Hors d'oeuvres ~ The Event Group Corporate & Social Catering

We recommend that you choose between five and seven different selections. Prices are not listed because items vary by the tray or by the dozen. We have a formula that we use, based upon the time of day and number of anticipated guests to estimate your food quantities. Make your selections and call or email us for a complete proposal that will include pricing.

Action Stations | Fruits & Cheeses | Crostinis | Dynamic Dips
Seafood Selections | Vegetarian Selections
Salad Selections | Beef, Chicken and Pork Specialties | Assorted Miniature Desserts
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Action Stations:
Select herb-crusted roast beef, tender smoked ham or succulent pork loin served at a carving station accompanied by butter croissants, soft rolls and various sauces to include a selection of horseradish, mayonnaise, mustard, orange cranberry, BBQ pineapple, mustard chive, red pepper, chipotle mayonnaise and plum.

Mac and Cheese Station - Gourmet mac and cheese served in a martini glass, drizzled with Alfredo and cheddar cheese sauce and topped with choices of parmesan, green onions, black olives, sundried tomatoes, bacon, ham and sour cream.

Mashed Potato Martini Bar - homemade mashed potatoes served in a martini glass with cheddar cheese, green onions, black olives, bacon, ham, sautéed mushrooms and sour cream

Pasta Station-bowtie pasta and fettuccine with marinara sauce, meat sauce, alfredo sauce and parmesan cheese

Made to Order" Quesadilla Station - tortillas, cheese, mushrooms, chicken, beans, sour cream, guacamole, green pepper and pico de gallo grilled on-site.

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Fruits and Cheeses
Seasonal fresh fruit favorites, bite-sized, served with creamy yogurt dip in a carved pineapple half

Fresh strawberries dipped in creamy milk chocolate

Chef carved watermelon basket filled with an assortment of seasonal fresh fruit favorites
(Seasonal ~ available May - October)

A selection of skewered seasonal fresh fruit

Fresh fruit salsa with crispy cinnamon chips

Seasonal fruits drizzled with a glazed peach sauce then topped with a chocolate swirl served in a martini glass

Special selections of imported cheese including French Gruyere, Feta, Smoked Gouda,Swiss, Soft Provolone and Cheddar Cheese, arranged on a board with juicy vine ripened grapes

Selections of cheddar, colby jack and hot pepper cheeses, bite-sized, and served with an assortment of crackers

Flaky layers of French puff pastry wrapped around European Brie cheese and served warm with crackers

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Crostinis
Balsamic marinated tomatoes served with garlic crostini

Smoked salmon and caper spread served with garlic crostinis

Proscuitto ham, roasted pepper, fresh basil and Gruyere cheese served with garlic crostinis

Shrimp, sour cream, fresh dill and thyme served with garlic crostinis

Chicken, mozzarella, roma tomatoes and olives served with garlic crostinis

A seasonal mixture of vegetables and herbs served with garlic crostinis

Beef tenderloin and our special horseradish sauce served with garlic crostinis

Roasted sweet peppers and shaved cheese served with garlic crostinis

Olive and onion tapenade

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Dynamic Dips
Chef's Specialty - Spinach and artichoke hearts served in a bread bowl accompanied by sliced homemade French bread for dipping or tortilla chips

Southwest Mexican layered dip of beans, sour cream, guacamole and cheese along with olives and fresh-diced tomatoes accompanied by tortilla chips

Creamy French onion Dip with rippled chips

Thick, creamy fresh broccoli dip with rippled chips

Tangy ranch dip accompanied by rippled chips

Chunky tomato, pepper and onion salsa with fresh tortilla chips

Guacamole dip served with fresh tortilla chips

Hot and spicy cheese dip served with fresh tortilla chips

Fresh crab meat blend served with sliced, homemade French bread for dipping

Salsa Bar: Includes tomato, pepper and onion salsa, black bean salsa, guacamole, cheese dip and tortilla chips and mango fruit salsa with cinnamon chips

