Elegant Catering Menu Example

Exceptional Catering Services with Over 40 Years of Experience

Exquisite Cuisine. Impeccable Service. Anywhere.

At Private Reserve, CaterEverywhere.com’s luxury division, we curate bespoke culinary experiences for weddings, galas, and exclusive corporate events. Each menu is crafted by award-winning chefs, utilizing the finest seasonal ingredients and global inspirations. Our service is discreet yet flawless, ensuring every detail enhances your event’s atmosphere of refinement.

The Prelude: Passed Hors d’Oeuvres & Canapés

Elegant bites to begin your celebration, each designed as a jewel-like expression of flavor.

From the Land

  • Seared Wagyu Bites on Himalayan salt block with wasabi microgreens
  • Miniature Beef Wellington with wild mushroom duxelle
  • Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with rosemary glaze
  • Crispy Pork Belly with maple-bourbon reduction
  • Duck Confit Spring Rolls with sweet chili-orange glaze
  • Prosciutto & Fig Crostini with whipped mascarpone
  • Steak Tartare with quail egg yolk on toasted garlic points
  • Wild Boar Sausage Bites with caramelized onion
  • Rabbit Terrine with pickled mustard seed
  • Smoked Pheasant Roulade with truffle aioli

From the Sea

  • Lobster Medallions on corn blini with saffron aioli
  • Oysters on the Half Shell with cucumber-jalapeño granita
  • Ahi Tuna Tartare on crispy rice with avocado mousse
  • Jumbo Scallops wrapped in smoked bacon
  • Smoked Salmon Roulades with dill cream cheese
  • Miniature Crab Cakes with rémoulade
  • King Crab Salad in cucumber cups
  • Charred Octopus Skewers with lemon aioli
  • Sea Urchin Toast with yuzu butter
  • Trout Roe on potato crisp with crème fraîche

From the Garden (V/VG)

  • Truffle Risotto Croquettes with saffron aioli
  • Goat Cheese Lollipops with pistachio & edible flowers
  • Compressed Watermelon with feta & mint
  • Sweet Pea Shooters with olive oil & mint
  • Polenta Cakes topped with Eggplant Caponata
  • Crispy Artichoke Hearts with lemon aioli
  • Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with basil oil
  • Roasted Beet Skewers with walnut mousse
  • Wild Mushroom Arancini with sage oil
  • Zucchini Ribbons rolled with herbed cashew cream

Interactive Culinary Theaters

  • The Grand Raw Bar – Oysters, lobster, crab, and shrimp on a tiered ice sculpture
  • The Caviar & Vodka Ice Bar – Premium caviar pairings with top-shelf vodkas
  • Artisanal Pasta Station – Handmade pastas with sauces prepared to order
  • Seared Foie Gras Station – Foie gras seared on brioche
  • The Carving Board – Prime rib, chateaubriand, or rack of lamb
  • Elevated Mac & Cheese Bar – Five-cheese pasta with lobster, truffle, pancetta
  • Sushi & Sashimi Bar – Hand-cut rolls, sashimi, nigiri
  • Peking Duck Pancake Station – Crispy duck with hoisin, scallion & cucumber
  • Paella Valenciana – Saffron rice with shellfish and chorizo
  • Risotto Bar – Truffle, seafood, or saffron risotto finished to order
  • Mediterranean Mezze Spread – Hummus, baba ghanoush, labneh, olives, flatbreads

Charcuterie & Artisan Cheese Experiences

European Classics

  • Prosciutto di Parma, Jamón Ibérico, Bresaola
  • Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, Manchego, Comté
  • Cornichons, marinated olives, stone-ground mustards
  • Rustic breads, focaccia, grissini

American Artisans

  • House-cured salumi, smoked sausages, pâtés
  • Farmstead cheeses: clothbound cheddar, Humboldt Fog, triple-cream brie
  • Pickled vegetables, heirloom chutneys, local honeys
  • Seeded crackers, sourdough crisps

Seasonal & Plant-Based

  • Plant-based “charcuterie” of marinated vegetables, smoked nuts, vegan cheeses
  • Figs, pears, apricots, berries
  • Fig jam, spiced apple butter, port-soaked cherries
  • Gluten-free breads, crisp lavash

Enhancements

  • Live carving of Jamón Ibérico or Prosciutto di Parma
  • Honeycomb-on-frame with artisanal cheeses
  • Specialty beverage pairings (wine, craft beer, whiskey)
  • Global Street Food Market – Bao buns, satay skewers, empanadas, and more

The Main Event: Plated Dinner Experiences

Each plated dinner includes artisan bread service, a choice of soup or salad, a curated entrée, dessert, and premium coffee & tea service.

