holidays. HOLIDAY 2021 MENU

HOLIDAY 2021 MENU

HAPPY holidays.

LET’S celebrate

C A T E R I N G

Let our chefs combine a balance of flavors, styles and textures into whimsical menus that are sure to satisfy the palate this holiday season. We will create a joyful holiday environment for

When you book our catering and design services, you can be sure you and your guests will receive the hospitable, friendly &

professional service our company has become known for. Our team is trained in house to service your events, including on-

site culinarians, bartenders, servers and more!

S E R V I C E

Our design team will create a ambiance for your event that compliments your vision and enhances your venue. From lounge groupings to florals, draping to tabletop, our team of

creative professionals will make your entire event special.

D E C O R & D E S I G N

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P A C K A G E S

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PA S S E D H O R S D ’ O E U V R E S

ADOBO SHORT RIB / sweet tomatillo relish, corn tortilla crisp / gf, df CORNED BEEF REUBEN NACHO / wonton chip, corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese fondue, 1000 island

FRIED DEVILED EGG / egg and dijon custard, pickled mustard seed, chive / gf, df, v

BROAD BEAN & BACON TARTLET / parmesan cheese, lemon zest, parsley egg custard

BACON WRAPPED BACON / slow milk braised pork belly, applewood smoked bacon, fig orange marmalade / gf

BAKED BRIE + CHERRY PASTRY CUP / candied pecan, chive / v CHICKEN POT PIE / chicken, diced carrot, celery, onion, chicken gravy, savory tartlet

SAVORY BEET MACARON / goat cheese / gf, v

FONTINA + ALMOND CROSTINI / bacon, green onion, lingonberry jam / nuts

HONEY CURED BACON WRAPPED DATE / stilton bleu cheese, smoked almond, local honey / gf

PETITE CHILE RELLENO / monterey jack, green chile, wonton purse, creamy salsa / v

BEET FETA SAMOSA / dill yogurt sauce / v

WARM BRIE & FIG / melted brie, fig chutney, raisin toast / v

CRANBERRY & ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD / parmesan shortbread, tarragon / nuts

ARTICHOKE STUFFED PEPPADEW / cashew, goat cheese, prosciutto chip / gf

AHI POKE ON WONTON / sushi grade ahi, soy, sesame oil, green onion, sesame seeds / df

ZUCCHINI 'MEATBALL' / roasted zucchini+garbanzo fritter, basil lemon crema / gf, v

HONEY SMOKED SALMON ON CUCUMBER / teriyaki aioli, fresh dill BEET-PICKLED DEVILED EGG / crystallized fennel, bull's blood micro green / gf, v

BULGOGI EGGROLL / shredded marinate chicken, kimchi, sesame soy dipping sauce

GOAT CHEESE TATOR TOT / butternut squash & cherry mostarda / v BUTTERNUT SQUASH CROSTINI / roasted butternut squash, dried RED PEPPER FALAFEL / parsley walnut pesto yogurt sauce / v, nuts PEAR TARTLET / phyllo, spiced pear compote, cambozola, spiced pecan / v, nuts

ASPARAGUS & THREE CHEESE TARTLET / swiss, cheddar, asiago cheese, phyllo cup / v

MUSHROOM SAGE ARANCINI / mozzarella cheese, roasted tomato coulis / gf

BACON TOMATO JAM TOAST POINT / goat cheese spread, thyme dust CHIPOTLE CREAM MEATBALL

CRAB BEIGNET / lemon aioli, micro celery

GREEK BRAISED SHORT RIB / roasted tomato, kalamata olive, feta cheese, tzatziki, phyllo cup

MAINE LOBSTER ROLL / poached lobster salad, lemon pepper creme fraiche, tarragon gremolata, salted butter roll / shell SOUP & SANDWICH / spiced tomato bisque, pesto swiss grilled cheese, shot glass / v

