We Create More Than Menus

We create one-of-a-kind, unforgettable culinary events that are tailored to every client’s needs and guests. Our team sees every event as a unique opportunity to entertain with style, grace and unparalleled service.

 

Butlered Hors d’Oeuvres

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Poultry

Bombay Chicken with Toasted Coconut Flakes in a Pastry Shell 

Buttermilk Chicken on Miniature Waffle, Vermont Maple Syrup and a Blueberry Garnish

Turkey Meatball, Pesto Sauce in Miniature Baked Spaghetti Nest topped with Fresh Basil

 

Beef

Ancho Chili Marinated Beef, Caramelized Red Onion, Roasted Red Pepper, wrapped in a Crepe tied with Scallion 

Beef Frankfurters in Puff Pastry with Dijonaisse Sauce

Wasabi Twice Baked Potatoes with Teriyaki Beef 

 

Pork

Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Basil-Mayonnaise, Tatsoi Lettuce and Crispy Thick Cut Bacon 

Southern BBQ Pulled Pork on Fried Polenta Cake topped with Carolina Slaw GF

 

Lamb

Pistachio Crusted Baby New Zealand Lamb Chops 

Seven Spice Lamb Loin on Papadam with Apricot-Rosemary Conserve

 

Seafood

Crab & Sweet Corn Cakes with Old Bay Rémoulade

Shrimp and Grits on a Corn Bread Spoon

Smoked Salmon & Leek Tartlets with Crème Fraîche

 

Vegetarian

Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions on Brioche

Carrot-Ginger Soup Shot 

Miniature Pizzette with Marinara, Mozzarella Cheese and Fresh Basil

Smoked Eggplant on a Porcini & Wild Mushroom Risotto Cake

Stationary Hors d’Oeuvres

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Antipasto Misto 

Soppresatta venetta, sweet copa, briesola, smoked mozzarella, bocconcini, roasted red peppers, grilled eggplant, fennel and zucchini, marinated artichokes, assorted olives and mustards

accompanied by hearth baked breads

 

Provence Grill 

Skewers of fire grilled shrimp, rosemary roasted garlic chicken, grilled zucchini and sun-dried tomatoes, herb chèvre on Belgian endive, roasted pepper rouille

 

Cajun 

Skewers of spicy shrimp, blackened chicken, andouille sausage, miniature jalapeno-cheddar cheese biscuits, homemade sweet potato chips, Old Bay remoulade and honey-mustard sauce

 

High Tea 

Miniature open faced sandwiches of Smoked salmon on black, grilled chicken on marble rye, Black Forest ham on homemade scone, classic cucumber and watercress on white, cheddar cheese twists, seedless grapes and strawberries

 
 

Action Stations

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Taco Station

Top your own Fried Corn Tortilla Shells with a selection of Taco Fillings & top with a wide range of ingredients custom designed to meet every palette’s craving. 

Smokey BBQ Smothered Pork, Tilapia, Garlic, Cumin & Lime Chicken Mole

Onions, Peppers, Yellow Squash & Zucchini 

Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Chopped Tomatoes, Chopped Cilantro, Sweet & Tangy Slaw, Jalapeños

Sour Cream, Salsa Verde, Tabasco Sauces

Served with Mexican Rice & Beans 

 

Yakitori Station

Choose a selection of Three (3) different bamboo ores.

Sea Scallops, Marinated Skirt Steak with Purple Fingerling Potatoes, Pineapple Chicken, Ginger Prawns Zucchini, Tomato, Green Pepper, Shitake Mushroom 

Japanese Mustard, Indonesian Chili, Sweet & Sour

Served with Steamed Lemon Jasmine Rice

 

Gourmet Mac n’ Cheese

Top our old comfort food favorite Macaroni and Cheese with your more of your favorite delights. 

Maine Lobster, Smoked Chicken, Chorizo Sausage

Chanterelle Mushrooms, Bruschetta Tomatoes, Chili Corn, Broccoli

Served with Classic Caesar Salad

 

Carving Station

Choose three (3) of our signature carving selection below

Pork Tenderloin with Orange – Cherry Lacquer 

Vermont Turkey with Lemon & Thyme Veloute 

Roast Leg of Lamb with Garlic & Rosemary, Peppered Balsamic Glaze 

Coriander Tequila-Lime marinated Flank Steak

Served with Cheddar-Chive Whipped Potatoes & Seasonal Green Salad, a selection Cocktail Breads.

 

Crepe Station 

Made to order, fill our homemade crepes with toppings of your choice.

