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Tuscan Table Display Option:
A fine array of fresh tomato bruschetta, roasted red pepper capanota, black olive capanota, and seasonal bruschetta varieties, accented by herbed crostini, Italian breadsticks and flatbread crackle with imported olives. $6.99 per person
The Grecian Display Option:
A savory display of Greek “salad skewers” of feta, kalamati olives, pepperoncini peppers and grape tomato, Spanakopeta phyllo triangles with dill dipping sauce, and hot parmesan artichoke dip with tortilla and pita chips. $5.99 per person
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The Antipasto Table Display Option:
Tomato Basil Bruschetta, Marinated mushrooms and artichoke hearts, Roasted red peppers, Salami and proscuitto, Cheeses– aged provolone, fresh mozzarella, Assorted olives, Tomato boccacini mozzarella salad, Herb garlic crostini and rustic Italian breads with dipping oils. Basic $5.99 per person Deluxe $7.99 per person Have a special theme for your event? ...ask our culinary specialists to create a custom display! jpceventgroup.com
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Appetizer selections are priced by the piece or by the person based upon selections. Most items can be hand butlered to your guests for elegant presentation. Many appetizers can be presented by chef cart or as a station for cocktail events. Items with stemware for presentation include the stemware in their pricing.
Andouille sausage & shrimp kabob Antipasto kabob Asparagus in phyllo with crispy asiago Artichoke and parmesan in a phyllo purse Bacon wrapped waterchesnut– BBQ or Sesame Bacon wrapped fig or apricot Bacon wrapped shrimp– BBQ or Sesame Bacon wrapped sea scallop Brie with raspberry and almond in phyllo Butter pecan shrimp Caramel apple goat cheese in phyllo purse Chicken pineapple teriyaki skewers Crabcake mini martini with remoulade V{|ÄÄxw yÜâ|à áÉâÑ á{Éà ätÜ|xà|xá Cobb salad tasting spoon Coconut shrimp with cocktail sauce VÉÜÇ ÑtÇvt~x ã|à{ ÑÉÜ~ vÉÇy|à Feta and sundried tomato phyllo triangle Frank in a blanket with grain mustard Fresh mozzarella caprese skewer Fresh fruit bruschetta with sugar baguette Garden gazpacho shooter Goat cheese covered grapes– pistachio crust _tÅu ÄÉÄÄ|ÑÉÑ ã|à{ Ñ|áàtv{|É vÜâáà Lobster salad on English cucumber crisp London broil panetini with herb mayo Marscapone and red onion tart Mediteranean chicken, fig, tomato kabob Miniature quiche medley jpceventgroup.com
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Miniature Tacos:
Braised beef shortrib taco with caramelized onions BBQ beef brisket with Mexican crema Sonora pulled pork with salsa fresco Smokey bacon taco rolls Chicken, apple and goat cheese with sundried tomato pesto Chicken and chorizo with salsa fresco Thai shrimp with thai slaw Baja style tempura fish taco with salsa fresco Portobello mushroom with chipotle, gouda and pine nuts Wild forest mushroom and garlic with tomato salsa and fresh chives
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Macaroni and three cheese cupcake with a roma tomato topper Homestyle meatloaf cupcake with mashed potato icing Stuffed breast of chicken cupcake with white wine drizzle Stuffed turkey cupcake with mashed potato icing jpceventgroup.com
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Flatbreads & pizza squares:
Our specialty flatbreads and pizza squares are hand-carried on woodened pizza peels.
