events menu 1 15-2012

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CATERING MENU

delivered to your home or office

Affordable restaurant panache at your event….

Office Luncheons Corporate Events Bridal/Baby Showers Themed Menus Cocktail Parties Sweet Sixteens Breakfast/Coffee Service Shiva Meals Wine Tastings

Box Lunches Confirmation Communions Rehearsal Dinners Engagement Parties Private Chef Parties Graduation Parties Chef Stations Wait Staff/Bartenders

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APPETIZERS These appetizers are delivered family style.

We also offer appetizers that can be tray passed or displayed on a platter. They are found on following pages.

SERVES 8-10pp 15-20pp

STEAMED MUSSELS

Prince Edward Island “rope harvested” mussels

choose red, white, fra diavolo, sambuca or thai

$30. $60.

ANTIPASTO

assorted Italian meats, sharp provolone cheese, tomatoes, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella,

artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, red onion, kalamata olives, served over greens,

virgin olive oil & red wine vinegar on the side

$50. $90.

CAPRESE

sliced tomatoes, sliced fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, drizzled with virgin olive oil

& balsamic reduction

$35. $65.

BRUSCHETTA

bowl of freshly marinated chopped tomatoes, shaved parmesan reggiano cheese, fresh chopped

basil, surrounded by individual grilled baguette bread slices

$25. $40.

ROASTED PEPPERS & CHEESE

sliced sweet red & green peppers, sliced sharp provolone cheese & garlic bread $45. $80.

GRILLED VEGETABLES

assorted seasonal vegetables tossed with virgin olive oil, cracked black pepper, ground sea salt,

grilled & arranged on a platter

$45. $70.

CHILLED POACHED JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL

arranged on tray with cocktail sauce, lemon wedges & water crackers mkt. price

VEGGIE, FRUIT & CHEESE TRAYS… LET’S GET THE PARTY STARTED

CHEESE COLLECTION

assorted international &

American cheeses

displayed with nuts,

grapes, assorted crackers

& sliced artisan bread

$5.pp

VEGETABLE CRUDITE

assorted harvest of

seasonal vegetables with

herb & hummus

dipping sauces

$4.25pp

SLICED SEASONAL FRUIT & DIP

assorted seasonally

fresh sliced fruit & berries

with

yogurt dipping sauce

$ 3.5pp

MINI PARTY MEATBALLS choice of Italian (beef, pork & veal) with marinara

or

Greek (ground lamb) with tzatziki dipping sauce

half pan $ 40.

JUMBO BUFFALO WINGS choose hot, mild or BBQ sauce

blue cheese and celery included

50 wings $30.

100 wings $55.

KETTLE SOUPS Quart $8.5 serves 3-4

Italian wedding ● caramelized onion ● chili

chicken parm soup ● pasta fazool ● turkey chili

...Vegetarian...

chilled gazpacho ● tuscan white bean

A SIMPLE BOX LUNCH

(minimum 10pp)

choose either

tuna, turkey, roast beef, or ham, with American cheese

apple ● bag of chips ● cookie or brownie

bottled water

$9.99 [serves 1]


COLD HORS D’OEURVES

The following starters can be tray passed or displayed on a platter.

[2 DOZEN MINIMUM]

CAPRESE SALAD TARTLETS

ciligene fresh mozzarella | sliced grape tomato

phyllo tartlet | fresh basil | drizzled balsamic reduction

SEARED TUNA CRISP

rare sushi grade ahi tuna | wakame | wonton crisp | mild wasabi crema

BRUSCHETTA

grilled bruschetta | tomato | fresh basil

FILET BRUSCHETTA

grilled garlic bruschetta | filet mignon | horseradish sauce

SMOKED SALMON BRUSCHETTA

grilled bruschetta | nova salmon | cream cheese | caper tomato red onion relish

MISO GLAZED BLACK COD/ SEABASS

broiled and served in Japanese spoon

topped with micro greens

GRILLED OYSTERS PANCETTA

fresh oysters | pancetta wrapped & grilled

served on half shell | oyster beurre blanc sauce

CARIBBEAN PORK

grilled jerk marinated pork tenderloin

wonton crisp

fresh mango-pineapple salsa

CHILLED JUMBO SHRIMP

Grey Goose infused cocktail sauce

CHILLED GAZPACHO SHOOTERS WITH JUMBO SHRIMP

STUFFED BABY BELGIAN ENDIVE

herbed cheese | smoked almond

ANTIPASTO SKEWER

grape tomato | ciligene fresh mozzarella | roasted pepper | Italian meats | olives

