Sample Catering Menu's
Ever dreamed of hosting the perfect party without worrying about shopping, cooking and cleaning up? Wandering Chef offers a selection of menus that can be catered to your specific culinary needs.
Appetizers
Small Appetizers-$3.50 /pp
Shrimp Cocktail
Spanakopita Pinwheels
Chicken Skewers
Tomato Bruschetta
Avocado Toasts
Wild Mushroom En Croute
Large Appetizers-$4/pp
Smoked Salmon Toasts
BBQ Brisket Sliders
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Crab Cake Sliders
NY Steak Polenta Sliders
Platters-$150 (feeds 50/pp)
Cheese, Fruit, Crackers
Crudites, Dips, Crostini
Cheese and Charcuterie
Salads
$50
(Salad's feed 25/ppl)
Italian Pasta
Fusilli pasta, genoa salami, pearled mozzarella, olives, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini, spinach, Italian vinaigrette
Grandma's Potato Salad
red potatoes, zesty bread and butter pickles, red onion, hardboiled egg, celery, brown mustard, mayo, fresh dill, smoked paprika
Garden Salad
spring mix, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, english cucumber, broccoli florets.
Served with choice of 2 dressings: Buttermilk Ranch, Balsamic, Italian or Thousand Island
Brunch/Lunch Menu's
(All Brunch/Lunch options exclude salads, appetizers, platters and desserts unless otherwise noted. Prices subject to change based on current dynamic market values.)
Simple Lunch Spread
#1
Turkey or Ham Sandwiches on a Rustic Roll or Croissant, Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Herb & Garlic Aioli
Mini Cheese, Crudites, Crostini Plate with Hummus and Ranch Dip
Creme Brulee Cheesecake with Fresh Berries, Vanilla Cream and Salted Caramel Drizzle
$20/pp
#2
Spring Mix Salad, spiced candied pecans, cherry tomato, sweet pickled onions, English cucumber, fig balsamic vinaigrette
Mini Cheese, Crudites, Crostini Plate with Hummus and Ranch Dip
NY Steak Polenta Slider with Port Demi-Glace, Caramelized Onion, Micros,
Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
$25/pp
#3
Spring Mix Salad, spiced candied pecans, cherry tomato, sweet pickled onions, English cucumber, fig balsamic vinaigrette
Italian Pasta Salad- Fusilli pasta, genoa salami, pearled mozzarella, olives, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini, spinach, Italian vinaigrette
Turkey & Ham Sandwiches on a Rustic Roll or Croissant, Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Herb & Garlic Aioli
Mini Cheese, Crudites, Berry Medley, Crostini Plate with Hummus and Ranch Dip
$35/pp
Meeting Room Coffee Service
Morning Service
Hot Coffee, Assorted Teas, Sparkling Waters, Lemonade, Orange Juice
Assorted Breakfast Breads and Pastries, Jams, Greek Yogurt and Granola Parfaits
Seasonal Fruit Platter, Specialty Quiche
$25/pp
Evening Service
Hot Coffee, Assorted Teas, Sparkling Waters, Lemonade, Orange Juice
Seasonal Fruit Platter, Roasted Vegetable Crudites Platter with warmed flatbread, Roasted Garlic Hummus, Assorted Specialty Snacks
$30/pp
Simple Buffet Breakfast
#1
Seasonal Fruit Platter, Assorted Breakfast Breads and Pastries and Jams
Southwest Style Breakfast Potatoes
Scrambled Eggs, Ham and Cheddar Scramble
Buttermilk Pancakes with Hot Maple Syrup and Whipped Butter
Hot Coffee, Assorted Teas, Water, Orange Juice, Milk
$30/pp
#2
Seasonal Fruit Platter, Assorted Breakfast Breads and Pastries and Jams
Parfait Bar: Greek Yogurt, Berry Medley, Granola, other Assorted Toppings
Avocado Toast- seed crostini, whipped avocado, charred cherry tomato, pickled onion, arugula, citrus vinaigrette
Southwest style breakfast potatoes
Bailey's Irish Cream Brioche French toast with salted caramel drizzle
Action Station
Omelet Bar with Assorted Meats, Cheeses and Veggies
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Hot Coffee, Assorted Teas, Water, Assorted Juices, Milk
$45/pp
Upscale Buffet Breakfast
#1
Seasonal Fruit Platter, Assorted Breakfast Breads and Pastries and Jams
Avocado Toast- seed crostini, whipped avocado, charred cherry tomato, pickled onion, arugula, citrus vinaigrette
Smoked Salmon Platter- Norwegian Smoked salmon, dill cream cheese, English cucumber, red onion, capers, preserved lemon. Served with mini bagels
Southwest style breakfast potatoes
Action Station
Omelet Bar with Assorted Meats, Cheeses and Veggies
Waffle Bar with Assorted Toppings and Hot Maple Syrup
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Hot Coffee, Assorted Teas, Water, Assorted Juices, Milk
$60/pp
#2
Seasonal Fruit Platter, Assorted Breakfast Breads and Pastries and Jams
Avocado Toast- seed crostini, whipped avocado, charred cherry tomato, pickled onion, arugula, citrus vinaigrette
Smoked Salmon Platter- Norwegian Smoked salmon, dill cream cheese, English cucumber, red onion, capers, preserved lemon. Served with mini bagels
Southwest style breakfast potatoes
Action Station
Omelet Bar with Assorted Meats, Cheeses and Veggies
Waffle Bar with Assorted Toppings and Hot Maple Syrup
Made to Order
Crab Eggs Benedict with Chef's Hollandaise, Poached Egg, English Muffin, Micros
Griddled Pit Ham Benedict with Chef's Hollandaise, Poached Egg, English Muffin
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Hot Coffee, Assorted Teas, Water, Assorted Juices, Milk
$85/pp
A la Carte Desserts
(25 person minimum)
Creme Brulee Cheesecake
With fresh berries and a salted caramel drizzle
$5/pp
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
using Guittard chocolate
(Seasonal for best quality)
$3/pp
Whiskey Apple Crumble
bourbon whiskey, oats, granny smith apples, brown sugar, cinnamon.
