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Appetizers                                                      Pure Joy Event Planners (805) 963-5766
Stationary Appetizer Table Choices

  • Bountiful Cheese Table display; marble slabs of International Cheeses, Tall Elegant Cheese Tortes, Bouquets of Handmade Breadsticks, Sliced Baguettes, Crackers, Toasted Pecans, Dried Fruits, Marinated Olives, estate urns of Fragrant Pears, Grapes, Apples and Berries.
    (Optional additions; Crab & Wild Mushroom Torte, Foccacia, Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip)
  • Cheese Fondue; Swiss Cheese, Wine, Nutmeg, Sliced Baguettes, Endive Spears, Broccoli & Cauliflower.
  • Champagne & Caviar Station; a Variety of Iced Champagnes with delicious Russian Blinis with Lemon Crème Fraiche, Smoked Salmon and Caviar Garnish made at the station and presented Silver Service
  • Local Strawberries with Grand Marnier Crème Fraiche Dip or Chocolate Fondue (can be offered passed or stationary).
  • Mojo Grilled Beef Station; Tropical Station Décor presents Grilled Medium Rare Beef with a Green Peppercorn & Cognac Sauce, Appetizer in a square black ramekin with bamboo fork

  • Stout glass “bouquets” of many sizes present very flavorful, unique Farmer's Market Crudities with colorful homemade dips of Roasted Red Pepper, Hot Pink Beet and Greek Skordalia.
  • Mediterranean Mezze; A lush array of Dressed Feta Cheese, Greek Olives, Homemade Red Pepper Hummus and Baba Ghanoush, Toasted Pita Points, Baguette Slices, Figs, Dates, Pistachios, Urns of Tangerines and Grapes.
    (Optional additions; Paradise with our Mint Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Tahini and Honey Dip or Kolokythokeftedes; Warm Zucchini & Greek Cheese Patties).
  • Fresh Made Guacamole, Cascading Baskets of Chips, Jicama and Pure Joy Salsas; Roasted, Fresca and Tomatillo Verde
  • Warm Baked Brie with a Cranberry and Caramelized Onion Filling, Surrounded with Multi Grain and Classic Baguette Slices
  • Chef Manned Bruchetta Station; Farmer’s Market Delicious Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic and Fresh Basil chopped there at the station. Toasted slices of Baguettes, Tall, elegant layered Cheese Torte of Sun Dried Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto as well as Pure Joy Kalamata Olive Tapenade.                           

Beef, Pork and Lamb

  • Crisp Bacon Wrapped Dates
  • Spring Rolls with Piquant Ginger Dipping Sauce
  • Bite Sized Monte Cristo Sandwiches; Ham and Swiss Cheese
  • Inverted Antipasto; Artfully presented upright cocktail forks with Italian Salami, Roasted Peppers & Provolone
  • Ribbons of Grilled Filet on Toasted Circles with Olive Tapenade, Arugula & Roasted Garlic Aioli
  • Warm Bacon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Tender Hoisen Beef Skewers with Sizzling Saigon Sauce
  • Baby Lamb Chops with Fresh Mint Pesto
  • Grilled Garlic Beef with Cilantro Pesto
  • Slow Roasted Pork Chili Verde in Crisp Tortilla Cups with Sour Cream and Cheddar
  • Mint Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Apricots and Tahini & Honey Dip
  • Spectacular, True Swedish Meatballs
  • Baked Artichoke Bottoms with Savory Lamb and Pine Nut Filling
  • Grilled Prosciutto wrapped Figs, filled with Minted Goat Cheese with a Honey Mint Drizzle
  • Maple Ham with Cheyenne Cheddar Biscuits & Honey Mustard

