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Served Dinner Sample Catering Menu – MBP Distinctive Catering, Indianapolis Caterer

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Sample Served Dinners

Menu I

Mesclun Salad
with Edible Flowers and Herbed Goat Cheese Medallions in a Passion Fruit Vinaigrette
Petite Filet of Beef and Oven-roasted Sesame Chilean Sea Bass
with Cabernet Reduction Sauce
Truffle Whipped Potatoes
Haricots Verts and Baby Carrots
Warm sliced Ciabatta Bread
with Butter Rosettes
Hazelnut Coffee and Decaf
MBP’s Chocolate Trifle
Layers of Rich Chocolate Brownie Chunks and Mixed Berries topped with Vanilla Crème Fraiche

Menu II

Lobster and Shrimp Martini
layers of Succulent Lobster and Shrimp between Fresh Spinach, Horseradish Cream and
Cocktail Sauce served in a Martini glass
Gourmet Greens and Belgian Endive
with Red Onions, Cucumber and Roma Tomatoes tossed in a Champagne Vinaigrette
Filet of Beef Tenderloin
infused with Gorgonzola Sun-dried Tomato Stuffing and topped with a Roasted Garlic Demi glace
Mediterranean Chicken
Sautéed Chicken simmered in a Sauce of Tomatoes, Olives, White Wine, Garlic and Herbs
Herbed Capellini with Shaved Reggino Parmesan
Seasonal Ratatouille Vegetables
Warm Sliced Ciabatta Bread
with Butter Rosettes
Hazelnut Coffee and Decaf
White and Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Sample Suggested Hors D’oeuvres Menus

Menu I

Combination of Beef Tenderloin and Pork Loin
Offered with Homemade Cocktail Buns and an Array of Sauces
Spicy Tuna Tartar
with Micro Greens on Sticky Rice Cakes
Baked Brie en Croute
Brushed with Raspberry Preserves and wrapped in Puff Pastry
Berry Bruschetta
with Walnut Mint Pesto
Caesar Salad Shooters
Romaine Leaves, Parmesan Cheese Straws and Creamy Caesar Dressing presented in a Shot Glass
Demitasse Desserts
Raspberry Romanoff, Rich Chocolate Mousse, Kiwi Zest and Strawberry Shortcake

Menu II

Asian Bang-bang Chicken
Served in a Phyllo Cup
Roast Beef Bruschetta
Roast Beef over Onion and Chive Cream Cheese on a Toasted French Baguette with slices of Roma Tomatoes and Chives
Shrimp on Polenta with Smoked Bacon
Kalamata Palmiers
With Feta and Roasted Red Peppers in a Puff Pastry
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
with Toasted Panini Points
Assorted Fresh Vegetable Shooters
with a Base of Creamy Herb Dip
Strawberries N Cream Mini Scones

Menu III

Assortment of Gourmet Sliders
Southwest Sliders – with Monterey Jack Cheese and a Cilantro Lime Guacamole; Hawaiian Chicken Sliders – Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast with a Pineapple Mayo; Salmon Sliders – with a Dill Caper Cream
Jumbo Shrimp Shooters
Presented in a Shot Glass with Spicy Cocktail Sauce; garnished with a Lemon Wedge
Asiago Cheese Dip
Mixture of Asiago Cheese, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Shiitake Mushrooms with seeded Tortilla Triangles
Vegetable Spring Rolls with a Garlic Mint Sauce
Served on a Demi Plate
Tomato Canapés
Diced Tomatoes, Onions, Bacon Crumbles, Basil and Mozzarella Cheese baked in a Pastry Shell
Mushroom Vol Au Vent
Wild Mushrooms with Sherry Cream Sauce in a Puff Pastry
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display
with Chocolate Fondue

Butler-Style Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Begin your Celebration with Crisp Sparkling Champagne Passed on Silver Trays

Cold Hors d’oeuvres

Antipasto Skewers New
Pepperonis, Mozzarella and Chedtar Cheese and Pimento stuffed Olives skewered and marinated in Italian Dressing and presented in a Shot Glass
Apricot Kiwi Mini Smoothie New
very refreshing with a Mint Leaf garnish
Beef Crostini drizzled with Sage Cream
Beef Tenderloin on Chedtar Crisp
with Remoulade and Fried Onions
Berry Bruschetta with Walnut Mint Pesto New
Caesar Salad Shooters New
Romaine Leaves, Parmesan Cheese Straws and Creamy Caesar Dressing presented in a Shot Glass
Caprisse Salad Skewers
Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Mozzarella marinated with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Garden Vegetable Shooters New
presented in a Shot Glass with a base of Green Godtess Dip
Jumbo Shrimp Shooters
presented on the rim of a shot glass with Spicy Cocktail Sauce and garnished with a Lemon Wedge
Orange-scented Ahi Tuna
on Wonton Chips lightly garnished with Wasabi Cream and Pickled Ginger
Roast Beef Bruschetta New
Roast Beef over Onion and Chive Cream Cheese on a French Bread Round with sliced Roma Tomatoes and Chives
Smoked Chicken Bruschetta
Smoked Chicken in a Creamy Garlic and Caper Sauce with Shredted Parmesan
Stuffed Redskin Potatoes
filled with Sour Cream and topped with Bacon, Cheddar Cheese and Chives
Tapenade on Olive Oil Toasts
Tomato, Olive and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Hot Hors d’oeuvres

