Christmas Dinner - A la Carte Catering

Home for the Holidays christmas

2017

pre fixe dinner for ten Select One Entrée Standing Prime Rib Roast rubbed with roasted garlic and rosemary, cooked to a perfect pink served with port-wine demi and horseradish crème gf*

Maple Mustard Spiral Ham brushed with glaze of maple syrup, coarse mustard and fresh rosemary includes Champagne mustard, honey orange butter, sweet potato biscuits and soft rolls, gf except biscuits & rolls

Ready-to-Roast Whole Turkey brined in apple cider, peppercorns, orange rind, kosher salt, cloves and rubbed with fresh sage & butter, ready to roast over a mirepoix of veggies and herbs Served with cider gravy. gf except for gravy

Select Three Sides

Boursin Mashed Potatoes with buttermilk, garlic, Boursin cheese, chives, shallots and parsley gf Three-Potato au Gratin, classically made with sliced Yukon gold, purple & sweet potatoes layered with Gruyère cheese, onions, cream and a hint of nutmeg gf Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnips & Horseradish Mash with fresh chives gf Roasted Root Veggies, fingerlings, rainbow carrots, parsnips & cippolini onions, with olive oil, sea salt & rosemary until crispy gf

Spinach Madeleine, creamy spinach with onions, garlic and pepper cheese, gratinéed with crispy panko gf Cranberry Orange Compote gf included in meal Festive Bread Basket included in meal Sweet Potato Biscuits, Cranberry Walnut Bread, Brazilian Cheese Rolls with Orange Honey Butter

Select Two Holiday Pies Cranberry Apple, Bourbon Pecan, Tart Cherry, Chocolate Walnut with Vanilla Whipped Cream Ham or Turkey Dinner for ten ~325, Standing Rib Roast Dinner for ten ~345 | *gf denotes gluten free

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our true à la carte menu add a first course Soup

Lobster Bisque, made from fresh lobster stock serves up to four ~22 quart Roasted Red Pepper & Fennel Soup, serves up to four ~16 quart

‘Tis the Season Salad fresh persimmons, arugula, pomegranate, mint & feta with honey-apple cider dressing, serves 6-8 ~24

Wild Mushroom Strudel duxelles of mushrooms sautéed with shallots, sherry & herbs wrapped in a buttery puff pastry, serves 8-10 ~34

main courses & casseroles Standing Prime Rib Roast rubbed with roasted garlic and rosemary, cooked to a perfect pink and served with a port-wine demi and horseradish crème, gf, serves 15 ~295

Maple Mustard Spiral-sliced Ham brushed with glaze of maple syrup, coarse mustard and fresh rosemary with Champagne mustard, honey orange butter, sweet potato biscuits and soft rolls, gf except biscuits & rolls ~75

Spiced Plum Glazed Salmon whole side of fresh Atlantic salmon, brushed with a spice plum & chili glaze, displayed over a salad of French green bean, apple and fennel with a pomegranate dressing, gf serves up to 12 ~120 | up to 20 ~150

Classic Tenderloin of Beef Display lean prime marinated tenderloin of beef, coated with fresh herbs, roasted to medium rare and displayed over baby kale with potato straws, assorted cocktail rolls & whipped horseradish cream, gf except rolls serves up to 15 ~220

Hannah Ryan at 703-754-2714 x205 AlaCarteCaters.com

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main courses & casseroles, continued Lasagna Bolognese classic Italian casserole consists of alternating layers of pasta, ground beef, house-made tomato sauce with a mixture of mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, serves up to 12 ~95

Sherried Chicken & Artichoke Casserole tender chunks of chicken breast braised with mushroom, artichokes, shallots, thyme, tarragon & sherry wine, topped with Gruyère cheese and gratinéed, served with a basmati brown and wild rice pilaf, serves up to 10 ~130

Sliced or Ready-to-Roast Whole Turkey Recommended sizes with leftovers Roast turkey sliced off the bone ~16 lb Small 10-12 lbs., for up to 6, ~75 Roast my turkey ~30 per bird Medium 12-14 lbs., for up to 8, ~85 Turkey stock to make your own gravy ~8 quart Large 16-20 lbs., for up to 10, ~95 Cider Gravy ~8 quart

Sides

Boursin Mashed Potatoes with buttermilk, garlic, Boursin cheese, chives, shallots and parsley, gf, three hearty portions ~12 per quart

Three-Potato au Gratin classically made with sliced Yukon gold, purple & sweet potatoes layered with Gruyère cheese, onions, cream and a hint of nutmeg, gf, three hearty portions ~12 per quart

Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnips & Horseradish Mash with fresh chives, gf, three hearty portions ~12 per quart

