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HORS D'OEUVRES

BEEF

Beef Wellington Bites

Horseradish Cream

Rosemary Braised Short Rib Crostini

Gorgonzola Mousse and Holiday Pear

Beef Tenderloin and Gruyere Quesadilla

Truffle Crema and Chopped Chive

Mini Smoked Brisket Taco Bite - $5.50

Pepper Jack Cheese, Pickled Mustard Crema, and Micro Cilantro

Mini Cheeseburger Bite

American Cheese, Pickle, Fry Sauce, on Sesame Bun

Signature Bacon Wrapped Apricots

CHICKEN

Signature Chicken Flautas

Cranberry Crema and Micro Parsley Garnish

Holiday Turkey Empanada

Smoked Turkey and Gruyere, Cranberry Crema, and Sage Garnish

Shredded Ancho-Honey Chicken on Mini Taco Bite

Avocado Puree, Pickled Onions and Queso Fresco

Green Chili Chicken Salad on Yucca Chip

Pomegranate Seed

SEAFOOD

Shrimp Cocktail Bite

Zing Zang Cocktail Sauce with Fried Saltine

Mini Lobster Wonton Bite

Crispy Wonton Shell, Miso Brown Butter Aioli, Green Onion

Mini Gulf Crab Cake

Spicy Cranberry Remoulade

Dill Deviled Egg with Kaluga Caviar

Long Cut Chive

Mini Lobster Roll Bite

VEGAN/VEGETARIAN

Beet Hummus Crostini

Orange Shallot Mint Relish

Roasted Brussels Sprout and Sweet Potato Skewer

Cilantro Lime Tahini Sauce, Chopped Spiced Pecans

Mini Winter Squash Empanadas

Sage Aioli

Chipotle Pimento Cheese Tartlets

TX Honey Brushed Puff Pastry, Pickled Jalapeno

Truffle Honey Goat Cheese Crostini

Truffle Honey Goat Cheese Mousse, Fig Conserva, Chopped Walnuts

Guajillo Hearts of Palm Ceviche Crisp

STATIONED COCKTAIL SANDWICHES

Roasted Turkey Sliders

Sage-Aioli and Apple-Cranberry Slaw

Beef Tenderloin Sliders

Dijon Aioli, Dressed Arugula, and Crispy Onions

Pesto Caprese Slider

Marinated Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Pesto, Balsamic Reduction

Dill Deviled Egg with Kaluga Caviar

Long Cut Chive

Mini Lobster Roll Bite

CHARCUTERIE

CLASSIC WINTER CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOARD

Displays garnished with fresh holiday greenery

CHEESE

  • Rosemary and Cranberry Goat Cheese
  • Dill Havarti
  • Tillamook Cheddar
  • Danish Blue Cheese

CHARCUTERIE

  • Genoa Salami
  • Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage

DIPS

  • Spicy Maple Ricotta Dip (V, GF)

ACCOMPANIMENTS

  • Sweet and Spicy Pecans
  • Green Grapes
  • Dried Apricots and Cranberries
  • Thyme-Garlic Lavash
  • Sea Salt Crostini
  • Artisan Crackers
  • Olives
  • Fresh Rosemary and Thyme Sprigs

SIGNATURE WINTER CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOARD

Displays garnished with fresh holiday greenery

CHEESE

  • Rosemary and Cranberry Goat Cheese
  • Dill Havarti
  • Tillamook Cheddar
  • Danish Blue Cheese
  • Aged Spanish Manchego
  • Double-Cream Brie with Plum Reduction, Texas Honey, and
    Crushed Pistachio

CHARCUTERIE

  • Genoa Salami
  • Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage
  • Proscuitto

DIPS

  • Pimento Cheese (V, GF)
  • Caramelized Onion Dip (V, GF)
  • Spicy Maple Ricotta Dip (V, GF)

ACCOMPANIMENTS

  • Sweet and Spicy Pecans
  • Green Grapes
  • Dried Apricots and Cranberries
  • Thyme-Garlic Lavash
  • Sea Salt Crostini
  • Artisan Crackers
  • Olives
  • Fresh Rosemary and Thyme Sprigs
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Asparagus
  • Rainbow Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Endive
  • Celery