PUMPKIN PIEROGI / ricotta, pumpkin, sage, brown butter / v STEAKHOUSE FORK / beef tenderloin, truffled mashed potato, horseradish cream, chive, micro green, salad fork / gf

A DELIGHTFUL SELECTION OF PASSED DELICACIES TO START THE EVENT OFF RIGHT! LET US CRAFT A SELECTION FOR YOU TO COMPLEMENT YOUR EVENT OR TELL US WHAT SUITS YOUR FANCY

HOLIDAY celebrations

cranberry, ricotta, sage / v

PROSCIUTTO GRILLED SHRIMP / whole grain mustard vinaigrette, roasted red pepper remoulade / gf, shell

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P L A T E D F O O D S TAT I O N S

Small plates are such a fun way of allowing your guests to sample many wonderful menu items. Our team will create the plates and present them to the guests. They are smaller portion sizes on smaller plates, which makes them easy to handle.

Our event designers will help you select the perfect combination for your event.

C A R V I N G B O A R D

Select your carved item and our chef will slice it to order and present it with the accompaniments

CARAMELIZED ONION & BROWN SUGAR SPIRAL CUT HAM / honey mustard glaze, spiced apple mango chutney, buttermilk biscuit

GARLIC & ROSEMARY PRIME RIB / creamy horseradish sauce, rosemary roll

HOUSE-SMOKED TURKEY BREAST / cranberry chutney, rosemary pesto aioli, whole grain roll

CARVED STRIPLOIN SANDWICH / carved herb roasted striploin, french baguette, bleu cheese cream, caramelized onion, fresh arugula FIRE GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN / caramelized onion, garlic aioli, potato roll

R A C L E T T E

Soft, gooey raclette cheese scraped onto a bed of oven roasted fingerling potato and finished with a variety of delicious toppings TOPPINGS / crispy pork belly, shaved roasted brussels sprout, oven roasted tomato, fried caper, caramelized onion, grilled bruschetta

S I P S & S A N D S

Choose two soups and two hand-pressed panini sandwiches;

presented in a cup and saucer

TOMATO BISQUE / basil crema / gf, v

CARROT GINGER SOUP / leek, carrot, ginger, lemongrass / gf, v WILD MUSHROOM BISQUE / gf, v

SMOKED CHICKEN CHOWDER

THREE CHEESE PANINI / cheddar, provolone, swiss / v TOMATO & BRIE PANINI / basil pesto

PRESSED CUBAN PANINI / smoked ham, roasted pork, swiss cheese, dill pickles, yellow mustard

AGED WISCONSIN CHEDDAR PANINI / crispy bacon, granny smith apple chutney

FOOD STATIONS

C H E F C R E A T E D S M A L L P L A T E S

PECAN SMOKED SALMON / forest mushroom cream, fennel red potato, asparagus / nuts

BLACKBERRY HABANERO JAM + GOAT CHEESE GRATIN / grilled bruschetta

BRAISED BEEF SHORTRIB / creamed spinach, chive potato pancake, lemon gremolata

CRISPY EGGPLANT / spiced & seared eggplant, red pepper coulis, vegan ricotta, turmeric couscous / df, v, vg

HATCH GREEN CHILE BRAISED SHORT RIBS / grilled red onion, roasted cauliflower mash, cilantro greens / gf

LOBSTER GNOCCHI / cauliflower puree, butter poached lobster, curry roasted carrot / shell

OKEY POKEY / bbq ahi poke, sesame jicama seaweed slaw, radish, avocado / df

SOY GINGER GLAZED CHICKEN TENDERLOIN / soy sriracha, fried shishito, brussels sprout

PARMESAN CRUSTED ZUCCHINI CAKE / brown butter cauliflower puree, lemon basil creme fraiche, oven roasted tomato / v

CAPRESE CHICKEN / chicken cutlet, oven roasted tomato, baby mozzarella, garden basil pesto, roasted garlic mashed potato / gf

P L AT E D F O O D S TAT I O N S ( c o n t . )

A smaller version of a dinner entree on a more mobile dish makes it ideal for stand up events; choose 2 or 3 options when combined with other stations or make your entire meal out of our small plates!

