A Chefs Affair Fine Catering

6889 Douglas Boulevard
Granite Bay, Ca. 95746
(916) 797-1404
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All Occasions Menu

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All hors d’oeuvres are presented on a variety of platters that suit your occasion and setting.

Ordering Guide:
Afternoon cocktail party: 2-4 hours
Hors d’oeuvres per guest: 7-14

Pre-dinner hors d’oeuvres: 1-2 hours
Hors d’oeuvres per guest: 4-8

Hors d’oeuvres in lieu of dinner: 4-6 hours
Hors d’oeuvres per guest: 15-20

Vegetarian - Vegetarian item
Seasonal - Seasonal item

Cold:

Vegetarian - Turkish apricots / Chevre, toasted pistachios/or sun dried pears & shaft bleu cheese w/candied walnuts   
Bacon wrapped pineapple or apricots /with brown sugar glaze
Vegetarian - Sundried pear canapés/topped w/creamy gorgonzola & toasted walnuts
Micro burgers / miniature hamburger bites
Vegetarian - Leek, feta cheese & black olive tart   
Vegetarian - Miniature Filo cups /with choice of creamy brie & berry preserves, 3 cheese w/wild mushrooms
Mahi Mahi tacos / grilled and flaked, served w/mini shells and salsa
Seasonal - Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus     
Madras chicken wraps/curried chicken, green apples, currants & baby greens wrapped in gourmet tortilla sliced
Finger sandwiches/smoked turkey /brie, ham & swiss w/cranberry aioli, grilled tri-tip w/horseradish mayo & fontina cheese, roast pork /w apricot ginger chutney & pepper

 

Singles, sips & shooters:

Vegetarian - Carrot-ginger macchiato shooters / coconut foam/served in shot glasses   
VegetarianSeasonal - Pumpkin curry /sugar pie pumpkins, curry and cream shooters    
Oyster shooters/served in shot glasses with choice of hot sauce
Prawns / with gazpacho shooter stix (gazpacho flavored water)
Vegetarian - Grilled cheese toasted triangle /with cream of tomato soup dipper    
Miniature crab cocktails/Dungeness crab w/celery, egg and our slightly spicy cocktail sauce
Vegetarian - Asian turtle boxes – thai noodle salad served in individual boxes w/ chopsticks

 

Warm:

Bite-sized crab cakes / served w/Remoulade sauce
Vegetarian - Brie bites / puff pastry cups filled w/ sun-dried tomatoes and basil, /orange blossom honey and almonds     
Lamb lollipops / ‘Frenched’ rack of lamb chop marinated and grilled w/mint gastrique
Mini twice-baked potatoes / baby red potatoes, carrots, scallions, cheese & bacon filling
Mushroom caps / Roquefort stuffing & walnuts* or sausage, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs 
Vegetarian - Risotto croquettes / Arborio rice mixed w/saffron & tellagio cheese

 

Skewers:

Vegetarian - Caprese skewer /fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato and basil, w/pesto vinaigrette   
Surf & turf skewer / steak, prawn, and grilled cantaloupe
Robata grill / marinated beef, skewered, grilled and served with citrus, soy sauce & Indonesian peanut sauce
Chicken pistachio skewer / with orange curry stix
Pork skewer / with spiced plum shooter stix
Grilled baby scallop wrapped with panchetta /w jade sauce

 

Plattered Stationary:

Artisan cheeses & lavender honey/shaft bleu cheese, white stilton w/apricots, dry jack, toasted walnuts, berries, honeycomb and crackers
Assorted sausages / greek, andouille, cantimpalitos, chicken-apple & italian sausages with dipping mustards
Bar bites/bite-sized savory snacks include choice of two: spiced nut mixture, antipasto skewers of salami, olives & cheese/red grapes rolled in shaft bleu cheese tapenade & pecans
Vegetarian - Brie en Croute / brie wheel in puff pastry crust served with crackers. Filling choice; apple-caramel & pecans/cranberry & black pepper chutney, or dried cherries, hazelnuts, pears & chardonnay jam
Prawn tree /cone shaped display, base wrapped w/lemon leaves, w/gingered prawns speared to tree & served w/cocktail sauce
Vegetarian - Tuscan tapanades/choice of three: artichoke caper, sun dried tomato, olive & almond, caramelized onion, shaft blue cheese w/pecans, sweet kalamata olive, pesto & hummus/housemade crostini
Cocktail meatballs / choice of Swedish, marinara, teriyaki, bbq & red currant
Vegetarian - Frittata triangles / open faced Italian omelet w/artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, potatoes, parmesan & basil