  • Cocktail Hamburgers; Perfect Bite Sized Burgers with all the Trimmings

Poultry

  • Bamboo skewered Curried Coconut Chicken with Mongolian Dipping Sauce
  • Crispy Parmesan Chicken Bites with Warm Marinara Sauce
  • Shredded Chicken and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas with Guacamole and Spicy Tropical Salsa
  • Garlic Ginger Chicken with Asian Chili Peanut Sauce
  • Tiny Red Potatoes filled with Curried Chicken Topped with Mango Chutney
  • Teriyaki Chicken Drumettes
  • Croquetas de Pollo
  • Mein Noodles with Chicken, Snap Peas and Szechwan Dressing in little take-out boxes with chop sticks
  • Handmade Chicken Empanadillas with a Creamy Chipotle Salsa
  • Tandoori Chicken Spears with Minted Mango Yogurt Dip
Vegetarian and...
  • Fresh Farmer's Market Individual Crudités Bouquets with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Dip
  • A Beautiful variety of Cocktail Tartlets; Tomato, Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese with Basil, and other Provincial flavors
  • Demitasse Mugs of Tomato Soup with Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
  • Belgian Endive Spears with Gorgonzola Mousse, Pears and a sprinkle of Walnuts
  • Warm Shots of Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Cinnamon Oil, Crème Fraiche & Chives
  • Hand Folded Fillo Triangles of Sautéed Spinach, Feta, Golden Raisins and Toasted Pine Nuts
  • Beautiful Shots of Chilled Berry Soup with Mint Leaf, Cream & Berry garnish
  • Savory Cabrales Blue Cheese, Basil and Cherry Tomato Tart Squares
  • Quesadillas with Brie, Cherries & Caramelized Onions, Cherry & Mango Confetti Garnish
  • A Variety of Farmer’s Market Fresh Chopped Bruchetta and Tapenade on Toasted Baguette Slices
  • Fillo Packages of Pear and Gorgonzola
  • Baked Artichoke Bottoms with Lemony Parmesan Filling
  • Brilliant Fresh Fruit on Green Bamboo Skewers
  • Sun Dried Pears filled with Brie and Toasted Pine Nuts
  • Pumpkin Empanadillas with Whipped Fresh Cream Dip
  • Caprese Skewer; Marinated Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, and Basil on Knotted Bamboo Skewers

  • Banana Fritters (Mmmmm)
  • Kolokythokeftedes (Warm Zucchini & Greek Cheese Patties) with Skordalia Dip
  • Quesadillas with Roasted Chilies, Caramelized Onions and Jack Cheese
  • Baked Mini Ramekins of Macaroni with Gruyere & White Cheddar Cheese

Seafood

  • Fresh Baked Clams with a Crisp Parmesan Topping Presented in the Shells

  • Mai-Fun Crisp Shrimp Cocoons on Demi Plates with Asian Slaw
  • Russian Blini w/ Lemon Crème Fraiche, Smoked Salmon and Caviar Garnish
  • Salmon Gravlax on Pumpernickel with Mustard Fennel Sauce
  • Hot, Saucy Thai Coconut Milk Mussels
  • Fried Calamari with Creamy Roasted Jalapeño, Cilantro, Lime Dip
  • Warm Crab and Artichoke Dip with Fresh Baguette Slices
  • Mesquite Grilled Shrimp with Citrus Mint Dipping Sauce
  • Shrimp and Scallop Quesadillas
  • Crisp Fillo Cups of Smoked Salmon and Capers with Lemon Crème Fraiche
  • Rock Shrimp Lollipops with Pasilla Chili Almond Sauce
  • Asian Pot Stickers and Dumplings with Mongolian & Mai Tai Dip
  • Icy Cobalt Blue Shot Glasses of Vodka Spiked Gazpacho with Prawns
  • Crab Cakes with Chipotle Mayonnaise
  • Grilled Skewered Prawns and Scallops wrapped in Maple Cured Bacon
  • Ocean Fresh Ceviche in Crisp Tortilla Cups
  • A Checkerboard of Crisp Wonton Squares with Seared Ahi with a Ginger - Wasabi Dollop and Spicy Tuna Tartare
  • Crisp, Fresh Cajun Catfish Bites with Remoulade Dip
  • Sambuca Marinated Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp with Rosemary
  • Chilled Oysters on Crushed Ice with Ginger Mignonette, Sesame Chili Sauce and Sake Lime Sauces
  • Iced Jumbo Shrimp with Spicy Pink Cocktail Sauce or Creamy Cilantro Lime Dip