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Here are some sample menus to spark your imagination. And for more ideas, see our Corporate Catering menus that can translate to social events quite easily. |
hether elaborate or understated,Newport
Beach Wedding Reception for 150 |
Setting: A spacious backyard with brilliant flowers and greens surrounding a pool covered with a strong wooden floor. Linens were ivory and white damask with a bit of peach for accents.Florals were spectacular and abundant in low arrangements for guest tables. A small Chamber Orchestra lent ambience for dinner, then a high energy Country Western Band kicked in with tunes that had everyone dancing on top the pool! |
| Service: Our staff tray-passed the hors d'oeuvres during the first part of the reception from gleaming silver trays. Guests were seated at rounds of 8, and staff served all 3 courses. The cook staff worked from the garage "kitchen" on propane ovens and burners. |
Tray-passed Hors d'Oeuvres Veal and Sun-dried Tomato Toast Cups Brie Bouchees with Toasted Almonds Spanakopita Crab Cakes with Red Remoulade Artichoke and Crab on a slice of French Boule Bruschetta with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Bruschetta with Salsa Pomadoro Salad Course Caesar Salad with Specialty Dressing and Garlic Croutons Il Fornaio Rolls and Butter Main Course Fresh Halibut Filet with Red Swiss Chard and Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Balsamic Vinegar, Minced Tomatoes and Chives or Spicy Marinated Chicken Breast with Penne Pasta, Red Peppers and Mustard Greens, Sauteed Fresh Vegetables |
 Dessert Course Wedding Cake with Rolled White Chocolate "Frosting" and a Genoise Cake with Fresh Floral Garnish Field Strawberries with Orange Mango Sauce French Roast Decaffeinated and Regular Coffee Service with Rock Sugar Sticks, Grated Chocolate and Whipped Cream |
Wedding Reception for 150 Overlooking Newport Bay | |
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Setting: Elegant private residence on Newport Bay. The Mexican Buffet was set up in the kitchen, the Italian Buffet on the main dining table. Linens were dramatic black and cream which highlighted the gleaming silver chafers and buffet food. Dramatic florals were provided by the interior designer. Service: Our staff of ten passed hors d'oeuvres on trays and kept the buffets filled from our field kitchen in the garage. The two bartenders worked from separate bars to facilitate service to the guests. Hors d'Oeuvres Surimi Crab and Waterchestnut Bouchees Smoked Salmon with Miniature Bagels, Cream Cheese, Red Onion and Capers Wedges and Cubes of Domestic and Imported Cheeses with Sliced Baguettes and Crackers |
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Italian Buffet Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic-Basil Vinaigrette Freshly Baked Focaccia, Baguettes and Boules Rotelle with Tomato, Garlic, Basil and Broccoli Tortellini with Hot Italian Marinara Fresh Gnocchi in Gorgonzola Cream Sauce Grated Parmesan Cheese |
| Mexican Buffet Sliced Fajitas-style Chicken with Onions and Peppers Top Sirloin Black Bean Chili with Asiago Cheese Pinto Bean Frijoles White Fish Seviche with Crisped Tortillas Fresh Cilantro, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Tomatoes, Grated Cheese and Shredded Lettuce Pico de Gallo, Cilantro Salsa, Tomatillo Salsa Fresh Flour and Corn Tortillas |
Dessert Gorgonzola Wedge with Lavender Honey, Herbed Chevre, Cashewsand Fresh Sliced Fruit Assorted Petite Truffles Freshly Baked Tira Misu Chocolate and Carrot Cake Bites French Roast Decaffeinated and Regular Coffee Service with Condiments |
| Two Brunch Menus |
| A great way to entertain, outdoors or in, the Weekend Brunch makes a perfect Wedding Reception. Start with a morning ceremony, add Mimosas, Sparkling Wine and plenty of good strong coffee, then offer either of these tasty menus for your guests' enjoyment. |
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Menu One Smoked Norwegian Salmon with Capers, Red Onion, Cream Cheese and Sliced Baguettes 
Egg Strada with Jack and Cheddar CheesesCanadian Bacon Rounds Apple Endive Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette Fresh-cut Fruit of the Season Butter Croissants with Assorted Jams and Jellies Nutbread Sandwiches with Whipped Cream Cheese Seasonal Selection of Fresh Fruit Tartlettes Wedding Cake Fresh Grapefruit and Orange Juices Menu Two a la minute Omelettes Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese and Chives Apple Smoked Bacon with Teleme Cheese Seasoned Shiitake Mushrooms on the Buffet Sticky Cinnamon Buns Crown top Blueberry Muffins Nutbread Sandwiches with Cream Cheese Vegetable Country Casserole with Three Cheeses or Crab and Shrimp Sauteed Breakfast Potatoes Fresh Fruit of the Season Breakfast Link Sausage Lemon Cookies with Lemon Curd Filling Petite Chocolate Truffles Wedding Cake Fresh Grapefruit and Orange Juices Virgin Bloody Marys |
Music on this page performed by The Naples Chamber Ensembles http://www.wedstar.com/Naples/index.html |
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