Social catering Menu
With over 20 years of experience, we create an event that makes you shine! We offer extensive menu selections featuring fresh organically grown produce, pick-up/delivery and full service catering by our professional staffWe specialize in providing catering for all occasions serving the fresh, delicious, and finest cuisine our customers expect but with an extensive menu that surprises our regular Girard Gourmet customers. Add a special touch with birthday cakes, wedding cakes, one of a kind creations, and designer cookies.
We specialize in catering the following events: The most successful parties and events are a collaboration of your ideas and our expertise. We are always open to new menu possibilities as well as ethnic specialties such as French, Mexican, Italian or Pacific fusion.
| APPETIZERS | COLD APPETIZERS | BUFFET PLATTERS | ADDITIONAL BUFFET PLATTERS | BREAKFAST/BRUNCH | LUNCHEON MENU | BUFFET MENU | ADDITIONAL MENU CHOICES | ELEGANT DINNER | |
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| WARM APPETIZERS | |
| Pissaladiere-Savory Tartlet with carmelized onion, tomato, basil & black olive |
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| Wonton Cups with goat cheese, roasted red peppers & fresh basil |
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| Chicken Curry Toast crostini topped with chicken curry, slivered almonds & frsh pineapple |
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| Spanokopita-Crisp Phyllo Triangles filled with spinach, feta, onion & herbs |
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| Mini Quiche Tartlets choice of ham & cheese/ spinach & mushroom/ tomato & black olive/ salmon & asparagus |
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| Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings with a ginger soy dipping sauce - Usually the first to go! |
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| Mini Quesadillas shredded duck breast & smoked Gouda or grilled shrimp & Jack cheese served with a roasted red pepper dip |
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| Chicken Satay Skewers fresh from the oven with our own peanut sauce |
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| Marinated Beef Skewers tenderloin wrapped around red & yellow peppers & green scallions |
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| Swedish Meatballs a crowd pleaser |
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| Stuffed Mushrooms cheese with toasted almonds or a savory mix of crab with shrimp |
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| Grilled Shrimp & Prosciutto with herb marinade |
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| Asaragus in phyllo with gruyere chese |
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| Crab Cakes with garlic aoili dipping saucee |
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| COLD APPETIZERS | |
| Salmon Bites with toasted sesame seeds & citrus dipping sauce |
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| Smoked Salmon Canapes soft Italian bread, sliced thin, spread with herb cream cheese & topped with smoked salmon & fresh dill |
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| Caprese Skewers cherry tomato, Bocconcini cheese & basil marinated in balsamic vinaigrette |
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| Phyllo Cups goat cheese topped with roasted red peppers duck mousse pate in phyllo cups topped with cornichon salmon mousse |
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| Prosciutto Wrapped Around: 1. bite-sized fresh melon 2. asparagus & balsamic vinaigrette |
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| Baby Potato Halves twice backed potatoes filled with creme fraiche & caviar, or sour creme, bacon crumbles & fresh chives |
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| Crispy Wonton Cups filled with marinated ahi tartar |
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| Shrimp on Cucumber Discs with dill & cream cheese |
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| Marinated Shrimp wrapped with snow peas |
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| Belgian Endive served with shrimp and avocado, gorgonzola mousse & toasted walnuts |
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| Greek Salad Skewer with cucumber, olives, tomato and feta cheese |
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| Roasted Tomato & goat cheese Bruschetta | |
| Eggplant Bruschetta Crostini topped with a flavorful mixture of grilled eggplant, onion, tomato, basil & parsley |
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| Brie Crostini topped with Apricot, Brie and sliced pear |
