Finger Food MENU
Whether you are hosting a cocktail party, having friends over for the big game, or want some hors d’oeuvres before dinner, this is the place to find it all.
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Satisfaction Guarantee
I take pride in creating delicious, high-quality dishes for every occasion. My commitment to you is to provide exceptional food and service for your event. If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with the quality of my food or service, please let me know, and I will do my best to make it right. If I can’t, you won’t be charged, and I will refund your deposit. I stand behind my work and want you to enjoy a memorable culinary experience.
How Much Food Should You Order?
When serving finger foods exclusively during dinner time, it’s typically expected that each guest should have access to 10 to 15 bites of food. A practical guideline is to provide approximately one dozen bites per person to meet this expectation. On the other hand, if finger foods are offered before a meal, 3 to 5 bites per guest are usually sufficient. In this case, a good rule of thumb is to order one dozen bites for every three guests, ensuring everyone enjoys a taste without excessive leftovers.
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Dippers
Serves Up To 12
Hummus $35
Homemade Garlic Hummus with Mini Pita Bread
Corn, Bacon, Jalapeno Dip $58
Creamy and Cheesy Dip with Sweet Corn, Bacon and Jalapeno. Served Hot with Warm Tortilla Chips
White Bean Dip $35
Roasted Garlic and White Bean Dip. Served with Terra Vegetable Chips
Smoked Salmon Dip $58
Creamy Smoked Salmon Dip with Lemon and Dill. Served with Kettle Chips.
***Spinach Artichoke Dip $58
Warm Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Mozzarella, Cream Cheese, and Parmesan. Served with Warm Tortilla Chips
Flatbreads
The listed price is for one flatbread. There is a minimum of two per item.
Margherita $35
Homemade Marinara Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil Finished with Olive Oil
***Roasted Mushroom $46
Roasted Mixed Mushrooms with Roasted Garlic, Fresh Rosemary, Mozzarella and Gruyere
Pear and Gorgonzola $39
Thinly Sliced Pear with Creamy Gorgonzola Finished with Honey and Walnuts
Salami and Peppers $46
Dry Cured Italian Salami with Roasted Bell Pepper and Onions, Fresh Mozzarella and Homemade Marinara Sauce
Roasted Vegetable $46
Roasted Zucchini, Bell Peppers, and Red Onions with Pesto and Goat Cheese
Mini Sandwiches and Crostinis
The listed price is for one dozen. There is a minimum order of two dozen per item.
Mushrooms on Toast $42
Pan-Roasted Mushrooms with Fresh Herbs and Garlic on Toast with Herbed Ricotta Cheese
Smoked Salmon $46
Smoked Atlantic Salmon with Cream Cheese, Shaved Red Onion and Capers on Rye Bread
Pear and Blue Cheese $42
Pear Chutney with Creamy Gorgonzola on an Olive Oil and Balsamic Crostini
Pesto Chicken $49
Roasted Chicken Breast with Pesto Mayo, Blistered Tomatoes and Micro Greens
***Bruschetta $42
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes with Herb and Garlic Boursin Cheese On Sourdough Toast Finished with Balsamic Glaze
Roast Beef On Toast $49
Thinly Sliced Medium Rare Beef with Horseradish Mayo, Caramelized Onions and Micro Greens on Toast
Mini Grilled Cheese
Minimum 2 dozen per item
Brie and Blueberry $42
Brie and Blueberry Compote Finished with Balsamic Glaze
Smoked Cheddar and Bacon $46
Applewood Smoked Cheddar and Crispy Bacon
Caprese $42
Tomato, Mozzarella, and Pesto. Finished with Balsamic Glaze
*** Cubano $46
Shaved Ham, Swiss Cheese, Mustard and Sweet Pickle
Forks and Skewers
The listed price is for one dozen. There is a minimum order of two dozen per item.
Baked Potato Skewers $32
Mini Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream, Chives, Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Bits
Thai Meatballs $49
Pork Meatballs with Ginger, Garlic, Chili, and Lemon. Served with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
Pineapple Chicken $52
Pineapple Chicken Skewer with a Homemade BBQ Sauce Glaze
Greek Salad Skewers $28
Feta Cheese, Cucumber, Olive, and Cherry Tomato, with a Homemade Greek Dressing
Chicken Parm Meatballs $49
Italian Chicken Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella Cheese. Serve with Homemade Marinara Sauce and Parmesan
Beef Satay $52
Tender Strips Of Marinated Beef Served with Thai Peanut Sauce
Teriyaki Mushroom Skewers $25
Cremini Mushrooms Marinated in Homemade Teriyaki Sauce, Roasted and Skewered
Tequila Lime Shrimp $46
Pan Seared Shrimp with Tequila Lime Sauce. Garnished with Fresh Cilantro
***Bacon-Wrapped Scallops $52
Tender Atlantic Sea Scallops Wrapped In Crispy Bacon. Finished with a Maple Gastrique and Minced Chives
Sheet Pan Nachos
Serves up to 12
Vegetarian $68
Roasted Bell Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms. Seasoned Black Beans, Pepper Jack and Cheddar Cheese, Avocado Crema, and Pico de Gallo
Pulled Pork $78
Pulled Pork with Homemade Barbecue Sauce, Pineapple Pico de Gallo, Applewood Smoked Cheddar, Scallions, and Sour Cream
BBQ Chicken $75
Roasted Chicken Breast with Sautéed Red Onions and Red Bell Pepper, Pickled Jalapenos, BBQ Sauce, Cheddar, Mozzarella, and Sour Cream
***Steak and Pepper $82
Tender Steak, Roasted Bell Peppers and Red Onions, Pickled Jalapeno, Pepper Jack Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream and Salsa
Pots
Small serves up to 12. Large serves up to 24
Served in a crockpot for your guests to help themselves.