Grilled Chicken, Peppered Steak, Ancho Marinated Shrimp, Pancetta

Cheddar Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Blue Cheese Cheese

Sautéed Onions, Zucchini, Mushrooms, Roasted Tomatoes, 

Garlic Cream & BBQ Sauce

 
 

Themed Buffets

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A Taste of the Mediterranean 

Watercress & Arugula, yellow tomato, Lemon-mint yogurt dressing 

Rosemary & Roasted Lamb Butterfly 

Marinated grilled chicken breast 

Peach, black olive and caramelized onion relish 

Saffron orzo, Feta, Kalamata olives 

Asparagus, grilled portobello mushrooms, tomato vinaigrette 

Lemon, parsley Tabbouleh salad 

Toasted Pita Triangles 

Baklava 

 

Cote de’ Azul 

Mache, red beets, baby pear tomatoes, yellow tomato vinaigrette 

Tarragon marinated Poussin, lavender honey glaze 

Marinated grilled skewers of beef tenderloin, stone ground mustard sauce 

Marinated and grilled vegetables of asparagus, portobello mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, summer  

   squash, fennel, onion and eggplant 

Grilled pineapple and orange salad

Lemon & parsley couscous

Apple-almond tart 

 

Barbecue 

Farmers greens, toasted walnuts, radishes Sun-dried cranberries, creamy ranch-avocado dressing 

St. Louis style spare ribs, Blackstrap molasses BBQ sauce 

BBQ Chicken 

Tomato, red onion, Maytag blue cheese salad 

Traditional baked beans, brown sugar and molasses 

Classic home style potato salad, celery, chopped egg and scallion mayonnaise 

Corn bread squares 

Deep dish fruit cobbler 

 

Pacific Rim 

Tossed Tatsoi & mizuna salad, Enoki mushrooms, bean sprouts, scallion, wasabi-soy vinaigrette 

Miso marinated Tuna steaks, pickled ginger & Jicama 

Tandoori Chicken breasts 

Asian slaw of jicama & cabbage

Indonesian rice salad, rock shrimp and Shitake mushrooms 

Broccoli florets, sugar snap peas, radishes, toasted sesame dressing 

Vegetable spring rolls, mandarin orange dipping sauce 

Ginger & honey glazed mangoes, papaya & oranges

 

“We have enjoyed a 25-year relationship with Key — not because he is charming and likable — but because he is the consummate professional, a creative connoisseur of fine foods, hardworking, well-polished, reliable and honest. Winstead Caterers always makes our events and thus me, as the event coordinator, shine! I would not use any other caterer.”  

— Jill Danis, Event Planner, Danis & Danis LTD

 

Plated Dinners

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Tatsoi Greens, Diakon Radish & Radish Sprouts, Soy-Miso Dressing

Ginger & Scallion Crusted Salmon Filet

Saffron Scented Couscous

Haricots Verts in Carrot Ring

Raspberry & Lemon Verbena Sorbet


Farmers Greens Sun-dried Cranberries, Candied Pecans, Herb Chèvre, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Medallion of Pepper Crusted Filet of Beef, Peppercorn Brandy Sauce

Duchess Potatoes

Devils Food Chocolate Mousse Cake, Belgian Chocolate Sauce,

Cinnamon Whipped Cream


 Baby Arugula, Grilled Pears, Pistachio Nuts, Sherry Vinaigrette

Seared Loin of Lamb Stuffed with Sautéed Spinach and Pine Nuts, Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

Lemon Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Kaitaifi Nest, Lemony Goat Cheese Cake, Candied Kumquat Sauce


Butternut Squash Ravioli, Sage Brown Butter Sauce, Crushed Sweet & Spicy Candied Pumpkin Seeds 

Roasted Free Range Chicken, White Wine Chicken Jus,

Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Corn, Fingerling Potatoes and Parsnips

Citrus-Cranberry Cake, Orange Cream, White Chocolate Glaze, Cranberry Coulis


  Micro Greens, Organic Beets, Mango, Goat Cheese, Candied Pumpkin Seeds, White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Seared Duck Breasts, Red-Wine Sauce, Candied Kumquats

Black Forbidden Rice, Apricots, Scallions

Grilled Baby Carrots

Apple Tatin, Caramel Crème Anglaise Sauce


 Sweet Pea Soup, Majorero Cream, Crumbled Pancetta

Pan Seared Sea Bass, Ginger Butter over a nest of Julienne Vegetables

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Pavlova with Lime Cream, Mixed Berries


 Potato Leek Soup

Mushroom, Lentil, Rosemary, Wild Rice Timbales, Garlic Dijon Sauce

Grilled Seasonal Fruits with Amaretto Sabayon

 

We welcome customization to all of our menus to accommodate preferences, dietary restrictions, allergies, vegan and gluten free.