How to Create Your Small Plates Menu
For a Full Dinner Party Please Select: 10 Savory Selections
4 Sweet Selections From these Selections we will construct a menu of 6 to 8 Savory Items and 2 to 3 Sweet Items
For a Cocktail Reception Please Select: 6 Savory Selections 3 Sweet Selections (Optional) From these Selections we will construct a menu of 3 to 5 Savory Items and 1 to 2 Sweet Items
These are general menu guidelines, feel free to create your KTK’s Drop-Off Service Option: menu based on what sounds good and we will provide A popular and economical option for clients assistance to guarantee you have courses that work together. looking for great food, but not requiring a Please let us know if you don’t see what you’re looking for, service presence. With the KTK Drop-Off our menus are constantly evolving. Service we bring the food, finishing most of it on site, platter it on your service ware when Pricing is determined by guest count & menu. you’d like to eat, tidy up and depart. KTK staff are onsite approximately 1-hour.
Please make your selections and we’ll get back to you with a draft menu & per person cost proposal.
Thanks for your interest in the traveling kitchen travelingkitchen.com Sample Small Plates - Savory (V) Vegetarian (GF) Gluten Free Autumn 2019 (KF) KTK Favorites
VEGETARIAN (V)
Local Butternut Squash Tarte Tatin with Herb Cheese, Homemade Candied Jalepeños & Flaky Pastry Crust (V) (KF)
Warm Medjool Dates stuffed with Local Goat Cheese, Marcona Almonds, Pickled Cherry Peppers & Coarse Homemade Bread Crumbs (V) (KF)
Toasted Gougeres stuffed with Whipped Local Goat Cheese, Marinated Tomato & Micro Basil (V)
Persian Cucumber Cup filled with Spiced Crimson Lentils, Pickled Carrot & French Feta (V) (GF)
Bellews Creek Farm Black Bean & Sweet Corn “Chopped Salsa” with Homemade Mini Tostadas (V) (Buffet Only)
Crispy Flatbread Pizzettas with Roasted Bellews Creek Farm Butternut Squash, Hand-Dipped Ricotta, Lemon Essence & Rosemary (V) (KF)
Homemade Sea Salt Lavosh topped with Hand-Dipped Ricotta & Kirk’s Autumn Ratatouille (V)
Petite Corn “Arepa” Pancakes with Homemade Guacamole, Caramelized Sweet Corn & Candied Jalepeño (GF)
Ciabatta Bruschetta with Ozark Forest Mushrooms, Melted Herb Cheese, Coarse Homemade Bread Crumbs, Porcini Picada (V)
Kirk’s Fattoush Salad with Sweet ‘100’ Tomatoes, Golden Beets, French Feta & Lemon-Herb Dressing, in a Crisp Lavosh Cup (V) (KF)
Oven-Dried Late Season Tomato Tarte Tatin with Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese & Flaky Pastry Crust (V) (KF)
Crispy Semolina Crusted Artichoke Hearts with Coarse Mustard Aioli (V)
Exotic Mushroom Tarte Tatin with Fontina val d Aosta & Flaky Pastry (V)
Semolina & Polenta Crusted Arancini with Fresh Peas, Mint & Last Summer’s Tomato Jam (V)
Red “B” Potatoes stuffed with Ble del Moncenisio Cheese, Toasted Walnuts & Smoked Paprika (V)(GF)
Grilled Zucchini Roulade with Reggiano Parmesan, Lemon Essence & Rosemary (V) (GF)
Socca Crepe Roulade with Grilled Asparagus, Herb Cheese & Zesty Spring Radish “Slaw” (V) (GF)
Platter of Assorted Seasonal Missouri Vegetable Crudites with Duo of Dips (V) (GF) (Boursin-Lemon & Spiced Crimson Lentil)
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SEAFOOD