Asiago Cheese Tartlets
Asian Bang-bang Chicken served in a Phyllo Cup New
Beef Tenderloin with Chocolate Balsamic Sauce New
on a Toasted French Bread Round with Bleu Cheese Crumbles
Brie Bites with Amaretto and Toasted Almonds
in a Flaky Pastry Cup
Brie, Pear and Almond Purses
chopped Pears, Almonds and Brie encased in Phyllo
Chicken Skewers
Choice of: Asian with Plum Barbecue Sauce, Grilled with Sweet Chili Mustard or Korean with Bulgoki Sauce and Sesame Seeds
Gorgonzola and Walnut Stuffed New Potatoes
Hawaiian Rumaki
Pineapple and Crunchy Water Chestnuts wrapped in Bacon with a Brown Sugar Glaze
Italian Sausage and Cheese Tartlets
blended with Salsa and baked in a savory Tart Shell
Mini Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites
with Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce on a Demi Plate
Mushroom Vol Au Vent
Wild Mushrooms with Sherry Cream Sauce encased in Puff Pastry
Shrimp on Polenta with Smoked Bacon New
drizzled with Creole Sauce on a Demi Plate
Spinach and Feta Triangle
traditional Greek “Spanakopita” in Phyllo Dough
Spicy Crab Tarts
Steak Rumaki
Beef and Water Chestnut wrapped in Bacon and served with a Vanilla Bourbon Sauce
Swiss and Cappicola Palmiers
Imported Ham and Cheese in Puff Pastry brushed with Dijon
Three Cheese Twice-Baked Stuffed Redskin Potatoes

Buffet Dinner Sample Catering Menu – MBP Distinctive Catering, Indianapolis Caterer

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Sample Buffet Dinners

Menu I

Field Greens with Fresh Herbs
Mesclun Greens with Fresh Mint, Tarragon, Parsley, and Basil topped
with Pine Nuts and a drizzle of Sherry Vinaigrette
Roast Prime Rib of Beef
in Natural Juices, Carved to Order and accompanied by a Peppercorn Horseradish Cream
Wasabi Crusted Tilapia
with an Orange-Ginger Sauce
Golden Potato Gratin
with Porcini Mushrooms and Gruyere
Maple Walnut Baby Carrots
Green Beans
with Parmesan and Asiago
Marinated Italian Bread
with Butter Rosettes
Choice of Dessert
Coffee, Decaf and Iced Tea

Menu II

Buffalo Rock Shrimp Salad
with Roasted Corn Relish, Red and Green Bell Peppers, Cilantro, Garlic and
Maytag Blue-Cheese Dressing, displayed in flat-bottomed Martini Glasses
Stuffed Roast Pork Loin
Carved to Order, with Prosciutto, Spinach, Feta and Roasted Red Peppers with a Madiera Wine Glaze
Creamy Three Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Chilled Fresh Asparagus Spears with Raspberries and Feta
Garlic Rice Pilaf
Warm Sliced Ciabatta Bread
with Butter Rosettes
Choice of Dessert
Coffee, Decaf and Iced Tea

Sample Dinner Buffet – Displayed in Stations

Salad Station

Honey Lime Fruit Salad
with Toasted Almonds
Baby Spinach and Beet Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette
Chilled Fresh Asparagus Spears
with Raspberries and Feta
Warm Ciabatta and Herbed Foccacia Bread
with Whipped Butter and Herb-infused Olive Oil

Soup and a Slider Station

Choice of one Soup Sip: Tomato Bisque, Potato Leek or Wisconsin Cheddar
served in Demitasse Cups
Beef Tenderloin Sliders
on Homemade Mini Buns; served with Horseradish Cream

Mash-Tini Bar

Creamy Mashed Potatoes
with Chopped Scallions, Sautéed Mushrooms, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Grated Parmesan, Crispy Bacon Bits, Pan Gravy, Sour Cream and Whipped Chive Butter presented in Martini Glasses

Dessert and Beverage Station

  • Cheesecake Shooters
  • Warm Mini Indiana Fruit Crisps with Whipped Cream
  • Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts
  • Flavored Coffee and Decaf with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Shavings
  • Raspberry Iced Tea

Served Luncheon – Sample Menus from MBP Distinctive Catering Indianapolis, IN

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Sample Served Luncheon Menus

