Here are a few of my current menus for you to choose from for that special event.
We typically offer you a 3-course meal: Appetizers/Soups&Salads, Entrees, 2 Sides Dishes, Dessert
STANDARD DINNER MENU
Appetizers
- Antipasti Bites : Sopressata (A cured salami), Fresh Mozzarella Balls, Basil, Roasted Bell Peppers, Grape Tomatoes and a Balsamic Reduction
- Zucchini Latkes with Fresh Herbs and Sour Cream Sauce
- Caprese Bruschetta – Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil, Olive Oil on Crostini
- Palomino Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs in Marinara
- Seasoned Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Vodka Chili Cocktail Sauce
- California Crab Cakes with Avocado Tartar
- Three Cheese-Stuffed Baby “Bella” Mushrooms
- Baby Artichoke Hearts Stuffed with Gorgonzola – Lightly Breaded & served with Lemon White Wine Butter
- Charcuterie Board: Italian cured meats, cheeses, olives, grapes, nuts, & other seasonal special items
- Chef’s Seasonal Soup du Jour (he can customize this soup to your tastes)
- Classic Onion Fondue Soup
- Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup with Infused Garlic Oil
- Mixed Greens with Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Avocado in a Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
- Chilled Asparagus Salad, with your choice of Prosciutto or Figs, in a Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Roasted Beet and Pear Salad with Goat Cheese, Pine Nuts, Dates in a Rice Wine Vinaigrette
- Traditional Caesar Salad with Garlic Crostini
- Jumbo Shrimp Salad with Belgian Endive, Avocado, Leeks, & Garlic Aioli
- Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke with Avocado, Sesame, Cucumber, Greens, & Cilantro Mayo
Entrees
BEEF, PORK, & LAMB
- Italian-Style Meatloaf with Balsamic Onions
- Spice-Rubbed Tri Tip with Demi-Glace
- Beef Tenderloin with your choice of: Sliced Garlic, Lemon, Fresh Basil, & EVOO or Bourguignon Shallot Sauce
- Steak : Choice of Rib-Eye or New York Cut, cooked to order
- Fall off the Bone Baby-Back Ribs with a Portuguese Piri Piri Rub
- Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Shallots and Fresh Apples
- Porterhouse Pork Chop with Porcini Mushroom Cream Sauce
- Garlic & Herb-Crusted New Zealand Half Rack of Lamb
- Moroccan Lamb Stew with Currants, Roasted Vegetables & Potatoes
CHICKEN
- Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms, Pancetta and Marsala Wine
- Chicken Piccata in a Lemon Caper White Wine Sauce
- Traditional Chicken Parmigiana with Parmesan, Fresh Mozzarella, & Chef Wayne’s Classic Homemade Marinara
- Spice-Rubbed Organic Roasted Half Chicken, served with a Rosemary & Thyme Bone Broth Reduction
SEAFOOD
- Sweet Garlic & Ginger Glazed Salmon Filet
- Garlic & Herb-Crusted Sea Bass or other market-fresh fish
- Crab-Stuffed Rainbow Trout with a Lemon Cream Sauce
- Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna, Sesame Crusted with a Wasabi Sauce
- Garlic, Panko, & Grana Padano-Crusted Shrimp Scampi in Lemon Butter
PASTA
- Pasta Primavera ala Vodka – Penne with Calamata Olives, Asparagus, Roasted Red Peppers, Radicchio, and Crimini Mushrooms, served in a Tomato Cream Sauce
- Bolognese – Classic Italian Meat Sauce served either with Pasta or in a Lasagna
- Vegetable Lasagna Florentine – Spinach and Ricotta/Mozzarella/Parmesan Cheese’s with Chef’s Special Marinara
*Recipes can be altered and substitutions made to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, as needed
Side Dishes
- Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Cotija Cheese (or Parmesan, if preferred)
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Red Peppers with Fresh Thyme
- Au Gratin Potatoes – Thinly Sliced Potatoes with 5 Gourmet Cheeses
- Arborio Rice (Risotto) with English Peas & Asparagus
- Israeli Couscous with Currants and Pearl Onions
- Sauteed Green Beans with Slivered Garlic, Mushrooms in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Sundried Tomatoes, Raisins & Pancetta
- Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas with Roasted Shallots
- Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower with Pink Himalayan Salt, Garlic, & EVOO
Desserts
- Cakes (we can make any flavor you would like : Chocolate, Chocolate Raspberry, Carrot Cake, Vanilla, Red Velvet, etc…), for parties of 6 or more
- Tiramisu Torte
- Cannoli
- Napoleon
- Fruit & Custard Tart
- White Chocolate Mousse Parfait with Fresh Berries
- Baked Apples with Zabaglione (Italian Custard) and Cinnamon
- Seasonal Pie (let’s discuss), for parties of 6 or more
Mexican Dinner Party Menu
I wouldn’t be a good California chef if I didn’t have a decent Mexican foods menu available.
We start your evening with fresh Guacamole, Salsa, and Tortilla Chips
Appetizers
- Albondigas Soup : Mexican Meatball Soup with fresh Mint
- Chilled Avocado Soup
- Chopped Mexican Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
- Spicy Fruit Platter : Melons, pineapple, papaya and mango dusted with a chili sugar powder
- Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad
- Shrimp and Fish Ceviche
- Taco Bar : a nice, simple set up with tortillas and taco trimmings
Entrees
- Pork Carnitas : Slow Cooked and medium spiced
- Veracruz-Style Pescado : A Fish Stew (I will choose the best fish, based on what’s fresh and good just prior)
- Enchiladas : your choice of chicken, cheese or shrimp
- Chile Verde : Classic style with your choice of chicken or pork
- Roasted Organic Half Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce (similar to chile verde, but with a roasted half chicken)
- Chili Relleno : Dipped Chili, Stuffed with cheese, baked and served with a mild red sauce
Side Dishes
- Papas Oniadas con queso (Baked Potatoes with Mexican cheese)
- Tri-Colored Refried Beans
- Mexican-Style Rice
- Red Cabbage Slaw
- Roasted Corn with Fresh Herbs
Desserts
- Fresh Fruit Platter (as listed above in appetizers)
- Cake (any flavor you would like..maybe Dulce De Leche?)
- Flan