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With the exception of a few freezer items, your order will be custom made.  If you don’t find what you’re looking for, ask us, more than likely we’ll be happy to make it. Also, check out our Holiday Menus and Crispin’s Complete.  Asterisked items require some preparation.

Hors d’Oeuvres
Serve Hot
Pakora (Onion Fritters) with Green Chilli-Yoghurt Sauce
Thai Meatballs (lamb) with Coconut Curry & Mint
Baby Sausage Rolls with Colman’s Mustard
Keema (spiced beef) in Phyllo with Cucumber Raita
Spanikopita
Indian Brie Canapés*
Ratatouille Puff Pastry Cups*
Deep Fried Kesseri Cheese with Plum-Oregano Sauce
Gougéres (choux pastry cheese puffs with Bleu & Pecorino)
Peking Duck*




Serve Cold or Room Temperature
Mozzarella, Sun Dried Tomatoes & Basil on Sourdough Crostini*
Shrimp Remoulade in Endive Spears*
Skewered Lamb with Raita
Bruschetta* with Kalamata Tapanade & Fresh Tomato Sauce
Chicken Rouladin with Tarragon Remoulade
Asparagus with Prosciutto & Dijon




Seafood
Crabcakes with Tarragon Mayonnaise (serve warm)
Nigiri Sushi with Condiments
Old Fashioned Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Curried Shrimp with Dates (serve warm)
Smoked Salmon with Sour Cream & Black Bread
Gravlax with Dill Mustard & Pumpernickel
Crab Remoulade in Endive Spears*
Tuna Tartar with Wonton Strips*



Mini (Tea) Sandwiches

Crustless Triangles:
Egg Salad, Whole Wheat
Cucumber-Cream Cheese, White
Emmenthal, Tomato & Watercress, Whole Wheat
Shrimp Mayonnaise, White
Salmon Mousse, White
Sardine, White

Baguette:
Roast Beef, Tomato, Lettuce & Horseradish, French
Turkey, Lettuce & Cranberry, Whole Wheat
Fresh Mozzarella, Basil & Grilled Vegetable, Ciabatta
Ham & Swiss with Lettuce, Tomato, Mayonnaise & Dijon, French Baguette
Pan Bagnà, French (Olive Oil, Tomato, Anchovy, Olives, Capers, Peppers)




First Courses
Salads
Caesar, with croutons
Mixed Salad of Baby Greens, Tomatoes, Scallions & Cucumber with Balsamic 
Spinach, Mushroom & Bacon with Tarragon Dressing
Warm Grilled Vegetable Salad*
Watercress, Pears, Prosciutto & Candied Pecans with Aged Balsamic
Greek, with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Peppers & Feta, Greek Wine Vinegar


 Composed Salads
Grilled Vegetables with Fresh Mozzarella & Balsamic*
Duck Breast with Endive, Cranberries & Orange with Sweet Rice Vinegar*
Niçoise Salad with Seared Tuna*


 Quiches & Savoury Tarts
Whole, each serves eight to ten guests
Classic Quiche Lorraine
Onion Tart
Mushroom & Feta Quiche with a Spinach Leaf Shell
Blette (Swiss Chard) Omelette with Chillies & Tomatoes (no dairy)



Soups
Cream Soups:
Cream of Mushroom
Vichyssoise
Zucchini-Rosemary
Curried Parsnip
Yellow Squash & Ginger
All the above can be ordered with our special non-dairy, organic creamer

Non-Cream Soups:
Roasted Eggplant with Red Pepper Purée
Dal (Curried Lentil)
Gazpacho
Pappa Col Pomodoro (Tuscan Tomato Soup thickened with Bread)
Korean Tofu Soup with Mushrooms (Spicy)



Sandwiches

Roast Beef with Onion, Lettuce & Tomato with Horseradish or Mustard Sauce, French Baguette
Turkey Breast with Lettuce, Mayonnaise & Cranberry Sauce, Whole Wheat Baguette
Pan Bagnà (Olive Oil, Tomato, Anchovy, Olives, Capers, Peppers), Ciabatta
Ham & Swiss with Lettuce, Tomato, Mayonnaise & Dijon, French Baguette
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil & Grilled Vegetable, Ciabatta      


Main Course Salads
Warm Salad of Garlic & Tarragon Grilled Chicken with Mixed Greens, Balsamic Dressing*
Warm Grilled Vegetable Salad with Mixed Greens, cooked Balsamic*
Plain, or with Grilled Chicken, or Grilled Salmon

