We Create More Than Menus
We create one-of-a-kind, unforgettable culinary events that are tailored to every client’s needs and guests. Our team sees every event as a unique opportunity to entertain with style, grace and unparalleled service.
Butlered Hors d’Oeuvres
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Poultry
Bombay Chicken with Toasted Coconut Flakes in a Pastry Shell
Buttermilk Chicken on Miniature Waffle, Vermont Maple Syrup and a Blueberry Garnish
Turkey Meatball, Pesto Sauce in Miniature Baked Spaghetti Nest topped with Fresh Basil
Beef
Ancho Chili Marinated Beef, Caramelized Red Onion, Roasted Red Pepper, wrapped in a Crepe tied with Scallion
Beef Frankfurters in Puff Pastry with Dijonaisse Sauce
Wasabi Twice Baked Potatoes with Teriyaki Beef
Pork
Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Basil-Mayonnaise, Tatsoi Lettuce and Crispy Thick Cut Bacon
Southern BBQ Pulled Pork on Fried Polenta Cake topped with Carolina Slaw GF
Lamb
Pistachio Crusted Baby New Zealand Lamb Chops
Seven Spice Lamb Loin on Papadam with Apricot-Rosemary Conserve
Seafood
Crab & Sweet Corn Cakes with Old Bay Rémoulade
Shrimp and Grits on a Corn Bread Spoon
Smoked Salmon & Leek Tartlets with Crème Fraîche
Vegetarian
Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions on Brioche
Carrot-Ginger Soup Shot
Miniature Pizzette with Marinara, Mozzarella Cheese and Fresh Basil
Smoked Eggplant on a Porcini & Wild Mushroom Risotto Cake
Stationary Hors d’Oeuvres
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Antipasto Misto
Soppresatta venetta, sweet copa, briesola, smoked mozzarella, bocconcini, roasted red peppers, grilled eggplant, fennel and zucchini, marinated artichokes, assorted olives and mustards
accompanied by hearth baked breads
Provence Grill
Skewers of fire grilled shrimp, rosemary roasted garlic chicken, grilled zucchini and sun-dried tomatoes, herb chèvre on Belgian endive, roasted pepper rouille
Cajun
Skewers of spicy shrimp, blackened chicken, andouille sausage, miniature jalapeno-cheddar cheese biscuits, homemade sweet potato chips, Old Bay remoulade and honey-mustard sauce
High Tea
Miniature open faced sandwiches of Smoked salmon on black, grilled chicken on marble rye, Black Forest ham on homemade scone, classic cucumber and watercress on white, cheddar cheese twists, seedless grapes and strawberries
Action Stations
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Taco Station
Top your own Fried Corn Tortilla Shells with a selection of Taco Fillings & top with a wide range of ingredients custom designed to meet every palette’s craving.
Smokey BBQ Smothered Pork, Tilapia, Garlic, Cumin & Lime Chicken Mole
Onions, Peppers, Yellow Squash & Zucchini
Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Chopped Tomatoes, Chopped Cilantro, Sweet & Tangy Slaw, Jalapeños
Sour Cream, Salsa Verde, Tabasco Sauces
Served with Mexican Rice & Beans
Yakitori Station
Choose a selection of Three (3) different bamboo ores.
Sea Scallops, Marinated Skirt Steak with Purple Fingerling Potatoes, Pineapple Chicken, Ginger Prawns Zucchini, Tomato, Green Pepper, Shitake Mushroom
Japanese Mustard, Indonesian Chili, Sweet & Sour
Served with Steamed Lemon Jasmine Rice
Gourmet Mac n’ Cheese
Top our old comfort food favorite Macaroni and Cheese with your more of your favorite delights.
Maine Lobster, Smoked Chicken, Chorizo Sausage
Chanterelle Mushrooms, Bruschetta Tomatoes, Chili Corn, Broccoli
Served with Classic Caesar Salad
Carving Station
Choose three (3) of our signature carving selection below
Pork Tenderloin with Orange – Cherry Lacquer
Vermont Turkey with Lemon & Thyme Veloute
Roast Leg of Lamb with Garlic & Rosemary, Peppered Balsamic Glaze
Coriander Tequila-Lime marinated Flank Steak
Served with Cheddar-Chive Whipped Potatoes & Seasonal Green Salad, a selection Cocktail Breads.
Crepe Station
Made to order, fill our homemade crepes with toppings of your choice.
