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Appetizers

Cold Appetizers

Asparagus Spears

Wrapped with Smoked Salmon or Prosciutto Ham (GF).

Asparagus & Beef Sirloin Rolette

Pimento & Blue Cheese, Drizzled with a Truffle Oil (GF).

Bacon, Cheddar Deviled Eggs

Gluten-Free

Cheese Ravioli Salad

with Pecan, Crumbled Feta & Roasted Pepper Filets (Veg/GF).

Cucumber Canapés

 with Smoked Salmon Mousse (GF).

Crab California Rolls

Soy Dip, Wasabi Cream & Pickled Ginger (Veg/GF).

Dolmas

Rice Stuffed Grapes Leaves (V/GF).

Fire & Ice

Watermelon, Cherry Tomato, Sliced  Jalapeno, & Cilantro Skewers. (V/GF).

Grape Tomato, Mozzarella & Kalamata Olive Frills

Vegan and Gluten-Free

Melon Wrapped with Prosciutto Ham Frills

Gluten-Free

Mini Fruit Kabobs

Vegan and Gluten-Free

Pistachio Grape Goat Cheese

Vegetarian and Gluten-Free

Poudre Valley Spirals

Ham, Cheese & Lettuce spiraled in a tortilla.

Poached Shrimp Shooters

Served with Cocktail Sauce and Lemons (GF).

Smoked Genoa Salami Cornets

Stuffed with Herb Goat Cheese (GF).

Summer Sausage

Topped with Cranberry Chicken Salad, Roasted Apple Bites (GF).

Traditional Deviled Eggs

Garnished with Bacon (GF).

Vegetable Shooters

Carrot Sticks, Bell Peppers, Snap Peas, Cucumber with Roasted Pepper Hummus on Shot Glass.


Spreads & Dips

Deviled Eggs Spread

(Veg/G|F). Served with Nita Crisp Crackers.

Feta Jalapeno Dip

(Veg/GF). Served with Nita Crisp Crackers.

Hummus

Macadamia Nuts and Citrus (V/GF) and served with Nita Crisp Crackers.

Olive Tapenade

Vegan & Gluten Free , Served with Nita Crisp Crackers.

Roasted Garlic, White Bean & Fresh Rosemary, Lemon Spread.

Served with Nita Crisp Crackers.

Sundried Tomato & White Beans Spread

(V/GF). Served with Nita Crisp Crackers.


Crostini

Goat Cheese and Prosciutto Crostini

Served with Fig Preserves.

Smoked Salmon & Boursin Cheese Crostini

Spring Peas & Garlic Chili Shrimp Crostini

Roasted Vegetable Crostini

Zucchini, Peppers & Tomato Drizzled with Balsamic Glazed & Melted Provolone.

Whipped Feta & Tomato Crostini


Finger Sandwiches

( Cut into 2-3 Each Whole. )

Deviled Eggs Salad
Ham & Olive Salad
Sliced Meat & Cheese (Turkey, Roast Beef Or Ham.)
Cucumber Honey Cream Cheese on Raisin Bread.

Chicken Cranberry Salad on Slider Buns.


Appetizer Platters - Min 25 Guests

Antipasto Platter

Cheeses: Fresh Mozzarella and Italian Provolone. Italian Sliced Meats: Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Pastrami, Capicola, and Prosciutto. Marinated Vegetables: Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms, Eggplant, Asparagus, Olives Hot and Mild Peppers. Served with Nita Crisp Crackers.

Caprese Salad Platter

Vegetarian : Caprese Stack, Heirloom Tomato, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Reduction. Served with Crostini & Nita Crisp Crackers.

Creamy Soft Toasted Cheese

Brie Wrapped in Puff Pastry (Served on a Candle Lit Warmed Stone Platter w/ Fig, Raspberry Preserves, Orange Marmalades, Grapes, Served with Crusty Breads and Nita Crisp Crackers.

Citrus & Fresh Mozzarella Display

Vegetarian :  Orange Sliced, Fresh Mozzarella, Fennel, Roasted Peppers, with Infused Garlic Oil. Served with Crostini & Nita Crisp Crackers.

Domestic Sausage & Cheese Platter

An assortment of Sliced Summer Sausage, Roni, Salami, Cheddar, Swiss, and Pepper Jack Cheese. Served with Assortment Crackers & Nita Crisp Crackers.

International Cheese Platter

Firm & Soft Cheeses. 

Fresh Cow Milk: Mozzarella & Ricotta, Goat Cheese,
Aged Cow Milk: Fontina, Provolone
Served with Crusty Breads and Nita Crisp Crackers.

Local Cheese Flight - Market Pricing

Allow us to Select, Price & Quote.

Local Fort Collins & Surrounding Colorado Creamery as well as Other Domestic Artisan Crafted Cheeses (Cow, Sheep and Goat Milk). 

Fresh Crisp Vegetable Crudité

Bell Pepper, Broccoli, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Grape Tomato, Jicama, Snap Peas. Served with Ranch or Herb Dill Dip.

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter

Based on seasonal quality and availability, Substituted Ingredients May Occur) Mixed Melons, Pineapple, Grapes, Strawberries.

