2010 Wedding Catering Menu
Following are some menu ideas.  When thinking about planning your food for the evening think about the following….

The Cocktail Hour.

Appetizers. 

Pick a selection of 4 appetizers to be passed.  Think about covering the bases – ie, something savory, vegetarian, crunchy, filling, salty, kid-friendly.  We always have our signature chips at the bar and on cocktail tables. 

Drinks.  

You might want to choose a “signature cocktail”  - something seasonal like a “Strawberry/rhubarb royal”, a combination of prosecco and strawberry/rhubarb syrup or an “Pear-tini” – absolute pear vodka/fresh pear syrup. (specialty drink menu available). 

In planning your dinner pick a salad, main (you can choose 2)  plus 2 veg/1 starch and dessert.  We do offer special things for children.  But keep in mind the most important things that create a memorable evening – relaxed and happy hosts, beautiful surroundings, fresh and delicious foods and good friends.   Our dinner prices range between $30-50 per person.  Children are $10.  This prices includes table settings, glassware, chairs, serving platters. 

Tables, linens, candles, flowers, service, bar, sweets table are extra.   Service is $15 an hour.  Bartenders $20 an hour.  1 server per 10 guests.  Minimum hours for hiring –  4hours.

ON THE TABLE

Farm Apple Butter
Bron's Honey Butter
Garden Refrigerated Pickles
Pickled “farm” treats (beans, carrots, brussel sprouts, etc).
Seeded Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Straws
Fluffy Yeast Biscuits
Peasant Breads
Olive and Rosemary Twisted Farm Rolls

HORS D'OEUVRES– Summer

Crostini topped with
·         Grilled Seedling Peaches, Goat Cheese and Aged Balsamic Syrup garnished with microgreen
·         Variety of heirloom tomatoes, farm basil,  roasted garlic & sea salt
·         Sautéed Artichoke Hearts, lemon, garlic parsley garnished with  shaved parmesan and microgreens
·         Spring Pea / Ricotta / Asiago / Truffle Oil – Micro Green
·         Roasted Red Pepper Pesto, roasted garlic, asigo, micro green garnish

Grilled Flatbread / pizza
·         Gruyere, wild mushroom, shallots and arugula
·         Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, Roasted Garlic
·         Carmalised Red Onion,  Asigo Cheese  & microgreens
·         Bacon, Basil, Mozzarella, Tomato (the blt of pizzas!)
·         Roasted Red Pepper Pesto , Roasted Garlic and Fresh Mozzarella
·         White Pizza (4 cheeses and roasted garlic)

Soup Shots
Served alone or accompanied by a mini grilled cheese “crouton” – or these soup can be served with the dinner)
·         Chilled Pea Soup with Lemon Cream
·         Chilled Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
·         Chilled Summer Melon with Crème fraiche
·         Cuban Black Bean with grilled shrimp
·         Heirloom Tomato Bisque with Wisconsin Cheddar Frico
·         Cucumber with Mint Pesto and Feta Cheese
·         Carrot Ginger with frizzled ginger garnish on top
·         Gazpacho

Panini – mini triangle panini
·         Triple Cheese & Tomato Mini Panini
·         Cheddar and Apple
·         Proscuitto,  Mozzarella, Savory Red Onion Jam

Gingered Sweet Potato Latkes - Sweet potato, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, rosemary, shallots served with a house-made spicy tomato ketchup

Minature Crab Cakes  with a mango chutney on top

Tarts filled with
·         Wild Mushrooms, Capriole Farm Goat Cheese
·         Onion and Bacon Tart
·         Mini Carmelized Onion Tart

Grilled Asparagus Tips, Capriole Goat Cheese Wrapped in Proscuitto served with meyer lemon dipping sauce

Farm Summer Rolls – asian rice paper wrappers filled with carrots, cilantro, scallions, microgreens, red pepper – served with a Peanut Ginger Sauce

Caprese Salad Skewered

Fresh mini Mozzarella balls , yellow and red cherry tomatoes, pesto baguette cubed

Deviled Farm Eggs

Heirloom Cherry Tomato filled with fresh mozzarella, roasted garlic, applewood smoked bacon
Garnished with microgreens

Bacon wrapped Dates stuffed with Blue Cheese  - glazed with Maple Syrup

Frankie in a Blankie (beef, chicken or turkey sausage wrapped in puff pastry) served with honey mustard & spicy  farmhouse ketchup

SALAD

Caesar Salad with Heritage Greens and Ciabatta Parmesan Crisps

Variety of Heirloom Tomato Salad with choice of Goat Cheese or  Maytag Blue Cheese 
Traditional French vinaigrette

Watermelon, Tomato, Feta, Watercress Salad with a fresh lime vinaigrette

Mixed Market Greens with Variety of Honey Oven Roasted Beets, Capriole Goat Cheese & Marinated Red Onions topped with Microgreens

Micro and Petite Green Salad with Warm Goat Cheese, craisings and toasted sweet and spicy pecans

Farm Made Fresh Mozzarella Slices, Tomatoes & Pesto served on top of microgreens

Spinach Salad with Goronzola Crouton and Bacon Twists

Panzanella – (bread & tomato salad – basil)

Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Basil

Grilled Asparagus (in season) on top of greens with a classic vinaigrette

THE PROTEIN CHOICES

Trio of Grilled Shish kabobs.
·         Lemon Chicken Kabobs
·         Ginger Soy Flank Steak Kabobs
·         Seasonal Vegetable
 Served with accompanying sauces – 1. Spicy asian peanut sauce 2. Argentian Chimichurri Sauce

Cornish Hen – ½ hen grilled – marinated in garlic, rosemary lemon – garnished with grilled lemons and fresh rosemary.

