Appetizers Pure Joy Event Planners (805) 963-5766
BEEF, PORK OR LAMB APPETIZERS
Favorite Best Sellers;
- Grilled Garlic Beef with Cilantro Pesto
- Grilled Prosciutto wrapped Figs, filled with Minted Goat Cheese with a Honey Mint Drizzle (june ~ Oct)
- Crisp Bacon Wrapped Dates
- Mini Hot Dogs with all the Trimmings
- Spring Rolls with Piquant Ginger Dipping Sauce
- Ribbons of Grilled Filet on Toasted Circles with Olive Tapenade, Arugula & Roasted Garlic Aioli
- Warm Bacon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
- Cocktail Hamburgers; Perfect bite sized burgers with all the trimmings
- Char Grilled Tender Baby Lamb Chops with Fresh Mint Pesto
Other Great Options;
- Bite Sized Monte Cristo Sandwiches, Ham and Melted Swiss Cheese
- Inverted Antipasto; Upright cocktail forks present Italian Salami, Roasted Peppers & Provolone
- Spectacular, True Swedish Meatballs on Bamboo Spears
- Tender Hoisen Beef Skewers with Sizzling Saigon Sauce
- Slow Roasted Pork Chili Verde in Crisp Tortilla Cups with Sour Cream and Cheddar
- Mint Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Apricots and Tahini & Honey Dip
- Maple Ham with Cheyenne Cheddar Biscuits & Honey Mustard
POULTRY APPETIZERS
Favorite Best Sellers;
- Bamboo skewered Curried Coconut Chicken with Mongolian Dipping Sauce
- 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
- Crispy Parmesan Chicken Bites with Warm Marinara Sauce
- Shredded Chicken and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas with Guacamole
and Spicy Tropical Salsa
Other Great Options;
- Garlic Ginger Chicken with Asian Chili Peanut Sauce
- Teriyaki Chicken Drumettes
- Croquetas de Pollo
- Tandoori Chicken Spears with Minted Mango Yogurt Dip
- Tiny Red Potatoes filled with Curried Chicken Topped with Mango Chutney
VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS
Favorite Best Sellers;
- A Beautiful Variety of Cocktail Tarts; Tomato, Caramelized Onion, Olive and Goat Cheese with Basil, and other Provincial flavors
- Quesadillas with Roasted Chilies, Caramelized Onions and Jack Cheese
- Warm Demitasse Cups of Curried Butternut Squash Soup with a drizzle of Cinnamon Oil, Crème Fraiche & Chives
- Fillo Packages of Pear and Gorgonzola
- Baked Mini Ramekins of Macaroni with Gruyere & White Cheddar Cheese
- Hand Folded Fillo Triangles of Sautéed Spinach, Feta, Golden Raisins and Toasted Pine Nuts
- Baked Artichoke Bottoms with Lemony Parmesan Filling
- Caprese Skewer; Marinated Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, and Basil on Knotted Bamboo Skewers
- Quesadillas with Brie, Cherries & Caramelized Onions, Cherry & Mango Confetti Garnish
- Savory Cabrales Blue Cheese, Basil and Cherry Tomato Tart Squares
- Demitasse Mugs of Warm, Creamy Tomato Soup with Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Other Great Options;
- Beautiful Shots of Icy Summer Soups;
Gingered Carrot Soup
Minted Fresh Pea Soup
Market Berry Soup with Crème Fraiche
- Fresh Farmer's Market Individual Crudités Bouquets with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Dip
- Kolokythokeftedes (Warm Zucchini & Greek Cheese Patties) with Skordalia Dip
- Belgian Endive Spears with Gorgonzola Mousse, Pears and a sprinkle of Walnuts
- Cheese Fondue; Swiss Cheese, Wine, Nutmeg, French, Olive and Multigrain Sliced Baguettes, Broccoli & Cauliflower
- Homemade Red Pepper Hummus and Baba Ghanoush Surrounded with Toasted Sesame Pita Points & Baguette Slices
- Strawberries with Grand Marnier Crème Fraiche Dip or Warm Chocolate Fondue (can be offered passed or stationary)
- Brilliant Fresh Fruit on Green Bamboo Skewers
- Sun Dried Pears filled with Brie and Toasted Pine Nuts
- Pumpkin Empanadillas with Whipped Fresh Cream Dip
- Banana Fritters (Mmmmm)
- A Variety of Farmer’s Market Fresh Chopped Bruchetta and Tapenade on Toasted Baguette Slices
SEAFOOD APPETIZERS
Favorite Best Sellers;
- A Checkerboard of Crisp Wonton Squares with Seared Ahi with a Ginger - Wasabi Dollop and Spicy Tuna Tartare
- Crisp Calamari with Creamy Roasted Jalapeño, Cilantro, Lime Dip
- Mesquite Grilled Shrimp with Citrus Mint Dipping Sauce
- Mai-Fun Crisp Shrimp Cocoons on Demi Plates with Asian Slaw
- Crab Cakes with Chipotle Mayonnaise
- Sambuca Marinated Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp with Rosemary
- Oysters on Crushed Ice with Ginger Mignonette, Sesame Chili Sauce and Sake Lime Sauces
- Salmon Sliders with Lemon Herb Mayo & Wild Arugula
Other Great Options;
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Wild Lobster Tempura with Ponzu Sauce Presented on Porcelain Spoons
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Steamers of Asian Pot Stickers and Dumplings with Mongolian & Mai Tai Dip
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Ocean Fresh Ceviche in Crisp Tortilla Cups
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Warm Crab and Artichoke Dip with Fresh Baguette Slices
- Glazed Salmon with Wasabi Caviar
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Crisp Fillo Cups of Smoked Salmon and Capers with Lemon Crème Fraiche
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Icy Shots Glasses of Vodka Spiked Gazpacho with Prawns
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Grilled Skewered Prawns and Scallops wrapped in Maple Cured Bacon
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Rock Shrimp Lollipops with Pasilla Chili Almond Sauce
- Iced Jumbo Shrimp with Spicy Pink Cocktail Sauce
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Russian Blini with Lemon Crème Fraiche, Smoked Salmon and Caviar Garnish
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