TrueCulinary Creations
Your Wedding Day
Culinary Creations
Catering with a Creative Touch
Congratulations on your Engagement!
One of the most important decisions you will face as you plan
your wedding day is the selection of your Caterer.
Your Catering Consultant at Culinary Creations has the knowledge and experience
to plan every detail of your day so that you can enjoy
your family, guests and spouse.
Our Professional staff will be attentive to your every need,
impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Culinary Creations is a Full Service catering company, coordinating all aspects of your special day from menu to rentals ensuring harmony on your wedding day.
The following information will detail our packages and the various options we offer.
Please keep in mind that as an Off-Premise caterer,
we are able to create the atmosphere of your dreams with every detail in mind.
Let us Exceed your Expectations and Dining Experience withTrue
CULINARY CREATIONS
You will appreciate…
Chef Graduates of The Culinary Institute of America
Over Ten years of Excellent service and standings in the catering industry
ACF Certified, American Culinary Federation
NACE Certified, National Association of Catering Executives
ISES Member, International Special Events Society
LCA Member, Leading Caterers of America
Personalized One on One Chef Tasting
Professional and Experienced Staff
Buffet or American style service options
French Style Service upgrade available
Vendor referral list
A roster of professionals specializing in weddings;
services include florists, musicians, DJs, formal wear, transportation
………..Catering to 35 of New Jersey’s unique locations and your backyard
Additional items to ponder…
(items available to rent at an additional fee)
Over 360 varieties of linen colors & styles
12 styles and colors of Chairs& Tables
Array of Elegant china and formal flatware
Honey - Oak parquet dance floor
Sized and located according to your needs
Cake table and cake-cutting service, skirted place card and gift table
Wedding Arbor (or Chuppa) available for a fee
Other Rental Items available, Please Inquire
Outdoor ceremony furniture, runners…..
ThePrestige
Stationary Hors d’ oeuvres
and
Butler-passed Hors d’ oeuvres
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Lemon Mint Champagne toast
(champagne on consumption)
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Plated Sit-Down Dinner (Salad & Entrée)
or Wedding Buffet (with Plated Salad)
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Custom-designed wedding cake
Each slice garnished with Fresh Fruit (in season),
or a handmade chocolate truffle (for a fee)
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Hot Beverage Service
Freshly Brewed Dark Roast Columbian
Coffee Decaf, Flavored & Herbal International Teas
$45. per guest(min. 75 guests)
China, Glassware & Flatware Included
Staffing charges approximately $10. - $12. guest (based on service)
Tables, Chairs, Linens, Kitchen Equipment, Tenting, Bar/Liquor not included ~ If Required
TheSophistic
Butler-passed Hors d’oeuvres
Antipasto Display
Imported cured Meats, Cheese, gourmet marinated sun dried specialties
International Cheese Board
Imported & Domestic varieties, assorted crackers & grapes
One attended Culinary Food Stations for cocktail hour
Choose from pasta, wok, risotto or Caesar salad (carving & stationary sushi $4.upgrade)
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Lemon Mint Champagne toast
(champagne on consumption)
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Plated Sit-Down Dinner (Salad & Entrée)
or Wedding Buffet (with Plated Salad)
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Custom-designed Wedding Cake
Each slice garnished with Fresh Fruit (in season),
or a handmade chocolate truffle (for a fee)
Decorated Family-style platter of Biscotti, Petite Fours and Cannoli on each table
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Hot Beverage Service
