Food First Events - Family Style Menu
In-Person Arts District, Los Angeles Downtown
$95.00
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Available for purchase
Intimate (2-4 Guests)
mediterranean, asian, north american
In-Person
Ideal for your large gathering or wedding. Food First Events & Catering would love to create an elegant, high quality buffet for your event! Contact us for custom options!
Menu detail
Buffet Menu
Entree
SALAD SELECT TWO
Kale Caesar | shaved fennel, radish, ricotta salata, crouton, lemon vinaigrette
Little Gem Wedge Salad | iceberg lettuce, marinated cherry tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese, balsamic
Farmers Market Greens | goat cheese, roasted strawberry, lemon crème fraiche & balsamic reduction
Bouquet of Red Oak Lettuce | boston lettuce, watercress, camembert, d’anjou pear, sherry
Chopped Salad | salami, chickpeas, black olive, pepperoncini, tomato, provolone
Mesclun Greens | watermelon radish, warren pears, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette,
Asian Spinach Salad | cabbage, mango, avocado, picked carrots & daikon, almonds, cucumbers
Butter Lettuce | grape tomato, bacon, fuji apples, house made crouton, green goddess dressing
Classic Cobb Salad | chicken, egg, bacon, blue cheese, heirloom cherry tomato, avocado
Bloomsdale Spinach | farro, heirloom cherry tomato, pickled pearl onion, feta & mint
LAND & SEA SELECT TWO
Garlic ‘Lacquered’ Roasted Chicken | giardinera & grilled lemon
Mustard Braised Chicken | corn pudding, southern style greens
Herb Marinated Roasted Chicken | wild mushrooms & natural chicken jus
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Station| handmade biscuits, local honey, homemade hot sauce
Truffle Stuffed Porchetta Carving Station | anson mills polenta, sage-truffle sauce
Roasted Lamb Sirloin Carving Station | duqqa spice blend, pomegranate glaze
Braised Lamb Moussaka | slow cooked lamb with eggplant, tomato & pinenuts
Grilled Marinated Churrasco Steak Station | roasted plantains & chimichurri
Roasted Filet Mignon Carving Station | mushroom bordelaise
Braised Shortribs | osso bucco style, stone ground polenta
Cedar Plank Salmon | citrus-ancho butter & corn puree
Fregola Sarda | san marzano tomatoes, prawns, little neck clams, mussels & calabrian chili
Roasted Barramundi | australian seabass, melted leeks & herbs
Marinated Roasted Arctic Char | fennel soubise & grapefruit vinaigrette
Herb Crusted Tuna Carving Station | caper-lemon aigre dolce
Paella Station | clams, mussels, calamari, braised chicken, peas, roasted peppers & aioli
PASTA SELECT ONE
Hen of the Woods Campanile | cultured butter, parmesan & parsley pesto
Hand-rolled Gnocchi | asparagus, pepperonata, arugula pesto, midnight moon cheese
Spring Pea Orechette | asparagus, roasted garlic, wild mushrooms
Wild Boar Bolognese | parpardelle, pecorino romano, hand torn basil
Parmigianino Reggiano Risotto | sunflower seeds, ‘pinot’ braised pearl onions
Penne Pasta Primavera | marinara sauce & parmesan cheese
FROM THE EARTH SELECT FOUR
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes | fine herbs & cultured butter
Roasted Organic Baby Potatoes | garlic, herbs & spices
Butter Braised Asparagus | with sea salt & meyer lemon
Blue Lake Beans | bacon vinaigrette & organic hard cooked eggs
Sautéed Mushrooms | balsamic, dried cherries, hazelnuts, puffed rice
Sautéed Spinach | dried figs, marcona almonds
Braised Gigante Beans | chorizo
Roasted Tri Colored Carrots | with cumin seed, mint, cilantro, sesame
Roasted Sunchokes | dates, capers, smoked pistachios, goat cheese
Tandoori Roasted Cauliflower | coriander & tamarind sauce
Creamy Parmesan Polenta | sautéed mushrooms
Dessert
Dessert
BITE-SIZED DESSERTS SELECT THREE
Espresso & Chocolate Pot De Crème | vanilla-bourbon cream
Mini Churros | fried mexican pastry with cinnamon & sugar
Vanilla Panna Cotta | seasonal fruit conserva, rosemary crumble
Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot Glass | vanilla milk
Pecan Tart Bites | caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
Mini Strawberry Shortcake | vanilla chantilly, crème anglaise
Butterscotch Budino | salted caramel, olive oil cookie
Mini Fruit Tart | toasted almond custard, seasonal fruit
Assorted Mini Cupcakes | chefs selection of homemade cupcakes
Mini Key Lime Pie | graham cracker crust, toasted merengue
Coconut Tres Leches | lemongrass cream, peanut powder, mint & basil
Coffee & Donuts | house-made donuts infused with coffee cream & espresso milk shot
Profiteroles | vanilla, chocolate & pistachio
Mini Milkshakes | strawberry, chocolate, cookies & cream, banana-peanut butter
Sticky Toffee Pudding | medjool dates, toasted walnuts
Banana Tart | coconut merengue, meyer rum caramel
Mini Cheesecakes | chefs selection of flavors
Canoli Bites | ricotta cream
Matcha Green Tea Cake | pistachio
Mini Apple Pie Pocket | cinnamon caramel
Assorted cookies | chocolate chip, date/oatmeal, snicker doodles, Spanish peanut butter and sea salt
Malted Ice Cream Bar | praline cookie, chocolate covered almonds, white & dark chocolate
Add-ons
Tray Passed Hors D'oeuvres - select 6 from menu
$25.00
Food First Events - Family Style Menu
In-Person Arts District, Los Angeles Downtown