3 PEAS + RAVIOLI / cheese ravioli, snap + snow + english pea blend, fava bean puree, basil oil, shaved parmesan / v

MAPLE LEAF DUCK BREAST / celeriac puree, roasted baby carrots, pomegranate demi

CHICKEN PICCATA / thin chicken cutlet, lemony pan jus, parsley mashed potato, dwarf basil / gf

PEPPERCORN RUBBED BEEF TENDERLOIN / smashed fingerling potatoes, G&G roasted green bean, green peppercorn steak sauce, micro salad / gf

SEARED CRAB CAKE / citrus jalapeno power slaw, preserved lemon aioli STEAK DIANE / bistro steak, brandy shallot herb butter, baby red

potato, crispy sage

BLACK COD + CARROTS / carrot puree, vanilla roasted baby carrot, carrot crumb, chive oil / gf

ROAST VEGETABLE GRATIN / yukon poato, carrot, yellow beet, butternut squash, turnip, coconut milk gratin, roasted cauliflower &

brussels sprout, hazelnut romesco, micro agrula / gf, df, vg, nuts

FOOD STATIONS (cont.)

P L AT E D F O O D S TAT I O N S ( c o n t . )

B I S C U I T B A R

Flaky housemade biscuits sandwiches, made to order, served in our 5" cast iron skillets

ROASTED CHICKEN BISCUIT/ basil pesto, brie, cayenne aioli BRAISED SHORT RIB BISCUIT/ smoked cheddar sauce, crispy shallot

DOWN SOUTH BISCUIT / fried green tomato, pimento cheese spread, pepperoncini / v

R A M E N B A R

A little bit of comfort in a bowl; select two options to serve your guests; served with a fork or chopsticks

UDON RAMEN / scallion, house brewed teriyaki, crispy duck confit, soft poached egg, cilantro, lime

LOBSTER RAMEN / fava bean, scallion, miso lemon lobster broth / shell

TONKATSU RAMEN / braised pork shoulder, green onion, kale, cilantro, pork broth, soft poached egg

CHICKEN UDON RAMEN / shiitake mushroom, chicken broth, ginger, green onion / df

WISCONSIN RAMEN / smoked bratwurst, wisconsin beer cheese sauce, ramen noodle, fried pickle

G O U R M E T M E A T B A L L

Chefs will present handmade gourmet meatballs, served in individual cast-iron skillets

BEEF MEATBALL / balsamic onion sauce, ricotta, micro basil SMOKED PORK CHEEK MEATBALL POUTINE / pork cheek &

sausage meatballs, fresh wisconsin cheddar curd, mushroom gravy, crispy tator tots, petite amaranth

ZUCCHINI 'MEATBALL' / roasted zucchini+garbanzo fritter, basil lemon crema / gf, v

FOOD STATIONS (cont.)

S A L A D T R I O

A salad is a must at every event, and we've created a wonderful selection to complement your meal; select three varieties and a

sampling of each will be presented to your guests on a rectangle plate NUTCRACKER SALAD / baby arugula, chopped pistachio,

pomegranate seed, toasted pepita cracker, poached pear, maple herb dressing / v, nuts

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD / pecorino romano, apple, marcona almond, balsamic vinaigrette / gf, df, v, nuts

COSMO SALAD / field greens, goat cheese, sugared almond, dried cranberry, cranberry vodka vinaigrette / gf, v, nuts

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE CHOP / butternut squash, brussels sprouts, sweet potato, parsnip, chard, cranberry vinaigrette / gf, df, v, vg CARROT & LENTIL SALAD / coriander and honey roast carrots, braised lentils, cilantro / gf, df, v

FALL QUINOA SALAD / roasted sweet potatoes, kale, dried cranberries, red onion, maple vinaigrette / gf, v

