Served plated dinners and buffets are so 2006... here's a preview of our new "stations" menu. This type of event layout allows your guests to find the type of food they want, when they want it.It will be posted as an official menu as soon as our slacker web geek gets some motivation, or Red Bull, whichever comes first.Station Ideas….
Italian Station:
Penne Pasta tossed in a homemade marinara sauce and baked with ricotta cheese, mozzarella and parmesan
Cheese Tortellini in a light cream sauce
Caesar Salad
Tomato-Basil Bruschetta
Active Pasta Station
Chef to prepare pastas to order
Penne Pasta
Marinara sauce, Cajun Alfredo, Olive Oil, Basil Pesto
Spinach, Roasted Red Peppers, Broccoli, Asparagus, Onions, Portobello Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese,
Meatballs & Chicken
Classic Station:
Sliced Pork Loin served with condiments to accompany
Mini Buns
Potato Salad with fresh herbs and feta cheese
Cajun Potato Chips
Antipasto Station:
Smoked Salmon garnished with sieved eggs, red onions, capers and toasts
Antipasto Platter- grilled asparagus, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olives, grilled portobellos
Assorted domestic cheeses; swiss, cheddar, pepperjack, parmesan, and Maytag Blue Cheese
Crackers
Asian Noodle Bar
Noodles, Hot Consommé, Chicken, Snow Peas, Carrots, Sprouts, mushrooms, Tomatoes, Red Peppers, Onions, Cilantro & Lime Wedges
Sriracha hot sauce to garnish
Asian
Tempura Fried Green Beans with Sweet-Soy Dipping Sauce
Steamed Pot-Stickers
Sesame Chicken & Rice served in mini Chinese take-out boxes
Taco Station:
A chef attended station with choice of 3 tacos.
Beef Adovada: Spicy marinated beef served with onions, cilantro & Mexican cheese served on a soft corn tortilla
Pork Verde: Shredded Pork simmered in a green salsa served with Citrus Marinated Onions, & Crème Fraiche served on a flour tortilla
Portobello & Black Bean with Corn & Red Pepper Mojo
Served with Black Beans, Chips, Salsa, Guacamole
& Fruit Salsa
The Salad “Bar”
Choice of 3 Salads “Shaken not Stirred” by a bartender and served in a martini glass
Classic Caesar
Fresh Fruit & Mint-Champagne Vinaigrette
Spinach, Dried Cranberries & Balsamic Vinaigrette
American
Potato Bites filled with Bacon, Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onions
Mini Cheeseburgers
House-made Cajun Potato Chips
Mini Chocolate Milkshakes
French:
Steamed Mussels served with Dijon Cream Sauce
French Cheeses, Cubed Cheeses, Grapes, Crackers and Breads
Seafood Station
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Mussels steamed to order, Smoked Salmon, Fresh Oysters, Sesame Seared Tuna,
Lemons, limes, Tabasco, Cocktail Sauce, Soy & Wasabi
Wild Mushroom Station
Portobellos, Shiitake, Oyster, Woodear, Cremini, Buttons, cooked at the station with Shallots, garlic, herbs, White Wine & Cream
Served over Wild Rice with Artisan Breads, Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar
Asparagus Station (great in the spring!)
Prosciutto Wrapped with Lemon Aioli
Asparagus, Penne & Cashew Salad
Creamy Asparagus Risotto with Chicken
Asparagus stir-fry with Beef
Asparagus chilled & served with herb dip
Pastry Wrapped Asparagus
Asparagus Soup Shots
Asparagus & Goat Cheese Tart
Fish & Chips
Cones with Fish & Chips served with Malt Vinegar, Tartar Sauce & Ketchup
Sizzling Caesar Station
Romaine Lettuce with Croutons, Grated Parmesan, Marinated Tomatoes, Anchovies, Sautéed Shrimp or Chicken
Crepes Station
Wild Mushroom with Poblano Cream Sauce
Fresh Strawberry Marmalade & Mascarpone
Apricot, Almonds and Fresh Honey Cream
Herbed Cheese and Lox
S’Mores Station
House-made Graham Crackers & Marshmallows Toasted & served with Dark Chocolate
Savory S’mores
Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil & Grilled Bread
Pommes Frites (French Fries!)
Served in Cones with Dipping Sauces to Accompany
Shish Kabobs Station:
Beef, Chicken & Vegetable
Served with Rice
Dipping Sauces to accompany
Chef Attended Carving Station
Roasted Sirloin of Beef
Sausage Stuffed Pork Loin
Accompanied by: Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions, Steak Sauce, Horseradish Sauce, Country Mustard, Mayo & Cocktail buns
Potato Bar
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Cheddar-Chipotle Mashed
Horseradish-Cabernet Mashed
Cajun Chips
Toppings: Cheese, Salsa, Bacon, Sour Cream & Green Onion
A Study of Tomatoes-
Fresh Iowa tomatoes served 3 different unique ways to highlight our delicious homegrown produce.
Pommes frites station-
pommes frites served with a variety of sauces
Seafood Station-
Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, Sesame Seared Tuna Lollipops, Crab Cocktail, Tuna Tartar
Sushi Station:
Variety of sushi, edamame, tuna tartar with wonton chips all served on beautiful trays with traditional garnishes. Upgrade to include a sushi making station for your guests.
Chicken Wings Station-
Wings hand tossed per order in your choice of three sauces
Risotto Bar
Risotto with a variety of unique ingredients for your guests to choose
Mushroom Bar
Candy Bar
