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Inspirational Menus


At East Meets West, we believe that every meal should be a delightful journey, filled with inspiration and culinary excellence. Every menu is carefully crafted to ignite your senses, tantalize your taste buds, and leave you with a lasting impression. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure like no other.

Seasonal Sample Menus
Wedding Sample Menus
Brunch Buffet

Buffet

  • Smoked Salmon Platter with Tomato, Avocado, Red Onion, Capers
  • Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese and Vegetable Cream Cheese
  • Assorted Fritattas with Chevre, Leek and Spinach or Chorizo and Cheddar
  • Raspberry Brioche French Toast with Maple Syrup
  • Candied Bacon - sweet, salty, crispy and delicious!
  • Corned Beef Hash
  • Mini Pecan Sticky Buns
  • Fruit Skewers

Bloody Mary Bar

Homemade Bloody Mary mix, celery stalk, pickled green beans, cucumber spears, blue cheese stuffed olives, grilled shrimp skewers, Tabasco, Lemon

Bellini Bar

Prosecco, Orange Juice, Mango, Raspberry, Cointreau, Chambord

Cocktail Party

Passed Hors d ‘Oeuvres

  • Tuna Tartare on a Wonton Crisp with Wasabi Aioli and Micro Greens
  • Thai Grilled Shrimp with Chili Lime Dip
  • Tenderloin of Beef with Horseradish Cream and Caramelized Onion Jam on Brioche Toast
  • Watermelon Cube with Feta, Balsamic Reduction and fresh Mint
  • Lollipop Lamb Chop, Mint Pesto

Raw Bar

  • Freshly shucked Oysters, Cherrystones, Shrimp Cocktail
  • Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce, fresh Lemon

Stationary Items

  • Charcuterie & Cheese Display with Copa, Salami, Prosciutto, Assorted Domestic Cheeses, Citrus Cured Olives, Honey, Grain Mustard, Dried Fruit, Pistachios, Cornichons

Something Sweet

  • An assortment of mini desserts and cookies
Reception

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres

  • Crab Salad in a fresh English Cucumber Cup
  • Braised Short Rib with Boursin on a Gougere
  • Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Herbed Goat Cheese, Maple Honey on a Crostini
  • Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Tamari Dip
  • Wild Mushroom Dumplings with Raspberry Ginger Dip

Seafood Table

  • Salt and Pepper Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce
  • Tuna Tartare Wonton Tacos with Avocado Crema
  • Salmon Poke bowl with Edamame, Radish, Furikake, Crispy Shallots

First Course

  • Baby Greens, Apple, Pepitas, Crumbled Stilton, Spiced Pecans, Focaccia Baton

Entrée

  • Herb Encrusted Tenderloin, Cognac Demi Glace, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Heirloom Carrots
  • Pan Seared Sea Bass, Creamy Potato Puree, Sauteed Asparagus, Tomato Coulis
  • Garam Masala Roasted Acorn Squash, Mixed Grains, Heirloom Beans, Dried Fruit, Wilted Greens

Dessert

  • Wedding Cake (provided by the client)
  • Assorted Mini Fruit Tartlets, Chocolate Eclairs, Boston Cream Pies, Reves du Chocolate

Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Assorted Teas

Social Event Sample Menus
Celebrations & Milestones

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres (Adult Friendly)

  • Miniature Fish Taco, Napa Cabbages Slaw, Avocado Crema
  • Mini Beef Empanadas, Chimichurri Sauce
  • Watermelon Cup, Balsamic, Feta Mousse, Fresh Basil
  • Wild Mushroom Dumpling, Raspberry Ginger Dip
  • Passed hors d’Oeuvres (Child-Friendly)
  • Beef Sliders with Chipotle Ketchup on a Potato Bun
  • Crispy Mac and Cheese Balls
  • All Beef Pigs in Blankets with Honey Mustard Dip

Sushi Station

  • Assorted Sushi with Pickled Ginger, Wasabi and Tamari

Poke Station

  • Tuna Poke and Crispy Fired Tofu with White Rice, Cilantro, Edamame, Radish & Scallion
  • Avocado, Jalapeno, Sesame Seeds, Ponzu Sauce, Spicy Mayo, Wasabi, Furikake