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| Rolled Grapes grapes rolled in boursin cheese & toasted almonds |
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| BUFFET PLATTERS | |
| Small serves up to 20 | |
| Medium serves up to 40 | |
| Large serves up to 75 | |
| Fresh Fruit Tray Small Medium Large |
$40 $75 $10 |
| Vegetable Tray (2 DIPS) Small Medium Large |
$35 $75 $110 |
| Fruit and Cheese Tray Small Medium Large |
$60 $100 $125 |
| Vegetable and Pate Tray Small Medium Large |
$45 $80 $130 |
| Assorted Cheese Tray Small Medium Large |
$60 $100 $125 |
| Dessert Platter Small Medium Large |
$50 $85 $150 |
| Our dips include Ranch, Roasted Red Pepper, Honey Mustard, Caesar, Dijon Aioli, Hummus. |
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| We use only the freshest produce, and selection is based on what is in season at the time. Our cheeses are imported from Europe. Doux de Montagne, Stilton, Jarlsberg, Chevre and Boursin are just some of the varieties that we use. Pate choices run from smooth duck mousse to a country with peppercorn. We can order whatever you wish. The desserts are a medley of some of the following: brownies, almond squares, mini chocolate chip cookies, assorted rugulah, pecan squares and lemon bars. Add mini fruit tarlets for an extra $0.50 per person. | |
| ADDITIONAL BUFFET PLATTERS | |
| Brie En Croute $40 serves 20-25 Small wheel of brie topped with an apricot glaze, wrapped with puffed pastry, baked and served with dried fruit, bread and crackers OR Small wheel of brie topped with sun-dried tomato and basil pesto,wrapped with puffed pastry, baked and served with toasted pine nuts, bread and crackers |
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| Mexican Layer Dip $35 serves 20-25 $60 serves 45-50 Seasoned refried beans, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, black olives, diced tomato, green onions. Served hot or cold with tortilla chips. |
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| Antipasto Platter $60 serves 20-25 $90 serves 45-50 Greek olives, roasted red peppers, grilled eggplant, cornichons, assorted cheeses, genoa salami, marinated mushrooms, artichokes, bread and crackers |
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| Artichoke and Spinach Dip $35 serves 20-25 $60 serves 45-50 A fantastic dip full of artichokes, fresh spinach, parmesan, fresh herbs and spices delicious served hot or cold. |
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| Cocktail Sandwiches Price varies Beef tenderloin, roast turkey or honey-glazed ham served on our own italian or eight grain rolls |
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| BREAKFAST/BRUNCH | |
| Station 1 Assorted mini bagels with cream cheeses: regular, light, fruit, herb Smoked salmon platter with capers, sweet red onion slices, lemon wedges Mini potato pancakes with sour cream, applesauce, ketchup |
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| Station 2 Assortment of mini muffins & pastries Homemade granola Milk and yogurt Fresh fruit salad or fruit platter |
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| Station 3 - Choose One Omelette station Assorted vegetables, cheeses, herbs and, of course, eggs Breakfast burritos Flour tortillas filled with eggs, peppers, beans, cheese Quiche Ham & cheese Spinach & mushroom Salmon & goat cheese Egg casserole with sauteed vegetables or cheese and ham Breakfast meats bacon/sausage/ham |
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| Station 4 Cold beverage station Fresh orange juice and/or cranberry juice Regular iced tea and/or red zinger iced tea Lemonade Regular and/or decaf coffee Assorted teas Cream, assorted sugars |
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| LUNCHEON MENU | |
| The menu includes our most popular items for social events. It may be adapted for business meetings. See girard gourmet menu for sandwich selections. Mini-croissants with chicken curry are a delightful addition to any party. | |
| Combination Salad Served on boston lettuce with dressing on the side |
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| Choose 3 items: Fruit salad Chicken salad Couscous tabouli Curried rice salad Tuna salad Potato dill Pasta primavera Coleslaw Seafood pasta Curried chicken salad Orzo pasta Classic caesar salad with shaved parmesan and house made croutons |
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| Entree salads Chicken breast and grilled salmon may be added Spinach salad with oranges, beets, mushrooms & chives Pear & cambazola salad with fresh strawberries & toasted walnuts Chicken caesar pasta salad with feta cheese & romaine lettuce Salade nicoise with haricots verts, eggs, tomatoes, cornichons, tuna & olives Cobb salad with bacon, blue cheese, turkey, tomatoes, cucumber, egg & leaf lettuce |
