Use our sample menu as a guide or order ala carte to create your own. Remember, you can always speak with Chef Gretchen directly to custom tailor a menu to your specific needs. She can personally help you design your event from start to finish.
The Classics
* Indicates available vegetarian option
- Shrimp Cocktail...jumbo shrimp served simply with cocktail sauce or tossed in Creole seasoning with our spicy tomato remoulade. $120/five pounds
- Meatballs...your choice of Italian Red Sauce, Sweet & Sour or Tangy BBQ. $75/100 pieces
- Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts. $78/100 pieces
- Stuffed Mushrooms...Southwest Black Bean*, Guggisberg Swiss & Almond* or Sausage & Herb. We can always provide a new stuffing recipe to specifically tailor to our your taste. $62.50/50 pieces
- Grilled Chicken Strips...Boneless Chicken Breast strips grilled with Italian herbs and served on a bed of Orzo pasta tossed with fresh spinach & sun-dried tomatoes. Also available Buffalo style with house made blue cheese dressing & celery. $85/ 50 pieces
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip $35/32 oz
- Vegetable Plate...Carrots, Celery, Broccoli, Cucumber and Peppers with our Parmesan ranch dip or roasted red pepper hummus. $36/ 18"platter
- Fresh Fruit Platter...fresh fruit, the best of the season, served elegantly. $58/ 18" platter
- Ohio Cheese Plate & Crackers...your choice of Aged Cheddar, Provolone, Smoked Gouda, Guggisberg Swiss, or Colbyjack garnished with fruit. $32/15" platter
- Seasoned, Spiced or Candied Nuts...cashews, walnuts and/or pecans. $14/pound
- Deli Tray...your choice of meats, cheeses, two dozen mini-buns & condiments. $48
- Salsa Tray... your choice of three: Classic, Fresh Cilantro Salsa, Fresh Avocado Salsa, Mango & Black Bean, Sweet Corn & Raspberry, Red Pepper or Black Bean Hummus. Served with white corn tortillas chips. $32
- Sandwich Wrap Platters...available in a variety of choices from Classis Turkey Club and Roast Beef & Provolone to California Chicken Pesto and Portabella Greek*. Starting at $65
- Mini Sandwich Platter...from Classic Deli choices such as Turkey Cheddar and Italian Club to Smoked Turkey with Saga Bleu Cheese & Apple Chipotle Chutney or Sliced Beef Tenderloin with caramelized onions and horseradish cream. Two dozen sandwiches per platter. Starting at $55
- Sliders...from Classic Cheddar or Mushroom Swiss to Fresh ground Bison with Cabernet Onions & Smoked Cheddar or Crab Cakes with Lemongrass Aioli. Starting at $2.25 per slider
An Upscale Twist
- Asparagus Tips...wrapped in Prosciutto with our signature lemon tarragon cream. Wow! $72.50
- Smoked Trout Mousse...Ohio raised Rainbow Trout from Chef Gretchen's family's farm in Urbana whipped with garlic, cream and spices. $42/32oz
- Mini Greek Salad Cups...English cucumber cups stuffed with caramelized red onion, julienne Roma tomatoes, Greek Dressing and feta cheese. $67.50
- Gorgonzola Grapes...red or black grapes topped with whipped gorgonzola cream. $55/ 100 pieces
- Crab Stuffed Tomatoes...lump crab salad tossed with capers, fresh dill, diced red onion and lemon zest aioli. $88/ 50 pieces
- Savory Phyllo Tartlets...always a crowd pleaser. We have many recipes to choose from: $65/ 50 pieces
- Roasted portabella & goat cheese; Asparagus, bacon & Gruyere Swiss; Michigan cherries, crumbled bleu & candied walnuts; Gorgonzola & Pear with cranberry cream; Spinach, Feta & Pinenut; Roasted Tomato with fresh basil & pinenut pesto.
- See desserts for sweet phyllo tartlet ideas.