Flatbread Station

  • Mozzarella, Plum Tomato, Basil Pesto
  • Fig Spread, Goat Cheese, Arugula, White Truffle Oil
  • Spinach, Kalamata Olives, Feta & Roasted Garlic

Kebob Station

  • Chicken. Beef or Vegetable
  • Israeli Salad
  • Charred Eggplant Salad
  • Tahini Sauce
  • Grilled Pita

Dessert

  • Ice Cream Sundae Bar
  • Assorted Ice Creams
  • Chocolate Sauce, Caramel Sauce, Jimmies, M&M, Cherries, Oreos, Whipped Cream, Gummy Worms
Cocktail Reception

Passed Hors d 'Oeuvres

  • Miniature Chicken Pot Pie, Homemade Gravy, Peas, Carrots, Flaky Crust
  • Roasted Pear, Mascarpone, Pomegranate Molasses Crostini
  • Curried Sweet Potato Dumpling, Berber Yogurt Dip

Stationary Hors d 'Oeuvres

  • Individual Crudité
  • Jicama, Cucumber, Carrot, Celery
  • Lime and Tajin
  • Individual Cheese Plates: Brie, Cheddar, Gorgonzola
  • Grapes, Dried Apricots, Guava Pasta
  • Crostini and Crackers
  • Paella Skewers: Shrimp, Chorizo, Red Pepper and Green Olive
  • Anti Pasto Skewers: Salami, Fresh Mozzarella, Marinated Mushroom

Passed Desserts

  • Mini Rêves du Chocolate
  • Mini Lemon Curd Tart
  • Sugared Cranberries
  • Mini Key Lime Pies
  • Mini Boston Cream Pies

Bar Service

Seated & Served Reception

Passed Hors d 'Oeuvres

  • Everything Bagel Avocado Toast Bites
  • Piquillo Pepper and Goat Cheese Tartlet
  • Sweet Potato Maki, Tamari Syrup
  • House Smoked Chicken Salad, Crisp Apples,
  • Jalapeno Relish, Endive
  • Mango Crab Salad, English Cucumber Cup

First Course

  • Mixed Green Salad
  • Mixed Greens, Snap Peas, Sliced Carrots, Mint Leaves, Crumbled Feta, Watermelon Radish
  • White Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Bread Plate, French Roll, Butter Triangle

Entree

  • Traditional Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib, or
  • "Silent" Braised Mushroom Vegan Entree

served with Chef's Seasonal Selection of Vegetables, Olive Oil, Sea Salt Classic Mashed Potatoes

Passed Dessert

  • Miniature Ice Cream Cones
  • Frozen Hot Chocolate
  • Mini Espresso Martinis
  • Coffee Station
  • Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea
  • Milk, Cream, Oat Milk, Assorted Sweeteners

Beer and Wine Bar with Specialty Cocktail

Corporate Sample Menus
All Day Conference

Breakfast

  • Assorted mini muffins, bagels, petite pastries & croissants served with cream cheese, butter & preserves
  • Breakfast parfaits layered with yogurt, granola and fresh berries
  • Chef’s special house-made quiche
  • Fresh fruit salad
  • Orange juice, coffee and tea

Morning Break

  • assorted tea breads
  • baskets of assorted granola bars
  • mini fresh fruit skewers with yogurt dip
  • assorted soda, bottled water
  • coffee and tea refresh

Lunch

Choose 2 entrées

  • grilled BBQ chicken breast over corn and black bean salad
  • spicy buffalo chicken over mixed greens, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with ranch or bleu cheese
  • grilled flank steak over romaine, tomatoes, red onion, carrots, crumbled bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
  • chicken cobb salad mixed greens with crumbled bleu cheese, avocado, tomato, bacon and hard-boiled egg
  • grilled salmon over a caprese salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette
  • tofu, kale & quinoa tossed with roasted fennel, tomatoes, red onion and orange vinaigrette (veg)
  • grilled shrimp over Greek salad of romaine, olives, onions, pepperoncini, feta, tomatoes and cucumbers

Sides

  • buckwheat soba noodles with cucumbers, julienne red peppers, carrots and cremini mushrooms tossed with a ginger dressing
  • seasonal grilled vegetables