Freshly Brewed Dark Roast Columbian
Coffee Decaf, Flavored & Herbal International Teas
$55. per guest(min. 75 guests)
China, Glassware & Flatware Included
Staffing charges approximately $10. - $12. guest (based on service)
Tables, Chairs, Linens, Kitchen Equipment, Tenting, Bar/Liquor not included ~ If Required
TheElegance
Butler-passed Hors d’oeuvres
Stationary Hors d’ oeuvres
~Attended Carving & Pasta Stations for cocktail hour~
Chef Carving stations
(please choose One)Bone-in ham, sirloin of beef, fresh roasted turkey, leg of lamb
Please add $4 per person for roast tenderloin, carved rib eye, rack of lamb or smoked salmon
Chef Pasta Station
(please choose One)Penne Rigate cooked with Brandy Tomato cream sauce (or) Fresh Basil Cannelloni wine sauce
With Accompanying fresh Garnishes
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Lemon Mint Champagne toast
(champagne on consumption)
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Plated Sit-Down Dinner (Appetizer, Salad & Entrée)
or Wedding Buffet (with Plated Salad)
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Custom-designed wedding cake
Each slice garnished with Fresh Fruit (in season),
or a handmade chocolate truffle (for a fee)
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Viennese table
A sumptuous display of assorted miniature pastries, European
butter cookies, cakes and tortes
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International Coffee Bar
Double strength and regular coffee
Vanilla whipped cream, shaved chocolate, non-Alcoholic Flavorings
$70. per guest(min. 75 guests)
China, Glassware & Flatware Included
Staffing charges approximately $10. - $12. guest (based on service)
Tables, Chairs, Linens, Kitchen Equipment, Tenting, Bar/Liquor not included ~ If Required
Hors d’oeuvres menu
A complete selection of hors d´oeuvres, including butler-passed and stationary,
served continuously and unlimited, for a full hour.
Stationary Hors d’oeuvres Platters
(please select Threeif listed on your requested package)
International Cheese Board
Imported & Domestic varieties, Assorted crackers & grapes
Italian Antipasto
variety of cured meats, gourmet sundrieds, Imported cheeses & specialties
Stuffed Fresh Mozzarella
pinwheels of grilled eggplant, roast peppers & pesto rolled in mozzarella
Asian Gravlox ‘Carpaccio’ (Cured Salmon)
garnished with egg, caper, green onion aioli, red onion & mini breads
‘Grilled’ Vegetable Mélange
Antipasto Style Marinated in a Trio of Pesto sauces: basil, Cilantro & Chipotle
Stuffed Endive Leaves
with a creamy mixture of Roquefort cheeses, cream cheese & toasted Pecans
Crawfish and Spinach Dip
diced tomatoes and fresh herbs in black bread with baked seasoned pita chips
Garden Vegetable Crudités'
fresh sliced seasonal assortment with a roast red pepper dip
Grilled Portobello Mushroom & Fresh Mozzarella Platter
Roast red & yellow peppers, tomatoes & aged balsamic
Grilled Marinated Eggplant Capanota
marinated Eggplant Rounds with an olive & caper compote, served with Crostini
Fresh Arugula and Artichoke Dip
In Hollow bread with Focaccia bread & crackers
Baked Brie in Puffed Pastry
fresh raspberry and sliced almonds, assorted crackers and flatbreads
Fresh Sliced Fruit Display
Artistic display of seasonal melons, mango, pineapple & fresh berries
Butler-passed Hors d’oeuvres
(please select Six)
Breaded Toasted Raviolispicy cheese, tomato puree'
Crab & Red Snapper Cakes
Maryland style, horseradish sauce
Sesame Crusted Chicken
tenderloins, sesame soy dip
Portobello en Croute
Fontina cheese, béchamel, puff pastry
Hawaiian Seafood Cakes
fresh cilantro & lime
Sweet Potato Latkes
touch of jalapeno, scallion dipChicken & Cashew Thai Roll
lime and coriander cream
Crisp Spring Rolls
shredded vegetables, soy dip
Coconut Chicken Tenders
spiced berry, pineapple dipPotato, Cheese & Leek Cakes
green onion sour cream
Asian Shrimp & Spiced Berry
crusted in coconut & nuts
Asparagus & Asiago Crisp