DISPLAYS

ANTIPASTO DISPLAY

Ambient Grilled Vegetable Selection

Red Peppers, Winter Squash, and Asparagus

Pickled Vegetable Selection

Carrots, Cauliflower, and Beets

Marinated Artichoke Hearts

Marinated Olives and Mushrooms

Peppadews

Pecan Pesto

Sundried Tomato Whipped Feta Dip

Roasted Garlic Hummus

Genoa Salami

Spicy Italian Sausage

Prosciutto

Assorted Crackers

Sea Salt Crostini

SEAFOOD DISPLAY

California Rolls

Cucumber Rolls

Spicy Shrimp Roll

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Zing Zang Cocktail Sauce

Winter Grapefruit – Lemon Citrus Ceviche

Tortilla Crisps

Ginger and Wasabi

(+) East Coast Oysters with Fried Saltines Remoulade, Cranberry Mignonette
(+) Crab Legs with Clarified Butter
(+) Assorted Sashimi with Soy Sauce

SMOKED SALMON DISPLAY

House Smoked Salmon

Lemon Dill Cream Sauce

Rosemary Thyme Lavash

Sliced Lemons, Capers

Served with Pita Bread and Seasonal Crudites

STATIONS

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SIGNATURE SHORT RIB BOURGUIGNON STATION

Red Wine Short Rib Medallion Bourguignon

Pearled Onions

Goat Cheese and Chive Potato Puree

Homestyle Dinner Roll with Salted Butter

WINTER STREET TACO STATION

CHOOSE TWO

Skillet Seared Tabasco Molasses Duck Taco with Roasted Apple and Sweet Potato

Topped with Pear-Tomatillo Salsa, Serrano Lime Cream Sauce

Chipotle Pomegranate Poblano Braised Chicken Taco

Topped with Lime Chipotle Crema

Ancho Pulled Pork and Butternut Squash Taco

Topped with Sage Crema

Curried Butternut Squash, Black Bean, Apple, and Poblano Taco

Topped with Salsa Macha

Served with Pickled Fresno Pepper Pico, Cilantro, Lime Wedges, and Tortilla Crisps
(+) Guacamole

PASTA STATION

CHOOSE TWO

Penne Pasta

topped with Roasted Red Bells, Burrata, Fresh Seasonal Herbs, with Pasta a la Vodka Sauce

Orecchiette Pasta

Bacon, Peas, Mushrooms, Shaved Parmesan, Rosemary Lemon Cream Sauce

Rigatoni Pasta

Calabrese Arrabiata Sauce, Caramelized Onion, Fennel, Ricotta, & Italian Sausage

Butternut Squash Ravioli

with Roasted Garlic-Sage Alfredo, Crispy Sage, Shaved Parmesan, and Chopped Hazelnuts

STEAK FRITES

Served in fry baskets

Rosemary Wagyu Bites (DF, GF)

topped with Roasted Red Bells, Burrata, Fresh Seasonal Herbs, with Pasta a la Vodka Sauce

TOPPINGS

  • Smoked Garlic Aioli
  • Winter Serrano Chimichurri
  • Caramelized Onions
  • Garlic Parmesan Breadcrumbs

Served with a Slice of Baguette

Shoestring French Fries (VEGAN, GF)

PASTA STATION

CHOOSE ONE

Rosemary Rubbed Beef Tenderloin

Winter Chimichurri, Crispy Onions, & Tart Cherry-Onion Compote

Prime Rib

Caramelized Onion & Red Wine Reduction, Horseradish Cream, & Crispy Shallots

Smoked Salmon

Orange Rosemary Glaze

CHOOSE ONE

Smoked Brown Butter Roasted Turkey Breast

Orange Cranberry Mostarda, Red Wine Pan Gravy

Spiral Sliced Maple Mustard Ham

Apple Cider Reduction

Spicy Curried Cauliflower "Steak"

Pomegranate Molasses, Mint, and Torn Herbs

Served with Sweet Potato Puree or Brioche Stuffing, and Homemade Rolls with Salted Butter