Vegetarian Chilli $72/$142
Chickpeas, Black Beans, and Kidney Beans in a Spicy Tomato Sauce with Bell Peppers, Corn, Zucchini, Onion, and Garlic
Mussels $62/$120
5 or 10 lbs of East Coast Mussels Cooked In White Wine and Garlic Butter
***Beef chilli $120/$236
Ground Beef and Red Kidney Beans in a Spicy Tomato Sauce with Bell Peppers, Onion, and Garlic
Minestrone $72/$140
Italian Vegetable Soup with Beans, Pasta, and a Tomato-Based Broth, Garnished with Parmesan Cheese.
Seafood Chowder $135/$260
Classic Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder with Scallops, Mussels, Clams, and White Fish
Add On Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits $16
Add on a dozen cheddar biscuits with butter.
Add On White Dinner Rolls $12
Add on a dozen white dinner rolls with butter.
Platters
Small serves 10 to 20. Large serves 20 to 30
Hummus and Vegetable $120/$235
Creamy Homemade Hummus with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Local Oysters $48 dz
Local Oysters On The Half Shell on Ice with Mignonette, Tabasco Sauce and Lemons
Snacking Table $1550
A mixture of charcuterie, cheese, vegetables and hummus, smoked salmon with cream cheese, bread, crackers, pickles, olives, and fruit. Serves 50+ people.
Cheese $175/$345
Three Types Of Cheese, Fruit and Nut Crackers, Compote, Almonds, Grapes and Dried Fruit
***Charcuterie and Cheese $185/$360
Genoa Salami, Prosciutto, and Capicola, with Brie, Cows 2-year-old Cheddar, and Costello Danish Blue Cheese with Crackers, Dried Figs and Apricots, Fresh Grapes, Olive and Pickles
Smoked Salmon $138/$275
Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon with Cream Cheese, Capers, Shaved Red Onion, Fresh Dill, Gherkins, and Rye Crostini
Chilled Seafood Tower $595/$1180
Three whole lobsters, a dozen oysters, one and a half pounds of poached shrimp, over a pound of snow crab legs, and two pounds of mussels served with homemade cocktail sauce, mignonette sauce, a bottle of Tabasco sauce, and lemons. For a large tower, double everything.
Sweet Stuff
Small serves 10 to 20. Large serves 20 to 30
***Fruit Platter $120/$235
An Assortment of Melon, Grapes, Berries, and Citrus
Chocolate Fondue $120/$235
Frangelico and Chocolate Fondue with Fresh Fruit, Berries, Marshmallows, Graham Crackers, and Pretzels.
Dessert Platter $120/$235
Chewy Brownies (12/24), Mini Tarts (Coconut Cream, Banana Cream) (18/36) and Mini Strawberry Shortcake (18/36).
Add Ons
Prices are listed per person.
Disposables $2.50
High-End Disposable Plates, Cutlery, and Napkins. Disposable cups are available for an additional $0.75
Self-Serve Beverages $12.50
A variety of beverages, including Bubbly, Perrier, Mineral Water, Coke, Diet Coke, and Ginger Ale. With ice and plastic cups. Specific beverages may be available upon request.
Custom Printed Menus $5.50
Get custom menus printed for all your guests to keep as a memento of the event.
Day-of Shopping
Do you need a few extra things picked up before your event but don’t have the time? No problem! I’ll do it for you. Examples may include picking up flowers, wine, ice, candles, a few bags of chips, etc. For this service, I charge a flat rate of $40 plus 50% of total purchases plus the cost of the purchases. If your purchases totalled $200, your invoice for this service would be $340.
Event Planning
Hosting an event but don’t have time to plan it? Tell me what you want, and I’ll take care of everything. Please contact me for an Event Planning Quote.
Private Chef Menus
You can find private chef menu ideas here. Custom menus are available upon request and for an additional fee.
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When You Book Me
As part of my Private Chef Service, I provide everything needed except glassware, plates, cutlery, and the kitchen. I like to say that you provide the kitchen and I provide the rest. You may be wondering exactly what I provide. Here is a checklist that I use to ensure that I have everything I need.
I may not bring everything on the list, but if I need it, I will have it. On top of that, it is always my goal to leave your kitchen cleaner than I found it. Yes, I even do the dishes and clean your kitchen after dinner.
