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CATER ING & EVENTS

Parmesan Cannolis

PASSED HORS DOEUVRES

Fig and Arugula PizzetteWhite Truffle Cream

Caramelized Apple and Onion CrostiniBeecher’s Cheddar, Thyme Truffle Honey

Potato Salad Poppers Red Bliss Cups, Crispy Bacon

Harissa Grilled Lamb LollypopMint Cucumber Raita

Braised Beef Short Rib SpoonsBlue Cheese Mashed Potato, Microcress

Sesame Crab CakePickled Ginger, Wasabi Cream

Smoked Salmon TartareCapers, Dill, Herbed Potato Chip

Ahi Tuna FlatbreadSriracha Aioli, Soy Reduction

Sriracha Deviled EggsBacon Candy

Parmesan CannolisGenoa Salami, Boursin

White Truffle Mac‘n’Cheese Tarts

Pepper Jelly Cheesecake

Pepper Jelly CheesecakeRitz Crust, Goat Cheese Custard,

Red Pepper Compote

Pear & Roquefort Stars

Porcini RisottoParmesan Tuile

Caesar Salad Spring RollsProsciutto Wrapper, Focaccia Croutons

Peppered Beef SkewersHorseradish Cream, Micro Arugula

Chicken Cornbread Cakes Chipotle Aioli, Cilantro

Angus Beef SlidersPickle, Cheddar, Caramelized Onions

Mini Hot Dogs with “The Works”Sauerkraut, Mustard, Relish

Mini Beef WellingtonsMushroom Duxelle, Puff Pastry

Gruyère Cheese PuffsMelty Cheese Bites

Port Poached PearsGorgonzola Dolce, Arugula

Apple, Brie & Golden Raisin Puffs

Creamy Shrimp Crescents

Chicken Cornbread Cakes

Artisanal Cheese Platter

Stationary Platters

Artisanal Cheese PlatterLocal and imported cheeses, charcuterie,

crackers, Marcona almonds, grapes and fresh berries

Baked Brie en CrouteFrench triple crème Brie topped with

pear and cranberry compote, wrapped in puff pastry

House Made Herb Potato Chip Platterwith roasted garlic or truffle Parmesan dip

Smoked Salmon Platterserved with cream cheese rosettes,

pumpernickel toast, red onion, capers and dill

Fresh Vegetable Crudite Basketasparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots,

celery, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and spinach herb dip

Shrimp Cocktail Platterperfectly poached white shrimp

served with classic cocktail sauce

Smoked Salmon Platter

“ Everything was fantastic! I knew it would be good, but

Wow everything was absolutely delicious! Our guests were

raving.”

Harvest Salad

SALADS

Tuscan Kale CaesarWarm Polenta Croutons, Shaved Parmesan

Fennel and Honey Crisp Apple Salad Maytag Blue, Currants, Sherry Vinaigrette

Harvest SaladPomegranate Seeds, Sherry Braised Beets,

Almond “Granola,” Orange Supremes, Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad Candied Walnuts, Dried Cherry Vinaigrette

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad Baby Spinach, Black Beans, Feta Cheese,

Dried Cranberries Chipotle Vinaigrette

Lolla Rossa Salad Honey Grilled Portobellos, Artichoke Hearts,

Chèvre, Truffle Dressing

SOUPS

Butternut Squash SoupCinnamon Cream, Frizzled Shallots

Roasted Cauliflower SoupBrussel Sprout Chips, Rye Croutons, Pine Nuts

Caramelized Apple and Onion SoupGruyère Grilled Cheese

“ Thank you so much for everything last night! Your service was seriously perfect .

You guys thought of everything and were totally

on top of it!”

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Port Poached Figs and Prosciutto

Yellowfin Tartare

SMALL PLATES

Individual Baked BrieCranberry Apple Compote, Sliced Baguette

Crispy Pan-Seared Sea ScallopsBacon and Brussel Sprout Hash

Hand Chopped Beef TartarePickled Veg, Wave Hill Crostini,

White Truffle Butter

Port Poached Figs and Prosciutto Black Pepper and Roasted Garlic Ricotta,

Micro Arugula

Yellowfin TartareAvocado, Radish Carpaccio, Micro Salad,

Yuzu Lime Dressing

PASTA COURSE

Wagyu Beef and Black Truffle Ravioli Porcini Mushroom Cream

Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Ravioli Arugula, Apples, Walnuts