Poached Salmon Display

Choice of Whole or Filet Sides. 

Impressively Garnished with Caviar, Cucumber, Capers, Chopped Egg Yolk & Whites Trimmed with Herb Cream Cheese. 

Served with Crostini & Nita Crisp Crackers.

Port & Sherry Formaggio Platter

 Fresh Cow Milk: Mozzarella & Ricotta, Goat Cheese, Aged Cow Milk: Fontina, Provolone, Roasted Anjou Pear Sections, Fresh Seedless Grapes, Toasted Almonds, Brandy Marinated Figs, Dates, Dried Fruit & Chocolate Covered Raisins. 

Shrimp Tree

Artistically Arranged on a Pineapple Tree,
Served with Maria Rose Cocktail Sauce.

Sliced Smoked Pork Loin Platter

Cold Smoked Juicy Tender Pork Loin Design Decoratively, Accompanied with Goat Cheese Rolled in Pistachio, Roasted Pear & Grapes. Served with Fig Preserves & 

Nita Crisp Crackers.

Warm Swiss Cheese Fondue

Pre-Skewered Ready to Dip Vegetables, Bell Pepper, Broccoli, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Grape Tomato, Jicama & Snap Peas, Cubed Bread, Nita Crisp & Pretzel Bowls.


Hot Appetizers

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

(Veg/GF) - Served with Nita Crisp Crackers.

Southwestern Black Bean Dip (Veg/GF)

( Veg/GF) - Served with Nita Crisp Crackers.

Butternut Squash & Parmesan Cheese

( Veg/GF) - Served with Nita Crisp Crackers.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Cheddar, Shredded Chicken & Buffalo Sauce (GF) - Served with Nita Crisp Crackers.

Mushroom Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan

Vegetarian

Chicken Egg Rolls

 Served with Sweet Chili Sauce.

Puff Pastry Rolled Italian Sausage

Served with Honey Mustard Sauce.

Meat Pot Stickers

Served with Soy Sauce.

Bavarian Potato Pancakes

Served with Peach Chutney (Veg).

Cocktail Meatballs

Choice of BBQ, Sweet Chili, Swedish Or Italian.

Chicken Sticklers

Choice of Cherry BBQ, Teriyaki, Lemon Herb Seasoning Or Tortilla Crusted (GF).

Bacon Wrapped Garlic Stuffed Dates

Balsamic Glazed (GF).

Miniature Crab Cake

Served with Remoulade Sauce.

Bacon Wrapped Artichoke Hearts

with Garlic Butter (GF)

Mini Chicken Cordon Bleu

Mini Beef Wellington

Served with Horseradish Cream Sauce.

Half Shell Stuffed Oysters Rockefeller

Gluten-Free

Shrimp and Bratwurst Skewers

Served with BBQ Sauce (GF)

Ham, Provolone Wrapped Palmier

Served with Honey Mustard.

Cheese, Potato Perogies

Made with Caramelized Onions  (Veg).


Colossal Shrimp

Wrapped with Bacon, and served with BBQ Sauce (GF).


Shrimp Saltimbocca

Wrapped with Basil & Prosciutto Ham, Cream Sauce (GF).

Mediterranean Mini Lamb Kabob

Served with Tzatziki Sauce.

Lamb Chop Lollipop

Rosemary Garlic, Served with Mint jelly (++)



Themed Appetizer Stations

Min. 25 Guests - Requires a Chef. Extra Chef for Larger Event.


Nacho Station

Choose One:

Tortilla Chips

Kettle Chips

Pita Chips

Nita Crisp Crackers

Sauces : Choose One

Traditional Nacho Sauce

IPA Beer Cheese

Smokey Cheddar

Queso Fundi do

Queso Blanco 

Spicy Cheese Dip with Jalapeno

Protein : Choose One

Pulled Chicken

Pork Carnitas

Spicy Ground Beef

Includes Toppings

Black Olives

Diced Onion

Diced Tomato

Cilantro

Red Mild Salsa


Mac - N - Cheese Station

Pasta : Choose One

Macaroni

Shell

Fusilli

Orecchiette

Sauces: Choose One

Traditional

White Velvet, Gruyere, Parmesan & White Wine

Gourmet Five Cheese

Protein : Choose One

Braised Short Ribs

BBQ Pulled Pork

Diced Grilled Chicken

Diced Fried Chicken Bites

Kahlua Pork

Includes Toppings

Bacon Bits

Diced Tomato

Chives

Steamed Broccoli


The Mediterranean

Includes:

Eggplant Caponata

Roasted Peppers

Hummus -  w/ Nita Crisp Crackers        

Olive Tapenade - w/ Nita Crisp Crackers

Marinated: Artichoke, Feta, Olives, Mushroom, Pepperoncini &  Dolmas.

Grilled: Asparagus, Baby Carrots, Eggplant, Red Peppers, Zucchini, Fennel, Garlic Bulb.

Lemon Marinated Mini Chicken Skewers - Served with Cumin Sour Cream Dip​.

Sliced Baguette.

Soft Pita Triangle.

Crostini.

Consuming raw or undercooked animal products—meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs—increases the risk of foodborne illness.

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