TRADITIONAL EASTERN EUROPEAN MENU CHOICES

– create your own menu –

Beverages

Mors (fruit/berry juice)

Kvas (fermented sweet beverage)

(alcoholic beverages to be provided by client; HC can provide bartender)

Zakyski (Starters)

Byzenina with Russian Mustard

Paté served with Dark & White Bread

Whole Roasted Salmon
with lemon caper sauce

Salmon Gravlax
cured with vodka and dill

Eggplant Caviar
sauteed eggplant, bell pepper, tomato, onion, cilantro

Seledka & Potato (pickled herring with onion)

Pickle Platter
with sauerkraut, tomato, cucumber, mushroom

Mini Blini with Red Caviar & Sour Cream

Beef Tongue with Dill & Garlic

Baked Piroshki
with cheese, cheese & spinach, cabbage, beef, mushroom, potato

Soups

Vegetarian Borsh (add beef or pork + $)
with beets, carrot, cabbage and tomato

Okroshka (cold soup shots)
potato, radish, onion, egg, cucumber with a yogurt base

Salads

Olivie
potato, carrot, eggs, green onion, pickled cucumber, peas, chicken dressed with mayo

Vinaigrette
beets, potato, carrot, onion, beans, pickled cucumber, sauerkraut dressed with oil

Shuba
layers of herring, potato, carrot, onion, beets, green onion, egg, mayonaise

Radish, Cucumber & Dill Salad
with egg, green onion, sour cream

Green Salad with Beets, Toasted Nuts, Goat Cheese
lemon-thyme dressing on the side

Beets with Walnut, Garlic, Prunes & Mayo

Entrées

Beef Stroganoff

Chicken Schnitzel

Chicken with Dried Fruits
apricots, prunes, dried cranberries & fresh thyme

Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Herb Rubbed Roasted Leg of Lamb

Rice Pilaf with Lamb, Carrot, Onion

Buckwheat with Mushrooms & Mushroom Sauce

Vegetable Sauté
tomato, carrot, eggplant, bell pepper, sauteed onion

Sides

Rice Pilaf

Roasted Potato with Dill & Garlic

Buckwheat Kasha

Desserts

Raspberry Mousse Cake
Genoise brushed with Grand Marnier liqueur filled with raspberry mousse

Vanilla Strawberry Cake with Custard Cream

Napoleon (+ $)

Medovik (+ $)
multiple honey biscuit layers with a tangy sour cream filling

Pryaniki
spice cookies

Bybliki
fluffy, ring-shaped sweet bread

EASTERN EUROPEAN FAMILY STYLE DINNER

Hors D’oeuvres

Mini Assorted Puff Pastry/ Piroshki
with cheese & spinach, ground beef

Grilled Eggplant Bites & Pomegranate
topped with cilantro sauce & garlic

Assorted Pickles
olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, sauerkraut

Salad

Olivie Salad
potato, carrot, eggs, green onion, pickled cucumber, peas dressed with mayo

Plated Salad
cucumber round, baby greens, pear, toasted pecan, blueberry
lemon-thyme vinaigrette on the side

Main Entrée

Beef & Chicken Skewers
served with tomato sauce, onion & lavash

Grilled Vegetable Display (cold)
tomatoes, zucchini, onion & asparagus

Rice Pilaf with Carrot & Onion

Dessert

Russian Napoleon with Custard Cream

Mini Tarts with White Chocolate Cream
topped with Blueberry Baked Peach Tarts

Assorted Fruits

Decaf Coffee & Tea Station (only with service)

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EASTERN EUROPEAN DINNER MENU #1

(Buffet or Family Style)

Hors D’oeuvres

Eggplant with Basil Sauce & Pomegranate

Baby Potato Topped with Smoked Salmon Mousse

Pineapple Fusion Salad
pineapple, cranberry, walnut, shredded cabbage, beets
presented in pineapple halves