Chicken breasts stuffed with spinach, prosciutto, swiss cheese -   served with a shallot wine sauce

The Pig Roast  with Farmhouse BBQ sauce – whole pig roasted in the Farm roaster – delicious! 

Barbecued Baby Back Ribs 

Grilled Pork Tenderloin  
o   with Mojo Sauce (orange and honey marinde)  - sliced and served with sauce on top
o   Spiced Apple Marinade
o   Asian Inspired Marinade

Cider Braised Becker Lane organic Pork Shoulder, smoked onion bbq sauce, pickled onions

Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauces – sliced thin with crispy smokey onions

Grilled Beef Tenderloin – rubbed with roasted garlic – seasonings

Paella

Giant Paella pan  with tradional paella
sausage, chicken, rice, vegetables… all cooked over a large fire

Burgers, Brats, Hot Dogs, Chicken, …. We  can grill just about anything!

STARCH SIDES

Roasted Chili, grilled corn Cornbread Pudding

Decadent Roasted Mashed Potato   - red potato, garlic, butter, shallots, parsly, sour cream ( optional bacon)  - RUSTIC (skin on and comfortably lumpy) or refined (oh so smooth)

Roasted fingerling potatoes – carmelized onions and fresh herbs

Old Fashioned Potato Salad

Israli Pearl Cous-Cous Salad – Roasted red peppers, tomatoes, sugar snap peas, mint, lime, garlic, salt, pepper

BBQ Baked Cowboy Beans

Oven Roasted Roots (red potato, sweet potato, parsnips, garlic, parsely)

Basmati Parsley Rice

Roasted Garlic Cous-Cous

Wheatberry Salad – cilantro, red onion, feta, spinach, oranges, citrus vinaigrette

Roasted Spiced Sweet Potatoes

VEGETABLES

Grilled Corn on the cob with Smoked Paprika Butter

Grilled Corn with Herbed butter

Fried Green Tomatos – with a fresh tomato salsa

Classic Haricots  Vert (thin green beans) with crispy shallots

Tomato Gratin with Parmesan Crumbs

Grilled Summer Farm Vegetable Ratatouille
(squash, tomato, eggplant, mushrooms, fennel, onions)

Platters of Grilled Seasonal Vegetables  (zucchini, eggplant, onions, scallions, mushrooms, garlic)
Drizzled with garlic olive oil –

Rosemary Garlic Vegetable Stuffed Broiled Heirloom Tomatoes with  grated Asiago

Honey Roasted Carrots – roasted farm carrots with a touch of Brons Honey and fresh herbs

Vegetable Coleslaw  - mix of purple and green cabbage, carrots, shaved broccoli

Grilled Asparagus with Shallot and Seasme Seeds

Spicy Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with Garlic

Brown Buttered Corn  with Basil

Peas with Spinach and Shallots

Grilled Asparagus (in season)

Grilled Corn Salad – corn, roasted red peppers, red onion, cilantro (or basil), garlic, vinegar, olive oil

Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Roots (in season)

PASTA

Pasta with Pesto- shaved parmesan and toasted pine nut on top.

Pasta Carbonara

Applewood smoked bacon, spring peas, cream, farm eggs, grated parmesan, garlic, pepper

Pasta with Wild Mushrooms
Mushrooms, Sauteed Baby Spinach, Roasted Garlic and Shaved Asigao Cheese

Gnocchi with Garlic, Spinach, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese

Farmhouse Macaroni and Cheese – creamy cheddar  - decadent!

Butternut Squash Tortellini with Brown Butter Sage,   Garlic, Shaved Parmesan

“Mac & Cheese”  Macaroni with Smoked Paprika, Manchego Cheese and Bacon

4 Cheese Lasagne – fresh vegetables, goat cheese mornay, parmesan, ricotta, and white cheddar

Summer Lasagne – fresh mozzarella, sausage and Basil

Autumn Lasagne with Chicken Ragu, Butternut Squash Ricotta

BRUNCH IDEAS

Pat’s Famous Cinnamon Rolls

Crab Cakes served on top of Fresh farm greens

Asparagus Tart

Heirloom Tomato , Basil & Fresh Mozzarella Tart

Quiche Lorraine

Wild Mushroom and Fontina Tarts

Scones & Clotted Creams

Farm Strata

3 cheeses, farm bread, gloria’s applewood smoked bacon, farm eggs, cream

Eggs Benedict w/ fresh Asparagus

Two Poached Eggss Hollandise, Neuskies Bacon

Veggie Eggs Benedict

English muffin layered with sautéed spinach and lightly grilled artichoke hearts

Topped with 2 poached eggs and drizzled with hollandaise sauce

Served with House Potatoes

Farm Frittata

Zucchini, Red Pepper, Fresh Mozzarella

Granola, Honey and Farm Made Yogurt

Country French Toast
With fresh berries and whipped cream / Local Maple Syrup

Smoked Salmon Brioche