menu HOLIDAY
Tasty Catering 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PEAK CHARGESDue to an increase in demand during the holiday season, events booked after Nov. 25 for our peak dates are subject to an additional service fee. With a significant increase in volume on these days, this fee will allow us to accommodate for additional rental items, vehicles and staff in order to fulfill your event with the level of service you expect and that we consistently provide throughout the year. Therefore, we strongly encourage all hosts and clients to book their holiday parties as far in advance as possible. For those who must book after Nov. 25 but wish to avoid the holiday peak pricing, we will work with you to select a day that is not affected by the increase. Thank you for understanding and we look forward to working with you this holiday season!
HOLIDAY MORNING .................................................................................................3
HORS D'OEUVRES ...................................................................................................4
CREATE-YOUR-OWN FEAST .....................................................................................5
PACKAGES ............................................................................................................... 7
POT LUCK OPTIONS ................................................................................................9
DESSERTS .............................................................................................................. 10
BAR PACKAGES ...................................................................................................... 11
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HOLIDAY MORNING
PARFAITS$4.20 each, 8 guest minimum
Mixed Fruityogurt with seasonal berries and granola
Black Forestyogurt with poached cherries, touch of chocolate and granola
FESTIVE HOLIDAY BREADS$14.20 per loaf, serves 8 guests Served sliced with butter
Chocolate RaspberryBlueberryCinnamon WalnutPumpkin
COFFEE CAKES$17.85 each, serves 10 guests
Chocolate ChipRaspberry StripAlmondApple StrudelCheese
Assorted Holiday Bread Tray $4.45 per guest, 25 guest minimumsliced homemade holiday breads and assorted holiday candy
Bagel Break $7.70 per guest, 10 guest minimumassorted bagels served with a tomato, cucumber and onion tray, assorted cream cheese, seasonal fresh-cut fruit, bottled juices and water
Donuts and Coffee or Hot Chocolate Station$4.25 per guest, 25 guest minimumwarm cider donuts with hot chocolate or coffee
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HORS D'OEUVRES AND APPETIZERS
SNACK TRAYSWhite Cheddar, Cranberry and Chipotle Dip$15.00 per tray, serves 25 guestswith seasonal apple wedges, vegetables and pretzel bites
Horseradish and Green Onion Pub Spread$15.00 per tray, serves 25 guestsserved in a sourdough loaf with crisp vegetables
Spiced Yogurt Dip$15.00 per tray, serves 25 guestswith celery, assorted crackers and pretzel rods
Goat Cheese and Grape Truffles$2.00 eachred grape encased in goat cheese then dusted with assorted savory crusts
Caprese Skewers$1.35 eachfresh ciliegine mozzarella with grape tomato, fresh basil and olive oil on a skewer
Antipasto Skewers$1.75 eachroasted pepper, tomato and mozzarella cheese marinated in balsamic oil
SIGNATURE HANDHELD SANDWICHESCOLDPopcorn Shrimp Po'Boy $2.25 each, 12 sandwich minimumwith cajun remouladeBuffalo Chicken Hoagie $2.25 each, 12 sandwich minimumwith bleu cheese ranch and chopped celeryRoasted Veggie$2.25 each, 12 sandwich minimumroasted vegetables on brioche
WARMItalian Meatball Sandwich$2.25 each, 12 sandwich minimumwith provolone and marinaraClassic Slider$2.25 each, 12 sandwich minimum with American cheese and caramelized onions
Pretzel Dog Bites$1.75 eachwith sweet habanero dipping sauce
Sweet Chili Meatballs$.75 eachwith green onions
Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders $2.00 eachwith golden bbq sauce
Braised Short Rib Tarts$2.50 each with bleu cheese and dried fig
Macaroni and Cheese Bites$1.75 eachtriangle of breaded mac and cheese with bbq sauce
Sriracha Chicken Meatball$1.75 eachmini chicken meatballs simmered in a tangy Sriracha sauce
HOLIDAY BITES25 piece minimum
COLD
WARM
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CREATE-YOUR-OWN HOLIDAY FEAST
ENTRÉE choose one or two:
Roasted Pork Loinserved with roasted apples and caraway-ginger snap gravy