Hummus served with garlic crostinis

Bacon Bleu Cheese dip served with gourmet crackers or rippled chips

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Seafood Selections
Peeled, chilled shrimp on a bed of ice served with a spicy cocktail sauce

Shrimp Shots - peeled, chilled shrimp served atop a shot glass with spicy cocktail sauce inside for dipping

Spicy lemon shrimp with a creamy basil white sauce

Petite shrimp stuffing nestled in white mushroom caps and slow baked until tender and moist

French puff pastry stuffed with a blend of miniature shrimp stuffing then golden baked

French puff pastry stuffed with a blend of crab stuffing, baked

Soft flour tortilla layered with creamy cheese, fresh dill, spring salad leaves and delicious smoked salmon cut into bite-sized roll-ups

Thin sliced smoked salmon filet, presented on a silver tray with tangy caper sauce and garnishments of lemons and crackers

Petite lump crab cake served with a spicy remoulade sauce or a mango salsa

Jumbo mushrooms caps stuffed with crab meat

Sea scallops, bacon-wrapped and baked

Bacon wrapped shrimp

Grilled shrimp with pineapple and cherries served on a petite skewer

Tequila-infused chilled shrimp

Avocado shrimp cocktail infused with tequila and Bloody Mary mix and served with tortilla chips

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Vegetarian Selections
Fresh display of vegetable crudités served with your choice of homemade ranch dip or roasted red pepper and garlic spread

Black beans, shaved red onions, bell pepper and feta cheese, embedded between flour tortillas and cut into wedges - Veggie Quesadillas

Herb roasted potatoes served bite-sized with a hand-blended, zesty bacon and sour cream sauce

Asparagus marinated with an Italian vinaigrette dressing

Antipasto Platter - An array of artichoke hearts, marinated mushrooms, queen stuffed olives, black olives, fresh mozzarella, feta cheese, proscuitto ham, petite corn on the cob and pepperoncini peppers, served with our focaccia bread

Grilled Vegetable Platter - Char-grilled eggplant, red onions, zucchini, yellow squash and tomatoes, marinated with olive oil and herbs

Traditional deviled eggs

Fresh baked Italian focaccia bread with rosemary and thyme served with warm marinara sauce or olive oil and black pepper for dipping

Homemade mac and cheese served in a demitasse cup

Potato cakes served with a spicy Cajun mayonnaise

Jumbo mushroom caps stuffed with spinach and Parmesan

Veggie Kabobs - A selection of grilled roasted potatoes, bell pepper, red onion, mushroom, zucchini, squash and tomato on a petite skewer.

Veggie Shots - Fresh cut green and red peppers, carrots, celery and olives placed in a glass with a ranch dipping sauce.

Mini Caprese Bites-grape tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil and basil served on skewers

Tomato basil bisque (soup) served in a demi cup with a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, cut into triangles, skewered and placed atop the demi cup

Santa Fe Lollipops--cream cheese and salsa, rolled as a lollipop (stick added) and coated with dusted tortilla chips.

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Salad Selections

Asian coleslaw

Mixed greens with feta cheese, mandarin oranges and balsamic dressing

Traditional Caesar salad

Caprese Salad - Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olive oil and mixed greens

Mixed greens with sliced strawberries, toasted nuts and balsamic dressing

Beef, Chicken and Pork Specialties

Meatballs smothered with your choice of our own BBQ sauce, rich Italian marinara sauce or a spicy blue cheese chipotle cream sauce

Chef's Specialty - Select shaved breast of turkey, ham or savory roast beef on fresh baked Italian focaccia bread with rosemary, thyme and layers of your chosen meat topped with Swiss cheese, mayonnaise or mustard

Petite sandwich selections - tuna and chicken salad

Spicy mini sausage links basted in our chef’s custom BBQ sauce

French puff pastry stuffed with beef tenderloin then golden baked

Chicken salad stuffed in a miniature tomato

Golden fried chicken drummettes

Soft four tortilla rolled with a creamy bacon spread, fresh lettuce and tomato cut into bite-sized roll-ups with tortillas.