Marinated Beef Tongue
with dill and garlic, Russian mustard

Pickle Platter
marinated mushrooms, assorted olives, sauerkraut, tomatoes & pickles

Hot Appetizers

Assorted Mini Piroski
(choose 2)
cheese, cheese & spinach, potato, beef, cabbage, mushrooms

Entrée

Chicken with Pear & Thyme (or any other chicken dish)
with light champagne sauce

Side

Armenian Rice Pilaf

Dessert

Chocolate Mousse Cake or Assorted Dessert Bite
(or choice of any cake)

EASTERN EUROPEAN DINNER MENU #2

(Buffet or Family Style)

Hors D’oeuvres

Cheese Board
selection of European and Californian Cheeses
served with grapes, dried fruit, nuts, pears & crackers

Dates stuffed with Goat Cheese Thyme & Topped with Walnut

Mini Cheese Puff Pastry

Red Caviar with Butter & Baguette

Roasted Shrimp Skewer with Tomato
marinated with cilantro, garlic, lemon zest

Duck Pate with Fresh Baguette

Assorted Fresh Seasonal Fruits & Berries

Salad

Mixed Baby Greens with Avocado
tomato & cucumber, green onion, toasted nuts, cheese
lemon-thyme vinaigrette on the side

Entrée

Herb Rub Leg of Lamb

Sides

Assorted Roasted Vegetables
bell pepper, mushrooms, zucchini, asparagus
drizzled with truffle balsamic

Roasted Baby Potato with Dill

Dessert

Mini Assorted Dessert Bites

EASTERN EUROPEAN DINNER MENU #3

(Buffet or Family Style)

Appetizers

Selection of European and Californian Cheeses
served with grapes, dried fruit and nuts

Antipasti Platter
cabbage, tomato, olives, pickled cucumbers

Grilled Eggplant Delight
with dry tomatoes, roasted garlic, cheese & fresh basil

Duck Pate
served with dijon mustard and fresh baguette

Roasted Salmon with Lemon caper sauce

Crab Martini
crab meat, mango, avocado, green onion

Mango & Daikon Salad
daikon, carrots, sliced mango, red bell pepper, cilantro, green onion
topped with roasted peanuts

Hot Appetizers

(choose 1)

Assorted Puff Pastry
with cheese, cheese & spinach, beef, cabbage, mushroom, potato

Stuffed Mushrooms with Pesto and Cheese

Salad

Green Salad
arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, toasted almonds, cheese
with lemon-thyme vinaigrette on the side

Assorted Bread Basket

Entrées

Herb Rub Roasted Leg of Lamb

Chicken Marbella (any chicken dish)
with dried apricots, prunes, cranberry & fresh thyme

Side

Grilled Vegetables (cold or hot)
asparagus, zucchini & bell peppers

Dessert

Assorted Fruit Platter

Raspberry Mousse Cake (or choice of any cake)
Genoise brushed with Grand Marnier liqueur filled with raspberry mousse

EASTERN EUROPEAN DINNER MENU #4

(Buffet or Family Style)

Appetizers

Duck Pate
served with fresh baguette

Baked Brie en Croute (Sweet or Savory)
a puff pastry wrapped wheel of brie stuffed with your choice of
mango-apricot chutney and assorted dried fruit or
olives, sun-dried tomatoes with rosemary or brandied mushrooms and onions

or

Open Face Baked Brie
with black truffles served with fresh fruit, fresh breads and assorted crackers

Red Caviar with Mini Blini
with sour cream and red caviar

Smoked Duck Salad
with toasted nuts, mango, bell pepper, green onion tossed in a citrus vinaigrette
served on a bed of baby lettuce

Grilled Eggplant Bites with Pomegranate
topped with cilantro garlic or basil sauce

Pickle Platter
marinated mushrooms, assorted olives, sauerkraut, tomatoes & pickles

Crab Martini
crab meat, mango, avocado & scallion

Seared Tuna with Seaweed Salad
served with wasabi sauce

Whole Roasted Salmon with Lemon caper sauce (Sturgeon +$5.00 pp)