Seafood Salad with Scallops, Crab, Bay Shrimp & Roughy or similar White Fish, Diced Peppers & Basmati Rice, Lemon Mayonnaise
Normandy Chicken Salad with Apples, Pecans, Fennel & Tarragon Mayonnaise
Greek Salad with Romaine, Cucumber, Peppers, Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives & Feta, Greek Wine Vinegar Dressing
Grilled Vegetables with Fresh Mozzarella, Sun Dried Tomato Dressing
Chinese Chicken Salad with Mai Fun Noodles, Wonton Skins & Peanut-Sweet Ginger Dressing
With Grilled Halibut or Similar instead of Chicken Market Price
Thai Beef Salad with Roasted Chillies, Cucumbers, Siamese Basil & Mint, Peanut Dressing
With Duck instead of Beef
Cold Roast Top Round with Aioli & Mixed Salad



Stews & Casseroles

Vegetarian Lasagne with Spinach, Ricotta, Tomato and Béchamel Sauces
Lasagne with Bolognese Sauce, Italian Sausage & Roasted Peppers
Cottage Pie (Ground Beef with Onion Gravy Topped with Mashed Potatoes) 


Classic Bolognese
Fresh Tomato Sauce
Beef Stew with Pearl Onions & Vegetables
Navarin of Lamb
Chilli with Black & Pinto Beans & Grilled Peppers
Boston Baked Beans
Cuban Black Beans with Lime
Ratatouille



Main Courses
We cook Beef, Lamb & Duck Medium-Medium Rare except when otherwise requested


Chicken:
Grilled Chicken Breast (marinated where appropriate) with a choice of, Roasted Tomatillo Sauce, Cooked Salsa, Madeira Sauce, Garlic Red Wine Sauce, Mustard-Cream Sauce, Tarragon-White Wine Broth, California Coq Au Vin
Chicken Breast Stuffed with a choice of either, Peppers & Ricotta with Mushroom Sauce, Goats Cheese & Provençal Herbs with Spicy Tomato Sauce, Tofu, Garlic & Fennel with Saffron Broth 
Poussin with Sage Stuffing and Garlic Gravy

Duck:
Grilled, Sliced Duck Breast (skin on) with either, Orange Sauce, Spiced Plum Sauce or Porcini Sauce
Confit of Duck Leg with Pearl Onions and Mushrooms (three days notice)

Beef:
Prime Fillet Mignon with a choice of, Garlic-Red Wine Sauce, Porcini Sauce, Horseradish Sauce (Cream or Demi Glace), Port-Chilli-Gorganzola Sauce, Au Poivre Sauce, Pommery Mustard Sauce
Prime Tri Tip with the same selection of Sauces as Fillet
Braised Short Ribs with Brown Sauce & Vegetables

Lamb:
Lamb Loin with a choice of, Red Currant-Mint Sauce, Fig-Rosemary Sauce, English Mint Sauce
Lamb Top Round, with above Sauces
Lamb Shank Au Provençal with Tomatoes, Demi Glace & Herbs

Veal:
Roasted Veal Loin with a choice of, Porcini Sauce, Lemon-Caper Sauce, Dijon Sauce, Mushroom Sauce
Osso Bucco
Veal Tonnato
Frenched Veal Chop with above Sauces

Pork:
Pork Loin with a choice of, Blistered Plum Sauce, Caramelised Apple Sauce, Dijon Sauce, Pesto Cream Sauce
Pork Tenderloin with above Sauces
Baby Back Ribs with Soy & Chinese Black Beans
Baked Ham with Brown Sugar & Sweet Spices

Fish:
Grilled Salmon with a choice of, Fresh Salsa, Cooked Salsa, Roasted Tomatillo Sauce, Fresh Tomatillo Salsa with Pommery Mustard, Chilli-Mint-Cilantro Sauce
Steamed Salmon Wrapped in Spinach with Tarragon Beurre Blanc*
Cold Poached Salmon with either, Cucumber Dill Sauce, Sorrel Sauce
Miso Crusted Halibut, or similar white fish, with Miso Sweet Vinegar Sauce, Market Price
Whole Smoked Mackerel
Whole Smoked Whitefish