served with dipping sauce

MINI MAINE LOBSTER ROLL

lobster salad | shredded butter lettuce | toasted buttered New England roll | lemon


HOT HORS D ’OEURVES

The following starters can be tray passed or displayed on a platter.

[2 DOZEN MINIMUM]

MINIATURE CRAB CAKES

lump crabmeat | lemon caper aioli

GYRO CANAPES

gyro meat | sliced plum tomato | caramelized red onion | tzatziki sauce | mini pita

GRILLED BBQ SHRIMP

jumbo shrimp | applewood smoked bacon | house made barbeque sauce

SPANIKOPITA

spinach | feta | shallots | phyllo dough

GRILLED THAI CHICKEN SKEWERS

lemongrass marinated chicken brochettes | spicy peanut dipping sauce

GRILLED PHILLIPINO PORK

banana chili sauce marinated pork brochettes |sweet chili sauce

SCALLOPS PORCINI

pan seared porcini mushroom dusted scallops | drizzled with white truffle oil

TWO BITE MINI CHEESE STEAKS

shaved ribeye steak | American cheese | sautéed onions | smoked paprika ketchup | mini Italian roll

MINI BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI

served on individual spoon with brown butter sage sauce

CRABMEAT STUFFED MUSHROOMS

SAUSAGE & PROVOLONE MUSHROOMS

TWO BITE MINI HOT DOGS “PUPPIES”

spicy brown mustard | mini rolls

TWO BITE MINI CHEESEBURGER

cheddar cheese | crispy onions | chipotle ketchup

GRILLED BUFFALO SHRIMP

jumbo shrimp | buffalo sauce | blue cheese | celery

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

choice of Italian with marinara or Greek with tzatziki sauce

MINI CLASSIC REUBENS

corned beef | sauerkraut | swiss | russian dressing | mini rye

CLAMS CASINO

applewood bacon topped little neck clam

GNOCCHI

mushroom brandy cream sauce or vodka blush

served on individual spoon

COCONUT SHRIMP

with spicy mango dipping sauce

BAKED PHYLLO CUPS:

gorgonzola, apple, walnut, honey or brie, raspberry, walnut


SALADS All salads will come with dressing on the side.

SERVES 8-10pp 15-20pp

CITY KITCHEN ITALIAN CHOP

chopped romaine lettuce, capicolla, salami, pepperoni, tomatoes, hot peppers, roasted peppers,

black olives, artichoke hearts, aged parmesan cheese, balsamic vinaigrette dressing

$40. $55.

CITY KITCHEN VEGGIE CHOP

chopped romaine lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, green bell pepper, gorgonzola cheese, artichoke hearts,

black olives, pine nuts, white balsamic vinaigrette dressing

$40. $55.

CAESAR

romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan cheese, home baked croutons, house made Caesar dressing

$25. $40.

SICILIAN ORANGE SALAD

baby field greens, sliced navel orange, shaved red onion, black olives, citrus dressing

$30. $45.

ARUGULA SALAD

arugula, shaved parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, sea salt, lemon juice, virgin olive oil $30. $45.

SOUTHWEST SALAD

iceberg lettuce, black beans, sharp cheddar cheese, tomatoes, avocado, black olives, tortilla strips,

creamy chipotle ranch dressing

$35. $50.

STEAKHOUSE ICEBERG WEDGE

crisp iceberg wedges, crumbled blue cheese, applewood bacon, diced tomatoes, blue cheese dressing

$40. $55.

