The Occasional Chef offers time- saving GOURMET catering services, including party theme and unique decorating ideas, menu planning, first rate wine pairing and delivery, and in-home professional preparation of your culinary selections from our extensive bill of fare.
We specialize in accommodating your special requests and will gladly make arrangements to assemble, orchestrate, serve, and clean up at the end of yourevent.
Our staff attire is “black and white”, our service is always professional and friendly, and our gourmet fare is excellent!
So, sit back, relax, and let your personal chef take over while you host a MOST magnificent and memorable event!
~BON APPETIT~
RSVP ~ NO REGRETS!
Florida Chefs Carol & Sarah Wood:954-826-8835
NJ, NY and CT Chef Jason Wood:914-260-3292
The Occasional Chef’s
“Soup-to-Nuts!”
Gourmet Fare Catering Brochure
Providing in-home gourmetcateringand professional party planning services for the joy and convenience of those who enjoy entertaining with style, elegance, and ease!
The Occasional Chef….
Your personal chef for ALL occasions!
RSVP~ No Regrets!
Florida Service: 954-826-8835
NJ, NY and CT Service: 914-260-3292
The Occasional Chef’s
~ Ode to Clients~
“The Occasional Chef” is our title
And you’ll find that our service is vital
To add health to your life
And ease stress and strife,
We’ll arrive bearing food, pan, and knife!
Choose from “Meals-for-the-Week” Gourmet Fare~
In-home service that can’t compare!
First we’ll meet and discuss,
Then for you it’s no fuss ~
Just leave all the fixins’ to us!
Let us cater that special affair,
And your parties will take on NEW flair~
Great hors d’oeuvres and fine wine,
Soups and Salads divine…
Gourmet dinners NO guest could decline!
Fine cuisine for our clients we boast:
Tasty soups, sauces, entrées, or roast
We will shop and prepare
And then garnish with care
All of your specialty fare.
With our culinary magic complete
And your kitchen left sparkling and neat,
We are sure you’ll be pleased
And your palate intrigued
With great meals at affordable fees!
Call now for the joy you deserve…
And a free consult date we’ll reserve
Just give us a ring
Or do the e-mail thing
Soon your life will be fit for a King!
Contents ~
~ Hors d’oeuvres
~ Cocktail Party Platter Favorites
~ First Course Appetizers
~ Homemade Soups & Chowders
~ Savory Side Salads
~ Brunch and Luncheon Menus
~ “Light” Florida Fare
~ Buffet Dinner Selections
~ Delectable Desserts & Spiced Nuts
~ Ellie’s Favorite Homemade Cookies
~ Party Planning Services and Fees
$200.00 minimum per catering order
Hot Hors d’oeuvres
Per Dozen:
Bacon Rolls$10
Asparagus Gorgonzola Canapés$12
Homemade Bruschetta on Italian Rounds
With Fresh Mozzarella$12
Reuben Melts $12
Spinach Balls $10
Cheese-Bacon Melts$12
Creamy Cocktail Meatballs $10
Glazed Cocktail Meatballs$10
Parmesan Cheese Sticks $10
Bacon Wrapped Dates$10
Cheese-Shrimp Canapés$14
Bacon Wrapped Scallops$16
Cheese-Pastry Hors d’oeuvres$12
Curried Brie & Black Olive Triangles$12
Miniature Crab Cakes
With Picante Mayonnaise$18
Coconut Shrimp
With Grand Marnier Sauce$18
Caramelized Scallops
With Chipotle Cream Sauce$18
Corn Fritters
With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce$12
Chiles Rellenos Squares$10
Hot Artichoke Squares$10
Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms$18
Pepperoni-Stuffed Mushrooms$18
Crab & Gruyere Stuffed Mushrooms$24
Cold Hors d’oeuvres
Per Dozen:
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Spears
With Herbed Dipping Sauce$14
Boursin-Filled Cherry Tomatoes$12
Curried Chicken Salad in Mini Cream Puff Shells
Topped with Smoked Almonds$14
Clam & Pimento Filled Mushroom Caps$12
Crab Filled Snow Peas$16
Ham & Pineapple Pin Wheels$10
Roquefort Filled Salami Cones$10
Smoked Salmon Pumpernickel Rounds$10
Sliced Filet Mignon on Garlic Croustades
Served with Horseradish Sauce$22
Belgian endive with Sesame Seared Tuna
AndOrange Ginger Sauce$22
Shrimp-Butter French bread Rounds$14
Chilled Homemade Bruschetta
On Crusty Italian Bread$10
Stuffed Cucumber Slices$8
Specialty AppetizerPlatters~
Our Cocktail Party Favorites!
