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SAMPLE SPRING MENU

W H AT TO E X P E CT

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRE

We know your standards are high – so are ours. From crowd

pleasing first course to delectable dessert, we’ll help refine

your menu and highlight fresh, seasonal ingredients.

V E G E TA R I A NMINI TRIANGLE WHITE CHEDDAR GRILLED CHEESEFig Jam

FINGERLING POTATOCamembert, Truffle Oil

CAPRESE CROSTINICherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil

ARANCINIRicotta, Tomato, Basil

VEGETABLE EMPANADASAvocado Salsa

GRUYERE GOUGÈRESTruffle Oil

BABY BELL PEPPERSSweet Corn, Housemade Ricotta

MACARONI & CHEESEPanko Crust, Parmesan Cup

P O U LT R YJERK CHICKENPlantain Chip, Mango Salsa

CASHEW CHICKEN TENDERSAsian Plum Sauce

GINGER CHICKEN SALADGinger Aioli, Cucumber Cup

CHICKEN PARMESAN BITETomato Jam, Fresh Mozzarella

BUFFALO CHICKENBuffalo Sauce Pipette, Blue Cheese, Celery

MINI CHICKEN TACOSPico de Gallo, Lime Wedge

THAI CHICKEN SALADPeanut Sauce, Cracker Cup

PULLED CHICKEN FLATBREADCorn, Wild Mushrooms, Pesto

Paramount Events recommends 4 – 6 selections.

SAMPLE SPRING MENU

M E ATBACON WRAPPED DATES

SPICY BEEF WONTONSGinger Dipping Sauce

GRISSINIApplewood Smoked Bacon, Brown Sugar

CLASSIC ANGUS SLIDERCheddar, Pickle, Ketchup, Pretzel Bun

CRISPY CORNED BEEF REUBENThousand Island Dressing

MINI PORK EMPANADASAncho Aioli

SLICED BEEF TENDERLOINPretzel Crostino, Whipped Horseradish

FRENCHED BABY BACK RIBSPeach Barbeque Sauce

MINI BLTCrispy Pork Belly, Tomato Jam, Arugula, Sourdough

BRAISED PULLED SHORT RIBSour Cream, Potato Cup

S E A F O O DMINIATURE CRAB CAKELemon Aioli

SEARED TUNAWonton Crisp, Wasabi Crème Fraîche

SMOKED SALMONCaraway Crisp, Brown Sugar Mustard, Dill

FISHERMAN’S DAUGHTER SHRIMP BRUSCHETTATomato, Basil, Shallot

PANKO CRUSTED CRISPY SHRIMPApricot Pineapple Compote

SHRIMP TEMPURASriracha Aioli

WHITEFISH TOSTADOSFresh Cilantro, Lime

CRISPY LOBSTER BRIOCHE ROLLAvocado Mayonnaise

BANG BANG SHRIMPSweet & Hot Chili Sauce

PASSED HORS D’OEUVREContinued.

SAMPLE SPRING MENU

FIRST COURSE SOUP

BREAD BASKET

GEM LETTUCE SALADSpring Radishes, Shaved Baby Carrots, Pea Shoots, Avocado Mousse, Pistachios, Citrus Vinaigrette

ASPARAGUS SALADCharred Green Asparagus, Medium Boiled Egg, Mahon Crema, Frisée, Marcona Almonds, Spanish Sofrito, Aged Balsamic Vinegar

BABY ROOT SALADBeets, Spring Radishes, Heirloom Carrots, Turnips, Bibb Lettuce, Toasted Bread Crumbs, Green Goddess Dressing

STRAWBERRY & PICKLED RHUBARB SALADFrisée, Sorrel, Pine Nuts, Mint, Whipped Goat Cheese, Strawberry-Balsamic Vinaigrette

SPRING VEGETABLE SALADGrilled Green & Pickled White Asparagus, Baby Artichokes, Spring Radishes, Baby Greens, Manchengo, Marcona Almonds, Lemon-Tarragon Vinaigrette

Choice of one salad. Available as a menu addition.

One basket per table is included.

