30th Birthday Party Dinner Alfresco

30th Birthday Party Dinner Menu
Party guests mingling with appetizers before sitting down for dinner.

Catered a 30th birthday party a few weeks ago...been a while since updating this blog because I've been very busy! First time catering a party in Danville. Beautiful area and this party was held in the back garden with fabulous views from all around. Fun birthday party for new clients', hope to cater for them again one day.

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"Caprese" Skewer with Mini Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato & Balsamic Glaze

Feta, Sundried Tomato & Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Tuna Tartare on crispy Wonton with Edammame Wasabi Puree

Pea Tarragon Soup with Crab Cheddar Crouton

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Butter Lettuce, Crispy Bacon, Herbed Buttermilk Dressing, Candied Pecans, Fuji Apples
Tenderloin of Beef wrapped in Mushroom Duxelle & Prosciutto, Roasted Asparagus with Parmigiano Reggiano & Lemon Zest, Gruyere Potatoes Au Gratin

Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake with Balsamic Vinegar & Black Pepper

Highlights From This Weekends' Cocktail Parties

Cucumber with Boursin Cheese and Shrimp
Bruschetta with Bleu Cheese, Apricots & Candied Walnuts

Watermelon & Feta Salad with Basil & Balsamic Vinaigrette in "Spoons"

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders topped with Cole Slaw

Ham & Gruyere Cheese Palmiers

Spring Garden Party

Spring Garden Cocktail Party

Menu

Strawberry & Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze, Pistachios & Basil

Ginger Cilantro Salmon Cakes with Chili Lime Aioli

Lemon Asparagus Risotto in "Spoons"

Blackberry & Raspberry Chipotle Pork Tenderloin

with Sliced Baguette, Dijon & Blue Cheese Spread

Mini Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Panko Parmesan Crumbs

Gazpacho Soup "Shots"

Tuna Tartare on Crispy Wonton with Edammame Wasabi Puree

Caesar Salad in mini "Take Out" boxes with Chopsticks

Shrimp Cocktail "Shots"
Assorted Petite Cheesecakes

Spring Dinner Party

An elegant setting for a perfect Spring Dinner Party!

Fresh Tarragon Pea Soup with Crab Cheddar Toast

Butter Lettuce Salad with Pear Champagne Vinaigrette

Game Hen with Wildflower Honey & Orange with Buttermilk mashed Red Skinned Potatoes & Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze & Shaved Parmesan

Triple Chocolate Truffle Cake with Raspberry Sauce

I catered a wonderful party in Atherton last night for my new clients' Kelly & David. The weather yesterday was a beautiful spring day, a perfect backdrop for this dinner party. Fantastic views into the garden from the elegantly set dining table would set the mood for the evening.

As guests arrived we served them cocktails and butler passed hor d'ouevres of a delicious Korean spiced Tuna Tartare on wonton with Edammame Wasabi puree and a flaky Artichoke Phyllo tartlet with a mixture of creamy ricotta cheese and Parmesan.

After guests were seated in the dining room, we served the first course of fresh Pea Tarragon soup topped with a Crab & Cheddar toast, followed by a salad of tender Butter lettuce dressed in a a Champagne Pear vinaigrette with grapefruit, avocado, goat cheese and sunflower seeds.

We temped the party guests enough with small morsels, so we then presented them with the main course of roasted Cornish game hen with wildflower honey & orange, buttermilk chive mashed red skinned potatoes, asparagus with balsamic glaze and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano. A sweet ending to a fantastic dinner party was a triple chocolate truffle cake with raspberry sauce, made with three different kinds of chocolate-it was rich, creamy and fudge like...YUM!

Going Away Party

Going Away Party Hor D'Ouevres Buffet
Shrimp & Guacamole Tostadas

Beef & Artichoke Puree on Rye Toasts with Horseradish Cream

Gingered Cilantro Salmon Cakes with Chili Aioli

Baked Raspberry Brie in Puff Pastry

I catered a going away party a few weeks ago in Burlingame. It's always a sad note to say goodbye to your fellow workers, but there will be new adventures ahead! If we don't try new things in life, we don't grow and we stop striving to be better. Saying goodbye in style with great friends and delicious food, it was a proper send off.

Menu

Beef & Artichoke Puree on Rye Toasts w/Horseradish Cream

Gingered Cilantro Salmon Cakes w/Chili Lime Aioli

Saffron Risotto w/Butternut Squash & Peas Served in "Spoons"

Almond Stuffed Dates wrapped w/Bacon

Baked Raspberry Brie in Puff Pastry

Mini Individual Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Shrimp & Guacamole Tostadas

Tuna Tartare onWonton