Baked Brie in Puff Pastryfilled with Apricot Preserves,
Served with Assorted Grapes,
Dried Apricots & Crackers..……Small...... $40.00
Large....$55.00
Pineapple Chutney Canapé Platter
With Fresh Fruits & Champagne Crackers……..…$75.00
Rolled Prosciutto & Mozzarella Medley,
Topped with Tomato Balsamic Bruschetta,
Served with Sliced Baguettes……………..$75.00
Dilled Shrimp Mousse~ a REAL Favorite!
Served with Rice Crackers………..…………………$75.00
Hot Crabmeat Dip with Cognac and Shallots,
Served with Champagne Crackers……..……………$80.00
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Platter over Watercress,
Served with Cocktail Sauce,
The Occasional Chef’s Signature Sauce
& Lemon Wedges……….Market Price
Caviar Stuffed Pumpernickel………………………..…$60.00
Specialty Gourmet Cheese Boardwith Dried Sausages
Served with Gourmet Crackers…………...... MarketPrice
Spinach-Vegetable Dip in a Bread Basket
Served with Frito Scoops……………………………$40.00
Hot Pizza Dip with Pepperoni
Served with Tortilla Chips…………………………. $45.00
Smoked Salmon Cheesecake
Served with Pita Triangles…...... Small……$40.00
Large…$55.00
Mexican Cheesecake with Cilantro Salsa
Served with Tortilla Chips…………………Small...$40.00
Large…$55.00
Seviche
Served with Crispy Baguette Bread………...$40.00
Italian Tart
Served with Sliced French bread……..……Small…$40.00
Large...$55.00
Hot Artichoke Dip
Served with Assorted Crackers……………….……..$40.00
Homemade Boursin in a Bread Basket
Served with Assorted Crackers…………….………..$50.00
Vodka Blue Cheese Dip with Assorted Crackers...... $50.00
Elegant Shrimp Dip in Sour Dough……………………$65.00
Raw Vegetable Tray
With Herbed Dip in a Cabbage Bowl……………..…$75.00
Calvados Pate with Chicken Liver & Apples………..…$60.00
Fondue Bread…………………………………………...$40.00
Broccoli Bread………………………………………….$45.00
Chilled Eggplant Medley with Baby Spinach, Prosciutto,
Roasted Red Peppers & Fresh Mozzarella
Drizzled with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Served with Sliced Italian Bread……….…$75.00
Shrimp-Artichoke Marinade……………………………$65.00
Seasonal Stone Crab Claws
With Mustard Dipping Sauces and
The Occasional Chef’s Signature Sauce…………...Market Price
PREMIERE
Individual First Course Appetizers
(Priced Per Person)
Grilled Portabella Mushroom
Topped with Sautéed Baby Spinach,
Prosciutto & Fresh Mozzarella
Drizzled with a Balsamic Merlot Reduction$8
4 Mini Crab Cakes
Served with Watercress
Drizzled with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli$8
Crabmeat Martinis
Served with Red Leaf Lettuce,
Lemon Wedges & Cocktail Sauce$12
Jumbo Shrimp Martinis
Served with Lemon Wedges and
The Occasional Chef’s Signature Sauce$12
Coquilles St. Jacques~ agreat specialty appetizer!
Served in Scallop Shells$12
Crab Stuffed Artichoke Hearts~ FABULOUS FARE!