HOUSE SALAD

mixed field greens, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, dijon vinaigrette $20. $35.

ORZO PASTA SALAD

orzo pasta, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, fresh lemon, Italian parsley, virgin olive oil $20. $35.

CITY KITCHEN SEASONAL SALAD [this salad changes with the seasons according to local harvest]

torn romaine, gorgonzola cheese, glazed pecans, dried cranberries, white balsamic vinaigrette

spring- sliced strawberries | summer-sliced peaches | fall-sliced apples | winter-sliced pears

$45. $60.

Add Sliced Chicken to any salad $15. $25.

Add Grilled Shrimp/Grilled Salmon to any salad mkt.

CHOCOLATE

CHIP COOKIE

or

BROWNIE TRAY

$25. serves 8-10

$45. serves 15-20

MINI CANNOLI

TRAY

$35. serves 8-10

$55. serves 15-20

PEANUT BUTTER

PIE

$40. serves 10

$6. per slice

SWEET ENDINGS

NEW YORK STYLE

CHEESE CAKE

$40. Serves 14

$6. per slice

BEVERAGES INDIVIDUAL BOTTLES $1.95 each

2 LITER BOTTLES $3.50 each

coke |diet coke |root beer | sprite

bottled water | snapple | arizona iced tea | lemonade

Coffee and Tea service available

$2.95 pp


SANDWICH PLATTERS

Build your own sandwich, with all the fixings

SERVES 8-10pp

NY DELI PLATTER

corned beef, pastrami, roasted turkey, American, Swiss, & muenster cheeses, arranged on platter with

marble rye bread, lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, Russian dressing, mayo, brown mustard,

pickled tomatoes & coleslaw

$95.

CLASSIC AMERICAN DELI PLATTER

brown sugar ham, roast beef, hand-carved turkey,

provolone, American & Swiss cheeses arranged on platter with,

assorted rolls, lettuce, tomato, onions, hot & sweet peppers, deli pickles, mayo,

mustard, virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar & potato salad

$85.

SLICED FILET MIGNON PLATTER

beef tenderloin seared whole and thinly sliced arranged on platter with

house made creamy horseradish sauce, caramelized sliced onions & sliced artisan Italian bread

$180.

SOUTH PHILLY SLICED ROASTED PORK LOIN

Italian seasoned and oven roasted, sliced thin and arranged on platter,

accompanied with sautéed broccoli rabe, shredded provolone cheese, hot cherry peppers, mayo,

crusty sliced Italian rolls & pasta salad

$90.

SMOKED SALMON PLATTER

sliced nova salmon arranged on platter with capers, Bermuda onion, chopped egg, tomato,

olives, cream cheese, pumpernickel bread slices & mini bagels

$125.

SAUSAGE, PEPPERS & ONIONS

sliced hot or sweet sausage, roasted sweet peppers, onions, marinara & sliced Italian rolls $50.

HOT ROAST BEEF & AU JUS

creamy horseradish sauce, sliced red onion, roasted long hot peppers & kaiser rolls $50.

SIDES SERVES 8-10pp

GARLIC BREAD $16.

ROASTED POTATOES

fresh rosemary, virgin olive oil, cracked black pepper, crushed sea salt

$20.

FRESH BABY SPINACH

sautéed with garlic, virgin olive oil, cannellini beans, served with lemon wedges

$30.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

virgin olive oil, cracked black pepper, sea salt, fresh garlic, splash of white wine $20.

STRING BEAN SALAD (served room temp)

blanched string beans, diced roasted potatoes, thyme, virgin olive oil, fresh garlic $30.

PENNE OR SPAGHETTI

choose your sauce: marinara, fra diavlo or olive oil & garlic $30.

PAN SAUTEED ZUCCHINI

sliced zucchini sautéed with plum tomatoes, vidalia onions, fresh garlic $30.


OUR CLASSICS.