- Spinach & Artichoke stuffed Tartlets...if you want the great flavor of our classic Spinach & Artichoke dip in a bite-sized form; this is exactly what you are looking for. $65/ 50 pieces
- Herb Baked Goat Cheese...Chevre goat cheese rolled in fresh herbs and served atop a garlic croustade with our spicy roasted red pepper puree. $55/ 50 pieces
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Skewers...Grilled Chicken skewers laced with Canadian bacon and served with our Dijon Swiss cream sauce. $97.50/ 50 pieces
- Mini Twice Baked Redskin Potatoes...baby redskins scooped out and re-stuffed with your choice of sour cream & scallion or chipotle cheddar. Both can be topped with cheddar & bacon. $65/ 50 pieces
- Stuffed Shrimp...bacon wrapped with an apple, red bell pepper stuffing. Featured recipe by Chef Gretchen in 2004 Ohio Heartland Cuisine Recipe Book. $78/ 50 pieces
- Gorgonzola & Sirloin Rumaki...our hand rolled Gorgonzola meatballs are wrapped in thinly sliced bacon baked and broiled to crispy perfection on the outside and moist deliciousness on the inside. $78/ 50 pieces
- Caprese Platter...the ripest tomatoes of the season layered with fresh basil & buffalo mozzarella, lightly drizzled with a balsamic reduction. Served with a pile of field greens tossed in fresh squeezed lemon, sea salt, shaved Parmesan & olive oil. $55/ 18"platter
- Beef Carpaccio...Thinly sliced Beef Tenderloin seasoned with sea salt and fresh lemon juice, topped with a pile of field greens tossed in our house balsamic vinaigrette and garnished with lemon aioli and freshly shaved Parmesan cheese. $62/ 18"platter
- Smothered Brie...Best at room temperature, the brie is topped with Apricot preserves, dried Cranberries & slivered Almonds and drizzled with Caramel. Served with Crackers. $27/ pound
- Gourmet Cheeses...Your choice of cheeses from Gorgonzola and Gouda to Asiago and Aged Cheddar served with gourmet crackers and garnished with fresh fruit. We are fortunate to multiple Cheese Houses in Ohio: Oakvale Farms in London, Ohio specializes in Goudas: Classic, Caraway, Jalapeno and a wonderful 10-year aged Gouda, Blue Jacket Dairy specialized in fresh Curds available in Cheddar, Jalepeno & Dill and also Chevre Goat cheeses and don't forget Holmes county making our favorite Guggisberg Swiss. $16-25/ pound
- Fresh Fruit Display...pineapple, strawberries and other seasonal fresh berries, oranges and melons, served elegantly in a multi-tiered presentation (minimum of 50 guests). $3.25 per guest
- Mediterranean Antipasto Platter or Display...Gourmet Olives, Sliced Italian Meats, Giardiniera (pickled Italian vegetables) and your choice of the following: Roasted Garlic Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Red Bean & Garlic Dip or Herbed Feta Puree served with Pita Chips, Garlic Croustades and/or vegetable crudités. $80/ 18"platter Add Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Bruschetta salad. $24/ 16oz
- Seared Ahi Tuna...Sesame Crusted and Seared rare, chilled and thinly sliced. Served simply with Wasabi Cream and Pickled Ginger. --Market Price--
- Ahi Tuna Tarter...served with fresh avocado and water crackers. --Market Price--
- Marinated Chilled Shrimp Salad...served in bite size ceramic soup spoons. Choose from Avocado & Honey-Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette or Spicy Red Pepper & Lemon Basil Aioli. Also available with marinated scallops for an additional charge. $110/ 50 pieces
- Grilled Whole Tenderloin...sliced thin atop a baguette garnished with field greens, bleu cheese, and smoked sweet onion purée. Additional options: Balsamic Glaze & Rosemary Aioli, Port Wine & Fresh Thyme. $110/ 50 pieces
On the Sweet Side
- Chocolate Covered Strawberries...Dark Chocolate with white chocolate drizzle and visa versa. $13/ dozen
- Mini Fresh Fruit Tartlets...classic French custard filling topped with a variety of fresh fruit and sweet glaze. $76/ 45 tartlets
- Chocolate Mousse Phyllo Tartlets...topped with fresh cream and Ghirardelli dark chocolate shavings. $65/ 45 tartlets
- Raspberry & Chocolate Cream Phyllo Tartlets...our house raspberry reduction folded into dark chocolate mousse topped with fresh cream and a raspberry. $68/ 45 tartlets
- Lemon Cream Phyllo Tartlet Cups...dusted with lemon hard tack sprinkles. $65/ 45 tartlets
- Strawberries & Cream Phyllo Tartlet. $68/ 45 tartlets
- Pumpkin Mousse & Gingersnaps. $58/ four dozen
- Chocolate Mousse & Raspberry Coulis...topped with brownie bites. $72/ four dozen
- Classic Cheesecake Cups...two-inch cups topped with your choice of: fresh berries & cream, our house vanilla cream topping, our sweet-tart Michigan Cherry sauce or one of our fresh berry sauces (priced per four dozen). $96/ four dozen
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups (priced per four dozen). $96/ four dozen
- Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups...topped with chocolate mousse. $96/ four dozen
- Mint Chip Cheesecake Cups...topped with chocolate mousse. $102/ four dozen
- Turtle Cheesecake Cups...layered with pecans and swirled with caramel and chocolate. $115/ four dozen
- The Nutty Irishman Cheesecake Cups...Frangelico & Baileys swirled into the batter and layered with chocolate ganache and topped with fresh cream. $115/ four dozen