Hot Appetizers

Julienne with Mushroom and Chicken
in a thin homemade crust

Piroski (choose 1)
cheese, cheese & spinach, beef, cabbage, mushrooms, potato

Zesty Shrimp Skewers with Cherry Tomatoes

Entrees

Chicken, Pork or Beef Kebabs
served with tomato sauce, cilantro, onion & lavash

Roasted Leg of Lamb (Rack of Lamb +$8.00 pp)

Sides

Assorted Roasted Vegetables

Rice Pilaf with Roasted Pine Nuts

Dessert

Fresh Fruits & Berries

Raspberry Chocolate Birthday Cake
(or choice of any cake)
chocolate genoise layered with raspberry mousse

EASTERN EUROPEAN DINNER MENU #5

(Buffet or Family Style)

Appetizers

Assorted Sushi

Whole Roasted Sturgeon
served with lemon-dill sauce

Selection of European and Californian Cheeses
served with grapes, dry fruit, nuts with artisan bread & crackers

Watermelon Basket
with assorted berries and fruit skewers

Greek Salad

Beet Napoleon with Goat Cheese & Thyme

Red & Black Caviar (+$10.00)
with crepes & sour cream

Smoked Duck Salad
with toasted nuts, mango, bell pepper, green onion tossed in a citrus vinaigrette
served on a bed of baby lettuce

Pomegranate Eggplant Bites
topped with walnut sauce & pomegranate

Antipasti Platter
marinated mushrooms, assorted olives, artichoke hearts & pickles

Assorted Meat Platter
beef tongue, byzenina with Russian mustard

Crab Martini
crab meat, mango, avocado & scallion

Fresh Oysters served with Mignonette Sauce

Puff Pastry Pie with Brie & Walnuts

Blini with Ground Beef
drizzled with raspberry glaze

Hot Appetizers

Stuffed Mushrooms
with crabmeat Rangoon and glazed onions

Roasted Shrimp Skewer with Cherry Tomato
marinated with cilantro, garlic and lemon zest

Entrées

Chicken Kabob

Herb Rub Roasted Lamb Chops

Side

Rice Pilaf

Dessert

Mini Assorted Petit Fours

or

Assorted Mini Bites

Fresh Fruits & Berries

ARMENIAN/GEORGIAN BUFFET STYLE MENU

Appetizers

Caviar (Black Caviar +$)
with Blini & Sour Cream

Pkhali with Spinach & Walnut

Beets with Walnut, Garlic & Spices

Eggplant Roll with Walnut Paste & Pomegranate

or

Grilled Eggplant Bites with Pomegranate
topped with cilantro- garlic or basil- sauce

Lobio Salad with Walnut & Pomegranate
with red kidney beans, onion, garlic, coriander & herbs

Pickle Platter
marinated mushrooms, assorted olives, sauerkraut, tomatoes & pickles

Sacivi with Chicken, Walnut & Georgian Spices

Beef Tongue with Dill & Garlic
served with Russian mustard

Bastirma & Soujouk Platter

Salad with Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Dill (or Basil)
with sunflower oil & red wine vinegar

Hot Appetizers

(choose 2)

HC Special Lavash Triangles
stuffed with ground beef or cheese & herbs

Khachapuri with Cheese

Roasted Shrimp Skewer with Tomato
marinated with cilantro, garlic, lemon zest

Julienne Chicken with Mushroom
baked & served in individual cups

Entrées & Sides

(choose any 2 protein options)

Chicken, Pork, Beef, Lamb Kebab
served with tomato sauce, cilantro, onion & lavash

Roasted Leg of Lamb (Rack of Lamb + $8.00)

Whole Roasted Baby Lamb Station (+$ market price)
presented with rice pilaf, roasted vegetables & sauce

Armenian Special Trout or Baked Salmon
with tarragon in lavash pocket

Whole Roasted Sturgeon (cold) or Sturgeon Kebab (+ $10.00)