wrapped and baked in phylloPear & Brie Phyllo
Baked, toasted slivered almonds / Asparagus Frittata
mini crust less quiche, cheese
Proscuitto & Gruviera Pinwheels
baked with sage, puff pastry
Gourmet Focaccia Pizza
Chef’s unlimited selections
Warm Goat Cheese Bruschetta
caramelized onion, herbed tomato
Seared Tuna Lolli-pops (medium rare)
roast sesame seeds, wasabi mustard
Saltimbocca Baked Clams
with spinach, Proscuitto & mozzarella
Beef & Scallion Negi Maki
soy & sake glazeSteamed Shrimp & Chicken Dumplings
cello noodles & vegetables, soy glaze
Marinated Shrimp Cocktail
ginger cilantro pesto, lemon
Grilled Seafood Ceviche
Cilantro & Lime – in Oriental Spoons
Dried Stuffed Apricot
goat cheese, toasted pistachios
Thai Chicken & Cucumber
salad on Belgium endive leaves
Teriyaki Wood Smoked Salmon
crisp wonton, sesame snow pea
First course - ‘The Elegance Package’ Only
Pre-selected choice of appetizer
(Please choose one from list below)
Grilled Vegetable Napoleon
with Fresh Mozzarella & Pesto
Stuffed Portobello Mushroom
with Vegetable Couscous
Penne Rigate with Wild Mushrooms
in a Tomato Brandy Cream Sauce
Grilled Polenta and Wild Mushroom Duxelle
Balsamic Glaze
Fresh Sliced Fruit Plate
with Seasonal Berries, Mango Coulis
Shrimp & Scallop Ravioli with Broccoli Rabe
in a Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Salad Course – all packages
Pre-selected choice of one from list below
MIXED SEASONAL GREENS
Leaf Lettuces & Baby Mesclun Mix Garnished with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Croutons, aged Balsamic vinaigrette
AUTUMN GREENS
Mixed Baby Lettuces with Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Granny Smith Apples, Maple Dressing
CREAMY CAESAR SALAD
Crisp Romaine, Toasted Croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese, Caesar salad dressing
MANDARIN FIELD MIX
Field Greens, Slivered Almonds, Mandarin Orange Segments & Golden Raisins tossed with White Balsamic Vinegar
MEDITERRAIN SALAD
Baby Greens with Goat cheese, Grapes, Pine Nuts, Raspberry vinaigrette
TRI-COLOR ITALIAN & FENNEL
Fennel, Arugula, Endive & Radicchio, shaved Parmesan, Balsamic
Entrée choice
*If you prefer a Sit-Down Dinner see our Wedding Dou Entrées & Sit-down Entrée Selections
*Buffet Style – Hot Entrée Selections
(please select One from each listing)
Salad course is plated and served tableside
PENNE VODKA
Tossed with fresh Peas in a pink Absolute Vodka cream sauce
CAVATELLI BIANCA
Hand rolled pasta with fresh Spinach, Garlic & diced Tomato in a White bean sauce
SMOKED SALMON & ASPARAGUS
Fresh Vegetables, tossed with Orichiette Pasta in a Peppercorn cream sauce with Parmesan
STUFFED RIGATONI
With Ricotta cheese & herbs, sliced mushrooms in a Brandy Tomato cream sauce
PENNE BOSCO
Sliced Portobello Mushrooms & Italian Proscuitto sautéed in a Tomato cream sauce
SHRIMP & BOWTIE PASTA
White Cannelloni Beans, Tomatoes & Spinach in a roast Garlic & Herb Olive Oil
RIGATONI SICILIAN
Grilled Eggplant, Calamata Olives, crushed Pepper & Spinach in a Light Plum Tomato sauce
CAVATELLI & BROCCOLI
Garnished with fresh diced Tomatoes in a Garlic fresh Herb & White wine sauce
ORICHIETTE GIARDINERRA
Artichoke Hearts, Button Mushrooms, Broccoli & Sun dried Tomatoes, Dry Vermouth sauce / HOT CHICKEN SELECTIONS
Lemon Herb Chicken
Fresh Broccoli Florets, Herb, White Wine Sauce
Chicken Creations’
Sundried Tomatoes, Artichokes, Portobellos, Red Peppers
White wine, butter sauce
Chicken Saltimboca
Proscuitto, Spinach & Fresh Mozzarella, Lemon, Sage Sauce
Chicken Madagascar
Artichoke hearts, Plum Tomatoes, Olives, Green peppercorn sauce
Chicken Paillard Bruschetta
Grilled, topped with a Tomato, Garlic, Fresh Basil & Onion Compote
Chicken Balsamico
Flambéed with Balsamic vinegar, Sliced Red Onions & Wild Mushrooms
Grilled Chicken Viola
Fresh Asparagus, Wild Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Roast Garlic Basil Sauce
Ginger Cilantro Chicken
Grilled over Roast Corn & Peppers, Fresh Ginger & Cilantro Buerre Blanc