Desserts

  • assorted petit dessert pastries

Beverages

  • assorted soda, bottled water, ecoGrounds coffee and Bewley's tea

Afternoon Break

  • assorted cookies, brownies and seasonal dessert specialties
  • bowls of assorted whole fruit
  • ice cream cart filled with classic novelty ice creams
  • assorted soda, bottled water
  • ecoGrounds coffee and Bewley's tea refresh
Breakfast Buffet
  • Roasted Asparagus, Goat Cheese, Vine Ripened Tomato Quiche
  • Feta Cheese, Wilted Spinach Caramelized Onion and Yukon Gold Hash Browns Frittata
  • Turkey Breakfast Sausage
  • Mini Croissants, Assorted Jams
  • Yogurt Parfaits , Crunchy House-Made Granola
  • Fresh Seasonal Berries
  • Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
  • Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea
  • Milk, Cream, Assorted Sweeteners
  • Dispensers of Ice Water
Reception

Passed Hors d ‘Oeuvres

  • Braised Short Rib Slider, pickled Red Onion
  • Ahi Tuna Tartare, English Cucumber Tower, Tobiko, Wasabi Aioli
  • Fresh Dill and Lemon Lobster Salad, crispy Wonton Chip
  • Fire roasted marinated Thai Shrimp, fresh Cilantro Lime Dip
  • Vegetarian fresh Vietnamese Summer Rolls, Sesame Soy

Stationary

  • Charcuterie Station
  • Bresaola, Lamb Sausage, Casalingo uncured Salami, Country Pate, Black Truffle Pate,
  • Prosciutto wrapped Dates, Balsamic roasted Ciponelle Onions, Mediterranean Olives, Fig Jam,
  • Pickled Vegetable Salad, Grilled Focaccia, French Baguette, Flat Bread, Crackers

Noodle Station

  • Warm Chow Food
  • Warm Ramen
  • Warm Soba Noodles
  • Scallion, chopped Peanut, julienne colorful Vegetables, Bonito flakes, Seaweed,
  • Diced Sweet Potato, Chicken, Mushrooms, crispy Pork, Cilantro, Sesame Seeds

New England “Comfort” Station

  • Peppercorn and Herb Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Red Wine Shallot Marmalade
  • Purple Peruvian Mashed Potatoes
  • Lemon scented Haricot Vert
  • Garlic Butter and chopped Parsley

Sweet

  • Warm Molasses Ginger Cookies
  • Tiny Parfaits of Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry
Pick-Up/Drop-Off Sample Menus
Picnic Lunch + Supper for Two

Picnic Lunch for two

  • Beef Bulgogi Banh Mi Sandwiches with
  • Pickled Vegetables on French Baguette
  • Asian Slaw
  • Curried Wonton Chips
  • Whoopie Pies

Dinner for Two

  • Turkey Meatloaf with Fig Gravy
  • Crispy Smashed New Potatoes
  • Sauteed Green Beans with Lemon Zest
  • Arugula, Endive Salad with Dried Cranberries &
  • Sweet Potato, served with a Maple Mustard Dressing

A La Carte

  • Curried Wonton Crisps with Three Chile Dip
  • Cider Donut Bundt Cake
  • Apple Cranberry Crisp with Whipped Cream
Lite Bites Lunch + Friday Night Supper for Two

Lite Bites Lunch for Two

  • Smoked Turkey Monte Cristo Sandwich
  • Creamy Tomato Bisque (1 Quart)
  • Homemade Salt and Pepper Potato Chips
  • Chef's Assortment of Brownie & Bar Bites

Friday Night Supper for Two

  • Chicken Pot Pie with Homemade Biscuits
  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon Zest
  • Baby Mixed Greens, Dried Cranberries, Candied Walnuts, Cider Vinaigrette

A La Carte

  • Cranberry Walnut Tea Bread
  • Quiche of the Week - Asparagus, Bacon & Gruyere with fresh Herbs
Friday Night Supper for Two
  • Homestyle Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
  • Crispy Smashed Red Bliss Potatoes
  • Sauteed Green Beans
  • Dinner Rolls

A La Carte Items

  • Chef's Cheese Board for Two
  • Chef's Charcuterie Board for Two

Something Sweet

  • Seven Layer Bars
  • Black Forest Brownies
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
  • Double Chocolate Cookies
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