PASTA STATION

CHOOSE ONE

Classic Chicken Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan

Served with Calabrian Chili Marinara and Herb Buttered Orzo

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ROAMING STATIONS

CUSTOM CANNOLI STATION

Served on cigarette trays

FILLING

  • Classic Cannoli Cream
  • Orange Earl Grey Cannoli Cream

TOPPING

  • Crushed Pistachios
  • Mini Chocolate Chips
  • Sprinkled with Powdered Sugar

BUFFET/FAMILY STYLE

SALADS

Texas Butter Leaf Salad

Poached Pear, Spiced Pecan, Pickled Red Onions, Feta, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Winter Citrus and Apple Arugula Salad

Shaved Apples, Clementine, Celery, Radish, Cranberry Goat Cheese, and Chopped Almonds with Citrus Honey Vinaigrette

Roasted Beet Salad

Golden Beets, Candy Cane Beets, Texas Goat Cheese, Radicchio, Frisée, Arugula, Candied Pecans, Orange-Maple Vinaigrette

Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad

Kale, Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Pomegranate Seeds, Shaved Parmesan, and Cilantro Lime Tahini Dressing

CHICKEN

Tarragon Lemon Chicken Breast

White Wine Pan Sauce and Roasted Apples

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Breast

Spinach Artichoke Cream Sauce, Roasted Tomatoes

PORK

Raspberry Chipotle Pork Tenderloin

Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, Green Onions

Spicy Maple Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Mustard Pan Sauce

VEGETARIAN

Eggplant Parmesan

Calabrian Chili Marinara

BEEF

Red Wine Braised Short Rib

Mushroom Ragu and Red Wine Demi-Glace

Thyme Rubbed Smoked Beef Tenderloin

Brandy Peppercorn Sauce

Mustard Crusted Rack of Lamb

Chimichurri and Sour Cherry Gastrique

SEAFOOD

House Smoked Salmon Filet

Orange Rosemary Glaze and Rosemary Sprigs

Served Whole on Cedar Plank

VEGETABLES

Lemon Roasted Broccolini and Red Peppers

Crispy Parmesan Lemon-Garlic Breadcrumbs

Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts

Spicy Blood Orange Sriracha Glaze, Cashews, Green Onion, and Pickled Fresno Chilis

Roasted Rainbow Heirloom Carrots and Parsnips

Spiced Honey-Thyme Glaze

Brown Butter Haricot Verts

Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Toasted Almonds

Roasted Garlic Thyme Market Vegetables

Carrots, Parsnips, Butternut Squash, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts

STARCHES

Winter Squash Risotto

Sage Butter

Brown Butter Herb Orzo with Sundried Tomato Pesto

Boursin Potato Puree

Vestals Classic Four Cheese Mac N' Cheese

Crispy Parmesan Breadcrumbs

Savory Sweet Potato Puree

Crispy Sweet Potatoes

BREAD

Artisan Dinner Rolls

Whipped Butter

PLATED COURSES

SOUPS

Classic Winter Squash Bisque

Sage Cream, Pomegranate Reduction, and Chili Dusted Pepitas

Cauliflower Leek Soup

Candied Bacon, White Cheddar, Chili Oil, and Snipped Chives

SALADS

Texas Butter Leaf Salad

Poached Pear, Spiced Pecan, Pickled Red Onions, Feta, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Winter Citrus and Apple Arugula Salad

Shaved Apples, Orange Segments, Celery, Radish, Cranberry Goat Cheese, and Chopped Almonds with Citrus Honey Vinaigrette

Roasted Beet Salad

Golden Beets, Candy Cane Beets, Texas Goat Cheese, Radicchio, Frisée, Arugula, Candied Pecans, Orange-Maple Vinaigrette

Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad

Kale, Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Pomegranate Seeds, Shaved Parmesan, and Cilantro Lime Tahini Dressing

PASTA

Crab Spaghetti

Crab, Lemon, Crispy Breadcrumbs, Fennel, Pickled Fresno Chiles, Olive Oil and Champagne Reduction

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Sage Brown Butter, Crispy Sage, Hazelnut, Parmesan, and Sea Salt

