 Sample Menus
Culinary Specialists is a full service custom
caterer offering menus from around the world with an
eye towards using the best locally grown produce. Our
team of professionals will prepare fresh, delicious
meals with special attention paid to dietary
requirements. Our clients have enjoyed Kosher,
Vegetarian, Atkins, and Vegan menus, as well as Philly
cheese steaks.
Quality is essential! We have selected purveyors
who provide us with the finest of local meats, cheeses
and produce. This combined with Culinary Specialists
team of professional's extensive knowledge and
experience, enable us to propose and implement
creative menus and cost-effective events tailored to
your business objectives.
From healthy snacks to an elegant cocktail party
let our friendly, skilled staff cater to your unique
needs.
Our menus are designed to suit your needs. Below
are four sample menus. In addition to these menus we
are happy to create menus that suit your party plans.
A Tuscan Wedding Feast
Passed Appetizers
Prosciutto di Parma
Minted Melon Salsa
Bruschetta
Tuscan White Bean Puree with truffle
House Smoked Salmon on Homemade Potato Chip
Crème Fraiche ~ Chives
Buffet Presentation
Homemade Mozzarella and Roasted Red Pepper and
Gold Peppers
Fresh Basil ~ Aged Balsamic
Mediterranean Salad
Crispy Romaine ~ Kalamata Olives ~ Feta Cheese
Grilled Spring Vegetables
Asparagus ~ Eggplant ~ Summer Squash ~ Fennel
(Some Onion for the Groom)
Homemade Ravioli Stuffed with Yukon Gold Potatoes
and Parmesan
Crispy Sage ~ Brown Butter
Grilled Filet Mignon
Traditional Caponata ~ Thinly Sliced
Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes and Fennel
Cracked Pepper
Rosemary Smoked Chicken Breast
Baby Artichoke and Tomato Ragout
Platters of Beautiful Melons and Berries
Featuring Granite Bay Berries
Assorted Village Bakery Breads
Roasted Garlic Puree ~ Creamery Butter
Casey’s Petite Sweets for After the Cake
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A Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Wild mushroom risotto cakes
Parmesan and truffle
Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Pesto ~ Red pepper
Prosciutto di Parma Canapes
Minted melon salsa
Dungeness Crab Hush Puppies
Crostini of Broccoli Rabe with Tuscan Bean Puree
House Smoked Salmon on a Homemade Potato Chip
Crème fraiche ~ Chive
Salad Course
Baby Organic Greens with Shaft Blue Cheese
Candied walnuts
Dungeness Crab Cocktail as amuse bouche
Meyer lemon
Romaine Hearts with Parmesan Crisps
Garlic croutons
Pasta Course
Marie’s Spinach Ravioli with Portobello Mushroom
Shaved parmesan
Entrée fish and meat combo 2 vegs
Crispy Skinned Duck
Aged balsamic syrup
Sutter County wild rice with Placerville cherries
Herb Crusted Rack of Dixon Lamb
Roasted Full Belly Farms potatoes
Whole grain mustard
Harris Ranch Filet Mignon and jumbo prawn
Wild Mushroom Ragout
Gruyere potato gratin
Vegetable Wellington option
Dessert
Valrhona Chocolate Mousse with Caramelized
Bananas
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream with Fresh Berries
Espresso Crème Brulee
Capay Canyon Almond Cookies
Courtland Pear Galette with Lavender Cream
Cannoli and berries
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A Wedding Menu
Passed Appetizers
Wild Mushroom Risotto Cakes
Fontina & Truffle
Chef’s Selection of Canapes
Shrimp with Lemon & Dill ~ Caramelized Onion
Platter Presentation
Heirloom Tomatoes with Handmade Mozzarella
Lemon Basil ~ Extra Virgin Oil
Dry Rubbed Tri Tip
Roasted Red Baby Potatoes & Fennel
Summer’s Finest Grilled Vegetables
Squash ~ Peppers ~ Zucchini
Rustic pesto
Assorted Village Bakery Breads
Specialty Dipping Sauce
Roasted Garlic Spread
Coffee Works Finest & Ice Tea
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A Commitment Ceremony Menu
Butler Passed Appetizers
Crispy Filo Tartlets
Spicy Crab ~ Almond smoked chicken ~ Ratatouille
Achiote Grilled Shrimp
Avocado topping
Bruschetta
Heirloom Tomato Salsa
House Smoked Salmon on a Homemade Potato Chip
Crème fraiche and chives
Wild Mushroom Risotto Cakes
Bell Pepper Aioli
Salad
Heirloom Tomato & Hand made Mozzarella
Drizzled with Aged Balsamic ~ Fresh Basil
Entrée
Filet Mignon & Jumbo Prawn
Duchesse Yukon Gold Potatoes
Grilled Summer Vegetables
An Assortment of Breads from the Village Bakery
9-10 Kids plates
Chicken Nuggets
Grilled Vegetable & Duchesse Potatoes
Casey’s Petite Sweets
Chocolate Mousse ~ Lemon Meringue ~ Nut Tartlets
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