Menu I

Radicchio Spinach Salad
with Raspberries, Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Red Onions tossed in
a Tangy Lime Vinaigrette and topped with Feta Cheese Crumbles
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
with Chasseur Sauce
Fresh Herbed Mashed Potatoes
Italian Squash and Mushrooms
with Asiago Cheese
Warm Dinner Rolls
with Butter
Mini Carrot Cupcakes
with Cream Cheese Icing
Iced Tea

Menu II

Gourmet Mixed Greens
With Julienne Carrots, Mushrooms and Snow Peas Tossed in Lime Vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Breast
With White Rosemary Barbecue Sauce
Spring Risotto
With Red Peppers, Fresh Herbs and Parmesan Cheese
Lemon Zest Asparagus Spears
Warm Dinner Rolls
With Butter
Apple Spice Cake
Dusted with Powdered Sugar
Iced Tea

Indianapolis Catering Vegetarian Lunches – MBP Distinctive Catering

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Vegetarian

Grilled Vegetable Wrap
Sun-dried Tomato Flour Tortilla filled with Grilled Peppers, Eggplant, Zucchini, Portobello Mushrooms, Onion and Fontina Cheese.
Caprisse Salad Sandwich New
Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette on a Baguette.

Indianapolis Catering Sample Lunch Menu – MBP Catering Indianapolis Caterer

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Gourmet Sandwich Selections

Power Club Sandwich
Smoked Turkey, sharp Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Horseradish, Mayonnaise, Lettuce and Tomato on Multi-grain Wheat Bread.
New York Style Sandwich
Pastrami, Corned Beef, Smoked Gouda, Lettuce, Mayonnaise and Whole Grain Mustard on Sourdough.
California Chicken Club
Breast of Chicken with slices of Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Provolone Cheese and Bacon with Pesto Mayonnaise on Corn-Dusted Kaiser Roll.
Dilled Chicken Salad
tender pieces of Chicken Breast, Celery, Onion, chopped Eggs blended with fresh Dill Mayonnaise on Croissant.
Black Forest Ham on a Plain Bagel New
with Lettuce, Tomato, Swiss Cheese and Spicy Brown Mustard.
Grilled Ahi Sandwich New
Grilled Ahi Tuna, Asian Slaw and Wasabi Mayonnaise on Ciabatta.
Tuna Salad Pocket New
Tuna Salad with Walnuts, Celery, Yogurt and Green Onion with Romaine Lettuce in a Pita Pocket.
Egg Salad with a Twist New
Tarragon-Caper Egg Salad with Smoked Salmon on a Plain Bagel.
Boursin Turkey Sandwich New
Turkey with Herbed Boursin Spread and Watercress on Whole Wheat Bread.
Asian Beef Wrap New
Ginger Soy marinated Beef, Asian Slaw, White Rice and Rice Wine Vinaigrette in a Spinach Tortilla.
Steak and Caesar Wrap New
Grilled Steak with a mixture of Lettuce, grated Parmesan and Caesar Dressing in a Flour Tortilla.
California Turkey Wrap
Sun-dried Tomato Flour Tortilla rolled with fresh Turkey Breast, Bacon, Red Onion, Havarti Cheese, Sprouts, Tomato and Avocado.
Tex Mex Wrap New
Beef, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Seasoned Black Beans, Corn and Cilantro.

Vegetarian

Grilled Vegetable Wrap
Sun-dried Tomato Flour Tortilla filled with Grilled Peppers, Eggplant, Zucchini, Portobello Mushrooms, Onion and Fontina Cheese.
Caprisse Salad Sandwich New
Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette on a Baguette.

Your Choice of Salads (Choose Two)

  • Broccoli Salad Supreme
  • Three-Cheese Tortellini Salad
  • Antipasto Salad
  • Sunshine Fruit Salad with Vanilla Yogurt Dressing
  • MBP’s Signature Pasta Salad
  • Dilled Redskin Potato Salad
  • Nutty Apple Slaw
  • Fresh Fruit Bowl
  • Tomato Spinach Pasta Salad
  • Marinated Tomato & Basil with Fresh Mozzarella in a Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Cucumber Salad with Dilled Sour Cream Dressing

Your Choice of Dessert (Choose One):

Double Chocolate Brownies
Cookies
Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin or White Chocolate Macadamia Nut
Chocolate Chip or Carrot Cake Cupcakes
with Cream Cheese Icing

Box Lunches and Luncheonettes Sample Menu – MBP Distinctive Catering, Indianapolis IN

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Box Lunches & Luncheonettes

Deli Traditionals
Ham & Swiss, Turkey & Cheddar, Roast Beef & Swiss
Bread Selections
Sourdough, Croissant, Multi-grain Wheat, Rye, Onion Roll, or Corn-dusted Kaiser Roll