$50. serves 10pp | $90. serves 20pp

FARFALLE...bow ties

broccoli rabe, white beans, garlic, crumbled sausage

ORECCHIETTE...small little cups

m & m sauce [mushrooms and marsala wine]

RIGATONI...tubes

bolognese [meat sauce, marinara, red wine, diced carrot, touch of cream]

FETTUCCINI...flat and thick

three cheese alfredo sauce, sweet baby peas, caramelized red onions

GNOCCHI...Italian dumplings

simple pomodora sauce [fresh plum tomatoes, virgin olive oil, fresh basil]

CAVATELLI...little moons

vodka blush sauce, sliced sauteed chicken

FUSCILLI...little twists

carbonara cream sauce, pancetta

CHEESE RAVIOLI

marinara, mozzarella cheese

RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS OR MANICOTTI

house made marinara

GRILLED VEGETABLE LASAGNA

pasta sheets, imported ricotta, mozzarella, mushrooms, red onion, zucchini, spinach, topped with marinara

LASAGNA BOLOGNESE

pasta sheets, imported ricotta, mozzarella, meat sauce, wine, touch of cream, topped with marinara

add house made

MEATBALLS, TURKEY MEATBALLS or ITALIAN SAUSAGE to any pasta

$25. serves 10pp | $50. serves 20pp

CITY KITCHEN PASTA


ENTRÉES SERVES 8-10pp 15-20pp

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

cutlets sautéed with sweet peppers, onions, mushrooms, capers, simmered with plum tomatoes,

marinara, white wine

$55. $100.

VEAL CACCIATORE

sautéed tender medallions, peppers, onions, mushrooms, capers, simmered with plum tomatoes,

marinara, white wine

$70. $135.

CHICKEN MARSALA

sautéed cutlets, marsala wine, mushrooms $55. $100.

VEAL MARSALA

sauteed tender medallions, marsala wine, mushrooms $70. $135.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE

sautéed cutlets, fresh baby spinach, sliced tomato, provolone cheese, white wine butter sauce $55. $100.

VEAL FLORENTINE

sautéed tender medallions, fresh baby spinach, sliced tomato, provolone cheese,

white wine butter sauce

$70. $135.

CHICKEN PICATTA

sautéed cutlet, white wine, lemon, capers $55. $100.

VEAL PICATTA

sautéed tender medallions, white wine, lemon, capers $70. $135.

CHICKEN PARMESAN

cutlets lightly breaded with Italian bread crumbs, pan fried, baked with marinara sauce,

parmesan and mozzarella cheese

$55. $100.

VEAL PARMESAN

tender medallions, lightly breaded with Italian bread crumbs, pan fried, baked with marinara sauce,

parmesan and mozzarella cheese

$70. $135.

STUFFED EGGPLANT

breaded eggplant, pan fried, layered with prosciutto, ricotta & mozzarella cheese,

topped with marinara then baked

$55. $100.

PAN SEARED BLACKENED SALMON*

served with tzatziki sauce

*ask about our many other fish and their preparations

$100. $180.

LUMP CRAB CAKES

house made, served with lemon caper aioli or pineapple mango salsa $100. $180.

CITY KITCHEN SHRIMP

pan sautéed shrimp, fresh garlic, marinara or scampi sauce, tossed with pasta of your choice $70. $135.

PAN STEAMED CLAMS AND PASTA

little neck clams with marinara or scampi sauce, tossed with pasta of your choice $60. $115.


MILKSHAKE STATION

have our chef blend your personal milkshake

made with vanilla bean ice cream


heath bar | peanuts | hot fudge | sprinkles | reese’s pieces | strawberry syrup | whipped cream

oreo | peanut butter | caramel | malted milk balls | sliced bananas

don't see a topping you want, just ask us

All stations require the renting of flatware, glassware or china; including but not limited to tables, linens and other equipment that may be necessary.

CHEF STATION MENU All stations require a chef to prepare and cook items to order. Lots of fun and interactive for your guests.

