"From our first conversation to your spectacular presentation, it was simply compassionate perfection" Anne Brigham, Craftsbury VT
"Everyone raved about the appetizers. The blend of items was just right for the event and for the weather and your attention to detail with the garnishes made for a beautiful presentation"

Appetizers to Savor & Relish

Less formal and a great chance to socialize and mingle amongst your guests, an event filled with delicious globally inspired bites can be a great way to entertain.

Pick a theme or travel round the world. Each appetizer is creatively and authentically conjured into a taste that will delight and impress 

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Hors d'oeuvres with meat

  • Mediterranean Style Cocktail Vermont Beef Meatballs w' Maple Horseradish Glaze
  • Mini Yorkshire Puddings w' Peppered Seared Beef & Watercress Creme Fraiche
  • Beef Tenderloin wrapped Asparagus Spears w' Bearnaise Sauce
  • Wok Seared Beef w' Star Anise, Red Pepper & Asparagus in Lettuce Wrap
  • Crispy Duck & Almond Cigars w' Tangy Mango Sauce
  • Duck & Cashew Spring Rolls w' Pomegranite Teriyaki
  • Seared Foie Gras on Sweet corn Pancakes w' Balsamic Port Glaze
  • Vermont Pepperoni, Spinach & Almond Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Smokey Pulled Pork in Tortilla Cup w' Orange Fennel Marmalade
  • Asiago stuffed Dates w' Prosciutto & Smoked Paprika
  • Bailey Hazen Blue Cheese, Fig & Prosciutto cigars w' Port Dipping Sauce
  • Dill Cured Pork Crostini w' Sweet Mustard Dill Sauce
  • Arugula, Gorgonzola, Walnut & Prosciutto Rolls
  • Pulled Pork & Green Apple Quesadillas w' Tomato, Cilantro & Walnut Tapenade
  • Mini BLT on an airy  Vol au Vent w' Basil Aioli
  • Tini Bell Peppers stuffed w' Chorizo Saffron Rice
  • Apple Cider & Beer Braised Pork Belly on Scallion Pancakes
  • Mini Cheddar Corn Cakes w' Slivered Smoked Pork & Snips of Scallion
  • Almond Crusted Lamb Goujon w' Mint Chutney
  • Chicken, Fig & Bailey Hazen Blue Pinwheels
  • Chestnut Honey Mustard Glazed Chicken Skewers
  • Chicken, Apricot & VT Goats Cheese Pinwheels
  • Sweet Potato Pancakes w' Chicken, Papaya, Lemongrass & Coconut
  • Mini Poppadums topped w' Chicken Tandoori & Mango
  • Red Bliss Potatoes drizzled w' Arugula Pesto & Pancetta Crumbs
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    Hors d'oeuvres with fish

  • Dill Crepes filled w' Seafood Newberg tied w' Chives
  • Sesame Salmon Lollipops w' Orange Teriyaki
  • Lobster & Saffron Basmati Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves
  • Artichoke Leaves w' Taramasalata & Salmon Caviar
  • Fried Wonton Cones w' Crab meat Salad & Shiso Leaves
  • Mini Smoked Salmon Grilled Cheese
  • Skerewed Ginger Scallops w' Orange Sesame Mint Glaze
  • Grilled Scallops w' Thyme Butter, Red Chili & Parmesan Cheese
  • Corn Crusted Cajun Catfish Bites w' Herbed Tartare Sauce
  • Prosciutto & Leek wrapped Scallops w' Maple Balsamic Drizzle
  • Trio of Baked Oysters -Bourguignon, Eros & Florentine
  • Char grilled Calamari w' Thai Tomato Chili Jam
  • Greek Zucchini Fritters w' Lemon Dill Shrimp & Grape Leaf Goats Cheese
  • Italian Stuffed Clams w' Pine Nuts, Golden Raisins & Oregano
  • Coconut Curried Oysters on the Half Shell
  • Smoked Trout  on Crisp Apple Slices w' Horseradish Dijon Dressing
  • Tequila Lime Cured Gravlox w' Fried Capers & dill Mustard Sauce 
  • Endive spoon of Marinated Swordfish, Herbs & Beet Salad
  • Petit Profiteroles filled w' Crab & Dill Mousse
  • Sesame Wonton Crisps w' Smoked Salmon & Wasabi Creme Fraiche
  • Salmon Avocado Tartare on Potato Crisps
  • Shrimp & Scallop Fritters w' Chipotle Mayonnaise
  • Cucumber Cups w' Smoked Trout Mousse & Sesame Seeds
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    Vegetarian hors d'oeuvres

  • Endive Spear w' Gorgonzola Dolce, Figs & Pomegranite Seeds
  • Vadouvan Spiced Eggplant on Mini Poppadums
  • Indian Pea, Potato & Onion Samosas w' Mint Raita
  • Spanish Cheese Croquetta Spoons w' Tomato Chili Jam
  • Pine Nut & Caper Stuffed Olive Fritters
  •  Indian Spiced Parsnip  & Cashew Wonton Cups
  • Grilled Asparagus in a Spanish Green Garlic & Pistachio Sauce 
  •  Moroccan Chickpea Falafel w' Minted Yogurt Dip
  •  Mini Sweet Potato, Kale & Red Onion Frittata Bites w' Feta & Mint Oil
  •  Roasted Tuscan Kale Chips topped w' Goats Cheese & Toasted Pine Nuts
  • Blue Cheese, Pear, Shitake & Rosemary Mini Pizzas
  • Apple, Vermont Goats Cheese, Honey & Rosemary Tartlet
  •  Parmesan Frico filled w' Spinach & Nutmeg Puree 
  • Terrine of Vermont Cheeses w' Spiced Apricot Orange Chutney
  •  Skewered Bocconcini Mozzarella w' Mint & Chili
  • Petit Falafel in Lettuce Cup w' Roasted Pepper Tahini
  • Tuscan Frittata Bites w' Basil  Drizzle
  • Sweet Potato & Kale Frittata Bites w' Feta & Mint Oil
  • Oriental Vegetable Dumplings w' Hot Mustard & Apricot Sauce
  • Almond Dusted Goats Cheese Truffles w' Honey & Rosemary
  • Lemon, Pea & Mint Risotto Spoons
  • Honeyed Pear,VT goats Cheese & Lemon Thyme Tartlets
  • Grecian Filo Cups w' Kalamata Olive, Tomato, Cucumber & Feta
  • Grilled Haloumi Cheese w' Caper, Tomato & Basil Tapenade
  • Crisp Wild Mushroom Arancini Drizzled w'  Parsley Oil
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