Codwith fresh citrus segments and lime-ginger beurre blanc
Pan Roasted Chicken Breastserved with sage and chestnut stuffing and jus
Beefred wine and soy marinated beef, sliced and served with marsala mushroom sauce
Baked Cheese Manicottiwith a light tomato cream sauce, sundried tomatoes and asiago cheese
Pit Hamwith brown sugar glaze
Turkeywith gravy and cornbread stuffing
SALAD choose one:
Winter Saladtorn romaine lettuce, feta cheese, white beans, roasted red peppers and pepperoncini topped with arugula and served with red wine vinaigrette
Endive and Pear SaladBelgian endive, spinach, pear, red onion and almonds served with a champagne vinaigrette
Beet Salad with Goat Cheeseserved with fennel, pomegranate seeds, mint and croutons tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette
Chopped Romaine and Kale Saladwith wild rice, shredded carrots and sun-dried tomatoes served with a poppy seed dressing
Choose from the following items for your buffet: 10 guest minimum
Single entrée $13.25 Double entrée $16.75
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CREATE-YOUR-OWN HOLIDAY FEAST
STARCH choose one:
Baked Sweet Potato Mashtopped with marshmallows, corn flakes and brown sugar
Dried Fruit Brown Rice Pilaffinished with fresh rosemary and sage
Bacon and Asiago Mashed Potatoestopped with green onions and sweet butter
VEGETABLES choose one:
Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Baby Carrotswith pearl onions and fresh parsely
Green Bean Casserolebaked in a mushroom cream sauce and topped with crispy onions
Broccoliniwith beurre blanc and topped with feta cheese and oregano
Creamed Spinachwith parmesan and roasted garlic topped with fried shallots
SOUPS$31.00 per gallon, serves 15 guests Served with 15 bowls, spoons, crackers and a soup chafer.
Roasted TomatoWild Rice and ChickenChicken NoodleButternut Squash Bisque
Choose from the following items for your buffet: 10 guest minimum
Single entrée $13.25 Double entrée $16.75
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PACKAGES
SMALL HOLIDAY BITES$19.50 per guest, 25 guest minimum
Three Onion Dip with sliced ciabatta bread
White Cheddar, Cranberry and Chipotle Dipwith seasonal apple wedges, vegetables and pretzel bites
Macaroni and Cheese Biteswith bbq sauce
Sweet Potato Bites with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and crushed pecans
Assorted Mini Sandwicheschoice of ham, turkey, chicken salad and vegetable
Simple Sweet Tablesliced holiday breads, holiday cookies and assorted candy
Assorted Soft Drinks and Coffee Serviceserved with half-and-half, flavored creamers and sweetners
AFTER WORK RECEPTION$32.00 per guest, 25 guest minimum
Great Lakes Cheese Selection served with fresh fruit selection
Farmer's Market Basket Cruditeeleven farm fresh vegetables with a snappy buttermilk ranch dip
Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dipserved with sliced ciabatta bread
Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders with golden bbq sauce
Signature Handheld Sandwicheschef's choice of Italian meatball sandwiches, classic sliders, buffalo chicken hoagies and roasted vegetable
Simple Sweet Tablesliced holiday breads, holiday cookies and assorted candy
Assorted Soft Drinks and Coffee Serviceserved with half-and-half, flavored creamers and sweetners
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PACKAGESHOLIDAY DINNER PARTY$38.00 per guest, 25 guest minimum
Great Lakes Cheese Selectionserved with fresh fruit selection
Marinated Olives
Farmer's Market Basket Cruditeeleven farm fresh vegetables with a snappy buttermilk ranch dip
Sweet Chili Meatballswith green onions
Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders with golden bbq sauce
Choose Two Entrées (descriptions on page 3)Roasted Pork LoinCod Pan Roasted Chicken BreastBaked Cheese ManicottiPit HamTurkey
Dried Fruit Brown Rice Pilaf
Baby Carrot Medley
Winter Salad torn romaine lettuce, feta cheese, white beans, roasted red peppers and pepperoncini topped with arugula and served with red wine vinaigrette
Assorted Bread Basket
Festive Dessert Tableholiday cookies, assorted brownies, decorated cake bites and assorted candy
Assorted Soft Drinks and Coffee Serviceserved with half-and-half, flavored creamers and sweetners
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POT LUCK OPTIONSWHOLE BONELESS SPIRAL SLICED HAM$65.00 per ham, serves 15-20 guests served with mini rolls, honey mustard and herb mayonnaise
