Appetizers & Platters

• Platters

  All platters will serve approx 20 – 25 people, depending on the nature of the event and the number of other items ordered.  I would be happy to advise on appropriate amounts for your particular event.  

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  Fresh cut vegetables

  • 28

  Fresh cut carrots, celery, grape tomatoes, cucumber and mushrooms

  With house made honey dill dip
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  Fresh cut fruit with Chantilly cream

  • 40

  Fresh cut pineapple, watermellon (in season), honeydew, cantaloup, red and green grapes and strawberries (in season)

  House made whipped cream and Greek yoghurt dip with a swirl of my homemade strawberry or raspberry preserves
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  Baba Ganoush

  • 25

  An rich and smoky Eastern Mediterranean dip of grilled eggplant, lemon, tahini and paprika.  Served with garlic naan wedges 
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  Assorted cheese board

  • 42

  A variety of aged and fresh cheeses on a board with an assortment of crackers.  Gluten Free crackers available on request.
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  Fresh minted kiwi and strawberry salsa with crisp cinnamon tortillas

  • 30

  A big bowl of fresh fruit salsa made of kiwi, strawberry, pineapple, lime and a little mint 

  Served with home baked tortilla wedges with butter and sweet spices
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  Caramelized onion hummus with baked pita wedges

  • 26

  Signature hummus whipped up with baked garlic pita for dipping.  Gluten free wedges available on request
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  Focaccia with balsamic and olive oil

  • 25

  Home baked focaccia bread topped with garlic and rosemary, with basamic and olive oil on the side for dipping
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  Guacamole and fresh salsa with organic blue corn chips

  • 25

  Homemade guacamole and my signature fresh salsa with lime and cilantro
  Served with a big pile of organic blue corn chips for dipping

• Appetizers and Canapés

  All appetizers and canapes are sold per dozen, with a 4 dozen minimum order, due to the labour of love involved in creating many of these delightful bites

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  Spanakopita bites with tzaziki

  • per dozen 20

  A client favourite!  Feta, herbs and spinach wrapped in phyllo pastry and baked to a beautiful golden brown and served with a side of cucumber and mint tzaziki
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  Tomato basil bruschetta

  • per dozen 13

  That beautiful Italian combination of tomato, basil and garlic piled onto crisp baguette and topped with fresh Asiago cheese and balsamic drizzle
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  Mushroom and carmelized onion bruschetta

  • per dozen 15

  Piled onto crisp baguette topped with goat cheese and drizzled with balsamic reduction
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  Smoked salmon and dill canapés

  • per dozen 18
  • hold the seafood 16

  Cucumber bites stuffed with dilled cream cheese and topped with a smoked salmon rosette
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  Avocado tartare on toast

  • per dozen 15

  Fresh avocado with capers, dill pickle, shallot, and radish piled onto crisp baguette.  A delicious take on the familiar 'avocado toast'
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  Grilled Thai chicken satay skewers

  • per dozen 21

   

  Chicken breast marinated in garlic and ginger, skewered and grilled, and served with fresh lime, cilantro and coconut peanut dipping sauce

  Vegan substitution available 

   
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  Greek chicken souvlaki skewers

  • per dozen 20

  Greek marinated and grilled, served with fresh lemon and oregano, and fresh yogurt and cucumber tzatziki sauce for dipping
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  Grilled maple mustard vegetable skewers

  • per dozen 19

  A colourful arrangement of sweet peppers, red onion, mushroom and Brussels sprouts, marinated in pure maple syrup and Dijon before grilled to perfection
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  Bacon wrapped goat cheese stuffed figs

  • Per dozen 21

  Marinated figs stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in bacon before being roasted to a golden brown
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  Chorizo braised in red wine

  • per dozen 19

  A client favourite!  Mildly spiced Maltese made chorizo braised in red wine
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  Indian samosas with mango chutney

  • per dozen 20

  Vegetarian samosas home crafted with a spicy potato and pea filling and served with mango chutney for dipping
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  Grape tomato, basil and Gouda skewers

  • per dozen 18

  Local grape tomatoes and basil from Debruins (in season) and Gouda from Thunder Oaks cheese farm 

  Served with a sweet balsamic reduction for dipping
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  Cocktail meatballs

  • per dozen 18

  Made with locally sourced lean ground beef 

  Asian style with garlic and ginger dipping sauce

  Italian with pesto dipping sauce

  Thyme infused with cranberry glaze    
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  Gourmet mac and cheese tartlets

  • per dozen 16

  Aged cheddar, Thunder Oaks Gouda and roasted red pepper baked macaroni and cheese in little tart shapes
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  Fruit kabobs with chocolate fondue

  • per dozen 20

  Colourful fruit kabobs with a side of dark chocolate ganache for dipping