Caterers have begun rolling out their winter and holiday menus as corporate clients begin planning for their holiday parties and couples start mapping out their winter nuptials. As you put the finishing touches on your own menus, here's a sneak peak of some of this year's offerings to help get you inspired.
The JDK Group
Tangerine Chilli Grilled Shrimp
Seasonal sliders, including Greek Turkey Sliders (turkey sausage, tzatziki, red onion relish, halloumi cheese, leaf lettuce, brioche bun) and applewood ham) and Smoked Gouda Sliders (applewood sliced Ham, smoked gouda, cranberry orange relish, leaf lettuce, Hawaiian brioche roll)
Salmon Sushi Cup (salmon, broccoli slaw, unagi sauce, ginger peel, seaweed chip, rice cup)
Pan Seared Dumplings Station featuring Edamame Dumplings, Chicken Lemongrass Dumplings, and Pork Dumplings
Grilled Chicken Skewer with Mad Elf Apricot Glaze
Blueberry Bacon Crostini (cream brie, applewood smoked bacon, roasted balsamic blueberries, crostini, and micro marigold)
Wild Mushroom Tart with Lemon Rosemary Aioli
Above photos courtesy The JDK Group
Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes (DSquared Hospitality)
Local Oyster Shucking Station
Ginger Cake (moist gingerbread cak,apples sautéed in butter, a dollop of sweet sabayon, spiced with cinnamon whisky, gently torched for a smoky finish, and topped with a chunk of honeycomb toffee)
Butterscotch Pot de Creme
Beef Barbacoa Flautas
Above photos courtesy Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes (DSquared Hospitality)
Chowgirls Catering
Flank Steak Skewers (Grass-fed flank steak rubbed in fresh herbs, grilled, sliced, and skewered. Served with chimichurri sauce) & Crudites Cups (Colorful raw veggies, two ways — with our signature beet hummus and saffron aioli — beautifully presented in a delicate glass vessel with fresh herb garnish.). Photo courtesy Lucas Botz
Mini Lobster Roll (New England lobster dressed with tarragon aioli and preserved lemon in a soft roll, griddled in sambal butter). Photo courtesy Becca Dilley
Potato Chip & Caviar (Sturgeon caviar served atop a housemade potato chip with crème fraîche). Photo courtesy Tatum Vanyo
Salmon Skewer (Perfectly grilled salmon, served chilled with pink peppercorn and mustard crème fraîche). Photo courtesy Anna Ko
Triple Butter Salad (Baby spinach, roasted butternut squash, and our Salt & Butter Pecans with house-made buttermilk dressing and crisp fried onion). Photo courtesy Andy Berndt
Puff & Stuff Events & Catering
Petite Lamb Chop (herb crusted bone-in lamb chop, dijon roasted garlic, pistou)
Roasted Squash Salad (roasted squash, hearty greens, radicchio, sunflower seeds, ricotta salata, apple cider viniagrette)
Seasonal Crostini Display (herbed whipped feta, honey, custom hummus, classic tepenade, roasted grapes, grilled & chilled vegetables, pickles, savory and sweet jams, crostini and assorted toasts)
Apple Cranberry Tart
Apple Cider Bourbon (apple cider, ginger beer, bourbon, cinnamon sugar rim)
Above photos courtesy Puff & Stuff Events & Catering