(20 person minimum)

MINI BELGIAN WAFFLE STATION

have our chef build your personal mini waffle to order

vanilla bean ice cream | bananas foster | caramelized strawberries

hot fudge | wet walnuts | whipped cream | maple syrup

don't see a topping you want, just ask us

SWEET CREPE STATION

have our chef build your crepe to order

assorted fresh berries | caramelized bananas | poached pears | vanilla bean or bourbon whipped cream

Ask about our THEMED MENUS We have done each of these menus in the past for office luncheons and home parties.

We can adapt each menu to fit everyone's budget. These menus can be served buffet style, sit down or chef action.

For sample themed menus, visit us on the web @ citykitchenevents.blogspot.com and click theme menu samples.

MEXICAN ● FRENCH ● GREEK ● ITALIAN ● MEDITERRANEAN

ASIAN FUSION ● THAI ● BARBEQUE ● POLSKA ● SOUTHERN CREOLE

SPANISH ● IRELAND ● ALPINE

BRUNCH ● MOTHER’S DAY ● SOUTH PHILADELPHIA ● NORTHWESTERN

SUMMER HARVEST ● TAPAS “SMALL PLATES” ● SLIDERS

CLAMBAKE ● HOT DOG CARNIVAL CART


INFORMATION FEES AND SERVICES prices and items are subject to errors omissions and change without notice

DELIVERY AND SET UP Our drivers are courteous and knowledgeable and most of all ON TIME!

Delivery fees may apply.

We can completely set up your event - lighting sternos, opening and

displaying your items, to dressing your salad. Ask the catering director

for more information.

FLATWARE, TABLEWARE, GLASSWARE,

CHAFING DISHES

Ask the catering director for information on cutlery, plates,

glasses and napkins for your event.

We can provide heavyweight plastic ware rolled with napkins

for additional charge.

Or step it up with decorative platters, stainless flatware,

glassware, china, and linen napkins

We also have chafing dishes tables chairs etc. available for

rental.

STAFFING

Our staff is courteous and professional. We can provide you with all the

help you will need for your event or meeting. We offer professional

chefs, captains, bartenders and servers.

Staffing requirement may increase or decrease depending on your event

and to the degree of services you wish us to provide. The standard we

apply is 1 staff per 15 –20 guests. Plated, butlered items, and stations

require more staffing.

The rates are based on a minimum of 5 hours

Chefs/Captains $225 ($45/additional hour)

Wait staff/Bartender $175 ($35/additional hour)

*Overtime and holiday rates may differ

Cold food must be kept refrigerated until ready to eat.

Our food should be served immediately.

You may set the food on a chaffing set with sternos. This will keep the food warm for 2 hours.

Sterno fuel is used to keep your food warm; it is not used to heat up cold food. (please use an oven)

You may want to bring your food to a higher temperature prior to placing on sterno.

DELIVERED HOT FOOD:

pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees

remove any plastic wrap from pan

keep lid covered and use chart below

pasta 15 minutes

vegetables 10 minutes

meat 15 minutes

FOOD FROM YOUR REFRIGERATOR:

pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees

remove any plastic wrap from pan

keep lid covered and use chart below

pasta 60 minutes ● vegetables 45 minutes

meat 60 minutes

check and stir food 1/2 way thru cooking time

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS:

All times are approximate, actual time may vary based on your oven.

ORDERING Place your order by calling 267.885.5161 or email your order to

[email protected] and your order will be immedi-

ately confirmed. Please allow a 24 hour notice when placing

your order, we will do our best to accommodate last minute

orders. Minimum orders $30.00 excluding tax or delivery.

BILLING We accept most major credit cards. We accept checks with

proper identification. We welcome corporate accounts.

Corporate accounts require an application and a credit card to

be on file in our office.

DEPOSITS

Most orders or party dates require a deposit or a credit card may

be used to hold your order or date.

FLOWERS AND BALLOONS Special events sometimes need a special touch. Ask us about our balloon

or flower service.

contact our catering director

267.885.5161 [email protected]

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