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2017 HOLIDAY PLANNER

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Buffet Hors d’Oeuvres: Collection OneSELECT SIX OR SEVEN

Baby Twice Baked Potatoes with bacon and chives, topped with crème fraiche

Prosciutto and Sage Palmier

Mini Beef or Chicken Empanadas offered with tomatillo dipping sauce

Gourmet Meatballs in an Italian sauce

Assorted Miniature Deli Sandwiches sliced honey glazed ham with grain mustard and smoked turkey with cranberry rosemary aoli

Mini Chicken Quesadilla with cilantro sour cream

Our Signature Parmesan Crab Dip served with toasted baguette rounds

Imported and Domestic Cheese Display cheddar, provolone, Swiss, Havarti, Muenster and jalapeño jack cheeses, Chef’s choice of artisanal cheese wedges, with crisp gourmet crackers, garnished with fresh fruits

Olive Tapenade and Three Cheese Bruschetta

Hot Vegetarian Spinach and Artichoke Dip with baguette rounds

Naked Brie with Roasted Garlic, Thyme and Diced Mission Figs served with house flatbreads

Mediterranean Sampler hummus, tabouleh, Greek olives, baba ghanouj, and tzatziki sauce with crisp pita chips

Goat Cheese Board with cranberry, orange zest, rosemary crackers

MENU ENHANCEMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR...Time to get together. Time to celebrate. And, of course, time to eat, drink and be merry!

Give your guests the gift of a holiday cocktail party they’ll never forget—and do it with the help of the Puff ‘n Stuff Catering team. This year we are featuring a chef selection of bite-sized HORS D’OEUVRE SAMPLES that are ideal for

a light dinner or early evening event and are served via beautifully appointed buffets.

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Buffet Hors d’Oeuvres: Collection TwoSELECT SIX OR SEVEN

Orecchiette Pasta with crispy pancetta and sage butter

Rosemary Beef Brochette served with cherry port reduction

Miniature Beef Wellington puff pastry filled with beef tenderloin and wild mushrooms served with Béarnaise sauce

Black and Bleu Meatballs wrapped in bacon, offered with house made bleu cheese cream

Chicken Pesto and Grape Tomato Sate with honey roasted tomato dipping sauce

Peppered Shrimp with spicy bloody mary pipette, sea salt

Our Signature Parmesan Crab Dip served with toasted baguette rounds

Brie en Croute with Apricot and Fig Jam garnished with fresh fruit and served with house flatbreads

Fruits of the Season with sweet mascarpone dip

Fire Roasted Vegetable Display including eggplant, summer squash, zucchini, asparagus, purple onion, portobello mushrooms, bell peppers, artichoke hearts rubbed with balsamic and olive oil, then grilled to perfection and served with aioli dip

Mediterranean Sampler hummus, tabouleh, Greek olives, baba ghanouj, and tzatziki sauce with crisp pita chips and flatbread crackers

Caprese Orzo with fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil

Antipasto Kabob honey roasted tomato prosciutto wrapped Fontina, Kalamata olive, artichoke heart, and oven roasted yellow pepper with garlic oil

Caramelized Onion, Goat Cheese and Fig Tart


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Buffet Hors d’Oeuvres: Collection ThreeSELECT SIX OR SEVEN

Peppered Beef Tenderloin Crostini with caramelized onions and horseradish

Miniature Beef Wellington puff pastry filled with beef tenderloin and wild mushrooms, served with Béarnaise sauce

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail large shrimp garnished with lemon and lime wedges, presented on ice with traditional cocktail and rémoulade sauces

Prosciutto and Sage Palmier

Chicken and Artichoke Brochettes in a Chardonnay cream sauce

Pesto Chicken and Grape Tomato Sate with sun dried tomato dipping sauce

Wild Mushroom Risotto Cakes

Pumpkin Risotto Cakes

Arugula Salad grilled radicchio, pancetta, rosemary almonds, meyer lemon vinaigrette

Butternut Squash Lasagna seasoned pasta and butternut squash layers with a trio of Italian cheeses

Penne a la Vodka with shredded Asiago cheese

Hand-Breaded Artichoke stuffed with Boursin Cheese

Fire Roasted Vegetable Kabobs grilled artichokes, red pepper, zucchini, mushrooms and red onion, rubbed with balsamic and olive oil served with an aioli dip

Naked Brie with Poached Pears and Pepper Jelly served with house flatbreads

Pipette Amatriciana Pasta Parmesan, Vidalia onions, roma tomatoes, fresh herbs tossed in a tomato ragout, offered with Asiago cheese


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Lunch and Dinner BuffetOur LUNCH and DINNER buffets feature classic holiday flavors and unique selections, that are

perfect for entertaining in your home, office or at one of our recommended venues.Enhance this holiday season with three delicious options designed for office gatherings and private parties:

CREATE YOUR OWN BUFFET | TRADITIONAL BUFFET | CLASSIC COMFORT BUFFET

Salad SelectionsSELECT 1

Baby Winter Greens with sun-dried cranberries, candied walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, and mandarin oranges finished with berry vinaigrette

Caesar Salad house-made Parmesan croutons, fresh grated Parmesan cheese and a classic Caesar dressing

Baby Kale Salad with roasted butternut squash, bleu cheese, fig, Meyer lemon vinaigrette

Nuts and Berries garden greens with toasted almonds and dried cranberries in a raspberry vinaigrette

Signature Fresh Garden Salad with tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, toasted sunflower seeds, house-made Parmesan croutons and our house champagne vinaigrette

CREATE YOUR OWN BUFFETCreate Your Own Buffets include the following:

• White China or Disposable Dinner Plates• Stainless or Disposable Flatware• Linen or Premium Disposable Napkins

• Stemmed or Premium Disposal Glassware• Freshly Baked Artisan Breads with Whipped Butter• Holiday Decor for Buffet Tables for Service Events

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Entrée SelectionsSELECT ONE, OR ADD A SECOND ENTRÉE FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST

Chicken Duxelles chicken stuffed with mushroom duxelles and Brie in a lite cream-thyme sauce

Provolone and Pancetta Topped Chicken Breast with garlic and sage, finished with a wild mushroom Bordelaise

Traditional Holiday Glazed Ham with grilled pineapple *Chef carved option available House-Made Mango and Chile-Glazed Spiral Cut Ham

Herb Crusted Oven-Roasted Turkey rustic sliced, served with traditional gravy *Chef carved option available Oven-Roasted Pear Glazed Turkey Breast with pan gravy

Marinated Château Sirloin Steaks prepared medium and served with mushroom Bordelaise

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Slow Roasted Pork with sliced apples, fennel jus and caramelized onions

Roasted Salmon with cranberry and orange zest

Grilled Salmon with lemon and fennel

Ravioli four cheese ravioli, pumpkin sage cream, crispy Brussels sprouts

Starch AccompanimentsSELECT ONE OR ADD A SECOND STARCH FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST

Steamed Parsley Potatoes

Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Potato Gratin with walnut, sage and Gruyère

Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding with fresh herbs and Gruyère cheese

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Vegetable AccompanimentsSELECT ONE, OR ADD A SECOND VEGETABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST

Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin with Gruyère and white cheddar

Braised Carrots with Preserved Lemon

Green Beans Picada hazelnut butter crumble

Creamed Spinach with roasted garlic

Creamed Corn

Brussels Sprouts braised with bacon jam

Ratatouille Provençal style eggplant, zucchini, onions, greenpeppers, tomatoes and garlic

Starch Accompaniments, continued

Leek and Shallot Rice Pilaf

Traditional Cornbread Dressing

Sweet Potato Gratin with brown sugar and pecan-marshmallow topping

DessertsSELECT ONE, OR ADD SECOND DESSERT FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST

Pumpkin Cheesecake with graham cracker crust and whipped cream

Peppermint Candy Cane Cake with decadent chocolate layers

Apple Cranberry Cobbler with cinnamon whipped cream

Opera Cake almond sponge cake soaked in espresso syrup, Frenchcoffee buttercream, chocolate ganache

garnish may vary

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TRADITIONAL BUFFET

CLASSIC COMFORT BUFFET

TRADITIONAL AND CLASSIC MENUS INCLUDE• Premium Disposable Dinner Plates• Heating and Serving Equipment• Premium Disposable Napkins

• Reflections Utensils• Disposable Tablecloths• Holiday Greenery

Citrus Green Salad romaine, dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, citrus vinaigrette

Freshly Baked Artisan Breads with whipped butter

Herb Crusted Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast served with gravy

Traditional Cornbread Dressing

Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Spiced Gingered Carrots

Pumpkin Cheesecake with graham cracker crust and whipped cream

Classic Spinach Salad with applewood smoked bacon, button mushrooms, purple onions, and hard-boiled egg in sweet poppy seed vinaigrette

Freshly Baked Artisan Breads with whipped butter

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Green Bean Picada in a hazelnut butter crumble

Chive and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Opera Cake almond sponge cake soaked in espresso syrup, French coffee buttercream, chocolate ganache

ENHANCE YOUR MENUAdd a second entrée of House-Made, Chile Glazed Spiral Cut Ham

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Menu EnhancementsCHEF ATTENDED STATIONS

Chef Carved Beef Tenderloin with cherry-port reduction and Sauce Vierge Chef Carved Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Dijon apple cream sauce

Ravioli four cheese ravioli, pumpkin sage cream, crispy Brussels sprouts

Specialty Pasta Station with the following combinations, each finished with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese and fresh cracked pepper Gemelli Chardonnay spring peas, mushrooms, roasted tomatoes in a Chardonnay cream sauce Cavatelli with caramelized onions, in spicy pomadoro Caprese Orecchiette

FEATURED COLD DISPLAYS

Tenderloin Platter sliced and offered with horseradish cream, grain mustard, bleu cheese cream and silver dollar rolls

Ahi Tuna Platter served with wasabi, pickled ginger, and lemon sesame soy aioli

Antipasto Platter sliced Italian meats, white bean salad, fire roasted tomatoes and peppers, marinated and grilled vegetables, Italian cheeses, grilled Tuscan rounds

Chef’s Hand Selected Artisan Cheeses with flatbreads

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Menu Enhancements, continuedBUTLER PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

BLT Slider roasted tomatoes, bacon jam and lettuce on Texas toast with lemon aioli

Crab Cake Towers seared and served with a Cajun rémoulade

Butternut Squash and Cranberry Tartlet with melted Brie cheese

Ahi Tuna with mango salsa and pomegranate seed, served on lotus chip

Bacon Wrapped Potato Tot with sour cream and chive

Miniature Beef Wellington puff pastry filled with beef tenderloin and wild mushrooms, served with Béarnaise sauce

Peppered Shrimp with spicy bloody mary pipette, sea salt

Braised Short Rib on Corn Cake with demi glace, fried shallots, chives, sour cream

DESSERT SELECTIONS (TWO PIECES PER GUEST)

Sweet Luxuries decadent layers presented in petite cups including the following: Carrot Cake, Pumpkin Pot de Crème, German Chocolate Cake, Peanut Butter Pretzel, Eggnog

Chocolate Torte Collection Chocolate Banana, Chocolate Raspberry, Chocolate Truffle, Opera

Holiday Torte Collection Peppermint Red Velvet Cake, Chocolate Mandarin, Pumpkin Chiffon

Petite Cheesecake Collection Pumpkin Spice, Peppermint, Gingerbread

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Coffee, Tea and Holiday Beverage SelectionsTraditional Coffee Station beautifully appointed to complement your theme using footed glass mugs, fresh greenery and votive candles, Columbian regular and decaf coffee, cream and assorted sweeteners

Gourmet Coffee Station includes the Traditional Coffee set-up plus additional toppings, tastes and accents: rock candy, biscotti, cinnamon whipped cream, flavored syrups and chocolate curls

Hot Tea Station with an assortment of traditional and herbal teas, cream, assorted sweeteners, lemons, candied orange rinds and honey

Holiday Spritzer with cranberry, tangerine, and rosemary

Chilled Spiced Apple Cider

Traditional Eggnog

Dessert Liqueurs Amaretto, Frangelico, Kahlua, Baileys and Sambuca

Holiday Welcome CocktailsGreet your guests with a smile and a refreshing holiday beverage during your cocktail hour, or enhance your bar package

Pumpkin Pie Martini - pumpkin pie vodka, eggnog, cinnamon graham cracker rim

Holiday Cheer - Prosecco wine, pomegranate, rosemary sprig

Candy Cane Martini - Godiva white chocolate liquor, peppermint schnapps, cream, candy cane garnish

Cran-Raspberry Spritzer - Sparkling wine, cranberry, fresh raspberries

Beverages and Bars

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Cash BarsCASH BARS GIVE YOU THE FLEXIBILITY TO ALLOW GUESTS TO PAY FOR WHATEVER THEY WISH TO CONSUME

Minimum drink consumption, stocking charge and service charge applies

Name Brand Bars

Smirnoff Vodka, Don Q Rum, Beefeater Gin, Sauza Tequila, Canadian Club Whisky, Jim Beam Whiskey, Ballentine Scotch; Domestic and Import Beer; House Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet

Liquor Selections

Listed brands are typically found on our bar setups, but may occasionally be substituted for a brand of equal or greater quality. All bar setups include traditional mixers and necessary serving equipment.

Premium Brand Bars

Absolut Vodka, Bacardi Superior Rum, Tanqueray Gin, Jose Cuervo Tequila, Chivas Regal Whisky, Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Dewar’s Scotch; Domestic and Import beer; Shannon Ridge Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay; Cross Springs Merlot and Cabernet

Top Shelf Brand Bars

Grey Goose Vodka, Bacardi Gold Rum, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Patron Silver Tequila, Johnnie Walker Black Whisky, Crown Royal Black Whiskey, Maker’s Mark Bourbon; Domestic and Import beer; Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet

Bars by the Hourensure your guests get enough to drink with this package offering unlimited beverages for one set price per person.

Personnel fees apply per bartender per hour.

Top Shelf Brand Cocktails

Premium Brand Cocktails

Name Brand Cocktails

Imported Beer

Domestic Beer

House Wines

Soft Drinks

Bottled Waters

Cordials

Champagne by the Glass

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Service Personnel our team is professionally trained to provide you and your guests with exceptional service that includes:

• Event delivery, setup and cleanup• Black-tie bistro uniforms for the service team • Traditional Chef’s attire for the culinary team• Holiday buffet decor for full-service events

please note: • Required minimums on Fridays and Saturdays in December, please consult your Special Event Planner.

• Pricing is based on a minimum of 25 guests. If you expect to host fewer than 25 guests, consult your Special Event Planner for customized pricing. • Service team member charge applies, based on a minimum hour requirement for setup, event time, and breakdown (includes Chef Attended Action Stations, Butler Passed Hors d’Oeuvres, Culinary and Bartending Teams).• Gratuities are appreciated, but left to your discretion – your Special Event Planner will be happy to

assist with suggested staffing requirements and gratuity recommendations. • Location sales tax applicable.• Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.

Delivery InformationIf you do not require full-service for your event, we are happy to deliver based on your location and specific requirements. Some items may not be available for delivery. Delivery charges apply. Not recommended for groups over 25 guests.

• Delivery for events Monday – Thursday is available between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. • Delivery for events Friday – Sunday is available between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. • Food heating instructions are provided • Equipment pickup is scheduled for the day following your event• Holiday buffet décor not available on deliveries

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