Armenian Vegetable Khorovats
tomato, bell pepper, eggplant, onion, cilantro

Armenian Rice Pilaf with Roasted Pine Nuts

Dessert

Raspberry Chocolate Cake
chocolate genoise layered with raspberry mousse

Napoleon (+ $) or Gata (+ $)
Seasonal Fresh Fruit & Berry Display

Wedding Menu

Placed Appetizers

(each round table)

Duck Pate
served with fresh baguette & Russian dark read

Red Caviar & Mini Oladi
with sour cream & butter

Seared Tuna with Seaweed Salad
served with wasabi sauce

Smoked Salmon presented with Mango Salsa on Endive Leaf

Julienne Mini Tarts stuffed with Chicken & Mushroom

Khachapuri (puff pastry filled with feta & mozzarella cheese)

Khachapuri
puff pastry filled with feta & mozzarella cheese

Pickle Platter
sauerkraut , tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms

Chicken Roll stuffed with Dry Fruit & Caramelized Onion

Beef Tongue with Garlic & Dill

Salad

Baby Kale, Arugula, Pear, Pomegranate with Shaved Parmesan
dressed with fresh lemon thyme vinaigrette on the side

Grilled Vegetable Platter with Balsamic Glaze
asparagus, zucchini, eggplant, onion

Hot Appetizers

(each round table)

Shrimp with Garlic served with Sweet Chilli Sauce

Mini Beef Wellington stuffed with Fillet Mignon

Creamy Mushroom Soup Shot

Entree Station

Grilled Sturgeon
served with lemon wedges & fresh lemon-herb aioli

Chicken Kebab served with Special Tomato Sauce

Herb Rub Rib Roast Carving Station
with Au Jus & Creamy – horseradish

Roasted Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Dill

Dessert

Fresh Fruit & Berry Platter (each round table)

Decorated Strawberry Shortcake (plated per person)
white vanilla cake with custard cream & fresh strawberries inside
decorated with chocolate & cream flowers

Coffee & Tea Station

Eastern European Itemized Menu

Start celebrating with an Exquisite and Festive Meal from Haute Cuisine!

Starters

Duck Pate with Baked Pear – $30.00 (1lb)

Mini “Oladi” – $15.00 (20 each)

Caviar – $90.00 (1lb)

Beef Tongue Marinated with Dill & Garlic – $75.00 (2 – 2.5lb)

Sweet or Savory Brie En Croute – $38.00 (serves 10)
creamy brie baked in puff pastry with dry fruit or with assorted olives, sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary

Baked Piroshki beef, mushroom, potato, cabbage – $4.75 each

Khachapuri – $4.75 each

Mini Burekas – $20.00 (1doz each)
cheese, potato, cheese & spinach

Beef Wellingtons – $3 (mini / each)

Russian Cabbage Pie – $38 (10 servings)
cabbage, sauteed onions, carrots

Decorated Whole Roasted Salmon – $250.00 – $300 (~25 people)

Decorated Whole Roasted Sturgeon – $350.00 – $400 (12 – 14lb)

Salads

Olivie (chicken /veg) – $25.00 / 1lb (2lb min.)

or crab – $30.00/1lb (2 lb min.)
potato, carrot, eggs, green, onion, pickled cucumber, peas, chicken dressed with mayo

Shuba – $25.00/1lb (2-2.5 lb min)
layers of herring, potato, carrot, onion, beets, green onion, egg, mayo

Baby Greens with Pear, Pomegranate, Pecans, Cheese – $40.00 (10 servings)
lemon-thyme dressing on the side

Baby Greens, Roasted Beets, Almonds, Cranberries, Goat Cheese – $40.00 (10 servings)
Cheese dressing on the side

Beet Salad with Walnuts, Prunes, Garlic, and Mayo – $25.00 / 1lb (2 lb min.)

