Menu

From the cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres to dinner and dessert, the menu will feature locally grown and organic selections prepared by Max Hansen Caterers.

2012 Gala Menu:

To Start
Shrimp and Edamame Fritters with Wasabi Aioli
Crispy Fried Applegate Farms Mini Hot Dogs Wrapped in Potato Chip with Honey Grain Mustard
Charred Lime Coconut Chicken Satay with Toasted Peanuts and Honey Glaze
Deconstructed “Bacon and Eggs” on a Challah with Smoked Applewood Bacon, Deviled Egg Yolks, Egg Whites and Micro Red Cabbage
Cajun Mini Meat Pies with Roasted Tomato Sauce
Smoked Salmon Mousse in Cucumber Cups with Fresh Dill
Spanakopita Tartlets in Phyllo Cups with Spinach, Feta, Pine Nuts and Currants

A Selection of Imported and Domestic Artisan Cheeses paired with appropriate accompaniments
Confitures, Truffle Honey, Herbed Nuts and Dried Fruits
A Creamy Cumin Scented Hummus and Crispy Parmesan Focaccia Crackers
Spring Vegetable Crudités with a selection of Radishes, Rainbow Baby Carrots and
Fennel Bulb with a Lemon Aioli

Plated First Course
Romaine and Arugula Wrapped in English Cucumber Slices, Slow Roasted Peanut Potatoes, Crumbled Goat Cheese and Focaccia Croutons with an Aged Sherry Vinaigrette

Individual Plated Buffet Service

Marinated Grilled Hanger Steak Plated Buffet Service
Marinated and Grilled Hanger Steak with a Salsa Verde
Potatoes Gratin with Gruyere Cheese and Fresh Herbs
Blanched Spring Asparagus with Lemon Zest
Assorted Breads, including Flat Breads and Crisps

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Plated Buffet Service
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with a Sweet Pepper Jam
Potatoes Gratin with Gruyere Cheese and Fresh Herbs
Blanched Spring Asparagus with Lemon Zest
Assorted Breads, including Flat Breads and Crisps

Vegetarian Plated Buffet Service
Chris’s Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Quinoa and Diced Root Vegetables
accompanied by Creole Tomato Sauce
Potatoes Gratin with Gruyere Cheese and Fresh Herbs
Blanched Spring Asparagus with Lemon Zest
Assorted Breads, including Flat Breads and Crisps

Dessert and Coffee Served at the Table
Assorted Desserts
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Coffee and Tea