Lasagna BologneseHandmade Spinach Pasta,

Creamy Béchamel, 4-Hour Bolognese

Potato and Ricotta GnocchiShort Rib Ragu Crispy Pan-Seared Sea Scallops

Miso Glazed Salmon

PLATED ENTREES

Pan-Seared Duck BreastCherry Balsamic Reduction, Wild Rice Pilaf,

Roasted Delicata SquashBraising Sauce

Roasted Chicken BreastChanterelle Demi Glace,

Roasted Garlic Mashers, Sauteed Spinach

Dijon Rosemary Encrusted Filet of BeefCabernet Pan Sauce,

Blue Cheese Potato Gratin

Slow Roasted Beef Short RibsParmesan Risotto, Vegetable Succotash,

Braising Sauce

Miso Glazed SalmonSoba Noodles, Braised Kale, Ginger Broth

Pomegranate Glazed Lamb ChopsCarrot Parsnip Purée,

Crispy Brussel Sprout Leaves

Wild Striped BassIsraeli Couscous, Pickled Fennel, Olives, Capers

Pan Roasted Pork ChopApple Cabbage Braise, Mustard Leek Gravy

North African Vegetable StewPineapple Chutney

Dessert Trio

PLATED DESSERTS

Apple Tarte TatinCinnamon Gelato

Caramel BudinoSalted Pretzel Crust,

Chocolate Ganache, Caramel Pudding, Chantilly Cream

Brown Butter Banana Cheesecake Vanilla Wafer Tuile, Rum Raisin Caramel

Chocolate Souffle Cake Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce,

Marshmallow Fluff

Seasonal Fruit Crisp Gelato

Coffee and DonutsCoffee Pots du Crème,

Warm Donut Muffins

PASSED DESSERTS

Assorted Mini Tarts

Seasonal Cheesecake Pops

Assorted Mini Cupcakes

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Triple Chocolate Brownie Bites

Crème Brûlée Spoons Assorted Mini Tarts

Weddings

All of our cakes are custom designed with endless flavor and design possibilities. We specialize in fondant and buttercream wedding cakes, dessert bars, sugar cookies, hand-made sugar flowers, cupcake towers and decadent pastries.

Palmer’s Bakery has won numerous awards for its spectacular wedding cakes including “Best Wedding Cakes” and “Best Bakery” by Moffly Media’s Best of the Gold Coast,

“ Thank You so much for a fantastic wedding cake!

Everyone loved both the taste of the cake and the design. I would not have changed

a thing.”

Flowers

Our floral designers are known for their custom work, from elegant table arrangements to extravagant wedding decor. Our designers are also available for in-home consultations on custom holiday and party designs.

STATIONS

We are experts at conceiving unique presentations. After all, we eat with our eyes first! Listed below are some of our everyday food stations, but be sure to inquire about custom designed menus and displays.

Some examples are:

Filet of Beef Dipping Station

Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie Tables

Vertical Food Wall

Veggie Crudite and Dip Station

Chip ‘n’ Dip Station

Classic Carving Station

Mashed Potato Bar

Mac’n’Cheese Bar

Fire and Ice

Sushi Table

Raw Bar

Salad Wall

S’mores Station

SO MUCH MORE THAN CATERING

We at Palmer’s Fine Food & Catering know that throwing a fabulous event requires a lot more than just delicious food. We set ourselves apart by offering not only exquisite cuisine, but also superior event planning and decor services. From intimate dinner parties, to weddings, fundraisers and galas, we have everything you need to make your event a success.

The founding business, Palmer’s Market, is nationally acclaimed and has been a Fairfield County staple for over 90 years. It has grown to include Palmer’s Fine Food & Catering, Palmer’s Bakery and Palmer’s Flowers & Gifts: a quartet of award winning businesses, all under one roof.

Full Service Event Planning Custom tablescapes, event décor, personalized menus, rentals, and staffing, all coordinated by our experienced Event Planner. We take care of every detail so you don’t have to.

CuisineEvery event is unique and so are our menus.Our Executive Chef Megan Palmer Rivera, will work with you to create a seasonal menu to suit your tastes.

StaffingBlack tie or casual, Palmer’s Catering can provide you with an experienced staff that will take care of your every need. Please inquire for pricing on waiters, bartenders and professionally trained chefs.

Rentals We will coordinate all of your rental needs including; tables, linens, glassware, china, custom display pieces, furniture, lighting, tenting and more.

Executive Chef Megan Palmer Rivera

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