Grilled Chicken, Peppered Steak, Ancho Marinated Shrimp, Pancetta
Cheddar Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Blue Cheese Cheese
Sautéed Onions, Zucchini, Mushrooms, Roasted Tomatoes,
Garlic Cream & BBQ Sauce
Themed Buffets
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A Taste of the Mediterranean
Watercress & Arugula, yellow tomato, Lemon-mint yogurt dressing
Rosemary & Roasted Lamb Butterfly
Marinated grilled chicken breast
Peach, black olive and caramelized onion relish
Saffron orzo, Feta, Kalamata olives
Asparagus, grilled portobello mushrooms, tomato vinaigrette
Lemon, parsley Tabbouleh salad
Toasted Pita Triangles
Baklava
Cote de’ Azul
Mache, red beets, baby pear tomatoes, yellow tomato vinaigrette
Tarragon marinated Poussin, lavender honey glaze
Marinated grilled skewers of beef tenderloin, stone ground mustard sauce
Marinated and grilled vegetables of asparagus, portobello mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, summer
squash, fennel, onion and eggplant
Grilled pineapple and orange salad
Lemon & parsley couscous
Apple-almond tart
Barbecue
Farmers greens, toasted walnuts, radishes Sun-dried cranberries, creamy ranch-avocado dressing
St. Louis style spare ribs, Blackstrap molasses BBQ sauce
BBQ Chicken
Tomato, red onion, Maytag blue cheese salad
Traditional baked beans, brown sugar and molasses
Classic home style potato salad, celery, chopped egg and scallion mayonnaise
Corn bread squares
Deep dish fruit cobbler
Pacific Rim
Tossed Tatsoi & mizuna salad, Enoki mushrooms, bean sprouts, scallion, wasabi-soy vinaigrette
Miso marinated Tuna steaks, pickled ginger & Jicama
Tandoori Chicken breasts
Asian slaw of jicama & cabbage
Indonesian rice salad, rock shrimp and Shitake mushrooms
Broccoli florets, sugar snap peas, radishes, toasted sesame dressing
Vegetable spring rolls, mandarin orange dipping sauce
Ginger & honey glazed mangoes, papaya & oranges
“We have enjoyed a 25-year relationship with Key — not because he is charming and likable — but because he is the consummate professional, a creative connoisseur of fine foods, hardworking, well-polished, reliable and honest. Winstead Caterers always makes our events and thus me, as the event coordinator, shine! I would not use any other caterer.”
— Jill Danis, Event Planner, Danis & Danis LTD
Plated Dinners
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Tatsoi Greens, Diakon Radish & Radish Sprouts, Soy-Miso Dressing
Ginger & Scallion Crusted Salmon Filet
Saffron Scented Couscous
Haricots Verts in Carrot Ring
Raspberry & Lemon Verbena Sorbet
Farmers Greens Sun-dried Cranberries, Candied Pecans, Herb Chèvre, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Medallion of Pepper Crusted Filet of Beef, Peppercorn Brandy Sauce
Duchess Potatoes
Devils Food Chocolate Mousse Cake, Belgian Chocolate Sauce,
Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Baby Arugula, Grilled Pears, Pistachio Nuts, Sherry Vinaigrette
Seared Loin of Lamb Stuffed with Sautéed Spinach and Pine Nuts, Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
Lemon Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Kaitaifi Nest, Lemony Goat Cheese Cake, Candied Kumquat Sauce
Butternut Squash Ravioli, Sage Brown Butter Sauce, Crushed Sweet & Spicy Candied Pumpkin Seeds
Roasted Free Range Chicken, White Wine Chicken Jus,
Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Corn, Fingerling Potatoes and Parsnips
Citrus-Cranberry Cake, Orange Cream, White Chocolate Glaze, Cranberry Coulis
Micro Greens, Organic Beets, Mango, Goat Cheese, Candied Pumpkin Seeds, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Seared Duck Breasts, Red-Wine Sauce, Candied Kumquats
Black Forbidden Rice, Apricots, Scallions
Grilled Baby Carrots
Apple Tatin, Caramel Crème Anglaise Sauce
Sweet Pea Soup, Majorero Cream, Crumbled Pancetta
Pan Seared Sea Bass, Ginger Butter over a nest of Julienne Vegetables
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Pavlova with Lime Cream, Mixed Berries
Potato Leek Soup
Mushroom, Lentil, Rosemary, Wild Rice Timbales, Garlic Dijon Sauce
Grilled Seasonal Fruits with Amaretto Sabayon
We welcome customization to all of our menus to accommodate preferences, dietary restrictions, allergies, vegan and gluten free.