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH + BACON SALAD / spinach, walnut, goat cheese, bacon dripping shallot vinaigrette / gf, nuts WINTER MOJITO SALAD / arugula, dark rum drunken cherry, feta, jalapeno crouton, muddled mint dressing / gf, v

P L AT E D F O O D S TAT I O N S ( c o n t . ) FOOD STATIONS (cont.)

vegetables + sides

ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES / herb sweet butter YUKON GOLD & SWEET POTATO GRATIN / shallot, fontina cheese WHITE TRUFFLE & PARMESAN FINGERLING POTATOES / sea salt, cracked black pepper

WINTER RISOTTO / butternut squash, leek, mushroom, parmesan PROVENCAL POTATOES / roasted fingerling, sea salt, cracked black pepper, herbs de provence

GOLDEN CAULIFLOWER POTATO MASH / vegetable stock, turmeric, cream

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUT & CAULIFLOWER / olive oil, fresh herb GREEN BEAN + ROASTED WILD MUSHROOM / cipollini onion, garlic, olive oil, cracked pepper

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES / heirloom carrot, parsnip, purple potato, shallot, golden beet, thyme vinaigrette

SAUTEED HARICOT VERTS / shallots, butter, lemon, red wine vinegar TUSCAN ASPARAGUS / roasted tomato, pine nut, lemon zest, olive oil, shaved parmesan

B U I L D Y O U R O W N H O L I D A Y M E N U

Sometimes it is building your own menu works the best. We’ve curated a selection of our holiday favorites here.

Mix, match and have fun! If you need recommendations, don’t hesitate to ask.

composed entree

BEEF TOURNEDOS / grilled shoulder tenderloin, winter risotto, demi au poivre, micro basil

CHICKEN ROULADE / corn, spinach & fontina stuffed chicken breast, roasted carrot puree, grilled asparagus, sweet jalapeno corn sauce GRILLED SALMON / hazelnut romesco, roasted wild mushroom, zucchini potato cake, pea tendril

COLORADO BRAISED SHORT RIB / celeriac potato mash, grilled broccolini, natural jus

ROAST VEGETABLE GRATIN / yukon poato, carrot, yellow beet, butternut squash, turnip, coconut milk gratin, roasted cauliflower & brussels sprout, hazelnut romesco, micro agrula

PARMESAN CRUSTED ZUCCHINI CAKE / lemon basil creme fraiche, oven roasted tomato

LEMON & GARLIC ROAST FRENCH CHICKEN / airline chicken breast, spring vegetable ragout, chive whipped potato, roasted tomato, lemon natural jus PAN ROASTED PESTO HALIBUT / garden basil pesto, braised gigante bean, meyer lemon & mustard cream, pickled red onion, micro arugula

B U I L D Y O U R O W N H O L I D A Y M E N U

S E AT E D + P L AT E D D I N N E R S

We see many of our clients leaning towards a seated &

plated meal reat your

guests to a plated dinner of three, four or even five delicious courses.

A sample menu could include the following options for your guests:

first course

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE / sage crème fraiche, chive / gf, v OR

DRIED CRANBERRY & MIXED GREEN SALAD / arugula, crushed pistachio, goat cheese, pomegranate vinaigrette / gf, v, nuts

main course

COLORADO BRAISED SHORT RIB / celeriac potato mash, grilled broccolini, natural jus / gf

OR

PECAN SMOKED SALMON / roasted garlic mashed potato,

asparagus, forest mushroom cream, potato crisps, micro greens / gf VEGETARIAN OPTION: CRISPY EGGPLANT / spiced & seared eggplant, red pepper coulis, vegan ricotta, turmeric couscous/ df, v, vg

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE / decadent chocolate cake, fresh seasonal berries, raspberry coulis / gf, v

P L AT E D F O O D S TAT I O N S : D E S S E R T

D E S S E R T B I T E S

Bite-sized desserts provide a nice variety for guests GINGERSNAP SANDWICH / lemon cream / v