Served A la Mode with vanilla bean ice cream
$5/pp
Sweets by Sandy Jo Ray
Carrot Cake
Sandy's succulent homemade carrot cake with buttercream frosting will knock your socks off!
$35/ per cake
Napoleon of Banana Bread Pudding
multi-layered bread pudding will warm you up for the holidays!
$40/ full pan
Chocolate Dipped Cream Puffs
fresh pate a choux, dipped in Guittard chocolate, with a sweet vanilla cream
$5/ea
(25 minimum)
Lemon Meringue Pie
fresh lemon curd, graham cracker crust, fresh meringue
$35/ per pie
Simple Cakes
Need a simple half sheet of cake with frosting?
Pick your flavors!
$40/ half sheet
Citrus Curd with Shortbread Cookies
Choose your citrus: key lime, lemon, orange or sour beer curd?
Served with fresh baked Scottish style shortbread cookies
$5/ea
(25 minimum)
Dinner Menu's
(All Dinner options exclude salads, appetizers, platters and desserts. Prices subject to change based on current dynamic market values.)
All Menu's include Unsweetened Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water and Hot Coffee
Simple Buffet Style Menu(s)
#1
Chicken Marsala with Mushroom Sauce
Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc
Aged Pecorino Risotto, Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Medley
$35/pp
#2
Mesquite Grilled Flank Steak with Roasted Shallot Chimichurri Sauce
Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Sundried Tomato Pesto
Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Fresh Herbs, Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Medley
$40/pp
#3
Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc
Grilled Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage and Candied Pecans
Wild Rice Pilaf, Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Medley
$40/pp
Elevated Buffet Style Menu(s)
#1
Mesquite Grilled Flank Steak with Roasted Shallot Chimichurri Sauce
Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Sundried Tomato Pesto
Grilled Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage and Candied Pecans
Aged Pecorino Risotto, Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Medley
$50/pp
#2
Hand Carved, Slow Roasted, Garlic Crusted, Choice Prime Rib with Beef Jus,
Horseradish and Horseradish Cream Sauce
Grilled Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage and Candied Pecans
Aged Pecorino Risotto, Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Medley
$50/pp
Elevated 3-Course Plated Service
Course 1
Baby Kale Salad, toasted quinoa, pickled shallot, cherry tomatoes, watermelon radish,
with a bourbon maple vinaigrette
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Course 2
Mesquite Grilled Flank Steak, Roasted Herb and Garlic Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Caramelized Cipollini Onions with Wild Mushrooms
Or
Mesquite Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Lemon Thyme Risotto, Sundried Tomato Pesto,
Grilled Asparagus
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Course 3
Creme Brulee Cheesecake with Fresh Berries and Salted Caramel Drizzle
$60/pp
Upscale 3-Course Plated Service
#1
Course 1
Baby Kale Salad, toasted quinoa, pickled shallot, cherry tomatoes, watermelon radish,
with a bourbon maple vinaigrette
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Course 2
Mesquite Grilled Flank Steak, Roasted Herb and Garlic Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Caramelized Cipollini Onions with Wild Mushrooms
Or
Mesquite Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Lemon Thyme Risotto, Sundried Tomato Pesto,
Grilled Asparagus
Or
Grilled Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage and Candied Pecans
Grilled Asparagus, Balsamic Glazed Crostini
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Course 3
Creme Brulee Cheesecake with Fresh Berries and Salted Caramel Drizzle
$65/pp
Upscale 4-Course Plated Service
Course 1
Baby Kale Salad, toasted quinoa, pickled shallot, cherry tomatoes, watermelon radish,
with a bourbon maple vinaigrette
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Course 2
Wild Mushroom Crostini-Goat Cheese, Charred Cherry Tomato, Caramelized Onion, Thyme, Toasted Garlic Confit Crostini
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Course 3
6oz Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Zinfandel Demi-Glace
Or
Lobster Thermador, Lemon Cream Bisque, Grilled Asparagus, Wild Rice Pilaf, Micro's
Or
Fresh Made Pesto Gnocchi, Aged Parmesan Crisps, Grilled Asparagus, Balsamic Glazed Crostini
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Chocolate Decadence with Macerated Strawberry Compote, Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream, Salted Caramel Drizzle
$75/pp