Chicken, feta cheese, fresh spinach and sun-dried tomatoes blended and baked in a phyllo pastry

Tender breast of chicken lightly breaded and golden fried, served with a ranch dipping sauce

Grilled chicken with green peppers, pineapple and red pepper served on a petite skewer

Caribbean chicken wings

Jumbo mushroom caps stuffed with seasoned sausage

French puff pastry stuffed with a blend of smoked ham and gouda cheese then golden baked

French puff pastry stuffed with sautéed spicy sausage then golden baked

Soft flour tortillas layered with chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, fresh tomato and onion cut into bite-sized triangles - Mini Chicken Quesadillas

French puff pastry stuffed with a blend of chicken and feta cheese, then golden baked

Spicy jerk chicken skewers

Cheeseburger sliders -Ancho chile and avocado topped burgers

Meatloaf sliders

Sliced beef tenderloin served with soft rolls, butter croissants and various sauces to include your choice of horseradish, mayonnaise, mustard, orange cranberry, BBQ pineapple, mustard chive, red pepper, chipotle mayo and plum sauce

We recommend that you choose between five and seven different selections. Prices are not listed because items vary by the tray or by the dozen. We have a formula that we use, based upon the time of day and number of anticipated guests to estimate your food quantities. Make your selections and call or email us for a complete proposal that will include pricing. Action Stations \| Fruits & Cheeses \| Crostinis \| Dynamic Dips Seafood Selections \| Vegetarian Selections Salad Selections \| Beef, Chicken and Pork Specialties \| Assorted Miniature Desserts (Scroll down or click name above to view categories) Action Stations: Select herb-crusted roast beef, tender smoked ham or succulent pork loin served at a carving station accompanied by butter croissants, soft rolls and various sauces to include a selection of horseradish, mayonnaise, mustard, orange cranberry, BBQ pineapple, mustard chive, red pepper, chipotle mayonnaise and plum. Mac and Cheese Station - Gourmet mac and cheese served in a martini glass, drizzled with Alfredo and cheddar cheese sauce and topped with choices of parmesan, green onions, black olives, sundried tomatoes, bacon, ham and sour cream. Mashed Potato Martini Bar - homemade mashed potatoes served in a martini glass with cheddar cheese, green onions, black olives, bacon, ham, sautéed mushrooms and sour cream Pasta Station-bowtie pasta and fettuccine with marinara sauce, meat sauce, alfredo sauce and parmesan cheese Made to Order" Quesadilla Station - tortillas, cheese, mushrooms, chicken, beans, sour cream, guacamole, green pepper and pico de gallo grilled on-site. Back to Top Fruits and Cheeses Seasonal fresh fruit favorites, bite-sized, served with creamy yogurt dip in a carved pineapple half Fresh strawberries dipped in creamy milk chocolate Chef carved watermelon basket filled with an assortment of seasonal fresh fruit favorites (Seasonal ~ available May - October) A selection of skewered seasonal fresh fruit Fresh fruit salsa with crispy cinnamon chips Seasonal fruits drizzled with a glazed peach sauce then topped with a chocolate swirl served in a martini glass Special selections of imported cheese including French Gruyere, Feta, Smoked Gouda,Swiss, Soft Provolone and Cheddar Cheese, arranged on a board with juicy vine ripened grapes Selections of cheddar, colby jack and hot pepper cheeses, bite-sized, and served with an assortment of crackers Flaky layers of French puff pastry wrapped around European Brie cheese and served warm with crackers Back to Top Crostinis Balsamic marinated tomatoes served with garlic crostini Smoked salmon and caper spread served with garlic crostinis Proscuitto ham, roasted pepper, fresh basil and Gruyere cheese served with garlic crostinis Shrimp, sour cream, fresh dill and thyme served with garlic crostinis Chicken, mozzarella, roma tomatoes and olives served with garlic crostinis A seasonal mixture of vegetables and herbs served with garlic crostinis Beef tenderloin and our special horseradish sauce served with garlic crostinis Roasted sweet peppers and shaved cheese served with garlic crostinis Olive and onion tapenade