CARAMEL APPLE CRISP TARTLET / graham cracker crust, cinnamon sugar crumble / v

WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BARK / chopped peppermint candy / gf, v

MINI PISTACHIO BROWN BUTTER FINANCIER / almond flour, crushed pistachio, raspberry coulis / gf, v, nuts

PUMPKIN TIRAMISU CANNOLI / pumpkin mascarpone filling, chocolate drizzle / v

SPECULOOS SNICKERDOODLE SANDWICH / cookie butter cream / v

CHOCOLATE GANACHE SQUARE / peanut butter mousse, chocolate cake, raspberry coulis / v, nuts

MINI RED VELVET BROWNIE / cheesecake cream / v PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE SQUARES / gingersnap crust / v

SALTED CHOCOLATE TOFFEE SQUARES / pistachio dust / v, nuts

D E S S E R T J A R

A selection of desserts presented in clear jars

RUSSIAN CREAM / sweet cream custard, seasonal berries, raspberry coulis / gf, v

SALTED MAPLE CRÈME BRULEE / sweet bourbon whipped cream, spiced pepita, pomegranate jewel / gf, v

DARK CHOCOLATE CREME BRULEE / smoked sea salt sugar / gf, v, nuts

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING / bourbon caramel sauce, mascarpone whipped cream / v

KEY LIME / shot glass citrus key lime custard, graham cracker crumble, whipped topping / v

CARAMEL CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE / gooey chocolate cake, spiced caramel sauce, peanut butter kiss / v

CHOCOLATE POT DE CREME / smooth chocolate cream, brandied cherry surprise, sugared hazelnut, shot glass / gf, v, nuts

POMEGRANATE MAPLE PANNA COTTA / pomegranate jewel, spice cookie crumb / gf, v

SUGARED APPLE SHORTCAKE JAR / apple butter, cinnamon shortcake, cream cheese mousse, shaved nutmeg / v

DESSERTS

P L AT E D F O O D S TAT I O N S : D E S S E R T

D E S S E R T P L A T E S

Chef created dessert plates will satisfy any sweet tooth

SAUTEED BANANA FOSTER DONUTS / glazed donut, dark rum, butter, banana, brown sugar, mini skillet

LEMON POPPY SEED FINANCIER / poppy seed almond cake, lemon mascarpone mousse / gf, v, nuts

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE / decadent chocolate cake, fresh seasonal berries, raspberry coulis / gf, v

MULLED WINE POACHED PEAR / candied red wine reduction, cardamom ice cream, sugared pecans / gf, v, nuts

INDIVIDUAL CARROT BUNDT CAKE / cardamom cream cheese frosting, candied walnut / v, nuts

SKILLET PEACH COBBLER / peach curd, grilled peaches, almond flour crust, vanilla bean whipped cream / v, nuts

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER LAVA CAKE / salted caramel, raspberry coulis, peanut brittle crunch / v, nuts

NEED HELP DECIDING ON THE BEST MENU FOR YOUR EVENT? NEVER FEAR - OUR EVENT

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DESSERTS

DESIGN: DECOR

D E C O R

Did you know that Catering by Design can handle all your holiday event décor needs? We will bring your event vision to life by incorporating stylish elements, colors, and textures to create just the right atmosphere.

From custom lounge vignettes to chic tabletop displays, we can design the entire room to enhance your style.

Whether you are hosting a corporate holiday party or a home celebration, we will create the perfect setting

for you and your guests.

Our team of experienced designers, master carpenter, in-house floral team and graphic designer can create unique accents and crafted furnishings.

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FLORALS & GRAPHIC DESIGN

G R A P H I C D E S I G N F L O R A L S

Make your holiday celebration all the more cheerful when you decorate using holiday floral arrangements and winter decorations.

We are all about the details! We can create custom signs, bar signage and menus branded for your event. Each and every

graphic design element is crafted to bring the entire vision to life.

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