Crisp Gold Potato wrapped Jumbo Shrimp Brochette with Coriander-Orange Mustard & Piquante Pepper Sauces (GF) (KF)
Rock Shrimp & Chicken Chorizo Beignets with Sweet Pepper Remoulade Dipping Sauce
Persian Cucumber Cup topped with Crispy Spiced Shrimp & Lemon Aioli
Fresh Herb Grilled Swordfish Brochettes with Piquante Pepper Dipping Sauce (GF)
Indonesian-Style Bluefin Tuna Tartare with Oven-Dried Pineapple Relish, in a Belgian Endive Cup or Crispy Lavosh Cup (GF) (KF)
Ahi Tuna Sliders on Homemade Black Sesame Rolls,Tamari-Orange Glaze & Pickled Ginger
Socca Crepe Pave’ with Cherry Wood Smoked Wild Salmon & Herbed Crème Fraiche
Smoked Trout with Golden Beets, Fresh Horseradish-Apple Mustard & Homemade Sea Salt Crackers
Petite Peekytoe Crab Tartlets with Sweet Corn, Pancetta, Aged Jack Cheese & Pimenton de la Vera
St. Paul Tartine: Open Faced Crispy Shrimp Toast with Scallion-Chile Dipping Sauce
Applewood Smoked Jumbo Shrimp Brochettes with Baetje Mustard-Maple Glaze (GF) (KF)
Petite Peaky Toe Crab Cakes in a Sweet Gem Lettuce Cup with Chile-Lime Aioli (KF)
Seared Diver Scallop Brochette with Ginger Aioli, Pickled Cucumber & Crisp Nori
Spoonful of Big Eye Tuna Sashimi with Hon Shimeji Mushroom & Smoked Dashi
Socca Crepe Roulade with Smoked Pacific Salmon, Grilled Asparagus, Herb Cheese & Zesty Radish “Slaw”
Whole Roasted Side of Scottish Salmon with Persian Cucumber “Scales”, Fresh Dill & Citrus Mustard Glaze (GF)
La Quercia Prosciutto wrapped Jumbo Shrimp Brochette with Aged Balsamic Glaze (GF) (KF)
Persian Cucumber with Peekytoe Crab Salad, Japanese Aioli, Pickled Ginger & Wasabi “Crumble” (GF)
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MEAT
Petite BLT with Toasted Black Pepper Gougeres, Thick-Cut Missouri Bacon, Last Summer’s Tomato Jam, Micro Arugula & Roasted Garlic Aioli (KF)
Missouri Pork Muu Ping Skewers with Coriander-Coconut Glaze & Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce (GF)
Housemade Country Pate de Campagne on Brioche “Finger” Toast with Fresh Apple Mustard
Michigan Asparagus wrapped with Jamon Iberico Ham, Flaky Buttery Pastry & Spring Ramp Aioli
Assorted Small Production Salumi, Cured Ham & Artisanal Cheese Board with Traditional Garnishes (GF)
Homemade Pretzel wrapped Wiesswurst Sausages with Founder’s Ale-Aged Cheddar Dip
Persian Cucumber, Endive Cup or Crisp Phyllo Tartlets filled with Roasted Missouri Chicken Salad, Celery Hearts, Slivered Almonds & Grapes (GF)
Petite Buttermilk Biscuits with Kirk’s Fried Chicken Tenders & Pickled Watermelon “Chow Chow” (KF)
Buttonwood Farm Chicken & Ricotta Meatballs with Roasted Pineapple-Sweet Chile Glaze (KF)
Buttonwood Farm Chicken Taquitos with Smashed Avocado, Grated Asadero Cheese & Kirk’s Mole (GF)
Mini Steamed Buns stuffed with Sweet Chile Glazed Beef Short Ribs, Quick Pickled Cucumber & Scallion XO Sauce (KF)
Sweet Chile Glazed Boneless Beef Short Rib Brochettes with Oven-Dried Pineapple (GF) (KF)
Grilled Beef Tenderloin & Asparagus Negimaki Wraps with Sweet Soy-Scallion Glaze
Shaved Beef Flank Steak on Garlic Toast with Chimichurri & Crispy Shallots
Seared Porcini-Rubbed Braised Beef Tip Skewers with Celery Heart- Maytag Blue Cheese Salsa Verde (GF)(KF)
Sea Salt & Fresh Herb Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Shaved and served on Homemade Parker House Rolls, with Fresh Horseradish-Apple Cream (KF)