ENGLISH PEA SOUPBacon Lardons, Chervil, Sour Cream

ASPARAGUS SOUPMedium Boiled Egg, Slivered Fried Garlic, Citrus Gremolata

SPRING ONION, SPINACH, & POTATO SOUPCrème Fraîche, Celery Leaves

SUNCHOKE SOUPPomegranate Gelée, Chives, Olive Oil

OLIVE OIL & HERB SALTED LOVASH, PRETZEL ROLLS, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLS, BASIL ROLLS, PETITE PANCreamy Butter, Sea Salt

SAMPLE SPRING MENU

ENTRÉES

S E A F O O DWILD ALASKAN HALIBUT Asparagus Purée, Fava Beans, Tri-Colored Cauliflower, Tomato Water Gelée, Red Ribbon Sorrel, Lemon

GRILLED SCOTTISH SALMONSpring Pea Purée, Wild Asparagus, Heirloom Baby Carrots, Pickled Ramps, Charred Spring Onions, Lemon-Ginger Vinaigrette

SEARED LAKE SUPERIOR WHITEFISHSugar Snap Pea Purée, Roasted Tri-Colored Cauliflower, Heirloom Tomatoes, Citrus-Caper Brown Butter

B E E FPAN ROASTED PETITE TENDERSunchoke Purée, Grilled Asparagus, Baby Turnips, Tomato Confit, Ginger-Tarragon Gremolata

BRAISED SHORT RIBStone Ground Polenta, Grilled Asparagus, Spring Onions, Thumbelina Carrots, Herbed Pistou

PAN ROASTED STRIPLOIN OF BEEF Toasted Couscous, English Pea Purée, Asparagus Tips, Fava Bean, Housemade Steak Sauce

Paramount Events recommends 1 – 2 selections plus 1 vegetarian option.

P O U LT R YSPRING HERB, LEMON & PARMESAN CHICKEN ROULADEHousemade Chicken Sausage, Fava Bean Purée, Spring Mushrooms, Ricotta Dumplings, Dandelion Greens

PAN ROASTED SPRING CHICKENWhite Hominy Grits, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Asparagus Tips, English Peas, Medium Boiled Farm Fresh Egg, Pea Shoots, Chicken Jus

SPRING GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTSorrel-Tarragon Pesto, Toasted Bulgur, Mirepoix, Fennel, Baby Artichoke, French Beans, Lemon Vinaigrette

V E G E TA R I A NCACCIO DI ROMA FILLED RAVIOLETTISunchoke Purée, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, English Peas, Fiddlehead Ferns, Parmesan-Reggiano

WHITE HOMINY GRITSAsparagus Spears, English Peas, Spring Onion, Tomato Confit, Wild Mushrooms, Watercress Pesto

RIGATONI WITH RICOTTA SALATAVidalia Onions, Leeks, Roma Tomatoes, Parsley, Basil, Olive Oil

SAMPLE SPRING MENU

DESSERT COURSE

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB TART Pickled Rhubarb, Basil, Mint, Black Pepper Strawberry Purée, Cream

MEYER LEMON TARTLemon Meringue, Macerated Grapefruit, Poppy Seeds, Preserved Lemon, Mint

WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSEOrange Sauce, Candied Kumquats, Caramelized White Chocolate, Pistachios, Chocolate

MANGO CHEESECAKEGranola Crust, Mango Cilantro Salad, Pistachios, Mango Purée

Paramount Events serves coffee and tea tableside, or at a station, with creamers, sweeteners and lemon.

Available as a menu addition.COFFEE SERVICE

I N F O @ P A R A M O U N T E V E N T S C H I C A G O . C O M773.880.8044 1750 W. LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60612

PASSED OR PLACED SWEETS

Apple Caramel TartletsPeanut Brittle

Classic or Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake Lollipops

Carrot Cake Lollipops (other flavors available)

Chocolate Mousse or Peanut Butter Mousse Cups

Chocolate or White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Fresh Fruit Tarts

Strawberry Shortcake

Chocolate Caramel Fleur de Sel Tartlets

Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

Lavender or Grand Marnier Truffles

Dream Bars

Available as a menu addition.

Black Bottom Cupcakes

Snickerdoodle Cookies

Chocolate or Vanilla Eclairs

Fudge, Cream Cheese or Turtle Brownies

Assorted Macaroons

Toffee Date CakesMaple Glaze

Cherry Crumb Bar

Tangerine Teacakes

Strawberry Lemon Tartlet

Mini Malted MilkshakeWhipped Cream, Cherry