Party Services:
Here is a list of menus from some past parties that I have cheffed. The list includes examples from bridal showers, rehearsal parties, bachelorette parties and a bridal brunch.
Erica's Bridal Shower
- Savory Herb Appetizer Cheesecake with Assorted Crackers
- Wreath of Fresh Vegetables with Cheese Stars and Dip
- Fruit Platter: Kiwi, Strawberries, Watermelon and Honey Dew with Dip
Theme: Christmas in July
Activity: Ornament Making
The Theme was Christmas in July. All the decorations and food was done with this in mind. Also all the guests were asked to make ornaments for Erica and Carl to help make their first Christmas together even that more special. As they decorated their first tree Erica had all the fond memories of her shower and the people who made the ornament for them in her heart.
While Making Ornaments
- Pesto Macaroni Salad
- Caprese Salad
- Potato Salad
- Croissants or Rolls
- Chicken Salad in Lettuce Bowls
- Seafood Salad in Lettuce Bowls
- Waldorf Salad in Lettuce Bowls
- Turkey, Ham and Cheese Platter
- Sliced Tomatoes & Sliced Onions
- Pickles, Olives and Banana Peppers
- Assorted Christmas Cookies
- Tiramisu
- Smoothie Ice Cream Cake
- Decaf Iced Coffee with Flavored Syrups and Whipped Cream
- Crystal Light Ice Tea and Lemonade
Lunch
Make Your Own Sandwiches
Finishing Platter
Desserts
Erica and Carl's Rehearsal Party
- Fresh Fruit in a Watermelon Basket
- Salsa and Nachos
- Meatballs and Sausage
- Pesto Macaroni Salad
- Caprese Salad
- Potato Salad
- Chicken Cacciatore
- Angel Hair Pasta
- Antipasto Salad
- Caprese Salad
- Italian Bread
- Garlic Bread
- Bread Sticks
- Brownie Sundaes
- Ice Tea, Lemonade, Decaf Coffee, White Sangria
Theme: Italian Bistro
Activity: Rehearsal Dinner
The couple wanted an Italian Bistro Dinner Theme. The table scape was rustic Italian with red and white checkered table cloth, candles in tomato sauce/paste cans and flowers with grapes as the centerpiece. The dinnerware was placed in old-fashioned picnic baskets.
Italian Bistro
Amy's Bachelorette Party
- Vegetable Crudities with Dip
- Savory Herb Appetizer Cheesecake with Crackers
- Sweet and Spicy Nuts
- Spicy Spanish Olives
- Spinach Empanadas
- White Fruit Sangria Base
- Tiramishushi (Tiramisu made to look like sushi)
Special Item: Tiramisushi(Tiramisu made to look like sushi)
Activity: Cooking Demo
Amy's Bachelorette Party with Cooking Demonstration: After the bridal shower earlier in the day the girls finished off the perfect day with a Bachelorette Party.
Menu
Nicole's Bridal Brunch
- Bloody Mary's
- White Fruit Sangria
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Vegetable Quiche
- Orange-Ricotta Pancakes
- Salad of Baby Greens, Gorgonzola Cheese, Walnuts, Kalamata Olives and Dried Cranberries with Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Pork Tenderloin with Raspberry-Chipotle Glaze
- Hash Brown Potato Casserole with Bacon
- Chunky Monkey Bread
- Bread Pudding with Orange-Caramel Glaze
- Coffee Tea and Assorted Juices
- Ganache Frosted Sheet Cake
Theme: The Garden Party - The theme of the party was followed through with Gerber Daises
Menu
Katie's Bachelorette Party
- Vegetable Crudite - fresh cut vegetables with Tzaiki Dip
- Bread Bowl with Hot Artichoke Dip
- Savory Herb Appetizer Cheesecake with crackers
- Buffalo Chicken Wontons
- Sweet & Spicy Roasted Nuts
- Spicy Spanish Olives - Citrus-Marinated mixed olives with sun-dried tomatoes
- Tomato Quesadillas with Guacamole
- Tiramishushi- Tiramisu that is rolled and presented like sushi
- Demonstration of Tomato Quesdadillas with Fresh Guacamole
Demonstration: Tomato Quesdadillas with Guacamole
Menu
Anthony and Theona's Rehearsal Party
- Fruit Display Center Piece with Sweet Dips
- Salmon Pate with Bagel Chips
- Herb Appetizer Cheesecake with Crackers
- Vegetable Crudite with Tzaiki Dip
- Hamburger and Hot Dog Bar
- Beef and Vegetarian Burgers - Hot Dogs
- Condiments: Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sliced Vadila Onions, Pickles, Carmelized Onions, Sauteed Mushrooms, Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, diced red onion, Coney Island Sauce
- Baked Beans
- Corn on The Cob with Lime Cilantro Butter, Chipolte Butter and Regular Butter
- Pesto Macaronni Salad
- Summertime Salad : Pineapples, Blueberries, Strawberries and Mandarin Oranges on a bed of mixed greens with poppy seed dressing.
- Make Your Own Sundae Bar : Brownies, Ice Cream, Fruit, Hot Fudge, Caramel, Cream, Nuts and Assorted Candies
Theme: Beach Party
Menu
Lynn's Bridal Shower
- Chicken Asian Lettuce Wraps
- Vegetable Crudite with Pan Fried Onion Dip
- Bread Bowl with Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Wontons
- Crab Wontons
- Salmon Pate in Pastry Shells
- Greek Spinach Pie
- Marinated Ginger Shrimp with Lemon Dipping Sauce
- Herb Cheesecake with crackers
- Chicken Picata Stuffed Mushrooms
- Dessert Shots
- Chocolate Mousse and Cheesecake with Whipped Cream
- Fruit Base for the Flirtini Martinis
Theme: Funtini Motif
Menu