a few Hor D'Ouevres, but simple does not mean it can't be beautiful! For the centerpiece, I carved out some sugar pumkins and a squash to use as a pillar candle holder, I thought they turned out wonderful; I also scattered some mini pumpkins and gourds and some preserved autumn leaves
Menu
Mini Cheddar Burgers with Rosemary Onion Jam
Curried Chicken Turnovers with Golden Raisins and Almonds
Tuna Tartare on Crispy Wonton with Edammame Wasabi Puree
(a favorite among party guests)
Mini Pumkin Cheesecakes with a Gingersnap crust

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!