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| Dressings caesar, ranch, balsamic, tarragon vinaigrette, honey dijon, raspberry vinaigrette and our famous orange dressing |
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| Additional Choices Quiche: ham & cheese; spinach, mushroom & cheese; tomato-basil or salmon & asparagus Crepes: chicken & mushroom or seafood Eggplant stuffed with spinach, ricotta cheese & herbs topped with marinarna sauce Salmon penne pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil in a chardonnay cream sauce |
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| Desserts Chocolate mousse or lemon mousse cake Cheese cake Assorted dessert platter including mini-fruit tarts |
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| BUFFET MENU | |
| Appetizers Select hot or cold items from the appetizer menu |
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| Salads Spinach salad greek salad green salad caesar salad pear & cambazola salad |
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| Entrees Lamb stew with carrots and mushrooms Salmon penne pasta with sun-dried tomatoes Fettuccine with chicken & bell pepper cream sauce Chicken & mushroom crepes in a chardonnay cream sauce Chicken and sausage jambalaya Boeuf bourguignon with carrots, celery & onions Chicken fajitas with tortillas & condiments Penne pasta rustica Citrus marinated salmon with mango salsa |
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| Sides Herb rice mexican rice mashed potatoes refried or black beans garlic mashed potatoes roasted herbed red potatoes seasonal steamed vegetables macaroni & cheese gingered green beans steamed asparagus |
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| Desserts Plum, apple or mixed fruit tarts with creme anglaise Assorted dessert platter with cookies & dessert squares Chocolate or lemon mousse cake Cheese cake: plain, raspberry, chocolate, caramel-apple |
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| ADDITIONAL MENU CHOICES | |
| Soups Butternut squash soup Gingered corn & zucchini soup Carrot & ginger soup |
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| Salads Salad of bib lettuce, avocado & dried cranberries Farmer's salad with bacon, croutons, walnuts & tomatoes |
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| Entrees Salmon with lemon-shallot relish & prosciutto chips Spice encrusted chicken breasts with balsamic butter sauce Roasted pork loin with cranberry-port sauce Paella with chicken, sausage, seafood or combination of all Mediterranean chicken or lamb tagine served with couscous |
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| Sides Linguine fine with zucchini, basil & dill Creamy rice with lemon, herbs & parmesan Roasted asparagus with lemon zest gremolata Trio of basmati, jasmine & wild rice with herbs Roasted root vegetables with rosemary & thyme Mashed or roasted potatoes |
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| Desserts Plum or apple tarts Cheese cake: plain, raspberry, pumpkin, caramel-apple Trio of fruit sorbet with seasonal berries Chocolate or lemon mousse cake |
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| ELEGANT DINNER | |
| Appetizers Select hot or cold items from the appetizer menu |
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| Salads Spinach salad with oranges, beets, mushrooms & chives Pear & cambazola salad with fresh strawberries & toasted walnuts Classic caesar salad with shaved parmesan and house made croutons Cranberry, blue cheese, glazed pecans, mixed baby greens and orange vinaigrette Dressings: caesar, ranch, balsamic vinaigrette, honey dijon, raspberry vinaigrette |
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| Entrees Braised short ribs in red wine reduction Coq au vin Salmon stuffed with spinach & marscapone cheese Herb encrusted beef tenderloin with a wild mushroom medley Sea bass with a mango salsa Carved leg of lamb Eggplant stuffed with spinach, ricotta cheese & marinara sauce (other vegetarian options available) |
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| Sides Herb rice Garlic mashed potatoes Gingered green beans Potatoes au gratin Roasted herbed red potatoes Seasonal steamed vegetables Grilled vegetables Steamed or roasted asparagus |
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| Desserts Chocolate mousse cake Lemon mousse cake Cheese cake Assorted dessert platter |
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