Roasted Root Vegetables fingerlings, rainbow carrots, parsnips and cippolini onions roasted with olive oil, sea salt & rosemary until crispy, gf, three hearty portions ~12 per quart

Spinach Madeleine creamy spinach, onions, garlic & pepper cheese, gratinéed with crispy panko, gf, three hearty portions ~12 per qt

2 Mac & 3 Cheese two pastas in a three-cheese Béchamel, covered in Parmesan, bread crumbs and baked until a golden serves up to 10 ~40 | with lobster ~75


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Festive Bread Basket Sweet Potato Biscuits, Cranberry Walnut Bread, Brazilian Cheese Rolls with Orange Honey Butter serves 5 ~7.95 | serves 10 ~14.95

Cranberry Orange Compote serves 6-8 ~8 per pint, gf

sweet endings Holiday desserts Pies

served with fresh vanilla whipped cream Apple Cranberry ~22 q Bourbon Pecan ~24 q Chocolate Walnut ~22 q Tart Cherry ~20

Cakes & Pudding St. Nick’s Sacher Torte A classic dense flourless chocolate cake, poured with dark chocolate and decorated with fondant holly leaves, served with raspberry coulis & fresh whipped cream serves up to 12 ~48

Bûche de Noël Chocolate hazelnut filling with chocolate cake or white chocolate raspberry filling with vanilla cake The bûche de Noël is a French holiday favorite, inspired by the giant yule logs that were burned on or near Christmas. Made with génoise sponge cake, rolled with rich filling and iced to resemble a tasty log. serves up to 20 ~55

Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding with bourbon caramel sauce serves up to 8 ~18

Fresh Vanilla Whipped Cream by the pint ~6 Sugar n’ Spice Display Spiked Eggnog Panna Cotta with Fresh Nutmeg, Maple Sugar Creme Brulee, Dark Chocolate Mousse Cups with cherry surprise, Assorted Chocolate Truffles, Sour Cherry Blondies, Mini Rum, Red & Green Cheesecake Bon Bons, Jeweled Fresh Fruit Tarts, French cream-filled Chocolate Eclairs, Plum Frangipane with Almond Custard, Salted Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes, Gingerbread Pear Cakes, Festive Almond Macaroons, Cherry Almond Biscotti, Christmas Cookies Your assortment will include 4-6 of the desserts listed. 2 dozen ~42


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Our holiday party platters Cheese, spreads & Dips Baked Brie with Sour Cherries, Pistachios and Caramelized Honey baked in a flaky puff pastry crust, served with a baguette & wheat meal crackers serves up to 15 ~55

Creamy Crab, Brie & Artichoke Dip crab meat blended with artichokes, Brie, Parmesan and cream cheese with a hint of Old Bay seasoning, gratinéed and served with garlic croûtes and crispy flat breads serves up to 20 ~65

Spinach, Artichoke, Parmesan & Ricotta Dip served with garlic croûtes and crispy flatbread serves up to 20 ~45

Smokey Roasted Red Pepper Dip with capers & raisins, served with garlic bruschetta serves up to 20 ~45

Tuscan Cheese Torta a blend of chevre, Brie, ricotta and cream cheese, layered with sun-dried tomato pesto and spinach basil pesto and coated with pistachios, served with assorted cocktail crackers and French bread serves up to 15 ~ 35

Feta & White Bean Dip cannellini beans whipped with feta, Greek yogurt & lemon juice, sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and served with garlic croûtes serves up to 20 ~28

Potted Salmon Rillette blend of poached and smoked salmon with shallots, lemon, chives and a hint of Pernod liqueur is cooked in mason jars, served with garlic croûtes, sliced cucumbers and lemon wedges. serves up to 15 ~55


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Surf & Turf Platters Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail Display jumbo chilled shrimp with Citron Vodka Bloody Mary dipping sauce, fresh lemon & parsley gf, 2 dozen ~65

Shrimp Lejon jumbo shrimp, stuffed with horseradish & wrapped in bacon, with remoulade sauce gf, 2 dozen ~65

Virginia Smoked Trout Cakes with horseradish cream 2 dozen ~58

Bacon-wrapped Scallops house-cured bacon wrapped scallops, brushed with a honey glaze gf, 2 dozen ~60

Lobster Salad Canapé Maine lobster salad with fresh tarragon atop crisp cucumber cups gf, 2 dozen ~54

New England Lobster Rolls Maine lobster salad, fresh dill & lemon juice, on lightly buttered & toasted New England style cocktail rolls 2 dozen ~96

Oysters Florentine Blue Point oysters baked with fresh spinach sautéed with Pernod, garlic & bacon topped with Parmesan panko 2 dozen ~66

Lemon Coriander House-Cured Salmon thinly sliced and displayed classically with cucumber, red onion & capers, with a yogurt lemon-dill sauce & black bread serves up to 15 ~125