Kirk’s House Ground Beef Sliders on Homemade Potato Rolls with Traditional Garnishes
Crispy Reggiano Parmesan Crisps with Shaved Beef Carpaccio & Aged Balsamic “Pearls” (GF) (KF)
Homemade Parker House Rolls with Smoked & Pulled Beef Brisket, Zesty Pineapple BBQ Glaze & Savoy Cabbage Slaw
Creswick Farm Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranite Molasses BBQ & Orange-Rosemary Gremolata
Spice Grilled Creswick Farm Lamb Chop “Pops” with Roasted Local Pepper-Mint Dipping Sauce
Steamed Missouri Bison Shu Mai Dumplings with Black Vinegar-Scallion Dipping Sauce (KF)
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SMALL PLATE “STATIONS Set-ups with a variety of foods on a theme, inquire for detailed selections (supplemental charge may apply)
Wood-Fired Oven Pizzettas with Assorted Seasonal Toppings (Outdoor Only)
Assorted Petite Tartine & Bruschetta Station with Seasonal Local Produce & Housemade Garnishes
Petite Housemade Tacos & Tostadas with Assorted Traditional & Unique Salsas & Sides (KF)
Made-to-Order Tiny Grilled Cheese Station with a Variety of Cheeses & Fillings Served with a Shooter of Kirk’s Homemade Tomato Soup
Plateau de Fruits de Mer—Kirk’s Tiered Raw Bar with Select Oysters, Shellfish, Crudo & Ceviche Traditional and Unique Garnishes (GF)
Homemade and Assorted Semolina Pasta Station with Select Sauces & Toppings
Artisanal, Small Batch Charcuterie & Farmstead Cheeses Select Meats & Cheeses with Paired Garnishes (GF)
Belgian Chocolate Fountain with Assorted Traditional & Non-Traditional Dipping Treats (GF)
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SAMPLE “RESERVE” SMALL PLATES Special Supplemental Offerings
Coddled Missouri Farm Egg Cup with Osetra Caviar & Crème Fraiche* (GF)
Missouri Farm Egg Cup with Truffled Custard & Crisp Gold Potato Tuile*
Petite Brioche Grilled Cheese with Cave-Aged Comte, Duck Confit & Persimmon Mustard
Homemade Brioche “One Eyed Susan” with Foie Gras Torchon & Currant Gastrique*
Warm Foie Gras stuffed & Missouri Bacon wrapped Medjool Dates with Piquante Pepper Sauce*(GF)
Petite Maine Lobster Shepherd’s Pies with English Peas & Sauce Americaine*
Toasted Gougeres “Lobster Roll” with Maine Lobster, Boursin Fondue & Micro Radish*(KF)
Maine Lobster Beignets with Buttermilk Powder & Mango Chutney (KF)
Homemade Cavatelli Pasta Cup with Buerre Noisette & Shaved Truffles (White or Black)*
Spoonful of Carnaroli Risotto with Missouri Farm Chicken & Shaved White Truffles* (GF)
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SWEETS
Blueberry Tartlets with Cream Cheese Pastry Crème & Homemade Graham Cracker Crust (KF)
Blueberry-Cornmeal Cakes with Brown Butter, Almond & Orange (Can be GF) (KF)
Petite Toasted Frangipane Torte with Michigan Sour Cherry Compote & Meyer Lemon
Fresh Raspberry Bars with Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream & Crisp Shortbread Crust (KF)
Warm Individual Apple Spice Cakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting (KF)
Local Apple Compote Tartlets with Crispy Cheddar Crumb & Homemade Shortbread Crust
Flaky Petite Missouri Apple Streusel with Apple Cider Caramel & Buttermilk “Dust”
Individual Homemade Brioche-Caramelized Apple Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Butter (KF)
