Holiday Party Recap: A Twist On Menu Trends
As an event planner in NYC, I know that a party always starts with a call: a client with a vision. This client was a woman calling to plan a holiday cocktail party for her hedge fund. In the first call we reviewed her vision.
She rattled off a well thought-out list of directives:
- A midtown New York venue
- A clean, loft-like event space that was appropriate for 80 guests
- A catering menu to dazzle – finger foods only – and a specialty cocktail
- A dramatic visual presentation to illuminate the firm’s successful year
And with that, she left the Deb’s Catering team to plan a holiday event to dazzle.
The call to action was immediately dispatched to the design and creative teams who sat down to brainstorm. Michael Ross, the lead designer on this event, chose to clothe the tables with a black and white striped cloth with a red overlay – the look, “festive sophistication with an NYC holiday party edge”.
The flowers emphasized the color palate and added a punch of visual power. The executive chef focused on the innovative, tasty, and unusual menu so this very sophisticated crowd would dabble in the unexpected. And no party is complete without a cocktail! Taking a spin on a classic drink, servers met the guests with a Candy Cane Cocktail in a martini glass garnished with a candy cane.
The result – a very happy client with a party that people raved about. We call this “small party catering with a flair of holiday magic”.
Menu:
Mashed Potato Martini Bar
Mashed Yukon gold potatoes
Mashed sweet potatoes
Mashed red bliss with skins
Topped with a choice of:
Mushroom gravy, Sour cream, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, and Bacon bits
Beef chili, BBQ pulled pork, Vegetable ratatouille, Creamed Spinach, Chopped chives, Fried Shallots & Pesto
Asian Infusion Station
Spicy Peanut Noodles in Chinese Take Out Containers
Vegetarian Sushi
Sesame Crusted Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Hoisin Duck Summer Rolls
Individual Bamboo Cups with Wasabi Pea
Passed Hors D'Oeuvres
Bloody Mary Shrimp Skewer
Pesto Turkey Burger Sliders with Mozzarella and Roasted Tomato Aioli
Bite Size Rueben
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Shots
Chopped Greek Salad in Pastry Cup
Fish Tacos with Creamy Slaw, Chopped Salsa and Avocado Cream with Cilantro Micro Greens
Sweet Treats
Chocolate Mouse Tarts with Raspberries
Gourmet Marshmallow Pieces
Sugar Flower Cake Shop Cupcakes
Strawberry Short Cake Shots