Firecracker Chicken Meatball cocktail size garlic ginger chicken meatballs simmered in a sriracha honey sauce gf, 2 dozen ~30 Hannah Ryan at 703-754-2714 x205 AlaCarteCaters.com

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Chicken Pad Thai Rolls breast of chicken marinated with east Asian spices, rolled with Pad Thai wheat noodles, cilantro & carrots, served with a chili garlic sauce 2 dozen ~60

Balsamic Marinated Beef rests atop herb croûtes with creamy Boursin, roasted tomato & micro greens 2 dozen ~54 English Cornish Pasties with seasoned beef, diced potato, carrots & rosemary 2 dozen ~56

Lamb, Harissa & Almond Sausage Rolls minced lamb flavored with harissa and studded with sweet onions, raisins and almonds, rolled in puff pastry and baked with a poppy seed sprinkle 2 dozen ~58

Chicken Pot Pies chunks of chicken breast & diced fresh mushrooms in a light sherry cream sauce, baked in a butter puff pastry crust 2 dozen ~58

Chevre Champignon cremini mushroom caps stuffed with goat cheese, spinach & applewood smoked bacon, topped with Parmesan panko and broiled 2 dozen ~65

Antipasto Skewers bamboo skewers of hard salami, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, olives & fresh mozzarella, dusted with sea salt, brushed with basil pesto gf, 2 dozen ~48

Sweet Potato Ham Biscuits sweet potato biscuits with shaved Virginia country ham & honey-orange butter 1 dozen ~33


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Vegan & Vegetarian Platters Greek Mac n’ Cheese with fresh spinach & feta with a hint of cinnamon serves up to 10 ~36

Spicy Vegetable Spring Rolls carrots, daikon, beets, cucumbers, red pepper & radish sprouts with carrot-ginger dipping sauce gf, 2 dozen ~58

Apricot Bites poached in orange juice, filled with feta mousse and coated with roasted pistachios gf, 2 dozen ~42

Twice Baked Potato Bites Fingerlings filled with Parmesan whipped potatoes laced with truffle oil gf, 2 dozen ~48

Butternut Squash Croquettes roasted butternut squash mashed with feta, green onion, garlic & cilantro with a hint of maple, rolled in panko, deep-fried and served with a zesty cilantro lime yogurt sauce 2 dozen ~52

Perfect Hostess Gifts Maria’s Christmas Cookies assorted holiday cookies in a festive tin 2 dozen ~45

Christmas Stollen German almond marzipan bread chock full of Grand Marnier soaked dried fruits and candied citron with ginger and spices then dusted with powdered sugar, wrapped in a holiday ribbon serves up to 20 ~24

Harvest Bread Full of apples, raisins, carrots, coconut, and walnuts, wrapped in a ribbon for giving 9” loaf serves up to 12, ~18 | 16” deep dish loaf, serves up to 40, ~54 Hannah Ryan at 703-754-2714 x205 AlaCarteCaters.com

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Overnight Guests?

Try our tasty Breakfast Casseroles Caramelized Onion Strata honey ham with Vermont cheddar serves 10-15 ~35

Bacon, Egg and Cheese Strata local farm fresh eggs baked casserole-style with brioche, a blend of cheeses, applewood smoked bacon and fresh herbs, topped with sunny-side up eggs serves 8-10 ~26

Apple Cinnamon French Toast vanilla, milk & egg custard brioche, baked with sautéed apples with a hint of warm spices and real maple syrup serves 10-15 ~36

Deep Dish Classic Quiche Lorraine serves 8-12 ~36

Deep Dish Spinach Quiche with red pepper and feta serves 8-12 ~36


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Ordering

Please place your Dinner order by 6 pm, Wednesday, December 20th. To maintain our standard of service, we cannot accept substitutions at this time of year. We sincerely thank you for trusting us with your holiday celebrations.

Dinner Hard Hat Pick-up Dinners may be picked up between 10 am and 1 pm, Sunday, December 24th. The address is Farm Station Café, 7146 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill, VA 20187. The Café is next to our new À la Carte location. They are both under construction. We will contact you with a pick-up time.

Dinner Delivery Orders will deliver between 9 am and 2 pm, on Sunday, December 24th. We will contact you by Friday, December 22nd, with your assigned delivery window.

Party Platters Platters may be ordered anytime, your order will be ready in 3 work days.

Party Platters Hard Hat Pick-up Platters may be picked up at Farm Station Café, 7146 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill, VA 20187. The Café is next to our new À la Carte location. They are both under construction. We will contact you to schedule your pick-up timeframe.

Party Platter Delivery If you request delivery, we will contact you with a delivery time.

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