PLATED COURSES (CONTINUED)

ENTREES

CHICKEN

Tarragon White Wine Glazed Grilled Airline Chicken

Herbed Orzo, Roasted Apples, Roasted Rainbow Heirloom Carrots with Spiced Honey Thyme Glaze, and Tarragon White Wine Pan Sauce

Herb Grilled Airline Chicken Mushroom Marsala

Boursin Potato Puree, Grilled Asparagus, Creamy Marsala Sauce

BEEF/LAMB

Mustard Crusted Rack of Lamb

Ginger-Carrot Puree, Braised Radicchio, Chimichurri, Sour Cherry Gastrique, Crispy Carrot Ribbons, and Watercress

Red Wine Braised Short Rib

Parmesan Herb Fontina Polenta Cake, Mushroom Carrot Ragu, Red Wine Demi-Glace, and Shaved Parmesan

Rosemary Garlic Rubbed Filet Medallion

Boursin Potato Puree, Lemon Roasted Broccolini and Red Peppers, Roasted Shallot Demi-Glace, and Crispy Onions

SEAFOOD

Pan Seared White Wine Scallops

Cauliflower Potato Puree, Crispy Cauliflower, Grand Marnier Pecan Butter, and Shaved Fennel-Citrus Pecan Salad

Pan-Seared Sea Bass

Parmesan Risotto, Garlic Haricot Verts, Citrus Beurre Blanc, Blistered Tomatoes, and Chives

DESSERTS

Orange Cardamom Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee

Candied Orange

TX Spice Cake

Bourbon Maple Cream, Apple Compote, Ginger Molasses Cookie Crumb

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse

White Chocolate Cream, Crushed Peppermint

DESSERT BITE DISPLAY

All dessert displays served with peanut brittle and peppermint bark

COOKIES

Itty Bitty Ginger Molasses Cookies

Iced Holiday Sugar Cookies

Holiday Macarons

BARS

Bourbon Pecan Pie Bar

Mini Dark Chocolate Brownie Bites

Peppermint White Chocolate Ganache

Classic Cheesecake Bite

Cranberry Orange Compote and Candied Orange Garnish

CAKE BITES

Pumpkin Cake Bite

Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Orange Cardamom Cake Bite

Vanilla Bean Frosting

SHOOTERS

Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse Shooter

Raspberry Garnish

Eggnog Tres Leches Shooter

Cinnamon Whipped Cream

TARTS

Mini Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart

Flaky Maldon Salt

Mini Pistachio Cream and Glazed Pear Tart

PIES

Individual Apple Pies

Individual Pumpkin Pie

Individual Bourbon Pecan Pie

SEASONAL BEVERAGES

SPICED CIDER

Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Cinnamon Sticks and Star Annise
Orange Wheels

(+) Bourbon Caramel Sauce
(+) Pumpkin Spice Sauce
(+) Tea Bags to add to Cider (chai, ginger, earl grey, chamomile)

HOT CHOCOLATE

Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Cacao Nibs
Mini Marshmallows

(+) Crushed Candy Canes
(+) Crushed M&Ms
(+) Crushed Hazelnut
(+) Bourbon Caramel Sauce
(+) Mexican Hot Chocolate
(+) Ginger Molasses Cookies

CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE GINGER PUNCH

SEASONAL COCKTAILS

Gingerbread Espresso Martini

Coffee Liqueur, Vodka/Tequila, Cold Brew, Gingerbread Simple Syrup, Cinnamon Dust

Holiday Ranch Water

Cranberry Juice, Topo Chico, Lime Juice, Tequila, Rosemary Sprig and Cranberry Garnish

Pomegranate Thyme Paloma

Tequila, Pomegranate Thyme Simple, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Thyme Sprig

Spiced Chai Old Fashioned

Bourbon, Spiced Chai Simple, Orange Peel, Star Annise

Orange Blossom Gin and Tonic

Gin, Tonic, Orange Blossom Water, Lemon Juice, Dried Orange Wheel

Winter Red Sangria

Vestals Signature Mix of Seasonal Fruits, Herbs, and Spices