Eggplant Caviar – $25.00 / 1lb (2lb min.)
sauteed eggplant, bell pepper, tomato, onion, cilantro

Eggplant Bites with Cilantro-Garlic Sauce & Pomegranate – $25.00/1 lb (2 lb min)

Fire Roasted Mixed Salad: Eggplant, Bell Pepper, Tomato – $25.00/1lb (2 lb min)
with onion & cilantro

Entrée

Chicken – $9 (minimum 5 portions (breast +$1) choose:
1. Creamy Mushroom Sauce
2. Dry Fruit or Pear-Thyme Champagne Sauce
3. Moroccan Cumin-Lemon Sauce with Olives

Chicken or Pork Schnitzel – $9.00 each (5 min.)

Chicken “Tabaka” – $15.00 (1 each)
served with special Haute Cuisine tomato sauce

Julienne Chicken with Mushroom – $6.00 (1 each min.12)
baked in homemade tarts

Lamb/Chicken Pilaf with Carrot & Onion – $15.00/$12.00 (10 min.)

Herb Rub Roasted Leg of Lamb – $80.00 (10 servings)

Herb Rub Rack of Lamb – Small $75.00 

HC Special Whole Roasted Lamb – $450 (~25-30lb)

served with rice pilaf, roasted tomatoes & HC tomato sauce
Kebab: all served with HC special tomato sauce
– Pork or Chicken – $25.00 / 1lb (min 2 lb each)
– Kebab Lamb or Beef – $30.00 / 1lb (min 2 lb~5 portions)

Salmon Grilled – $30 / 1lb (4 portions)
each portion serves 4
Shrimp & Cherry Tomato Skewers – $4 each (10 min.)
marinated with zesty herb aioli

Herb Rub Chicken Skewers – $7.00 each (10 min.) served with fresh Italian herb sauce

New York Steak – $175.00 (10 portions 6 oz. p/p)

Tri-tip – $135.00 (10 portions 6 oz. portions)

Herb Rub Pork Roast – $60.00 (2.5lbs / hot or cold)

Grilled Sturgeon Steak – $50.00 / 1lb (4 portions)

Roasted Salmon Fillet – $100.00 / 3 – 3.5 lbs (10 people)

Sides (10 Servings)

White Rice Pilaf with Dry Fruit – $40.00

Wild Rice Pilaf with Carrots and Onions – $40.00

Armenian Rice Pilaf with Toasted Vermicelli – $40.00

Quinoa Pilaf with Onion & Carrot – $40.00

Fire Roasted Mixed Vegetables: Eggplant, Bell Pepper, Tomato – $25.00/ 1lb (2lb min)

Roasted Potato with Thyme, Garlic & Paprika or Garlic & Dill – $40.00

Assorted Grilled Vegetables – $25.00 / 1lb (2lb min)
mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, asparagus

Dessert

Apple Cinnamon Strudel – $60.00 (serves up to 15)

Napoleon – $5.00 (1 per person)

Napoleon Cake (whole) – $85 (serves up to 25 people)

Rugelach – $25.00 (Apricot, Walnut, Chocolate)
(mix & match / dozen)

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake – $80.00
10” round decorated up to 15 servings

Strawberry & Custard Cream Cake – $80.00
10” round decorated up to 15 servings

Mango-Mousse Cake – $80.00
10” round decorated up to 15 servings

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Taco Buffet Menu

SALAD

Mexican Salad
lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, black beans,
corn, red bell pepper, cilantro, cheese
creamy lime-cilantro dressing (on the side)

Tortilla Chips with Salsa Verde or Rojo

ENTRÉE

choices:
Pollo Asado (chicken) | Carnitas (pork) | Ground Beef | Fish (tilapia)
Carne Asada (beef) (+$8) | Shrimp (+$8) | Salmon (+$8)
Grilled Tofu & Vegetables | Grilled Vegetables

served with corn or flour tortillas
lettuce, cheese, guacamole (+3.50), cilantro, pico de gallo, sour cream, lime

Pinto Beans or Black Beans

Mexican Tomato Rice

DESSERT

Churros with Chocolate Dip