With Mushrooms, Bacon & Gruyere
Served with White Wine Hollandaise$14
6” Individual Vidalia Onion Cheese Tarts$8
Dilled Shrimp Salad Filled Tomato Halves over Arugula
Seasoned with Old Bay & White Wine$8
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
With Mushrooms, Onions & Goat Cheese$8
Prosciutto Wrapped Honey Dew Melon
Served with Lime Slices & Fresh Mint$6
Homemade Soups & Chowders
(Servings of four)
Tomato Basil Bisque$12
Cream of Broccoli$12
Gazpacho$14
Sherry Crab Bisque$16
Shrimp and Corn Chowder$16
Cream of Artichoke $12
Pumpkin Bisque$12
Vegetable Beef Soup$16
Vichyssoise$12
French Onion Soup $16
Chilled Cucumber Soup $12
Canadian Cheese Soup $14
Hearty Vegetable Soup $14
New England Clam Chowder $16
Old Fashioned Corn Chowder $14
Cold Strawberry Soup $12
Cream of Carrot Soup $12
Black Bean Soup $14
Cream of Mushroom Soup $14
Side Salads
($12.00 ~ Servings of four)
Chopped Confetti Salad
Caesar Salad
Oriental Salad
Café Salad
Fresh Fruit Salad
Mixed Green Salad
House Salad
Spinach Salad
Greek Salad
Baby Arugula Salad
Yacht Club Salad
Roquefort Lover’s Salad
Green Goddess Salad
Lettuce Wedge Salad
Sliced Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella with Fresh Basil
Chopped Endive & Radicchio Salad
Brunch Menus Selections
Starting at $25.00 per person, minimum 6 people
- Sausage ~ Egg ~ Swiss Strata
Oven Roasted New Potatoes
Prosciutto Wrapped Honey Dew Melon Wedges
Fresh Apple Crumble Cake
Coffee ~ Tea ~ Orange Juice~ Tomato Juice
- Stuffed French Toast Casserole
Drizzled with Maple Syrup
Apple-Mustard Glazed Spiral Ham
Served with Buttermilk Biscuits
Fresh Strawberries ~ Sour Cream ~ Brown Sugar
Coffee ~ Tea ~ Orange Juice~ Tomato Juice
- Baked Tomato-Cheddar & Mushroom Omelet
Hash Brown Casserole
Smoked Salmon ~ Capers ~ Chopped Egg
Whipped Butter, Cream Cheese & Assorted Bagels
Fresh Fruit Salad
Drizzled with Grand Marnier Sauce
Coffee ~ Tea ~ Orange Juice~ Tomato Juice
- Eggs Divan with Cream Sauce & Sharp Cheddar
Herbed Roasted New Potatoes
Assorted Breakfast Sausages
Crumb Cake
Fresh Cantaloupe & Blueberries
Coffee ~ Tea ~ Orange Juice~ Tomato Juice
- Spinach Filled Crepes with Sauce Maltase
Garnished with Orange Slices
Herbed Browned Breakfast Sausage Patties
Fresh Baked Scones
Whipped Butter ~ Lemon Curd
Fresh Assorted Berries
Coffee ~ Tea ~ Orange Juice~ Tomato Juice
- Ham, Broccoli & Cheese Strata
Hash Brown Casserole
Sour Cream Brunch Cake
Fresh Florida Grapefruit & Orange Wedges
Smoked Salmon Wrapped Asparagus Spears
Coffee ~ Tea ~ Orange Juice~ Tomato Juice
- Cinnamon-Brown Sugar Breakfast Noodle Casserole
Smoked Salmon with Capers & Cream Cheese
Bagels ~ Cream Cheese ~ Butter
Citrus Fruit Salad
Apple Crumble Cake
Coffee ~Tea ~ Orange Juice ~ Tomato Juice
- Fiesta Brunch ~
Baked Omelet with Cheddar Cheese and a Confetti of Fresh Vegetables
Homemade Salsa ~ Sour Cream ~ Guacamole
Flour Tortillas ~ Chorizo Sausages with Caramelized Onions
Smoked Salmon served with Mexican Cheesecake
Coffee ~ Tea ~ Orange Juice ~ Tomato Juice ~ Lime Wedges
Luncheon Menu Selections
Starting at $30.00 per person, minimum 6 people
(With a la carte dessert suggestions)
- Pumpkin Bisque
Chilled Sliced Marinated Flank Steaks
Served with Lemon Horseradish Sauce
and Assorted Luncheon Rolls
The Occasional Chef’s BLT Salad
Vidalia Onion ~ Cheese Pie
Coconut Pound Cake with Chocolate Glaze
- Chilled Cucumber Soup
Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Served with Curried Chutney Mayonnaise
and Butter Croissant Rolls
Spinach Salad
With Fresh Mushrooms, Bacon, Red Onion,
Baby Peas & Bleu Cheese
Cranberry Walnut Mold
Orange Pound Cake with Citrus Glaze
~ Chef’s Specialty ~
- New England Clam Chowder
Rueben Melts in Pumpernickel Bread Bowls
Dilled New Potato Salad
Café Salad
With Bibb Lettuce & Raspberry Vinaigrette
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Served with French Vanilla Ice Cream