First Course: Soups & Salads

  • Lobster Bisque with cognac cream
  • Chilled Cucumber & Mint Soup
  • Wild Mushroom Velouté with truffle oil
  • Baby Beet Salad with goat cheese & pistachio
  • Arugula & Pear with candied walnuts
  • Heirloom Tomato & Burrata with basil oil

Second Course: Appetizers

  • Lobster Ravioli in champagne beurre blanc
  • Tuna Tataki with sesame ponzu
  • Foie Gras Torchon with fig compote
  • Charred Octopus with romesco
  • Truffle Gnocchi with parmesan cream
  • Eggplant Involtini with ricotta & basil

Third Course: Main Entrées

Poultry & Vegetarian/Vegan

  • Organic Chicken Supreme with thyme jus
  • Duck à l’Orange with crisped skin
  • Herb-Roasted Cornish Hen with wild rice
  • Plant-Based Filet with red wine reduction
  • Porcini Ravioli with sage butter
  • Cauliflower Steak with chimichurri

Premium Red Meat & Seafood

  • Filet Mignon with truffle demi-glace
  • Dry-Aged New York Strip with marrow butter
  • Lamb Loin with rosemary jus
  • Maine Lobster Tail with drawn butter
  • Halibut with lemon beurre blanc
  • Black Cod with miso glaze
  • Surf & Turf pairing of Filet & Lobster
  • Chilean Sea Bass with ginger soy glaze

Expanded Steak Selections

  • Wagyu Ribeye with black garlic butter
  • Porterhouse Steak for Two
  • Tomahawk Ribeye carved tableside
  • Coffee-Rubbed Strip Steak with ancho chile demi
  • Grass-Fed Bavette with chimichurri
  • Peppercorn-Crusted Sirloin with brandy cream
  • Chateaubriand with béarnaise (tableside service)
  • Japanese A5 Wagyu Experience

Sweet Finales: Desserts & Late Night Bites

Plated Desserts

  • Flourless Chocolate Torte with raspberry coulis
  • Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
  • Pistachio Panna Cotta
  • Opera Cake with espresso cream
  • Lemon Soufflé with candied zest
  • Hazelnut Mousse Dome

Dessert Stations & Displays

  • Viennese Hour of miniature pastries & tortes
  • Crêpe Suzette flambé station
  • Artisanal Gelato & Sorbet Cart
  • Macaron & Petit Four Tower
  • Chocolate Fountain with Belgian chocolate
  • Donut Wall with seasonal glazes
  • Gourmet S’mores Bar
  • Croquembouche (profiterole tower)
  • Seasonal Pies & Cobblers
  • Carved Fruit Displays

Late Night Bites

  • Truffle Parmesan Fries
  • Gourmet Sliders (beef, lamb, plant-based)
  • Margherita Flatbreads
  • Mini Philly Cheesesteaks
  • Lobster Rolls in brioche
  • Chicken & Waffle Bites
  • Mini Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup Shots
  • Breakfast at Midnight (mini pancakes, bacon)

Beverage & Bar Service

  • Premium Open Bar with curated spirits and wines
  • Top-Shelf Open Bar featuring elite labels
  • Sommelier-Curated Wine Pairings
  • Artisanal Mocktail Bar with botanical infusions
  • Champagne Towers or Sparkling Rosé Cascades
  • Whiskey & Bourbon Lounges with cigar pairings
  • Signature Cocktail Experiences with mixologists
  • Hot Beverage Bars featuring gourmet teas, cordials & coffees

Our Commitment to Excellence

Private Reserve by CaterEverywhere.com is a full-service luxury catering partner. From private tastings and menu design to staffing, rentals, and bar services, every detail is orchestrated to perfection.

To begin curating your event, please contact our National Private Events Office for a personal consultation.