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Villa Banquet

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

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

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