Exotic Dishes:
Hot Korean Chicken Stew with Red Bean Sauce, Carrots & Potatoes
Korean Oxtail Stew with Dates, Chestnuts & Pinenuts
Indian Beef with Spinach & Tomatoes
Veal Dansak, Veal cooked with lentils, fenugreek & Cilantro 
Veal Coconut Curry
Curried Pork Stew with Marinated Boiled Eggs 
Potatoes cooked in Korean Red Bean Broth
Shrimp Curry with Dates
Mackerel Vindaloo (very hot & sour curry from South India)    
Korean Tofu Soup with Mushrooms (Spicy)
Kimchi Fried Rice
Dal (Curried Lentil)
Keema, Ground Beef with Cumin, Asafoetida, Chilli, Onions & Peas



Vegetables, Rice, Potatoes & Pasta

Vegetables:
 Haricot Verts Sautéed in Olive Oil with Garlic & Cayenne
Green Beans Stir Fried with Garlic, Soy & Fish Sauce
Slow Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic, Basil & Parmesan
Caramelised Carrots with Thyme
Cucumber & Mint Raita
Cauliflower with Turmeric & Cumin
Mushrooms with Ground Coriander, yoghurt & Cardamom
Bengan Bharta (Roasted Eggplant sautéed with Tomatoes & Indian Spices)
Grilled Vegetables
Red Cabbage with Raisins, Cider Vinegar & Apples
Italian Stirfry of Zucchini, Onions, Cauliflower, Carrots, Garlic & Herbs
Provençal Stirfry of Peppers, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Garlic & Herbs
Sautéed Kale with Butter, Olive Oil & Black Pepper
Steamed Baby Vegetable Medley
Steamed Vegetables

Potatoes:
Mashed Potatoes with Heavy Cream & Eggs
Scalloped Potatoes
Baby Roast Potatoes with Butter & Olive Oil (optional Rosemary)
Baby Potatoes with Mustard Seeds, Cumin, Turmeric & Chilli      
Potatoes cooked in Korean Red Bean Broth
Classic Potato Salad with Boiled Egg
German Potato Salad

Pasta:
Cold
Farfalle Salad with Tomatoes, Asparagus, Haricots & Roasted Peppers, Mustard Dressing
Rotelle Primavera with Blanched Vegetables, Parmesan & Tarragon Vinaigrette
Orzo with Feta, Red Onion, Black Olives & Oregano, Greek Red Wine Vinegar & Olive Oil
Soba Noodles with Red Ginger, Scallions & Peanut Dressing 
Cous Cous Salad with Pine Nuts, Celery & Mint, Cinnamon Dressing

Hot
Pasta with Pesto & Chopped Tomatoes
Farfalle Fried with Ratatouille & Italian Sausage
Cous Cous with Moroccan Lamb Stew*

Rice:
Cold
 Turmeric Rice Salad with Dried Fruit, Nuts, Mint & Sweet Rice Vinegar
Brown Rice, Cranberries, Dried Apple, Green Onion & Marjoram, Mild Mustard Dressing

Hot
Black Rice Pilaf with Fruit, Nuts & Herbs
Traditional Indian Basmati Palau with Peas, Saffron & Cardamom
Korean Sticky Rice
Kimchi Fried Rice



Desserts
Each serves eight to ten guests. All tarts & Pies are made with Pâte Sucré except where
otherwise specified

 Tarts
Lemon Curd Tart with Seasonal Berries
Apple Beurre Noisette Tart with Blueberry Sauce
Crème Brûlée Tart with Raspberries
Almond-Pear Tart with Raspberry Sauce
Banana Crème Brûlée Chocolate Mousse Tart
Free-form Apple Galette with Butter Shortcrust

Tortes, Cakes & Tall Desserts
Each serves twelve to sixteen guests
Chocolate Soufflé Cake with Berries
Devils Food Cake with Chocolate Butter Cream
Chocolate Fudge Cake with Crème Fraîche & Berries
Almond-Pear Torte with Raspberry Sauce
Pistachio-Lemon Curd Torte with Lemon Curd
New York Cheese Cake with Toasted Coconut
Strawberry Cheese Cake
Apple Crumble with Oatmeal Crumble
Peach & Blueberry Cobbler

Mini Desserts
Pistachio Muffins
Crème Brûlée Tartlets
Apple Beurre Noisette Tartlets
Lemon Curd-Berry Tartlets
Baby NY Cheese Cakes
Mini Chocolate Soufflé Cakes