For Your Next Cocktail Party
The Complete Fundamental Guide for Planning Your Next Reception
The wider the variety of tastes you offer, the more your guests will consume. The following suggestions will help guide you in the right direction.
- For appetizers preceding a meal, there should be least four different tastes (six to eight per person). Usually this event will last no more than one hour.
- When appetizers are the only food offered at a two to three hour reception there should be a least six tastes (twelve to fifteen per person).
- To calculate for appetizers not in pieces (i.e., cheese and dips) assume one ounce is equal to one piece.
- Make sure you create a balance between hot and cold selections.
- Plan a balance between individual bites versus platter presentations.
- After careful calculations consider adding nibbles like exotic nuts or marinated olives
- Consider station or "hand passed" service. Hand passed
will require service staff at hourly rates.
Cool Appetizers
A standard 18% service charge will be applied to any event, please see Services and Policies for full details. Full plate service is also available.
| Elaborately Displayed Fresh Seasonal Fruit ~ Platter or Kabob style (2) | | $3.25 |
Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Crudite
Choice of Ranch, Bleu cheese or French onion dip | | $2.75 |
Say Cheese! Board
An assortment of domestic cheeses garnished
with fresh seasonal fruit and crackers |
| $3.50 |
| Classic Deviled Eggs by the Dozen | | $6.95 |
International Cheese Board
A selection of imported whole cheeses garnished with fresh seasonal fruit and flatbread crackers | | $4.25 |
Italian Batons
Grape tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella & basil leaves drizzled with Olive oil and Balsamic vinegar and cracked pepper (2) | | $2.95 |
Chickpea Chips
Roasted red pepper hummus with flavorful pita chips | | $1.95 |
Spear Ecstasy
Chilled asparagus with lemon tarragon dipping sauce (3) | | $2.50 |
Shepherd's Bread Bowl
Homemade spinach dip served in hollowed out bread bowl
surrounded with sliced breads | | $2.25 |
Bruschetta
Chopped tomatoes, garlic, Olive oil and chiffonade fresh basil (2) | | $1.95 |
Marinated Goat Cheese
Infused olive oil flavored with garlic, basil, peppercorns served with imported crackers | | $2.75 |
Tri-Colored Fresh Made "Raquelita's" Corn Tortilla Chips
Served with fresh made fiery salsa and chunky guacamole | | $2.50 |
Sorry Charlie!
Seared Ahi tuna on crispy wonton with gingered flavor mayonnaise (2) | | $3.95 |
Sushi Madness
An assortment of artfully displayed rolled sushi (cooked) complete with the traditional condiments: Wasabi, pickled ginger and soy sauce (3) | | $3.50 |
"Shaken Not Stirred" Shrimp Martinis
Plump shrimp with house made Pico de Gallo, avocados, spicy cocktail sauce served in disposable martini glasses | | $4.25 |
Shrimp Delish!
Poached shrimp with cilantro and sweet n sour glaze (2) | | $3.95 |
Shrimp Ponzu
Chilled shrimp with basil citrus soy sauce (2) | | $3.95 |
Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled shrimp served with spicy Cocktail sauce and lemon wedges~Choice of Kabob style or Ice Bowl Display | | $3.95 |
Smoked Salmon
Served on toasted baguettes with whipped
cream cheese, capers and chopped Bermuda onion (2) OR
Platter style |
| $4.25 |
Oscar Nominee
Sliced steak with sweet crabmeat and asparagus
with dollop of Hollandaise sauce serviced on spoons (2) |
| $4.50 |
Chix Stixs
Cubes of chicken breast flavored with lemon & snow peas on sticks (2) | | $3.25 |
Steak `em Shooters!
Cubed grilled steak with house made Pico de Gallo, avocado, spicy cocktail sauce in disposable shot glasses (1) | | $1.00 |
Vietnamese Wrapture
Ground pork with hoisin, fresh mint and basil wrapped in rice paper (2) | | $3.25 |
Mini Cocktail Sandwiches
A variety of sliced steak, deli style turkey,
ham and homemade chicken salad served on cocktail size
rolls (1) |
| $1.25 |
Seven Layer Dip
Surrounded with fresh made corn tortilla chips | | $2.75 |
Antipasto Piatti!
An array of artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, olives, fresh Mozzarella and Genoa salami~Platter OR Kabob (2) | | $3.50 |
B.L.T. Dip
Double smoked chopped bacon, tomatoes blended with mayonnaise and sour cream crowned with chopped romaine | | $2.95 |
Pinwheels
Specialty tortillas with Chef's choice of fillings (3) | | $1.95 |
Rockin' Reuben
Miniature cocktail rye bread with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss
and smear of 1000 Island dressing (2) | | $2.95 |
Hot Appetizers
A standard 18% service charge will be applied to any event, please see Services and Policies for full details. Full plate service is also available.