- Gazpacho Soup
Chilled Roasted Lemon – Pepper Salmon
Served with Dilled Mustard Sauce
Cheese Soufflé
Wolfgang Salad of Mixed Greens, Artichoke Hearts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Olives & Gorgonzola
Drizzled with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Grasshopper Pie
With Whipped Cream & Fresh Mint Sprigs
- Tomato – Basil Bisque
Chilled Eggplant Medley
Served on a bed of Fresh Spinach ~
Layered Eggplant, Sautéed Baby Spinach, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers & Prosciutto
Drizzled with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Crusty Italian Bread
Assorted Cream Cheese Spreads
Whiskey Cake
With Sliced Peaches & Fresh Whipped Cream
~ A Real Favorite ~
- Cream of Broccoli Soup
Bow Tie Pasta Casserole
with Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Onions & Cheddar
Glazed Pork Tenderloin Medallions
With Mustard Sauce
Garden Saladwith Fresh Vegetables
French bread
Blueberry Crunch
With Vanilla Ice Cream
“Light” Florida Fare
These beautiful HEALTHY and HEARTY “cool” luncheon and supper salads will satisfy and delight even the hungriest of appetites! (Available in NY, NJ & CT, too!)
$25.00 per person for parties of 6 or more, this popular menu selection includes:
Choice of One Specialty Entrée Salad
Fresh Baked Tea Breads
Homemade Heirloom Cookies
Sherbet and Fresh Berries
- Supreme Caesar Salad ~
Crispy RomaineServed with Garlic Croutons & Freshly Grated Parmesan
Tossed in a Creamy Caesar Dressing
Topped with choice of:
Grilled Chicken, Blackened Shrimp or Sliced Flank Steak
- Chef Specialty “Confetti” Salad ~
Chopped Romaine & Radicchio
Tossed with a colorful confetti mix of Diced Carrots, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Yellow Peppers,
Tomatoes, Olives & Genoa Salami
in a Lemon Vinaigrette
Served with Crumbled Gorgonzola & Fresh Parmesan
- Sliced Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Salad ~
Layered with Roasted Red Peppers & Red Onion
Drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Balsamic Splash
Topped with Cracked Pepper
Served with Fresh Asparagus, Rolled Prosciutto & Basil
- Wild Rice & Barley Salad ~
Served with Smoked Turkey Breast Slices,
Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, Brie Cheese,
Sliced Red Onion & Orange Wedges
Drizzled with Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette
- Chopped Endive & Radicchio Salad ~
With Crumbled Gorgonzola, Spiced Pecans,
Chopped Apples & Homemade Vinaigrette
Served with Ham &PineappleRoll-ups
- Dijon Chicken over Baby Spinach
With Le Sueur Peas, Sliced Red Onion,
Sliced Mushrooms & Hard Boiled Eggs
Crumbled Blue Cheese ~ Lemon –Dijon Vinaigrette
- Cobb Salad ~ A CLASSIC delight!
Chopped Iceberg, Avocado, Tomatoes, Chicken, Shrimp, Hard Boiled Eggs & Crispy Bacon
Tossed in a Specialty House Dressing
- Chilled Sesame Crusted Tuna
OverSpecialty Yacht Club Salad ~
Spring Mix, Mandarin Oranges, Coconut,
Almonds, Red Onion &Raisins
Tossed with a Savory Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Chef Salad ~
Rolled Honey Ham & Roasted Turkey Breast
With Swiss & American Cheese Slivers, Hard Boiled Eggs,
Tomato Wedges, Sliced Cucumbers & Red Onion
Served with your choice of Dressing
- Wolfgang Salad Supreme~
Spring Mix and Sliced Flank Steak,
Artichoke Hearts, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Red Onion, Gorgonzola, Black & Green Olives & Grape Tomatoes
Served with Balsamic Splash
- Specialty Tuna Salad with Tarragon over Salad Greens
Served with Tomato Wedges & Cucumber Slices
Drizzled with Lemon-Tarragon Vinaigrette
- Gourmet Shrimp Salad over Red Leaf Lettuce ~
Garnished with Lemon & Tomato Slices
Served with Prosciutto Wrapped Honey Dew Wedges
- Greek Salad ~
Iceberg Lettuce, Feta Cheese, Red Onion, Tomatoes,
Cucumbers & Kalamata Olives
Tossed with Homemade Specialty Dressing
Served with Grilled Eggplant
- BLT Salad ~DELICIOUS!