Back to Top Dynamic Dips Chef's Specialty - Spinach and artichoke hearts served in a bread bowl accompanied by sliced homemade French bread for dipping or tortilla chips Southwest Mexican layered dip of beans, sour cream, guacamole and cheese along with olives and fresh-diced tomatoes accompanied by tortilla chips Creamy French onion Dip with rippled chips Thick, creamy fresh broccoli dip with rippled chips Tangy ranch dip accompanied by rippled chips Chunky tomato, pepper and onion salsa with fresh tortilla chips Guacamole dip served with fresh tortilla chips Hot and spicy cheese dip served with fresh tortilla chips Fresh crab meat blend served with sliced, homemade French bread for dipping Salsa Bar: Includes tomato, pepper and onion salsa, black bean salsa, guacamole, cheese dip and tortilla chips and mango fruit salsa with cinnamon chips Hummus served with garlic crostinis Bacon Bleu Cheese dip served with gourmet crackers or rippled chips Back to Top Seafood Selections Peeled, chilled shrimp on a bed of ice served with a spicy cocktail sauce Shrimp Shots - peeled, chilled shrimp served atop a shot glass with spicy cocktail sauce inside for dipping Spicy lemon shrimp with a creamy basil white sauce Petite shrimp stuffing nestled in white mushroom caps and slow baked until tender and moist French puff pastry stuffed with a blend of miniature shrimp stuffing then golden baked French puff pastry stuffed with a blend of crab stuffing, baked Soft flour tortilla layered with creamy cheese, fresh dill, spring salad leaves and delicious smoked salmon cut into bite-sized roll-ups Thin sliced smoked salmon filet, presented on a silver tray with tangy caper sauce and garnishments of lemons and crackers Petite lump crab cake served with a spicy remoulade sauce or a mango salsa Jumbo mushrooms caps stuffed with crab meat Sea scallops, bacon-wrapped and baked Bacon wrapped shrimp Grilled shrimp with pineapple and cherries served on a petite skewer Tequila-infused chilled shrimp Avocado shrimp cocktail infused with tequila and Bloody Mary mix and served with tortilla chips Back to Top Vegetarian Selections Fresh display of vegetable crudités served with your choice of homemade ranch dip or roasted red pepper and garlic spread Black beans, shaved red onions, bell pepper and feta cheese, embedded between flour tortillas and cut into wedges - Veggie Quesadillas Herb roasted potatoes served bite-sized with a hand-blended, zesty bacon and sour cream sauce Asparagus marinated with an Italian vinaigrette dressing Antipasto Platter - An array of artichoke hearts, marinated mushrooms, queen stuffed olives, black olives, fresh mozzarella, feta cheese, proscuitto ham, petite corn on the cob and pepperoncini peppers, served with our focaccia bread Grilled Vegetable Platter - Char-grilled eggplant, red onions, zucchini, yellow squash and tomatoes, marinated with olive oil and herbs Traditional deviled eggs Fresh baked Italian focaccia bread with rosemary and thyme served with warm marinara sauce or olive oil and black pepper for dipping Homemade mac and cheese served in a demitasse cup Potato cakes served with a spicy Cajun mayonnaise Jumbo mushroom caps stuffed with spinach and Parmesan Veggie Kabobs - A selection of grilled roasted potatoes, bell pepper, red onion, mushroom, zucchini, squash and tomato on a petite skewer. Veggie Shots - Fresh cut green and red peppers, carrots, celery and olives placed in a glass with a ranch dipping sauce. Mini Caprese Bites-grape tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil and basil served on skewers Tomato basil bisque (soup) served in a demi cup with a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, cut into triangles, skewered and placed atop the demi cup Santa Fe Lollipops--cream cheese and salsa, rolled as a lollipop (stick added) and coated with dusted tortilla chips. Back to Top Salad Selections Asian coleslaw Mixed greens with feta cheese, mandarin oranges and balsamic dressing Traditional Caesar salad Caprese Salad - Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olive oil and mixed greens Mixed greens with sliced strawberries, toasted nuts and balsamic dressing Beef, Chicken and Pork Specialties Meatballs smothered with your