Buffets will include Chef’s seasonal selection of buffet accompaniments; Vegetable & Starch
Buffet Style – Hot Entrée Selections
(please select One from each category)
Salad course is plated and served tableside
CHEF CARVED MEAT SELECTIONOven Roasted Semi-Boneless Turkey
Fresh Baked Bone-in Ham
Baked Steamship Round
Min 100 guests
Stuffed Pork Loin
Spinach, Artichoke & Roast Peppers
Prime Rib eye
Stuffed Flank Steak
Arugula & Sun Dried Tomatoes
Roast Tenderloin of Beef
Top Round Sirloin of beef
Leg of lamb
Your Selection above will be accompanied by two Chilled sauces and a Demi Glace
Please add $3 per person for carved rack of lamb / HOT SEAFOOD SELECTIONS
Seafood Paella
Shrimp, Mussels, Calamari, Chorizo, Saffron Rice
Shrimp & Scallops Française
Fresh Broccoli florets, Sliced Lemons, White wine
Pecan Crust Salmon
Pan Seared served with a Garlic, Brown Butter sauce
Peppercorn Crust Tuna
Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms, Brandy Butter
Balsamic Shrimp
Marinated & Grilled over Assorted charred Vegetables
Crisp Red Snapper Provencal
Seared over roast Tomatoes Red Onions & Tarragon
Lavender Rubbed Salmon
Seared with Aromatic spice rub, Bok Choy Slaw
Sesame Seared Tuna
Ginger Soy Marinade Over Oriental Vegetables
Maryland Crab Cakes
Sautéed with Broccoli, Garlic, White wine sauce
Seafood Risotto
Scallops, Shrimp & Crabmeat Tossed in Arborio Rice
Buffets will include Chef’s seasonal selection of buffet accompaniments; Vegetable & Starch
‘Sit-Down Plated’ Wedding duo entrées
To expedite service by eliminating the need for orders to be taken tableside and tabulated for preparation and service, we suggest that you consider a duo entrée; at no additional charge. Vegetarian meals can still be ordered in advance.
Duo Entrées
The following include a 4 oz slice of Chateaubriand(center-cut beef tenderloin) with a Wild Mushroomdemi-glace, paired with the accompanying entrée.
Chef’s choice of seasonal accompaniments
Chateaubriand and Lavender Rubbed Salmon
With Bok Choy slaw, Yellow Pepper coulis
Chateaubriand and Chicken Saltimbocca
With Spinach, Proscuitto & Fresh Mozzarella, Sage butter sauce
Chateaubriand and Maryland Crab cake
With Sautéed Broccoli, Garlic & White wine sauce
Chateaubriand and Crisp Red Snapper Provencal
With oven roast Tomatoes, Red Onions & Tarragon
Chateaubriand and Enlarged Seafood Ravioli
With baby Shrimp & Scallops in a sun dried tomato cream sauce
‘ Sit-Down Plated’ Entrées
(Select one or two; advance count required)
Same Day Tableside orders are available for $6. per person additional
Chateaubriand with Wild Mushrooms in a Horseradish Demi Sauce
Lavender Rubbed Salmon with Bok Choy Slaw, Yellow Pepper Coulis
Chicken Saltimboca with Spinach, Proscuitto & Fresh Mozzarella
Seared Pork Tenderloin with Apples, Onions & Brandy Glaze
Grilled Filet Mignonettes with a Shiitake Mushroom & Red Wine Glace
Lemon Herb Chicken & Shrimp in a Garlic, White Wine Sauce
Pecan Crust Salmon with a Garlic Brown Butter
Stuffed Pork Loin with Spinach, Arugula & Mushrooms, Jus Reduction
Dijon & Rosemary Crusted Baby Rack of Lamb $$$ market price
**Vegetarian optionsincluded upon request, please inquire
Wedding Package
StationsStyle Reception
Butlerpassed hors d’oeuvres
A house made selection served butler-style continuously and unlimited for 1 ½ hours
FreshGarden Vegetable Crudité
Served with Roast red pepper dipping sauce
Antipasto Display
Imported cured Meats, Cheese, gourmet marinated sun dried specialties
International Cheese Board
Imported & Domestic varieties, assorted crackers & grapes
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Lemon Mint Champagne toast
(champagne on consumption)
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Culinary Stations
(open approximately 90 minutes after hors d oeuvres start)
Chef Carving stations
(please choose Two)
Sirloin of beef, Bone-in ham, fresh roasted turkey, leg of lamb or baked steamship ham (150 persons min.)