Cocktail Meatballs
Choice of barbecue, teriyaki or marinara style (3) | | $2.50 |
Frank n Blanket
Mini hot dogs wrapped in pastry dough with plenty of ketchup and mustard
for dunking (3) | | $2.50 |
The Girl from Empanada
Hand made crescents filled with Panamanian flavored ground beef and seasonings (3) | | $2.95 |
Steak Satay
Skewered cubes of steak served with a spicy peanut sauce for dipping (3) | | $3.95 |
| Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts and Olives (3) | | $2.50 |
Oink, Oink!
Skewered cubes of pork with bell peppers served with gingered mango sauce (2) | | $2.95 |
Potstickers
Half moon dumplings filled with a blend
of pork and flavorful ginger with a light soy splash (3) |
| $3.25 |
Italian Shrooms
Jumbo mushroom stuffed with ricotta cheese, spicy Italian sausage and spinach with Marinara sauce (4) | | $3.95 |
Spiedini con Salsicce
Skewered spicy Italian sausage with bell peppers served with homemade Marinara sauce for dipping (2) | | $2.95 |
Chicken Satay
Skewered cubes chicken breast served with a spicy peanut sauce for dipping (3) | | $3.50 |
Taos Chicken Egg Rolls
Stuffed with chicken, corn and black beans served with Chipolte ranch dip (1) | | $1.95 |
Tokyo Stixs
Skewered marinated cubes of chicken breast with green onions (2) | | $2.95 |
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Buffalo, teriyaki or barbecue style with carrot and celery sticks and Bleu cheese dip (3) | | $2.50 |
Spicy Italiano Wings
Chicken wings dusted with a blend of Parmesan and spicy bread crumbs (3) | | $2.50 |
Coco Lopez
Chicken breast strips rolled in sweetened flaky coconut served with orange marmalade sauce (2) | | $3.95 |
Chicken Puffs
Pastry puffs stuffed with Swiss cheese, chicken breast and diced ham with honey mustard (3) | | $3.50 |
Menu Selections and Pricing May Change
Without Notice |
More Hot Appetizers
Money Bags
Little bags filled with shrimp, fish, peas and water chestnuts (2) | | $2.25 |
"Signature" Firecracker
Shrimp
Plump shrimp with a blend of fresh basil, cilantro, Italian parsley and chili paste wrapped in wonton and lightly fried served with spicy Asian barbecue sauce (2) | |
$2.50 |
Shrimp Shaomai
Steamed wheat flour wrapper surround shrimp, water chestnuts and ginger topped off with whole shrimp (2) | | $2.25 |
Ocean Pearls
A blend of shrimp, fish, peas and water chestnuts hand rolled in bread crumbs (3) | | $2.25 |
Crab Rangoon
Light and crispy wontons filled with cream and crab meat with hot mustard sauce for dipping | | $2.50 |
Lollipop Scallops
Skewered succulent scallops rolled in Panko bread crumbs served with gingered mango sauce (2) | | $2.25 |
Under the Sea
Scallop on the half shell drizzled with basil Ponzu sauce (2) | | $3.50 |
Devils on Horseback
Bacon wrapped scallops (2) | | $3.50 |
Jamaican Crab Cake Bites
Served with red bell pepper dip (2) | | $3.25 |
Ooh La La Shrooms
Mushroom caps stuffed with crabmeat (2) | | $2.95 |
Angels on Horseback
Bacon wrapped oysters (2) | | $2.95 |
Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Blended with cream cheese with slices of bread, flatbread crackers and vegetable crudite | | $1.95 |
Spicy Vegetarian Potstickers
Served with a spicy ginger soy sauce for dipping (4) | | $2.95 |
Vegetable Samosa
Pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes, green onions, cabbage and carrots with hint of curry (3) | | $1.75 |
Patty Cake. . .Patty Cake
Seasoned and shredded potato pancakes with sour cream and chopped double smoked bacon (2) | | $1.25 |
Whole Wheel Baked Brie
Served with imported crackers and seasonal fresh fruit (serves 15-20) | | $35.95 |
Tri-Colored Fresh Made "Raquelita's" Corn Tortilla Chips
Served with Nacho cheese sauce & spicy frijoles dip | | $2.25 |
Strata Frittata
Baked eggs with ham, Swiss cheese and a blend of fresh herbs (2) | | $1.95 |
Polenta Sunrise
Vegetarian polenta squares with sun-dried tomato salsa (2) | | $2.25 |
Brie Baskets
Mini filo shells filled with Brie topped with toasted almonds (3) | | $2.95 |
Mini Grilled Cheese Bites
Miniature grilled bread with a variety of melted cheeses (2) | | $1.75 |
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