Iceberg, Celery, Green Onions, Baby Peas,
Water Chestnuts, Bacon,
Chopped Eggs & Tomatoes & Fresh Parmesan
Layered with a Sweet Mayonnaise Dressing
Topped with Fresh Parmesan & Parsley
- French Marinated Beef & Mushroom Salad
Over Red Leaf Lettuce
Served with Deviled Eggs, Tomato Wedges,
Artichoke Hearts & Olives
- Curried Chicken Salad with Butter Leaves ~
Served in Half a Cantaloupe
Garnished with Bacon & Tomatoes
- Chilled Lemon-Pepper Salmon
Served with Molded Cucumber Salad & Fresh Dill
Over Bibb Lettuce
With Dilled Dijonnaise Sauce
- Chilled Glazed Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Served over Oriental Salad
With Mandarin Oranges & Almonds
Tossed in a Savory Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Caribbean Shrimp Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Served with Baby Spinach & Mango
- Bow Tie Pasta Salad ~
“Antipasto” in a Salad Bowl
A Delightfully Tossed Medley of Vegetables, Salami & Pasta
in a Fresh Parmesan & Herb Dressing
Served on a Bed of Red Leaf Lettuce
The Occasional Chef’s Exclusive Buffet Dinner Selections
Starting at $50.00 per person ~ *additional market fees
Choose one from each of the following FIVE Categories:
I.Plattered Entrees ~ These beautifully
presented entrée platters are served chilled over a bed of red leaf lettuce:
Peppercorn - Garlic Roast Beef
Served with Lemon-Horseradish Sauce
Grilled Sliced Marinated Flank Steak
Served with Whipped Horseradish Sauce
Grilled Glazed Pork Tenderloins
Served with Dilled Dijon Mustard Sauce
Brown Sugar & Bourbon Glazed Spiral Ham
Served with Honey Mustard
Chianti Roasted Turkey Breast
Served with Curried Chutney Mayonnaise
Orange & Ginger Glazed Pork Loin
With Orange Slices & Sweet Sour Sauce
Chilled Lemon-Pepper Roasted Salmon
Served with Dilled Mustard Sauce
Thinly Sliced London Broil
Served with Garlic-Olive Sauce
Grilled Chicken, Pork or Beef Satay
Served with Thai Peanut Sauce
Smoked Salmon with Diced Cucumbers
Served with Lemon-Dill Sauce & Capers
*Summer Beef Tenderloin
Served Chilled & Thinly Sliced,
With Three Sauces
*Maple-Rosemary Rack of Lamb
Served with Mint Sauce
Skewered Chicken, Beef or Lamb Shish Kabobs
With Marinated Vegetables
Chutney & Sesame Baby Back Ribs~
THE BEST EVER!
*Surf & Turf Shish Kabobs
II.Chafing Dish Entrées
*additional market fees
Beef
Beef Stroganoff
*Beef Bourguignon
Braised Beef
With Mushrooms
German Pot Roast
Hungarian Goulash
Swedish Meatballs
Apple Meatloaf
Sweet and Sour Meatloaf
Kirsten’s Maple Brisket
Mongolian Beef
Mexican Enchiladas
Steak au Poivre
With Onions & Bacon
Million Dollar Spaghetti
Sweet & Hot Spaghetti Sauce
Italian Meatballs in Marinara
Award Winning Chili!
Braised Short Ribs
*Beef Wellington with Béarnaise Sauce
Stuffed Cabbage with Raisins & Ginger Snaps
Stuffed Peppers
Baked Steak Edward Brisket
w/ Onions & Cranberries
Poultry
Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken
Chicken Picata
Chicken Marbella
Hot Chicken Salad Casserole
Chicken Parmesan