OFF-PREMISE C AT E R I N G & E V E N T S
Parmesan Cannolis
PASSED HORS DOEUVRES Fig and Arugula Pizzette White Truffle Cream Caramelized Apple and Onion Crostini Beecher’s Cheddar, Thyme Truffle Honey Potato Salad Poppers Red Bliss Cups, Crispy Bacon Harissa Grilled Lamb Lollypop Mint Cucumber Raita Braised Beef Short Rib Spoons Blue Cheese Mashed Potato, Microcress Sesame Crab Cake Pickled Ginger, Wasabi Cream Smoked Salmon Tartare Capers, Dill, Herbed Potato Chip Ahi Tuna Flatbread Sriracha Aioli, Soy Reduction Sriracha Deviled Eggs Bacon Candy Parmesan Cannolis Genoa Salami, Boursin White Truffle Mac‘n’Cheese Tarts
Pepper Jelly Cheesecake
Pepper Jelly Cheesecake Ritz Crust, Goat Cheese Custard, Red Pepper Compote Pear & Roquefort Stars Porcini Risotto Parmesan Tuile Caesar Salad Spring Rolls Prosciutto Wrapper, Focaccia Croutons Peppered Beef Skewers Horseradish Cream, Micro Arugula Chicken Cornbread Cakes Chipotle Aioli, Cilantro Angus Beef Sliders Pickle, Cheddar, Caramelized Onions Mini Hot Dogs with “The Works” Sauerkraut, Mustard, Relish Mini Beef Wellingtons Mushroom Duxelle, Puff Pastry Gruyère Cheese Puffs Melty Cheese Bites Port Poached Pears Gorgonzola Dolce, Arugula Apple, Brie & Golden Raisin Puffs Creamy Shrimp Crescents Chicken Cornbread Cakes
Artisanal Cheese Platter
Stationary Platters Artisanal Cheese Platter Local and imported cheeses, charcuterie, crackers, Marcona almonds, grapes and fresh berries Baked Brie en Croute French triple crème Brie topped with pear and cranberry compote, wrapped in puff pastry House Made Herb Potato Chip Platter with roasted garlic or truffle Parmesan dip Smoked Salmon Platter served with cream cheese rosettes, pumpernickel toast, red onion, capers and dill
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Everything was fantastic! I knew it would be good, but Wow everything was absolutely delicious! Our guests were raving.
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Fresh Vegetable Crudite Basket asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, celery, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and spinach herb dip Shrimp Cocktail Platter perfectly poached white shrimp served with classic cocktail sauce
Smoked Salmon Platter
Harvest Salad
SALADS Tuscan Kale Caesar Warm Polenta Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Fennel and Honey Crisp Apple Salad Maytag Blue, Currants, Sherry Vinaigrette Harvest Salad Pomegranate Seeds, Sherry Braised Beets, Almond “Granola,” Orange Supremes, Apple Cider Vinaigrette Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad Candied Walnuts, Dried Cherry Vinaigrette Roasted Butternut Squash Salad Baby Spinach, Black Beans, Feta Cheese, Dried Cranberries Chipotle Vinaigrette
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Thank you so much for everything last night! Your service was seriously perfect. You guys thought of everything and were totally on top of it!