 

Salads:

Chicken & walnut salad/diced chicken, chopped apples, cherries & walnuts, tossed with a creamy aioli dressing on a bed of greens
Classic cobb/w/diced chicken, bacon, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, sprouts & egg with bleu cheese crumbles & dressing
Vegetarian - Cous cous salad / dried apricots, green peas and lemon dressing    
Vegetarian - Hearts of romaine Caesar salad / aged parmesan, sundried tomatoes and crostini  
Vegetarian - Greek salad cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, & bell peppers on romaine hearts w/oregano vinaigrette  
Vegetarian - Mandarin duet salad /mandarin oranges, napa cabbage, green onions, celery, candied slivered almonds, mixed w/baby greens & splashed w/a spicy, sweet vinaigrette     
Vegetarian - Red baby potato salad/red onions, capers, blue lake beans & cherry tomatoes & wholegrain mustard vinaigrette 
Vegetarian -Panzanella salad /heirloom tomatoes, torn rustic bread, garbanzo & kidney beans, marinated red onions, artichoke, spinach, basil & balsamic vinaigrette 
Vegetarian - Spanish apple salad/apples, celery, Marcona almonds, red bell pepper, cheese with a chive vinaigrette   
Spinach salad w/chopped egg and warm bacon dressing   
Vegetarian - Thai noodle salad/marinated Asian noodles, carrots, celery, water chestnuts, baby corn, green onions, cilantro, peanuts & black sesame seeds  
Vegetarian -  Caprese/vine-ripe tomato, opal basil & fresh buffalo mozzarella/ pine nuts/ balsamic reduction

 

Soups:

Vegetarian - Braised leek /Yukon gold potatoes & thyme/option, served cold vichyssoise
Comstock clam chowder/new England style
Vegetarian - Pumpkin curry /sugar pie pumpkins, curry and cream     
Vegetarian - Roasted red bell pepper & cream / roasted fennel (en Croute by request)     
Signature minestrone soup/Italian sausage, pepperoni, vegetables, pasta w/oregano, basil and garlic

 

Mains:

Rose Farms tenderloin of beef /with a Pinot Noir Demi-Glace
Mustard & herb crusted beef tenderloin / sauce au poivre  
House dry rubbed tri-tip/with corn roasted salsa or tomato bruschetta
Asian braised beef short ribs
Chicken pot pie /flaky pastry lid
Crispy fried buttermilk chicken
Pollo valdostana/bonless chicken breast stuffed w/ham, mozzarella, sauteed mushrooms & cream sauce
Crispy roasted duck / black currant-plum sauce (fewer than 75 people only)
Leg of lamb Greek style
Osso Buco/lamb shanks slow roasted with mirepoix and red wine
Enchiladas / beef or chicken, bell peppers, onions, cream cheese, enchilada sauce and corn tortillas
Vegetarian - Farmer’s market vegetable risotto / tarragon essence    
Pork tenderloin/stuffed w/dried fruits, celery & onion, seared & roasted jam/caramelized onions 
Sautéed pork tenderloin medallions / ginger soy glaze
Lasagna / four layers w/ground beef, Italian sausage and vegetables
Vegetarian - Vegetable lasagna / four layers w/roasted vegetables and béchamel cream sauce  

 

Fish  & Seafood:

Grilled tuna /w/caponata – relish of aubergines, onions, tomatoes, olives, pine nuts, & capers
Paella /PEI mussels, clams, prawns, chicken, cantimpalitos sausage and saffron rice
Salmon darnes/creamy martini sauce, olives, onions & vermouth
Mustard-hazelnut crusted halibut/baked add $3
Filet of sole almandine/breaded and sautéed with butter and almonds

 

Sides:

Vegetarian - Creamy polenta/pancetta, rosemary, parmesan cheese
Vegetarian - Mashed potatoes/ w/carrots and parsnips, roasted garlic, Wasabi, /horseradish     
Vegetarian - Grilled corn / cilantro, red bell peppers, lime & Chile    
Vegetarian - Oven roasted root vegetables    
Vegetarian - Polenta, parmesan & gruyere stuffed roasted red peppers  
Vegetarian - Portobella mushrooms / aged balsamic, fleur de sel   
Vegetarian - Scalloped potatoes & halloumi / slices of potatoes, cream and Greek cheese  

 

 

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