Catering

September 13, 2012
Duo of green asparagus soup with a pancetta-wrapped Parmesan crostini and white asparagus salad with pickled watermelon rind, crispy pig skin, and fried egg, by Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events in Los Angeles
Duo of green asparagus soup with a pancetta-wrapped Parmesan crostini and white asparagus salad with pickled watermelon rind, crispy pig skin, and fried egg, by Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events in Los Angeles
Photo: Courtesy of Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events
Medjool dates stuffed with marcona almonds and blue cheese wrapped in bacon, by M.B.C. Michelle Bernstein Catering in Miami
Medjool dates stuffed with marcona almonds and blue cheese wrapped in bacon, by M.B.C. Michelle Bernstein Catering in Miami
Photo: Courtesy of M.B.C Michelle Bernstein Catering
Fried anchovies with sage, rock salt, and truffle aioli served in mini tomato-paste cans by Lindsey Shaw Catering in Toronto
Fried anchovies with sage, rock salt, and truffle aioli served in mini tomato-paste cans by Lindsey Shaw Catering in Toronto
Photo: Courtesy of Lindsey Shaw Catering
“TV dinner” featuring filet mignon topped with quail eggs, lobster mac and cheese, and Brussels sprouts with carrots, by Boutique Bites in Chicago
“TV dinner” featuring filet mignon topped with quail eggs, lobster mac and cheese, and Brussels sprouts with carrots, by Boutique Bites in Chicago
Photo: Cristina G. Photography
“Bee Break” spread, including honey-drizzled almond croissants; honey, orange, and chocolate chip muffins; and honey-drizzled fruit and yogurt parfaits, by Grande Lakes Orlando in Orlando
“Bee Break” spread, including honey-drizzled almond croissants; honey, orange, and chocolate chip muffins; and honey-drizzled fruit and yogurt parfaits, by Grande Lakes Orlando in Orlando
Photo: Courtesy of Grande Lakes Orlando
Smoked copper river salmon, beluga caviar and caramelized onion foam cones, by Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando
Smoked copper river salmon, beluga caviar and caramelized onion foam cones, by Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando
Photo: Courtesy of Walt Disney World Resort
Shepherd’s pie served in jars, by Design Cuisine in Washington
Shepherd’s pie served in jars, by Design Cuisine in Washington
Photo: Imagelinkphotography.com
Sopes with lamb picadillo and chipotle goat cheese, by Bandolero in Washington
Sopes with lamb picadillo and chipotle goat cheese, by Bandolero in Washington
Photo: Greg Powers
S’mores cheesecake, by Thomas Preti Events to Savor in New York
S’mores cheesecake, by Thomas Preti Events to Savor in New York
Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Preti Events
Herb turkey sandwich by Meatloaf A-Go-Go in Chicago
Herb turkey sandwich by Meatloaf A-Go-Go in Chicago
Photo: Courtesy of Meatloaf A-Go-Go
Mini pretzel bites served with whole grain mustard and shots of Hefeweizen, by Marcey Brownstein Catering & Events in New York
Mini pretzel bites served with whole grain mustard and shots of Hefeweizen, by Marcey Brownstein Catering & Events in New York
Photo: Courtesy of Marcey Brownstein Catering & Events
Pull-apart pork sticky buns with slow-cooked pork confit and brown sugar spice glaze rolled up in sweet dough, by PS 7 in Washington
Pull-apart pork sticky buns with slow-cooked pork confit and brown sugar spice glaze rolled up in sweet dough, by PS 7 in Washington
Photo: Carrie Nosal
Party platter including a whole rotisserie chicken and side dishes like corn on the cob with Parmesan chili and chipotle sauce, and crushed baby potato tostones with truffle chimichurri, by Kokoriko Natural Rotisserie in Miami
Party platter including a whole rotisserie chicken and side dishes like corn on the cob with Parmesan chili and chipotle sauce, and crushed baby potato tostones with truffle chimichurri, by Kokoriko Natural Rotisserie in Miami
Photo: Courtesy of Kokorioko Natural Rotisserie
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