Hors d’oeuvres

Our made-to-order hors d’oeuvres provide the perfect beginning to any dining service. All prices shown are per piece.

Hot Hors d’oeuvres (Passed or Displayed)

Gamberi Prosciutto
Imported prosciutto wrapped around honey-glazed shrimp and broiled to perfection.

Lemon Chicken and Fontini Sausage Skewer
Skewer of lemon chicken, grilled fontini Italian sausage and roasted red peppers, drizzled with a lemon buerre blanc sauce.

Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Your choice of chorizo sausage, seafood stuffing or our imported cheese blend.

Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon-wrapped Water Chestnuts
Whole water chestnuts wrapped in bacon & baked in a brown sugar glaze.

Applewood-Smoked Bacon Wrapped Bay Scallops
Tender bay scallops wrapped with smoked applewood bacon drizzled with lemon wine sauce.

Coconut Chicken
Jumbo shrimp tempura battered and coated with fresh shaved coconut. Served with orange horseradish sauce.

Crazy Chicken Wings
Jumbo chicken wings marinated in our crazy orange marinade and char-grilled.

Coconut Shrimp
Carnival of balsamic glazed marinated fresh vegetables, fire-grilled and roasted.

Miniature Reuben
Tender corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut on grilled mini rye bread rounds served with Thousand Island dipping sauce.

Three Cheese Quesadillas
Flour tortillas filled with provolone, cheddar and Colby cheeses, roasted red pepper and green onions. Served with salsa dipping sauce.

Roasted Savory Meatballs
Choose from barbeque, Swedish or sweet & sour.

Artichoke Cakes
Tender artichoke hearts with celery, onion, breadcrumbs, egg and spices pan seared and served with a lemon wine sauce.

Cashew Chicken Strips
Chicken breast strips hand breaded with our cashew and Italian breadcrumb crust. Honey-mustard sauce.

Chicken Satay
Grilled skewered chicken breast with our special coconut peanut sauce.

Maryland Crab Cakes
Fresh Maryland blue crabmeat with roasted red pepper aioli.

Smoked Chicken Quesadillas
Smoked chicken and cheddar cheese with green onions grilled between layers of flour tortillas with southwestern dipping sauce.

Cold Hors d’oeuvres (Passed or Displayed)

Gulf Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Tender chilled shrimp with our special cocktail sauce.

Sliced Beef Tenderloin on Baguettes
French baguettes topped with smoked artichoke, field greens & sliced beef tenderloin.

Shrimp Gougeres
Mini puff pastry filled with lime-marinated baby shrimp in a lemon aioli.

Roasted Sirloin Pinwheel Skewer
Marinated beef sirloin stuffed with green onions and roasted red pepper served on a skewer. Served with a sweet horseradish cream sauce.

Proscuitto Pinwheel
Italian ham and flavored cream cheese pinwheels atop seasoned bread rounds.

Salami Cornets
Italian salami filled with roasted red pepper cream cheese.

Ahi Tuna Wonton
Seared rare Ahi tuna coated in sesame seeds and seared. Sliced and served atop a crisp wonton with caviar and lime crème fraiche.

Parma Ham and Melon Fingers
Thin sliced imported Prosciutto di Parma wrapped around fresh cantaloupe wedges.

Smoked Salmon Chilled Cucumber Cup
Seedless European cucumber nest filled with Smoked Salmon Mousse.

Grilled Bruschetta Assortment
Grilled crusty bread slices topped with your choice of fresh tomato & basil, wild mushroom ,olive tapanade, roasted vegetable caponata or Tuscan white bean.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin on Baquettes
Tender sliced pork tenderloin topped with cranberry chutney, on toasted baquette.

B.L.T. Cherry Tomato
Cherry tomatoes filled with diced bacon, aioli and a confetti of shredded lettuce.

Artichoke and Boursin Pastry Cups
Artichoke hearts, boursin and cream cheese filled pastry cups dusted with Parmesan.

Bleu Cheese Mousse on Celery Hearts
Flavorful bleu cheese mousse piped into crisp celery hearts.

Black Bean Salsa Tartlet
Special black bean salsa in a crisp pastry shell with sour cream and fresh cilantro.

Cranberry Chicken Cups
Poached chicken breast with a cranberry crème fraiche and diced scallions in a flaky pastry cup with cilantro and lemon zest garnish.

Butterfly Canape
Grilled crostini topped with smoked chicken breast, sliced granny smith apple, fresh chive and a Michigan cherry mousse.

Pita Feta Crisps
Fresh fried pita triangles smeared with creamy oil-roasted garlic aioli and sprinkled with Greek feta crumbles and spinach.

Savory Chevre Pops
A lollipop stick of creamy, mild, Chevre-flavored cream cheese rolled into balls and dusted with a colorful assortment of savory toppings – fresh green herbs, pistachios and sun-dried tomatoes; crunchy smoked cashews.

Salmon Lollipops
A Parisian of dilled Neufchatel, delicately rolled and draped with a succulent slice of cold smoked Atlantic salmon and popped upon a stick.

Smoked Chicken and Asian Pear Tartlet
A relish of sweet, crisp Asian pears, and fresh herbs, tossed with bites of diced oak-smoked chicken breast, served in a crispy phyllo cup.

Surf & Turf Canape
Moist and tender, shaved grilled beef sirloin topped with a dollop of horseradish cream onto crunchy French bread medallions, topped with sweet and succulent Blue Swimmer crab.

Shrimp and Cucumber Canape
Skewered chilled cocktail shrimp with cucumber and a wasabi Aioli

Dips & Spreads

All dips are made from scratch.

Hot Brie & Crab Dip
Creamy Brie cheese and crab dip with bagel chips.

Hot Artichoke and Baby Spinach Dip
Artichoke hearts, baby spinach and Monterey Jack cheddar cheese with crisp pita chips.

Grilled Crostini
Sliced crusty breads lightly toasted. Served with assorted delicious toppings: fresh tomato & basil, Portobello mushrooms, white Tuscan bean, olive tapanade, roasted vegetable caponata.

Brie Encroute
Brie cheese filled with raspberry chutney and wrapped in a pastry shell with toasted nuts. Served with seasoned baguettes.

7-Layer Southwestern Dip
Refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, ripe olives and white onions. Served with crisp tortilla chips and salsa.

Chilled Spinach Dip
Chilled spinach dip with toasted pita wedges.

Hot Pizza Dip
Rave reviews for this All-American classic with a unique new twist! A hot and creamy gratin (minus the crust) filled with zesty marinara sauce, pepperoni, onions, olives and peppers in a creamy red base. Served with crisp pita and tortilla chips.

Hot Gorgonzola Cheese Dip
Warm imported Gorgonzola cheese dip with crusty breads for dipping.

SNACKS

Serves 10 guests per lb.

Honey Roasted Peanuts
Trail Mix
Spanish Peanuts
Pretzel Twist
Smoked Cashews
Corn Tortilla Chips & Salsa
Salted Cashews
Butter Mints
Deluxe Mixed Nuts
Pastel Mints
Curly Potato Chips & French Onion Dip
Bold Party Mix
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