Cocktail Receptions

Cocktail receptions don’t have to be formal affairs, they can be created for any occasion and time of day.  From elegant hors d’oeuvres and presentation platters to casual fare such as our fabulous burger sliders and skewers, our menus and service style can be perfectly aligned to the vision and nature of your event.  Consider the following selections of canapés,  conversation platters and casual “grazing” food for your next gathering.
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EdgeCeptional Hors d’oeuvres

prices range from $30 per dozen • mimimums may apply to some selections

Meat

  • Peppercorn crusted beef tenderloin with tomato & horseradish crème fraiche
  • Herb scone with turkey and cranberry relish
  • Mini quiche
    – Pancetta & aged cheddar
    – Wild mushroom Goat cheese
    – tomato, corn cheddar
    – Mini Croque Monsieur
    – Classic ham and cheddar
    – pear and brie
    – walnut
    – brie
  • Ratatouille cup with
    – duck confit
    – pesto chicken
    – spicy chorizo
  • Persian meat ball in a cumin cup
  • Butter chicken naan cup
  • Asian Style Chicken Phyllo cup
  • Hoisin-ginger beef rice noodle spring roll with Asian dip
  • Mango Ginger rince noodle spring roll with Asian dip

Vegetarian

  • Wild mushroom and mascarpone on puff medallion
  • Caramelized onion tartlet
  • Baked mandarin cranberry brie on puff medallion
  • Jalapeno-aged cheddar risotto ball
  • Veggie ball with mint yogurt dip
  • Swiss chard, pecan, blue cheese puff
  • Roasted Beet with Dill Mousseline on Roast garlic Crostini
  • Waldorf Phyllo Cup with blue cheese and toasted walnut
  • Oven dried tomato basil rounds
  • Walnut apricot stilton tapenade on puff medallion
  • Cherry tomato, bocconcini, basil skewer
  • Mango-ginger rice noodle spring roll with Asian dip

Seafood

  • Coconut-curry tiger prawns & lemon aioli
  • Smoked salmon mousse Choux puff
  • Albacore tuna on cucumber round with sesame soy vinaigrette
  • Madras curry prawn and pineapple skewer
  • Salmon gravlax with herb chevre on cranberry crostini or mini corn bellini
  • Sambucca cured salmon on cranberry crostini
  • Tempura style tiger prawn with nori powder dust
  • Dungeness crab cake with spicy aioli
  • Sockeye salmon cake with fried capers
  • Crepe purse with tarragon, baby shrimp and cream cheese

 

Conversation Platters

Price per person

Baked Brie Platter 4.00

Fig and balsamic baked brie OR Mandarin cranberry Toasted almond with walnut oil. Served with crisp pita crisps, crostinis and crackers.

Seafood Platter 8.00

Smoked oysters, fresh oysters, poached prawns, grilled salmon and halibut, steamed mussels, bay shrimp and clams. Served with creamy dill dip and lemon and caper seafood cocktail.

West Coast Salmon Platter 7.00

Selection of smoked salmon, Indian candied salmon, house made gravlax, baked cedar plank salmon, maple poached salmon with fresh and fried capers, slivered red onions and fresh cranberries.

Charcuterie & Brie Platter 5.00

Selection of cured Italian meats, wedges of Triple Creme Brie and Camembert, grainy mustard and fig compote, with crackers and crostinis.

Mediterranean Antipasto Platter 4.00

Selection of cured Italian meats, kalamata and green olives, marinated artichoke and roasted red pepper, feta. Served with crackers and crostinis.

International Cheese Board 5.00

Selection of International and domestic cheeses and fruit garnish served with crostini and crackers.

Grilled Vegetable Platter 3.00

Seasonal Marinated Grilled Vegetables finished with a balsamic reduction – beautifully colorful on any table.

Party Dips 3.00

Served with an assortment of breads, grilled pita bread, crostinis and crackers.
Your choice of any of the following dips or in a Trio of 3 selections: Roast Garlic and Chive, Roast Red Pepper and Herb, Stilton & Apricot, Olive Tapenade, Stampede Ranch, Tzatziki, Hommous, Baba Ganouche.

Desserts and Sweet Offerings

Prices vary with selections

Sweet Offerings

Petite Seasonal selections such as chocolate mousse shooters, cheesecakes, tiramisu, crème brulee, cranberry almond flan, pumpkin tart, buttery pecan tart.

Fresh Fruit Selections

Fresh Fruit Platter – selection of seasonal and tropical favorites

 

Crowd pleasers

Prices vary with selections

Mini Slider: with house made Relishes &  accompaniments

  • Beef with Smoked Cheddar and Red Pepper Relish
  • Edge Veggie with Red Pepper Relish
  • Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
  • Pulled Pork with tangy slaw

Mini Pizza:

  • Margherita: tomato, bocconcini and fresh basil
  • Pepperoni and wild mushroom
  • Spicy Capicoli blue cheese
  • Chorizo Red Pepper
  • Mediterranean Veggie and Goat Cheese
  • Wild Mushroom Goat cheese

Chicken Wings:

  • Hot and Fiery
  • Teriyaki
  • Honey mustard
  • Honey garlic
  • Cracked pepper with lemon and lime zest

Chicken Skewers:

  • Greek: oregano, lemon, garlic
  • Carribean: with coconut milk, cumin, lime
  • Indian: Fabulous Butter chicken
  • Thai Chicken Satay: with spicy peanut sauce

Chili Chicken Tenders:

Chicken marinated in coconut milk, deep fried and tossed in house made sweet chili sauce garnished with cilantro and cucumber

Rice Noodle Spring Roll with Dipping Sauce

  • Mango-ginger Shrimp
  • Hoisin Ginger-beef

Jalapeno Cheddar Risotto Balls

Quesadillas

  • Caramelized Onion, Apple & Brie

 

Ordering Suggestions

For Afternoon Cocktail Party (2-4 hours)
Suggested Serving of 6 – 8 per guest
Cost of $15 – $20 per person

For Pre-Dinner Hors d’oeuvres (1-2 hours)
Suggested Serving of 4 – 6 per guest
Cost of $10 – $15 per person

Hor d’oeuvres instead of Dinner (4-6 hours)
Suggested Serving of 10 – 15 per guest
Cost of $25 – $35 per person

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