Hosting Service Fee
My party hosting service fee of $450* includes: the procurement of food; set up and preparation of menu; buffet, family style or plated serving; replenishments and full clean up. A written estimate of menu and services is always provided in planning your party along with a written contract.
​
* Includes up to 6 hours of time at home/venue up to 25 people - 3 hours of food prep required prior to dinner service
* Parties under 8 people please contact for special pricing
* Parties over 25-30 people the service charge will be $500
* Parties over 30 people may require additional server and $150 charge
* Food costs are charged separately based on menu selections
Appetizers
COLD APPETIZERS
Charcuterie Platter of assorted cheeses, crackers, fresh vegetables & dip, fresh & dried fruits, smoked sausage w/ mustard, gherkins & olives.
Roasted Tomato Bruschetta w/ bread, olives, & Italian charcuterie
Caprese Salad Skewers w/ olives & tortellini and balsamic dip
Chili Lime & Avocado Shrimp Bites
Bloody Mary Shrimp Shooters served virgin w/ bacon, olives, gherkins & lemons
Steak Crostinis w/ horseradish or basil mayonnaise sauce
​
WARM APPETIZERS
Sweet & Savory Cocktail Meatballs (Mike's Famous!)
Warm Puff Pastry Bites of Pimento Cheese
Warm Puff Pastry Bites of Spinach Artichoke
Crab Cake Phyllo Bites w/ remoulade sauce
Buffalo Chicken Dip w/ celery, corn chips & blue cheese dressing
Stuffed Dates w/ goat cheese, wrapped in prosciutto and balsamic glaze
Chorizo Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Sliders
BBQ Pulled Pork w/ pickles
Flank Steak w/ horseradish or basil mayonnaise dressing
Caprese w/ or w/o prosciutto
Savory Chicken or Tuna Salad
Cheeseburger w/ lettuce, pickles & burger sauce
​
Salads
Caesar
Mixed Greens w/ basil vinaigrette
Caprese
BLT Chopped
Arugula & Seasonal Fruit Salad w/ goat cheese & pomegranate dressing
Salad Fixings Bar of mixed greens, fresh veggies, croutons & toppings w/ assorted dressings
Italian Antipasti w/ peppers, artichokes, hearts of palms, provolone, salami & olives
Israeli Salad w/ chick peas, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, fresh herbs & lemon
Southwestern w/ mixed greens, peppers, roasted corn, avocado & tortilla strips w/ cilantro lime vinaigrette
Pasta Salad farfalle or tortellini w/ veggies in light vinaigrette
Fresh Berry Fruit Salad w/ watermelon, grapes, strawberries, blueberries & blackberries
Chicken Entrées
Grilled Herbed Lemon Chicken Breast Filet w/ lemon
Chicken Skewers w/ assorted sauces
Caprese w/ tomatoes, mozzarella, basil & balsamic drizzle
Picatta in lemon & butter wine sauce w/ capers
Marsala w/ mushrooms & marsala wine sauce
Spinach & Artichoke sauce
Chicken Vinny w/ olives, capers, peppers & onions (can be made spicy!)
Beef Entrées
Sliced Top Sirloin w/ or w/o mushrooms
Sliced Marinated Flank Steak
Beef Tenderloin Medallions in port wine sauce
Beef Tenderloin Medallions w/ side blue cheese, horseradish or bernaise sauce
Pork Entrées
Sausage & Peppers
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Sliced Tenderloin Medallions in a mustard wine sauce
Sliced Tenderloin Medallions in a fig & onion sauce
Seafood Entrées
Crab Cakes w/ remoulade sauce (avg 2/person)
Citrus Shrimp & Rice w/ cilantro
Shrimp & Grits (low country favorite!)
Shrimp Scampi w/ bread crumb topping
Salmon Filet served in butter/lemon sauce, creamy dill or honey orange glaze
Seared Local Catch in moscato wine sauce (Grouper, Snapper, Trigger, Carolina Jack or Flounder)
Seafood Oscar local catch topped with lump crab in a bernaise sauce
Lobster Tails w/ herbed butter & moscato wine sauce
Steamed Mussels in marinara or garlic & white wine sauce
Vegetarian Entrées
Stuffed Peppers w/ rice and vegetable mix in tomato sauce
Field Roast Sausage & Pasta Primavera
Pasta Primavera in pesto sauce (can be made vegan)
Stir Fry Vegetables over rice in Thai chili or tahini sauce w/ peanuts
Vegetable Lasagna (can be made vegan)
Vegetable Quiche - customized to your preferences
Sides
Herbed Roasted Potatoes
Fondant Potato Medallions elegant creamy medallions of herbed russets
Mashed Red Potatoes
Loaded Mashed Potatoes topped w/ cheese, sour cream, chives & bacon crumbles
Herbed Rice Pilaf
Baked Ziti aka Italian mac n cheese
Macaroni & Cheese topped with cheez itz crumbles
Smoked Gouda Macaroni & Cheese
Rigatoni Pasta w/ marinated artichokes & peppers
Vegetables
Asparagus w/ balsamic glaze*
Roasted Brussel Sprouts w/ balsamic glaze*
Sautéd Green Beans*
Sautéd Mixed Vegetables of zucchini, carrots & green beans
Honey Butter Carrots
Roasted Broccoli w/ olive oil & lemon zest
Sautéd Spinach w/ garlic & olive oil
Corn on the Cob w/ herbed butter sauce
*bacon or prosciutto crumbles topping option
Themed Dinners
Low Country Boil of seasoned local shrimp, potatoes, corn on the cob & smoked sausage w/ lemons, cocktail & hot sauces & herbed butter
Taco Bar seasoned choices of beef/chicken/shrimp w/ tortillas, veggies, rice, Mexican street corn and fixings
Pasta Bar of pastas w/ marinara, pesto & alfredo sauces, meatballs & sausage, mixed vegetables & garlic bread (other entrees can be added to menu)
BBQ of pulled pork, chicken and ribs w/ slider buns, pickles, mac n cheese, cole slaw & green beans
Cocktail - a selection of finger foods & appetizers
Thinking about a Brunch?
Discuss with Mike in planning the perfect morning event!
​
If you are staying in the area for the week - why not plan a 5 night dinner theme?
Inquire about special pricing!
Desserts
Ice Cream Sundae Bar of vanilla, chocolate & strawberry ice creams w/ syrup, whipped cream, sprinkles, cookies, candies, nuts, strawberries & bananas
Peaches & Cream Ice Box Cake a refreshing dessert topped with peaches & caramel sauce
Chocolate & Raspberry Ganache Cake w/ black raspberry chocolate chip ice cream
Trifles or Parfaits Chocolate & Oreo Cream / Tiramisu / Key Lime / Banana Pudding
Flourless Chocolate Torte (orange, raspberry or mint flavored options)
Vanilla Cheesecake Bar w/ assorted syrups & fruit preserves
Apple or Peach Cobbler w/ ice cream
Bananas Foster w/ fried butter cake
Dietary Needs
Should you or any of your guests have dietary allergies such as gluten, milk, nuts, sodium restrictions or any other food concerns, Mike will work to prepare alternative versions or substitute ingredients to meet those concerns.