Petite Fresh Pineapple-Vanilla Bean Upside Down Cakes with Agricole Rum Glaze (KF)
Fresh Lemongrass Bars with Sweet Coconut Crust & Kumquat-Oven Dried Pineapple Compote
Dark Chocolate Brownie “Bon Bons” with Chocolate Ganache & Shortbread Crumbs (KF)
Petite Out-of-the-Oven Dark Chocolate Souffle Cakes with Vanilla Bean Crème Chantilly (KF) (Can be GF)
Italian Chocolate-Dulce de Leche Torte with Crisp Shortbread Crust & Crushed Pistachios
“Peanut Butter Cup” – Petite Chocolate Tarts with Koeze Peanut Butter Mousse & Dark Chocolate Ganache
Petite Dark Valhrona Chocolate-Michigan Cherry Beggar’s Purse with Flaky Pastry (KF)
Meyer Lemon & Fresh Berry Trifle with Merengue Pavlova & Cookie Crumble (GF) (Buffet/Family Style Only)
“Odds & Ends Trifle” with Assorted Tiered Chocolates, Caramel, Nuts & Brownies (Buffet/Family Style Only
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MEAT
STL-Style Flatbread Pizzetta with Bacon, Potato, Rosemary & Melted Gruyere
G&W Weisswurst Sausage in a Pastry “Blanket” with Coriander Mustard Chutney
Petite “French Dip” with Braised Beef wrapped in Flaky Pastry with Rich Au Jus
Thick-Cut Candied Missouri Bacon with Oven Dried Pineapple
Petite Beef Wellington with Madrange Ham, Flaky Pastry & Red Currant Compote
Warm Medjool Dates stuffed with Fresh Turkey Sausage & Waterchestnuts, Wrapped in La Quercia Prosciutto in a Sweet & Piquante Pepper Sauce (GF)
VEGETARIAN
Otto’s Egg Cups with Goat Cheese Custard & Crispy Reggiano Parmesan (V)(GF)
Deconstructed Caesar: Endive Cups, Garlic Bread Crumbs & Lemon Dressing (V)
Cannellini Bean & Porcini “Pate’” on Homemade Sea Salt Crostini (V)
Artisanal Cheese “Truffles” with Assorted Toppings & Cheeses (Some GF)
Stuffed Ozark Forest Mushrooms with Fontina, Artichoke & Jalepeno (V)
Petite Zucchini Pancakes with Herbed Cheese or Homemade Hummus (V)
SEAFOOD
Blue Crab Dip with Brown Butter Bread Crumbs, Homemade Crackers & Endive
Petite Smoked Salmon Croque Monsieur with Herbed Mornay & Crispy Bread
Slow Poached Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Petite Cucumber & Assorted Sauces (GF)
Oyster Rockefeller with Arrowleaf Spinach, Crispy Garlic & Bread Crumbs
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SWEETS
Coconut Macaroons with Dark Chocolate Ganache & Crushed Peppermint (GF)
Cream Puff Profiteroles with Crème Chantilly & Warm Chocolate Sauce
Homemade Ginger Snap Tartlets with Poached Pear Conserve & Vanille Crème
Kirk’s Shortbread dipped in Dark Chocolate with Crushed Peppermint & Nuts
Dark Chocolate Truffles with Assorted Seasonal Toppings (Some GF)
Petite Pumpkin Tartlets with Vanilla Crème & Candied Pecans
Dark Chocolate, Tart Dried Cherry & Orange Bark (GF)
Ginger Bread & Butterscotch Trifle with Whipped Cream & Crushed Ginger Snaps
RESERVE/STATIONS*
Italian Fontina Fonduta, Served in a Fountain with Traditional Garnishes (V)
Baked Brie en Croute with Raspberry-Chipotle Sauce & Traditional Garnishes (V)
Croquembouche, Petite Cream Puffs, Tiered and Threaded with Crisp Caramel
Raclette Service served from Custom Melter with Tradtional Garnishes (GF)(V) (Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Homemade Crostini, Seasonal Vegetable Crudites)
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