Inspiration for Your Holiday Menus

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 peek 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