Please add $3 per person for roast tenderloin, carved rib eye, rack of lamb or smoked salmon
Chef RisottoStation
(please choose One)
Creamy Aborio rice tossed with grilled Chicken or with seared Seafood in a herbed broth
Chef Pasta Station
Penne Rigate cooked with an option of
Brandy Tomato cream sauce & Fresh Basil Cannelloni wine sauce
With Accompanying fresh Garnishes
Chef Caesar Salad Station
Crisp romaine tossed with homemade dressing, garlic-herbed croutons
and shaved parmesan
‘Stations Style Reception’Finishing Touch …
European Mini PastryTable
Miniature pastries, assorted mini tortes, bars, and cookies
Custom-designed Wedding Cake
Each slice garnished with Fresh Fruit (in season),
or a handmade chocolate truffle (for a fee)
Hot Beverage Service
Freshly Brewed Dark Roast Columbian
Coffee Decaf, Flavored & Herbal International Teas
Replace one of your Culinary Stations
from the list of our Menu Enhancements
(additional charges may apply)
Wedding Brunch
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Lemon Mint Champagne toast
(champagne on consumption)
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Chilled assorted Morning Juice
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International Cheese Board
Imported & Domestic varieties, assorted crackers & grapes
Freshly baked mini Muffins, assorted finger Danish & Bagels
Served with Butter, Flavored Condiments &Cream cheese
Fresh Sliced Fruit Display
Artistic display of seasonal melons, mango, pineapple & fresh berries
~ Chef Attended Omelet Station ~
Made-to-order
Scrambled Eggs & Omelets cooked to order with Garnishes
Oven Roasted Red breakfast Potatoes
Smokehouse Bacon
Maple breakfast Sausage
Plus…..
Brunch continued…
Select ofOneof the following:
Crisp French Toast / Grilled Vegetable QuicheStuffed French Toast / Fresh fruit crepes with crème anglaise berries
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Mixed Seasonal Field Greens
Served with a balsamic vinaigrette
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Carving station
(please select One)
Oven roasted turkey breast, Bone-in Ham or Roast Loin of Pork
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Hot Chicken Selection
(Choice of One from our Dinner Buffet menu)
served in a silverchafing dish
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Including chef’s seasonal vegetable accompaniment
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After your meal;
Custom-designed wedding cake
Each slice garnished with Fresh Fruit (in season),
or a handmade chocolate truffle (for a fee)
Hot Beverage Service
Freshly Brewed Dark Roast Columbian
Coffee Decaf, Flavored & Herbal International Teas
Menu Enhancements
Outdoor Grill Station
(please choose One)
Tuna Lolli-pops, Skewered herb Shrimp, Chicken Satay, or Beef Satay ($4. per person fee)
Chef Wok Station
(please choose One)
Chinese vegetables sautéed with Chicken or with Beef, tossed in a ginger-teriyaki
sauce and served over thin noodles
Sushi Buffet Station