- Key lime pie bites...this smooth tangy one-inch custard bite is always a crowd pleaser. $65/ four dozen
- Lemon Icebox bites...similar to key lime except with fresh squeezed Meijer lemons. $65/ four dozen
- Double Fudge Chip Brownie Bites. $55/ four dozen
- Andes Mint Brownie Bites...our Double fudge chip brownies topped with mint chocolate frosting and Andes mint slivers. $65/ four dozen
- Reese Cup Brownie Bites...our Double fudge chip brownies topped with peanut butter & chocolate frosting and chunks of Reese's Cups. $65/ four dozen
- Caramel Pecan Blondie...all the richness of a brownie without the chocolate! $65/ four dozen
- Toffee Caramel Brownie...our Double fudge chip brownies swirled with caramel and topped with toffee. $65/ four dozen
- Walnut Fudge Brownie Bites...our Double fudge chip brownies topped with Dark Chocolate frosting and chopped walnuts. $65/ four dozen
- Raspberry Cream Swirl Brownie Bites...our Double fudge chip brownies swirled with our raspberry sauce and cheesecake batter. $72/ four dozen
- Gourmet Cookie Platters...choose from: Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Butter, Sugar Cookie and many others. $42/ four dozen
- Dipped Cookie Platters...your choice of cookies half dipped in chocolate. Our favorites cookies for this are shortbread, coconut macaroons and peanut butter and chocolate chip. $60/ four dozen
- Mini Cupcakes...available in lots of choices from Classic chocolate, Red Velvet & Carrot Cake to Lemon cake with fresh strawberry cream icing and Double Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes. One-inch cupcakes- $48/ four dozen - Two-inch cupcakes- $48/ two dozen
- Crème Brulée Cups...4oz presentation, bruléed on-site and topped with fresh cream & berries. $102/ 48 cups
- Mini Tiramisu Squares $84/ 48 squares
- Buckeyes: O-H!...Creamy peanut butter hand-rolled & dipped in rich chocolate, I-O! $48
Sample Menus
Sample Menu 1
Savory
Southwest Stuffed Mushrooms
Shrimp Cocktail Shooters
Savory Phyllo Cups...Roasted Tomato with fresh basil & pinenut pesto Michigan Cherries, Crumbled Bleu & Candied Walnuts
Grilled Tenderloin...sliced thin atop a baguette garnished with field greens, bleu cheese, and smoked sweet onion purée. Added Balsamic Glaze & Rosemary Aioli; Port Wine & Fresh Thyme
Sweet
White & Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Mini Tiramisu Squares
Cheesecake cups
Brownie Bites...topped with chocolate mousse and raspberry coulis
Sample Menu 2
Savory
Beef Carpaccio...thinly sliced Beef Tenderloin seasoned with sea salt and fresh lemon juice, topped with a pile of field greens tossed in our house balsamic vinaigrette and garnished with lemon aioli and shaved Parmesan.
Phyllo Tartlets...Roasted Tomato with fresh basil & pinenut pesto and Asparagus, Bacon & Gruyere Swiss
Caprese Platter...the ripest tomatoes of the season layered with fresh basil & buffalo mozzarella, lightly drizzled with balsamic reduction. Served with a pile of field greens tossed in fresh squeezed lemon, sea salt, shaved Parmesan & olive oil.
Sweet
Mini Tiramisu Squares
Turtle Cheesecake Cups...layered with pecans and swirled with caramel and chocolate
Mini Fresh Fruit Tartlets...classic French custard filling topped with a variety of fresh fruit and sweet glaze
Sample Menu 3
Savory
Vegetable Platter...Carrots, Celery, Broccoli, Cucumber and Peppers with our Parmesan Ranch dip
Salsa Tray...Fresh Cilantro Salsa, Sweet Corn & Raspberry Salsa and Black Bean Hummus. Served with white corn tortillas chips
Fresh Fruit Platter...fresh fruit, the best of the season, serverd elegantly.
Mini Sandwich Platter...Turkey Cheddar, Italian Club and Roast Beef
Sweet
Raspberry Cream Swirl Brownie Bites...our Double Fudge chip brownie swirled with raspberry sauce and cheesecake batter.
Buckeyes: O-H!...Creamy peanut butter hand-rolled & dipped in rich chocolate... I-O!
Sample Menu 4
Savory
Asparagus Tips...wrapped in Prosciutto with our signature lemon tarragon cream. Wow!
Smoked Trout Mousse...Ohio raised Rainbow Trout from Chef Gretchen’s family farm in Urbana whipped with garlic, cream and spices.
Mini Greek Salad Cups...English cucumber wheels, scooped out and stuffed with caramelized red onion, julienne Roma tomatoes, Greek Dressing and feta cheese
Mini Twice Baked Redskin Potatoes...baby redskins scooped and re-stuffed with chipotle cheddar & bacon.
Sweet
Chocolate Covered Strawberries...dark chocolate with white chocolate drizzle
Classic Cheesecake Cups...two-inch cups topped with fresh berries & cream
Sample Menu 5
Crab & Artichoke Dip served with Pumpernickel Wedges
Smothered Brie...served at room temperature with gourmet crackers, topped with apricot preserves and dried cranberries, slivered almonds, and caramel drizzle
Black Bean Hummus with vegetable crudites & toasted pita wedges
Balsamic Grilled Portabellas & Goat Cheese crumbles...marinated in fresh herbs
Spinach, Feta & Pinenut Savory Phyllo Tartlets
Smoked Trout Mousse on garlic croustades
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
Marinated Cucumber Cups stuffed with tomatoes, onions, and feta
Gorgonzola & Pear stuffed Phyllo Pockets served with a cranberry cream dipping sauce
White & Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries





