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Vinwood Caterers offers many culinary creations to choose from when designing a menu for your
cocktail reception. Served by a staff of experienced professionals, the food, service and presentation
is of the highest standard. Passed hors d’oeuvres are served to your guests on sterling silver serving
trays that are garnished with fresh flowers. Stationary display tables and food stations are
presented with premium linen, silver serving pieces, high quality silver chaffing dishes and a fresh
floral arrangement of coordinating colors.
Our standard cocktail reception package consists of the following components:
- Passed hors d’oeuvres selections
- Stationary hors d’oeuvres displays
- Silver service coffee station
- Light fare food stations (optional)
- Dessert station (optional)
- Complete bar and beverage service (optional)
The per person prices quoted include the following:
- Coordinating floral arrangements for the stationary display tables
- Fully attired culinary staff
- One service person per fifteen guests
- Choice of china pattern
- Flatware
- Choice of linen for food stations and guest tables
- Cake cutting and presentation
- On-site catering coordinator
- Unlimited catering consultation
- All gratuities and service fees
- State meals tax
The following menu is made up of our most popular food selections and services. However our
staff of professionals can help you create a personalized bill of fare reflecting your very own
style and desires. You can rest assured knowing we will assist you throughout the entire
planning process of your special occasion. From custom menus to themed events, Vinwood
Caterers will be helping you to create that special day you and your guests will remember for
years to come. 
The following hors d‘oeuvres are served to your guests for a minimum of two hours on
silver trays garnished with fresh flowers.
Please make 10 selections
 Fresh mushrooms with a stuffing of Atlantic crab and Pecorino Romano cheese
Hand rolled bay scallops and smoky bacon
Peking ravioli with red raspberry coulis
French Brie and asparagus pâte feuilletée
Flakey puff pastry filled with wilted spinach, Swiss cheese and mushrooms
Shanghai chicken saté with a gingered peanut sauce
Butterflied coconut shrimp with sweet and sour sauce
Petite Wellington beef
Roulade of teriyaki beef and scallion
Delicate curried crab tarts
Delicate Maryland crab cakes with horseradish cream
Kalamata olive tapenade with feta on a seasoned crouton
Sun dried tomato, basil and mozzarella in puff pastry
Teriyaki chicken skewers
Crisp potato pancakes with parsley laced sour cream
Confetti pepper and plum tomato bruschetta
Skewers of teriyaki beef
Savory quiche style tartlets
Garlic pita triangles with fire roasted red pepper hummus
Roasted vegetable and Pecorino Romano crostini
Crostini of baked apple, walnut and chicken
Raspberry, dried apricot and brie en croute
Crispy Oriental crab rangoon
Herbed cream cheese and wild mushroom canapés
Spanish empanadas with a savory shredded beef filling
Smoked chicken empanada
Crimini mushrooms stuffed with Boursin cheese, spinach and sweet red pepper
Artichoke hearts accompanied by sauce béarnaise
Delicate snow peas stuffed with creamy crab salad
Cornucopia style quesadilla with smoked cheese and sweet peppers
Jamaican jerk chicken with a pineapple mango salsa purée
Cherry tomatoes filled with a flavorful garlic and herb cheese
Southwestern spring roll with chipotle lime sour cream
Sesame-crusted salmon with orange miso sauce
Sweet honeydew and cantaloupe wrapped with prosciutto
Sesame chicken with ginger and scallion sauce
Vegetable spring rolls
Sliced beef tenderloin with smoked tomato jam crostini
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The stationary hors d‘oeuvres are adorned with fresh fruit carvings, elegant serving pieces and a
fresh floral arrangement.
The following stationary hors d’oeuvres selections are included with main menu:
Expanded Cheese Board
Vermont cheddar, Havarti with dill and Munster cheeses, assorted crackers, cured sausage, kielbasa, whole
grain mustard, cocktail breads, and fresh fruit trays including honeydew melon, cantaloupe, strawberries,
oranges, pineapple, grapes, kiwi and star fruit.
Garden Crudités
A colorful arrangement of crisp broccoli, cauliflower, baby carrots, celery, zucchini, summer squash, peppers,
mushrooms, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes displayed with a an array of flavorful dips
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Coffee & Tea Service Included
Silver Service Coffee Station
Premium Starbucks coffee and assorted teas served from elegant, sterling silver urns with cream, sugar, diet
sweetener and fresh lemon
The additional stationary hors d’oeuvres may be added to enhance the variety of foods already
offered with the standard cocktail reception menu.
Deluxe Cheese Board
A presentation of Vermont cheddar, Havarti with dill, Munster, Brie, and smoked Gouda cheeses
with an assortment of crackers.
International Breads
A sumptuous presentation of breads from regions around the world to include French baguette, Focaccia,
Naan, Irish soda bread, Lahvosh and Boston brown bread accompanied by scented oils and flavorful spreads
Raw Bar
Gulf shrimp, Wellfleet oysters and cherrystones attractively displayed on crushed ice in a replica antique
dory boat with traditional accompaniments of lemon wedges, horseradish, cocktail sauce and Tabasco
Sushi Station
Asian themed display to compliment five choices of freshly prepared sushi. All selections are accompanied by
wasabi, pickled gingerroot, soy sauce and chopsticks. A full listing of sushi is offered.
Antipasto Misto
A colorful offering of grilled asparagus tips, imported olives, marinated cremino mushrooms, roasted sweet
red and yellow peppers, artichoke hearts, smoked meats, seasoned boconccini, Gorgonzola, and provolone
accompanied by bread sticks and focaccia bread.
Middle Eastern Table
An old world presentation of Armenian String cheese, tabbbouleh, baba gannoujh, hummus tahini,
Calamata olives, pita, and lahvosh bread
Smoked Seafood
A beautiful display of smoked seafood including salmon, trout, bluefish and oysters along with
traditional accompaniments
Mashed Potato Bar
Homemade traditional, baby red and Yukon gold mashed potatoes accompanied by a variety of toppings to
include crisp pancetta, roasted garlic, caramelized onion, cheddar, Gorgonzola and julienne grilled vegetables
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Light fare food stations are the perfect enhancement for cocktail receptions
that call for more substantial food offerings
Homemade Pasta Table
Roasted garlic and cheese raviolini with sweet tomato basil crema
Cavatappi sautéed with basil infused olive oil plum tomatoes and portabella mushrooms
Classic Caesar Salad
Fresh breads, rolls and focaccia
Roasted Beef Tenderloin Table
Succulent Herb Crusted Tenderloin of Beef
Carved by the chef and highlighted with Gorgonzola cheese
and served with whole grain mustard and horseradish crème
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Fresh Breads and Rolls
Carved Roasted Turkey Table
Slow Roasted Turkey Breast
Carved by the chef and served with sage mayonnaise and fresh cranberry chutney
Salad of mixed greens dried cranberries, spiced walnuts goat cheese, sliced pears
and a walnut vinaigrette
Fresh Breads and Rolls
Poached Atlantic Salmon Table
Poached North Atlantic Salmon
Served with a chilled sauce of cucumber and fresh dill
Spinach salad of red onion, pignoli nuts, mushrooms,Mandarin oranges
and a citrus vinaigrette
Fresh Breads and Rolls
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Dessert Stations
Let your guests leisurely indulge in one of the following sumptuous offerings
Ice Cream Sundae Station
Three flavors of ice cream, jimmies, M&M’s, walnuts, peanuts, crushed Oreo cookies, strawberries, hot fudge, butterscotch and freshly whipped cream
Miniature Pastries
Éclairs, cream puffs, cannolis, lemon squares, Neapolitans and fruit tarts
Cake and Tortes
Triple chocolate truffle cake, black bottom chocolate chip cheesecake, carrot layer cake,
chaos pie with snickers bar, chocolate raspberry Chambord torte, pecan pie
Fresh Sliced Fruits
Honeydew, cantaloupe, strawberries, pineapple, grapes and kiwi served
with orange yogurt sauce
Flambé Stations
Entertaining to both the eye and the palate, the following delights are prepared by
our flambé chef in the presence of your guests.
Bananas Foster
Fresh bananas flambeéd with brandy and banana liqueur, sautéed with brown and white
sugars,
served over vanilla ice cream with fresh whipped cream
Bourbon Pineapple Flambé
Chunks of fresh pineapple flambéed with bourbon in caramelized dark brown sugar and served
over vanilla ice cream with fresh whipped cream
Chocolate Cherries Jubilee
Hot cherry preserves flambéed with imported Cognac and a hint of cinnamon.
Served over chocolate chunk ice cream with fresh whipped cream
International Coffee Station
Freshly brewed coffee served with a choice of the following liqueurs
that are supplied by the venue or client
Brandy, Kahlua, Bailey’s, Irish Cream, Sambuca, Frangelico, Amaretto, Irish whiskey,
Chambord
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