choice of our own BBQ sauce, rich Italian marinara sauce or a spicy blue cheese chipotle cream sauce Chef's Specialty - Select shaved breast of turkey, ham or savory roast beef on fresh baked Italian focaccia bread with rosemary, thyme and layers of your chosen meat topped with Swiss cheese, mayonnaise or mustard Petite sandwich selections - tuna and chicken salad Spicy mini sausage links basted in our chef’s custom BBQ sauce French puff pastry stuffed with beef tenderloin then golden baked Chicken salad stuffed in a miniature tomato Golden fried chicken drummettes Soft four tortilla rolled with a creamy bacon spread, fresh lettuce and tomato cut into bite-sized roll-ups with tortillas. Chicken, feta cheese, fresh spinach and sun-dried tomatoes blended and baked in a phyllo pastry Tender breast of chicken lightly breaded and golden fried, served with a ranch dipping sauce Grilled chicken with green peppers, pineapple and red pepper served on a petite skewer Caribbean chicken wings Jumbo mushroom caps stuffed with seasoned sausage French puff pastry stuffed with a blend of smoked ham and gouda cheese then golden baked French puff pastry stuffed with sautéed spicy sausage then golden baked Soft flour tortillas layered with chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, fresh tomato and onion cut into bite-sized triangles - Mini Chicken Quesadillas French puff pastry stuffed with a blend of chicken and feta cheese, then golden baked Spicy jerk chicken skewers Cheeseburger sliders -Ancho chile and avocado topped burgers Meatloaf sliders Sliced beef tenderloin served with soft rolls, butter croissants and various sauces to include your choice of horseradish, mayonnaise, mustard, orange cranberry, BBQ pineapple, mustard chive, red pepper, chipotle mayo and plum sauce Back to Top Assorted Miniature Desserts Asian spoons filled with strawberry vanilla mousse with drizzled chocolate sauce Donut Sliders - mini donut topped with crème fraiche, caramel sauce and crushed candies Coke/Root Beer Float Shots - your favorite beverage topped with a dollop of ice cream and placed in a shot glass. Garnished with a specialty straw. French vanilla mousse topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries and raspberries and placed in phyllo cups French vanilla mousse topped with drizzled chocolate and placed in phyllo cups Chocolate fountain with dippers (choose any of the following: pretzels, marshmallows, graham crackers, fruit, Nutter Butter cookies, Oreos, peanut butter cups and biscotti). Apple cinnamon, cherry, apricot or blueberry cream puffs Chocolate crème puffs and chocolate cherry cream puffs Almond cream slices Lemon or raspberry bars Mini cheesecakes Assorted cookies and chocolate brownies Nostalgic Dessert Bar (Little Debbie Snacks, Twinkies, Cupcakes, Rice Krispie Treats, etc.) Holiday Candy Tray (candy canes, gum drops, Twizzlers, M&M's, etc.) White or dark chocolate edible spoons topped with strawberry vanilla mousse and chocolate Gourmet truffles, white and dark chocolate pretzels and miniature caramels Apple pie served in a demitasse cup Cheesecake Station: Traditional cheesecake placed in a martini glass with available toppings, such as fruit, chocolate, Oreos, Reeces, Butterfinger and M&M Petit fours and cupcakes Gourmet chocolate brownies Mousse Shots - mousse topped with a dollop of whipped cream and placed in a shot glass (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry vanilla, raspberry, key lime, peach and lemon mousse available) Banana Pudding Shots - vanilla pudding, bananas, crumbled vanilla wafers and whipped cream - Just like Mom used to make. Puff pastries filled with miniature candy bar delights Cookies and Milk: Classic twist on the traditional childhood favorite includes a variety of assorted cookies with regular and chocolate milk displayed in shot glasses Candy Bar - Display your favorite candies--from assorted childhood favorites to a monochromatic color. Perfect for party favors and includes cello bags or other miniature containers. Naïve Indulgence - Gourmet chocolate brownie lollipops or truffles. May be topped with various sprinkles, crushed candies, nuts, etc. Back to Top
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