Margherita– roma tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil Three Italian cheeses Tomato and ricotta with microgreens Pesto with sundried tomatoes, mozzarella and asiago Roasted vegetable– broccoli, onion, pepper and mushroom Vegetable, ranch and cheddar Yukon potato and chorizo sausage Spinach, mushroom, parmesan and kalamata olive Pear, gorgonzola, caramelized onion, and toasted walnut BBQ chicken, smoked gouda, red onion, and fresh cilantro Americana– thin sliced pepperoni, mozzarella and tomato Portobello and crimini mushroom, fresh arugala, parmesan Olive oil, cheddar, fuji apples and ham Olives, feta and artichoke Artichoke, roasted red pepper, sun dried tomato, pesto
Sliders
Pulled pork with southern slaw on brioche egg roll Apple bourbon bbq pulled short rib “Sloppy joe” short rib Meatball marinara with mozzarella Angus burger with cheddar, pickle and onion Angus burger with bacon and cheddar Chicago style hotdog with toppings Lobster salad Crabcake with roasted red pepper and remoulade Virginia baked ham sweet potato biscuit
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Appetizers or Cocktail Events: Mac ‘N Cheese Station This is not your mom’s mac ‘n cheese! Picture gooey cheesy goodness in a variety of flavor profiles like homestyle cheddar, or feta and sundried tomato with organic spinach. And how about an assortment of mix-ins? Lobster, steamed broccoli florets, caramelized onion, crumbled bacon and whatever else you can dream of!
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Pittsburgh Station Small plate presentations of ALL your Pittsburgh favorites made fresh on this unique regional station. Dreaming of a Primanti Brothers mini capicola with fries and slaw, or a mini perogies served up hot with truffled shallots? This station can also include beer braised kielbasa, Pittsburgh steak salad-tinis, mini stuffed cabbage rolls or any other city favorite!
Gourmet French Fry Bar Fresh hot fries or kettle chips served in paper cones with specialty seasoning blends, gourmet dips or sauces, and favorites like cheese sauce or vinegar. Or try our sweet potato variety with brown sugar, cinnamon “dust” and marshmallow creme for dipping! And for a more unique twist...try our fried pickles or green bean “fries.” Flaming Mushroom Station Porcini, cremini, portabello, baby bella, shittaki, button… well you get the picture! This station is all about mushrooms. Deliciously sautéed in a flaming marsala presentation and served with herbed crostini. To. Die. For!
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Slider Station Mini burgers with artisan cheeses, caramelized onion, bacon and a host of other toppings, crabcake sliders with authentic remoulade or roasted red pepper aioli, miniature gourmet Chicago style hotdogs with custom relish, BBQ pulled pork with hand cut slaw on brioche egg rolls, succulent lobster roll sliders… Pick and choose your favorite sliders to feature on this crowd pleasing station that is also great as a late night savory ending. Accented with garlic and asiago house-made kettle chips!
All the comforts of food with a gourmet twist...try our feta and sundried tomato mac and cheese with our buttermilk fried chicken drumettes. How about a medallion of roasted turkey and a stuffing cupcake topped with mashed potato “icing?” Our bourbon braised spareribs melt in your mouth served up with our bleu mashed potatoes. Or for a really down home taste...our sweet potato biscuits filled with slices of our oven roasted pit ham! The ultimate station!
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Artisan Platters
For a truly formal presentation, greet your guests tableside with appetizer platters of our most popular starters. Choose from an assortment of fine quality artisan cheeses with honey, dried fruit and nut accompaniments, or our house made organic salsas and seasonal bruschettas. View our sample list of options below.
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Artisan cheese platter with gourmet crackers, dried fruits, nuts and honey
Housemade organic salsa variety platter with tortillas Antipasto platter with herbed crostini, imported olives, charcuterie, cheeses and more Tuscan tapenade and seasonal bruschetta platter with crostini and breadsticks Gouda fondue with caramelize onions and pancetta with crusty breads and pretzels
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Shrimp cocktail martini stem with house cocktail sauce and citrus garnish Barbecue bacon wrapped shrimp small plate Seafood ceviche Maryland style crabcake cosmopolitan Butternut squash ravioli with brown butter sage, hazelnuts and four cheese Ricotta Gnudi in parmesan broth Chilled seasonal fruit soup– cantaloupe, watermelon or strawberry Zucchini carpaccio with parmesan zucchini tartlet jpceventgroup.com
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