HAND CARVED TURKEY BREAST$72.50 per turkey, serves 15-20 guests served with gravy
MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY$17.50 per pan, serves 20-25 guests
MASHED SWEET POTATOES$17.50 per pan, serves 20-25 guests
CORNBREAD STUFFING WITH TURKEY GRAVY$17.50 per pan, serves 20-25 guests
SAGE AND CHESTNUT STUFFING WITH TURKEY GRAVY$19.50 per pan, serves 20-25 guests
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE$17.50 per pan, serves 20-25 guests
CRANBERRY SAUCE $16.50, serves 15-20 guests
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DESSERTSHOLIDAY SWEET TABLESSimple Sweet Treat Table$5.25 per guest, 25 guest minimumsliced holiday breads, holiday cookies and assorted candy
Festive Dessert Table$6.75 per guest, 25 guest minimumholiday cookies, assorted brownies, decorated cake bites and assorted candy
COOKIES AND BITES12 guest minimumSpiced Ginger Cookies with Royal Icing$2.50 each
Holiday Cookie Assortment$1.75 per guest, 3 pieces per guestselected classic homemade cookies
Hand Decorated Holiday Cake Bites$3.25 per guest, 10 guest minimum, 4 pieces per guestred velvet cheesecake, cranberry orange, carrot cake, and chocolate hazelnut
Peppermint Brownies$21.60 per dozenchocolate fudge brownies topped withcrushed peppermint
Mousse Cups$1.25 eachminiature peppermint or tiramisu mousse cups
SEASONAL CUPCAKES$20.25 per dozenPumpkin Pie Chocolate Raspberry
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BAR PACKAGESSPECIALTY COCKTAILSminimum 40S'mores Cocktailmarshmallow vodka, Godiva chocolate liquor, creme de cacao, Hersey's chocolate syrup and crushed graham crackers on the rim
Peppermint Martinivanilla vodka, Godiva white chocolate liquor, creme de menthe and peppermint crushed on the rim
Cranberry Citrus Cocktailcitrus vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice with a splash of lemon lime served in a martini glass
Caramel Apple Martini apple vodka, apple pucker, butterscotch schnapps and caramel
CELEBRATION BAR PACKAGE
miller lite, two craft beers, buckler (nonalcoholic), assorted sodas, bottled flat water and three wines from below
mountain view white zinfandel (california), barnard-griffin riesling, (washington state) rapido pinot grigio (italy) barnard-griffen fume blanc sauvignon (california), mountain view chardonnay, (california), fox glove cabernet sauvignon (california) and apaltagua pinot noir (chile)
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ABOUT TASTY CATERING
Our experiences have proven the value of clearly stating the basis of our relationship. We are a moral and ethical company attracting loyal customers that prefer high quality service at a fair price.
We do not pursue transactional relationships which are based on price alone. Our ethical standards require us to provide an explanation of the parameters that allow us to provide high quality service at a fair price to all.
QUALITYWe promise to use only superior quality ingredients. During market price shifts, we will not purchase inferior quality items in order to protect our margins. Providing superior quality ingredients at fair value pricing restricts our ability to discount except in cases where very large quantities are ordered. We promise to only employ a quality staff that adheres to our core values.
SERVICEWe are a service company that excels in the catering field. Our staff is screened for skill and hired for attitude. We are people pleasers and pride ourselves on being a customer-intimate company. To ensure high levels of service we provide life-long training to all of our staff members in order to improve your experience with our team. We recognize that there may be some cases where we are just not the right caterer for your needs. The following special parameters allow us to consistently give excellent service.
CORE VALUES
1. Always moral, ethical and legal2. Treat all with respect3. Quality in everything we do4. High customer service standards5. Competitiveness, a strong determination to be the best6. An enduring culture of individual discipline7. Freedom and responsibility within the culture of discipline
CORE PURPOSETo experience the thrill of success through teamwork, innovation and community involvement
BHAGTo build a great, enduring company with the most recognized and respected brand in our industry
VIVID DESCRIPTIONWe will enrich our employees and create loyal customers through strategic planning and profitable growth
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