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Lolla Rossa Salad Honey Grilled Portobellos, Artichoke Hearts, Chèvre, Truffle Dressing
SOUPS Butternut Squash Soup Cinnamon Cream, Frizzled Shallots Roasted Cauliflower Soup Brussel Sprout Chips, Rye Croutons, Pine Nuts Caramelized Apple and Onion Soup Gruyère Grilled Cheese Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Port Poached Figs and Prosciutto
SMALL PLATES Individual Baked Brie Cranberry Apple Compote, Sliced Baguette Crispy Pan-Seared Sea Scallops Bacon and Brussel Sprout Hash Hand Chopped Beef Tartare Pickled Veg, Wave Hill Crostini, White Truffle Butter Port Poached Figs and Prosciutto Black Pepper and Roasted Garlic Ricotta, Micro Arugula Yellowfin Tartare Avocado, Radish Carpaccio, Micro Salad, Yuzu Lime Dressing
Yellowfin Tartare
PASTA COURSE Wagyu Beef and Black Truffle Ravioli Porcini Mushroom Cream Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Ravioli Arugula, Apples, Walnuts Lasagna Bolognese Handmade Spinach Pasta, Creamy BĂŠchamel, 4-Hour Bolognese Potato and Ricotta Gnocchi Short Rib Ragu
Crispy Pan-Seared Sea Scallops
Miso Glazed Salmon
PLATED ENTREES Pan-Seared Duck Breast Cherry Balsamic Reduction, Wild Rice Pilaf, Roasted Delicata Squash Braising Sauce Roasted Chicken Breast Chanterelle Demi Glace, Roasted Garlic Mashers, Sauteed Spinach Dijon Rosemary Encrusted Filet of Beef Cabernet Pan Sauce, Blue Cheese Potato Gratin Slow Roasted Beef Short Ribs Parmesan Risotto, Vegetable Succotash, Braising Sauce Miso Glazed Salmon Soba Noodles, Braised Kale, Ginger Broth Pomegranate Glazed Lamb Chops Carrot Parsnip PurĂŠe, Crispy Brussel Sprout Leaves Wild Striped Bass Israeli Couscous, Pickled Fennel, Olives, Capers Pan Roasted Pork Chop Apple Cabbage Braise, Mustard Leek Gravy North African Vegetable Stew Pineapple Chutney
Dessert Trio
PLATED DESSERTS Apple Tarte Tatin Cinnamon Gelato Caramel Budino Salted Pretzel Crust, Chocolate Ganache, Caramel Pudding, Chantilly Cream Brown Butter Banana Cheesecake Vanilla Wafer Tuile, Rum Raisin Caramel Chocolate Souffle Cake Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce, Marshmallow Fluff Seasonal Fruit Crisp Gelato Coffee and Donuts Coffee Pots du Crème, Warm Donut Muffins
PASSED DESSERTS Assorted Mini Tarts Seasonal Cheesecake Pops Assorted Mini Cupcakes Chocolate Covered Strawberries Triple Chocolate Brownie Bites Crème Brûlée Spoons
Assorted Mini Tarts
Weddings All of our cakes are custom designed with endless flavor and design possibilities. We specialize in fondant and buttercream wedding cakes, dessert bars, sugar cookies, hand-made sugar flowers, cupcake towers and decadent pastries.
You so much for “a Thank fantastic wedding cake!
Everyone loved both the taste of the cake and the design. I would not have changed a thing.
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Palmer’s Bakery has won numerous awards for its spectacular wedding cakes including “Best Wedding Cakes” and “Best Bakery” by Moffly Media’s Best of the Gold Coast,
Flowers Our floral designers are known for their custom work, from elegant table arrangements to extravagant wedding decor. Our designers are also available for in-home consultations on custom holiday and party designs.
STATIONS We are experts at conceiving unique presentations. After all, we eat with our eyes first! Listed below are some of our everyday food stations, but be sure to inquire about custom designed menus and displays. Some examples are: Filet of Beef Dipping Station Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie Tables Vertical Food Wall Veggie Crudite and Dip Station Chip ‘n’ Dip Station Classic Carving Station Mashed Potato Bar Mac’n’Cheese Bar Fire and Ice Sushi Table Raw Bar Salad Wall S’mores Station
SO MUCH MORE THAN CATERING We at Palmer’s Fine Food & Catering know that throwing a fabulous event requires a lot more than just delicious food. We set ourselves apart by offering not only exquisite cuisine, but also superior event planning and decor services. From intimate dinner parties, to weddings, fundraisers and galas, we have everything you need to make your event a success. The founding business, Palmer’s Market, is nationally acclaimed and has been a Fairfield County staple for over 90 years. It has grown to include Palmer’s Fine Food & Catering, Palmer’s Bakery and Palmer’s Flowers & Gifts: a quartet of award winning businesses, all under one roof. Full Service Event Planning Custom tablescapes, event décor, personalized menus, rentals, and staffing, all coordinated by our experienced Event Planner. We take care of every detail so you don’t have to. Cuisine Every event is unique and so are our menus. Our Executive Chef Megan Palmer Rivera, will work with you to create a seasonal menu to suit your tastes. Staffing Black tie or casual, Palmer’s Catering can provide you with an experienced staff that will take care of your every need. Please inquire for pricing on waiters, bartenders and professionally trained chefs. Rentals We will coordinate all of your rental needs including; tables, linens, glassware, china, custom display pieces, furniture, lighting, tenting and more. Executive Chef Megan Palmer Rivera
Pa l m e r ’ s C at e r i n g 264 Heights Road Darien, CT 06820 203-655-2077 pa l m e r s c at e r i n g . c o m