Cocktail Parties

The most important aspect of a Cocktail Party is the memory left with your guests at the end of the night. Food Design will create an unforgettable event while bringing your vision to life through a custom tailored menu, décor and all the personal touches you haven’t thought of yet!

With Grazing Stations we will satisfy crowds ~ Not knowing exactly what your guests will be in the mood for is the best time to have a variety of stations. Offer your guests a showcase of all your favorite foods. Our food stations can be customized to suit any crowd and accomplish satisfying all of your guest’s tastes and give them a chance to try something new.

Below is a sample menu to give you ideas. Your actual event will be customized to your needs.
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Butlered Hors d’Oeuvres

• Kobe Beef Sliders with Smoked Bacon, Monterey Jack, Caramelized Onions and Truffle Mayo
• Beef Short Ribs Spoons with Celery Root Puree & Horseradish Creme
• Mini Cones of Tuna Tartare with Mustard, Shallots, Capers and Lemon Creme Fraiche
• Miniature Maine Lobster B.L.T. with Tarragon Aioli
• Chicken and Chorizo Quesadilla with Chipotle Crema and Avocado Puree
• Warm Ricotta Toasts with Truffle Honey & Fresh Thyme
• Crispy Black Truffle Risotto Balls with Fontina Cheese and Piquillo Pepper Coulis
• Truffle Mashed Potato Spring Rolls with Sour Cream and Chives
• Mini Tartlets of Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Leeks and Chanterelles drizzled with White Truffle Oil
• Summer Rice Paper Rolls with Mango, Jicama, Carrots, Bean Sprouts and Mint with Peanut Sauce
• Mini Beef Empanaditas with Salsa Verde
• Grilled Swordfish on Warm Ginger – Jalapeno Rice Cake
• Thai Tuna Burger with Ginger Aioli on Scallion Pancake

Butlered Desserts

• Saki Cups of Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes dusted with Powdered Sugar
• Café Patron Milkshakes with White Chocolate Straws
• Cordials of Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Strawberries, Vanilla Bean and Mint
• Cordials of Tropical Fruit Salad with Orange Zabaglione
• White and Dark Chocolate Truffles
• Mini Cheesecake Rounds with Orange Zest and Shaved Chocolate
• Colorful Macaroons
• Homemade “Reese’s” Peanut Butter Cups
• Lemon & Raspberry Tartlets
• Homemade Mini S ‘mores

Grazing Stations

Raw Bar

Selection of Oysters, Littleneck Clams, Shrimp, Mussels & Jumbo Lump Crab Meat served over Crushed Ice with Cocktail Sauce, Caper Remoulade, Red Wine Mignonette, Mustard Sauce and Lemon Wedges

Sushi Station

Platters of Assorted Sushi Rolls, Sushi and Sashimi served w. Sushi Ginger, Wasabi, Soy Sauce, Ginger Aioli & Wasabi Tobiko

China Town

• Stir Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas, Peppers, Bean Sprouts and Shitake ginger Sauce
• Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls with Orange Dipping Sauce
• Pork and Vegetable Pot Stickers with Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce
• “Momofuku” Steamed Pork Buns with Pickled Cucumbers, Scallions and Hoisin Sauce
• Baked Shrimp Toast with Sesame Oil
• Chinese B.B.Q. Baby Back Cocktail Ribs

A Taste of Mexico

• Classic Guacamole & Pico de Gallo
• Shrimp Ceviche
• Chili con Queso
• Chicken Sopa
• Colorful Tortilla Chips ~Toasted Garlic Crostini

Pasta Station Ideas

• Cavatelli with Lamb Bolognese & Mint
• Penne with Lobster, Asparagus Tips, Sweet Peas & Tarragon
• Spaghetti with Tomato and Basil
• Fettuccini with Wild Mushrooms & Black Truffle Crème
• Mezze Rigatoni with Roasted Butternut Squash, Sage, Caramelized Onions and Smoked Ricotta

Dessert Stations

Ice Cream Sunday bar

• (Ice Cream – Flavors to be determined)
  Hot Fudge / Hot Caramel/ Whipped Cream/ Maraschino Cherries / Oreos / M & M’s/ Heath Bar / Sprinkles)

Chocolate Fountain

• Classic Chocolate Fountain with Assorted Dipping Items
  Strawberries / Kiwi Fruit / Pineapple / Marshmallows / Sponge Cake / S’mores / Oreos

S’mores Station

• Hershey Bars / Graham Crackers / Marshmallows
  Wooden Troughs filled with Stones and Lit Sternoes for guests to melt the marshmallows and make their own S’mores