Small Plates & Appetizers Menu

The small-plate eating experience became popular in the U.S. in the last two decades. Various small dishes can be appetizers ordered à la carte and shared, or small portions of multiple courses served formally. The menu for a small plate experience includes 5 to 7 items.

Grazing tables and boards are collections of appetizers, cheeses, different types of bread, cold meats, snacks, desserts, fruits, vegetables, etc., arranged with themed props. They can be presented as elaborately as you wish.

Small plates and grazing eating experiences are smart choices for large parties. I provide personal chef services for parties with 20 to 60 guests. Drinks are not included.

Skewers

mozzarella + cherry tomato + basil + green olive + black olive + roasted sweet pepper + prosciutto + artichoke heart

$4 — 3 items per portion, $6 — 5 items per portion

Vegetable Dip with Greek Yogurt and Dukkah

grilled eggplant + charred sweet peppers + olives + seasoning + spices + greek yogurt + seeds + nuts

$4 per portion

Green Lima Beans Hummus

green lima beans + olive oil + key lime juice + chives + parsley + garlic + seasoning

$4 per portion

Grilled Eggplant Rolls Stuffed with Spiced Carrots

grilled eggplant slices + Japanese mayo + carrots + seasoning + spices + rice vinegar + walnut oil

$4 per portion

Grilled Eggplant Rolls Stuffed with Herbed Ricotta

grilled eggplant slices + whole milk ricotta + fresh herbs + seasoning + spices

$4 per portion

Grilled Eggplant Rolls Stuffed with Walnut Spread

grilled eggplant slices + walnuts + fresh herbs + seasoning + spices + ramps pesto

$4 per portion

Roasted Tomato and Burrata Salad

slowly roasted seasoned tomato + two slices of burrata + fresh herbs + seasoning

$8 per portion

Savory Pastries with Caramelized Apples and Blue Cheese

puff pastry + caramelized apples + blue cheese

$8 per portion

Warm Open Sandwich with Grilled Vegetables

grilled eggplant + charred sweet peppers + grilled summer squash + sun-dried and smoked grape tomatoes + spices + melting cheese + baguette slices

$6 per portion

Rye Galettes with Grape Tomatoes and Cheese

sun-dried grape tomato + cheese + heirloom rye + heirloom wheat

$6 per portion

Mushroom Roll

baby bella mushrooms + caramelized onions + cheese + brioche

$6 per portion

Rye Galettes with Caramelized Onions

caramelized sweet onions + cheese + heirloom rye + heirloom wheat

$6 per portion

Tequila-Cured Salmon Appetizers

tequila-cured salmon or bourbon-cured tuna + chives whipped cream cheese + red onions + lemon zest + cherry tomatoes

$9 per portion

Savory Pastries with Smoked Whitefish Salad

Choux puffs + smoked whitefish salad + capers + fresh chives

$8 per portion

Savory Puff Pastries with Crab Salad

puff pastry + crabmeat + mayo + chives + seasoning

$8 per portion

Pork Rillette Toasts

toasted brioche + mild poblano sauce + pulled pork + compressed savory watermelon

$6 per portion

Avocado Boats or Toasts

[1] avocado + cucumber + chives + furikake + micros [2] avocado + cucumber + seafood + + chives + furikake + micros [3] avocado + cucumber + smoked duck + chives + furikake + micros

$6-8 per portion

Elegant Croccantini

croccantini with a touch of sea salt + sirop de Liège + prosciutto di Parma + San Simon cheese

$6 per portion

Chicken Meatballs with Sauce

chicken thighs + vegetables + seasoning + demiglace-cranberry sauce

$6 per portion (2 meatballs)

Chicken and Mushroom Julienne

rotisserie chicken + portobello mushrooms + caramelized onions + charred sweet peppers + bechamel + cheese

$8 per portion

Chicken Liver Pate Toasts

chicken liver + caramelized onions + smoked salt + port + rye toasts

$6 per portion